1996 G&L Legacy - Ash or Alder?

[tricksr4kids]

Greetings G&L comrades :

I acquired a circa 1996 G&L USA Legacy in a Clear Forest Green finish a few years ago and am now curious as to which body wood gives this guitar its beautiful grain look and discernible sound.

Can someone help me identify whether the body is Alder or Swamp Ash?

I've tried doing my own research and maybe figuring it out; however, I'm no wood expert and see examples of similarly clear finishes between the two types of wood where I just can't tell the difference.

The serial number begins CL and here's a couple pics of my Legacy





Thanks in advance for any guidance provided

[Craig]

Greetings G&L comrades :

I acquired a circa 1996 G&L USA Legacy in a Clear Forest Green finish a few years ago and am now curious as to which body wood gives this guitar its beautiful grain look and discernible sound.

Can someone help me identify whether the body is Alder or Swamp Ash?

I've tried doing my own research and maybe figuring it out; however, I'm no wood expert and see examples of similarly clear finishes between the two types of wood where I just can't tell the difference.

The serial number begins CL and here's a couple pics of my Legacy





Thanks in advance for any guidance provided

It is definitely Swamp Ash. Clear Forest Green is a Premier Finish and the default wood will be Swamp Ash.

Hope this helps.

[tricksr4kids]

Thank you much Craig!
I genuinely thought about emailing you directly; having gathered that you are amazingly knowledgeable about G&L guitars. Again, thank you.