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The first major decision
was to choose the types of wood to use. I decided on a maple neck
for its strength and brightness, and a walnut body for its rich, dark
color and tone.
(click on each photo to
enlarge)
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Welcome to Morse Hardwoods in Burlington, Vermont. |
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The warehouse where the good stuff is located. |
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Walnut and Cherry and Birch, Oh My! |
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All shapes and sizes -- I needed a minimum of 2" thick and 8" wide. |
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The best stuff is always on the bottom! They were all extremely patient as I looked for just the right grain and color. |
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This is the walnut plank the bass body was made from. The good folks at Morse cut off two 24" pieces for me. |
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