jmsjabb Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I am thinking about making a body and was wondering about using cherry with a walnut top. I was thinking 3/4 cherry to 1/4 walnut, defined with a think maple layer. I don't see cherry mentioned much. Am I on the wrong track? Otherwise it would be Ash / walnut, or Maple / Walnut, but I don't want a harsh sounding body. Over to the experts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Mo Clifton digs cherry. That's about all know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Pretty sure Warwick used cherry at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 This one's English cherry body (one piece) and American cherry neck. The American is denser and darker, but does tend to have small resin pockets (black holes). [attachment=42785:DSCN0618.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Cherry's pretty good so far as my experience goes. It's a bit denser than alder or lime (basswood), but cuts nicely and has a medium to tight grain which finishes well. The main reason people don't use it much for guitars is probably because it's [i]not[/i] Alder, Maple or the wood of the moment, Swamp Ash. Once something becomes the norm it's often hard for conservative musicians to try alternatives. You should go for it, be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 have a look at the everson guitars web page. There's a bass with a cherry body on there, natural finish too. Very interesting shape too T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eversonguitars Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Hi The bass on the site was the first bass I tried using cherry - it works really well as a body wood and I'm planning to use it more- It's similar to walnut in density and working characteristics and a nice alternative to ash if you're after a paler wood. Oh and the 4lb claim on that page is a mistake, not quite that light but it was under 8lb! Paul Edited February 28, 2010 by Eversonguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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