The bass guitar provides the rhythm and holds all of the instruments together in a song, often going unnoticed by musicians and audiences alike. An essential component of any band, these white basses offer something for every budget and playing style.
Dee Dee Ramone, Mark Hoppus from Blink 182 and Iron Maiden guitarist Steve Harris have all made use of white basses to lay down an impressive rhythmic foundation.
Bubinga
Bubinga wood from Central Africa can be used to produce high-quality guitar parts due to its dense construction. Bubinga also makes an excellent accent material used to adorn furniture pieces due to its resistance against warping or damage and comes in an assortment of colors and patterns, providing plenty of options for various projects.
Bubinga bears striking resemblance to rosewood and is frequently used as an economical alternative. It features distinctive grain figures such as pommele and waterfall that set it apart. Also referred to as kevazingo or ovangkol wood, bubinga is widely used for knife handles, decorative veneers, cabinetry projects and turned goods production.
Bubinga wood is easy to work, although there can be silica present that could prematurely blunt cutting edges and tearout when planing, especially with interlocked or figured grains. Bubinga dries quickly and is considered stable when in service but may move slightly during use; moreover it resists termites and marine borers attacks.
Bubinga hardwood is relatively expensive compared to other imported species, yet widely available across North America. Prices for unfigured boards fall within a reasonable price range while more complex figures cost more. Overall, bubinga is comparable in price to mahogany.
Bubinga wood comes in an assortment of colors and can be found as both solid and flitch blanks, making it an excellent choice for turning and carving projects. Thanks to its natural oils, Bubinga stands up well against weather elements while still looking brand new! Bubinga also makes an excellent accent wood for acoustic guitars due to its dense structure that can withstand string vibration and provide for outstanding sound reproduction.
Bubinga wood has long been prized for its high quality and beauty, drawing avid admirers. Part of this popularity can be attributed to its distinctive colors and patterns; many guitars feature this wood as they play exquisitely. But it must be remembered that bubinga is considered threatened species that should only be harvested responsibly so as to ensure its survival.
Canary
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Korina
Korina wood is an exotic species with qualities similar to mahogany but with additional midtone. With beautiful grain patterns and light hues, Korina makes for an excellent material choice when selecting guitar body woods; furthermore it holds up well against resonance while being easy to work with.
Gibson’s Korina bass serves as an impressive demonstration of just how great Korina can sound when combined with appropriate pickups. It boasts two-piece construction crafted of Korina with mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, pair of Vintage Deluxe pickups, an active preamp with EQ controls and active preamp with active preamp controls – creating a bass with an array of tones.
Gibson used an uncommon wood known as korina for their Designer Series instruments from the 1950s – such as Flying V, Explorer and Moderne models – made of this wood in their Designer Series Designer. Although only a handful of original instruments remain today, they remain highly collectible; many are worth six figures when auctioned off.
Gibson first imported limba wood from Africa under the name korina for use as tone woods due to its similarity to mahogany. They marketed it as “The Holy Grail of Tone Woods,” and many luthiers believe its superior tonal properties have lead them to use this material exclusively.
Not only is wood visually beautiful, it is also highly durable and long-lasting. Sourced from sustainably managed forests means it is also eco-friendly – and fully OLB (Origin et Legalite du Bois) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified!
Gibson has produced some of the highest-selling guitars ever created – korina basses are especially coveted among musicians and music enthusiasts. Not only have they created models with this wood, such as their Explorer bass model or Classical bass; many musicians prefer these instruments over all others!
The Korina ES-335 offers an affordable alternative to Gibson Custom Shop’s more pricey offerings. Boasting a solid korina body featuring thinline construction for optimal balance and tone, the korina es-335 features two vintage-style pickups for great tone while coming in different finishes to meet individual preferences.
Mahogany
Mahogany wood is revered for its beauty, rich colors and exceptional workability, making it the perfect material for furniture making, veneering, turned objects and boat building projects. As a dense wood type, mahogany can be finished either smooth or satin; though natural finishes appear best. Mahogany’s stability in terms of humidity changes allows minimal shrinkage or swelling with use.
Although mahogany is often utilized in construction projects, it is also an extremely versatile tone wood for musical instruments. Mahogany produces a warm sound with deep notes and strong sustain; making it an excellent choice for backs, sides, necks, drum shells and violin bows.
Mahogany comes in various species, each distinguished by its own color and grain pattern. Three common mahogany species include Swietenia mahagoni, Swietenia humilis and Swietenia macrophylla; all native to tropical Americas where they thrive in environments ranging from swampy forests to deserts.
It is crucial to distinguish true mahogany from similar woods like African or Khaya mahogany, which are sometimes confused due to their similar grain structures and colors. Although similar in appearance and grain pattern, there is no botanical link between them; true mahogany stands out with its distinct reddish-brown hue and ribbon-like interlocking grain pattern while other similar woods may have darker streaks and more uniform colors.
Owing to harvesting practices and wastage, true mahogany trees have become rarer over the centuries and its population has significantly declined; as a result, its lumber is considered premium grade material that’s also very costly. Honduran mahogany provides an alternative that’s available in various sizes, finishes and cuts – providing another great value option!
Other species of mahogany can also be grown on plantations worldwide, although their availability varies widely. Although lacking the exceptional dimensional stability and attractive appearance of true mahogany, other varieties still possess good mechanical properties and attractive aesthetic features – Utile is sometimes sold as mahogany even though its botanical name belongs to Entandrophragma and not Swietenia or Khaya genuses.