Fender ending the use of Ash in their bodies.

[TheGreek 6,524]

Not sure if this was featured last year - I don't recall seeing the thread.

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/fender-will-no-longer-use-ash-bodies-for-production-line-guitars-we-found-out-why-and-what-woods-will-be-used-instead

 

Edited February 27 by TheGreek

[Drax 506]

Some interesting stuff in there, not seen that before. 
Won’t be long before we see ‘one of the sought after Ash bodied..’ appearing in second hand ads. 

[Cato 2,857]

Happened a while back.

The new American Professional ii range started using roasted Pine for its natural finishes last year.

It's particularly interesting from a bass point of view because the reviews I've seen suggest that the roasted pine is noticably lighter in weight than the Ash was, so it might be a useful change for those looking for a lightweight instrument.

[Cato 2,857]

Sorry,

double post.

Edited February 28 by Cato

[Doddy 237]

I heard about this. It's a shame, pretty much all my favourite basses that I own are all Ash bodies.