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| Oil (erroneus_jones)
New Username: erroneus_jones Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm going to order a Europa by the summer (need the money ;) but I still don't know what top wood I want. Would you have a dark-pink/gray colored wood. One that is less flashy then the mahogany body and would still need a with accent line... I would want something that is pale, and calme for the top... (keep in mind the europa finish makes it darker) The closest I found was the Redwood burl! So if you have one a little more pinky and maybe little darker too, THAT would be what I want.  Since Burl is rare and expensive, would you have a piece of redwood to show (or any other wood that would fit my taste) The more dark-pink it is (no red, no yellow), the less I care for grain (but if it was plain, that would be best!) If you could just show me woods, I'll be more clear be comparing them to make you understand... Thx for your concerne, but anyone can answer. Olivier P.S: MAYBE (I said maybe...), if you have an ugly Pinkwood, might be what I want.... ;) | ||
| Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 373 Registered: 6-2000 |
For plain woods, we have to make special buying trips. We generally go for the more outrageous figures. We'll have to figure out a common language here. I've never considered Mahogany "flashy" - at least not the type we use for cores. We have had OUTRAGEOUS Quilted Mahogany, that is truly flashy. I'll need you to educate me on what you consider flashy about the core wood. Other pinkish color woods are Bubinga and Lacewood. The only Redwood we have now is Burl or Flame figure. You can see a picture of the Flame Redwood here. As for the Pink Ivory, it's always pretty, and always pretty pricey. | ||
| Oil (erroneus_jones)
New Username: erroneus_jones Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2002 |
When I say flashy, I mean that some of the cores I have seen where ogange, Halloween orange ;) That flameredwood looks right in color for me, redwood realt is the one. If I could get a burl, I'D GET THE BURL, but my bank account can't ;) Flame redwood looks perfect for my taste. But 2 questions come with it : What color will it have once finished? (the wood piece is sort of pink, but is all redwood that color?) (I'm not a fan of thore Pink Ivory, they are way too light) And with the ages, does this wood changes colors??? Thx a lot for the advice Mica (I really think you got the finger one the right wood) Hope to get other answers. Oil P.S: Sorry for that flashy bit... | ||
| Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 377 Registered: 6-2000 |
I see - thanks for the clarification on the flashiness. Most of the Mahogany we use is rather light colored, and if you have a specific preference when you order, just let me know. We've only made a handful of basses out of the Burl Redwood, and we only started using it last year, so I don't really know about how it will age. I expect all the woods to ge a litle darker over time. We haven't used the Flame Redwood yet (I think this is the first time I've even mentioned it on the website). It will get somewhat darker when the paint hits it. I've got 4 billets of it now, and they are all about the same color. | ||
| Oil (erroneus_jones)
Junior Username: erroneus_jones Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2002 |
3 details : -Billets??? (sorry for my english, I usually speak french) -what are the dimentions of that piece you have posted (cause the center grain, shaped like a U, I wonder how much I would have to get of it... And since the picture is angled, I can only see what one way would look like...) I think it would get more great grain it is was upside down. -Would it get at least this dark??? (The more it gets, the better) Thx a LOT for all those quick answers you give. I can't WAIT to place an order (I think I fell in love with Redwood ;) And sorry to join this (I'll post picks of a real bass one day)  |
