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coloradojeff wrote:Swamp Ash is a lot harder wood than basswood. On the "janka" wood hardness scale, Swamp ash is 1660 or so, basswood is 410. Pine is 380. In comparison, Ebony is about 5,000. It seems the harder wood would be more resonant but some people swear by pine telecasters. I think if it were me I'd try to play both to see what you like better. G&L uses basswood for their solid finished and Alder/Swamp Ash for the clear finishes. I think this is primarily because of the visible grain in the two woods.... Basswood is pretty grain free.
Just my .02
January 25, 2018-present Body Wood Substitutiion For Alder
This information is based upon the January 25, 2018 U.S. Dealer Price List.
Swamp Ash Body
Lightweight American Basswood Body
Okoume Body
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