Random Guitarist Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Does any one have any thoughts on this timber and its suitability for a bass neck? I was in my local wood merchant this morning and it caught my eye. Straight even grain, not too heavy and it feels a sensible weight. The piece I got was £13 for a straight beautifully planed piece that at 2.4m should provide me with four good lamination pieces. When tapped the resonance is quite high and clear. Any thoughts cautions and advice will be very welcome. Edited July 16, 2022 by Random Guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Guitarist Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Grandis !!! Red Grandis !!! (blessed spell checker) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 https://www.wood-database.com/rose-gum/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Guitarist Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Thanks for the link it seems like it might be OK laminated. Density and herness are in the zone, shrinkage sounds a little worrying. I'm thinking maybe I cut it down and laminate it, then leave it to sort itself out for a few weeks while I try to figure out what I am actually building. (I'm thinking headless and thin, but have got no further) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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