Club F-bass (Part VII)

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by ManuBerdin

Hi all , here's a pic of my latest F bass : a BN5 ...



Natural ash & light birdseye fretboard .

Very nice. I especially love that finger board. Any chance of getting a closer up photo of the finger board?

To me, natural ash basses don't just look good, but they look good over timel. Over the years, any chips, scratches and blemishes are not nearly as apparent as having a burst or color finish. I love it.

Today's roster update adds ManuBerdin's BN5 to the roster.



CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 15 November 2010)

1. George_Furlanet (Number assigned by club vote)
2. Tombowlus - BN4, BN5, VF5
3. Puff_father - BN5
4. Debassed - BNF5
5. ThumbyAche - BN5, GFC
6. brandonwong - BN6, BN6 custom, AC6, BNF5, BNF5(2), BN5 custom
7. Tom7 - AC6, BN5, BN6, VF5, fretted AC6
8. Erick Lam - Vintage Fretless 5
9. knarleybass - BN5, BN6
10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN5, AC5
12. T._Brookins - BN5
13. DonovanBankhead - BN5
14. Speyer - BN6 (b)
15. jmilky - BN5
16. edel - BN5
17. administrator - BN5
18. Dave Hill - BN5, (b), VF4
19. FbassDave - BN5, BNF5
20. Vic - VF5
21. Georges_Abitbol - BN5 (b) (c)
22. xav_paris - BN5, (b)
23. Munjibunga - BN5
24. Toolmybass - ?
25. Modny - Studio5, Prototype
26. mikoespanol - AC5
27. Ron_Plichta - BN5
28. Gbarchus - BNF5
29. nuwavedc - BN5
30. JerryJ - BN5, BN6, AC5
31. yansdgr - BNF5
32. firebass - AC5, AC6
33. <reserved for the return of choad42>
34. donstrenz - Vintage 4 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - Studio6
36. Tjluke - BN6, AC6
37. cabooke - BNF5
38. Brad Johnson - Studio5
39. MHemmber - BN4
40. FortressOne - BN5
41. dreamwood - BN6
42. wolfbass1025 - BN6, AC5, 2
43. funkydanbass - AC6
44. Phillip Jordan - BN5
45. Halftooth - BN5
46. thndrstk6 - BN6
47. funkifiedsoul - Vintage4
48. Trapeze Fan - BN5
49. Poppsyche - BN6
50. Groovy Bastard - BN6
51. Kemet09 - Vintage4
52. ModulusAcacia - AC5
53. bassjam - BN5
54. ad9000 - BN6
55. Basses55 - BN5
56. Kevin Woods - BNF6
57. pierreganseman - BN5
58. DiDi G - BN6
59. Greggles - BN4
60. kotzman - AC5
61. Alphaman - BN6
62. remigioremigio - BN5
63. JensWest - BN5
64. eduardxtb - BN6
65. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
66. paulvienneau - BN6, AC6
67. bdgotoh - BN4
68. rabster - VF5, AC5
69. funkygeos - BN5
70. fusoid - AC6, BN6
71. WovenGraphite - BN6 (b), AC6 (b)
72. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5 (piccolo), 3 BN6s!
73. bardlute - AC5
74. chrisloe - BN6, b
75. Iposavad - BNF5
76. yinghock - BN5
77. pocketmonster - BN5
78. bassment bn5 - BN5, VF5, VF5
79. hairman - BN6, BNF5,
80. JOEP054 - AC5, BN5, VF5
81. p0k - VF5
82. jmilkey - BN5
83. Bass Junkie - AC4, (with a VF4 being built!)
84. narud - VF5,
85. BIg O - Studio 5, Passive 6, BN5, more photos
86. felicidade - BNF5
87. Drone80 - BN5, VF5
88. steve f - BN5
89. Fbassed - BN5, AC5
90. rick1906 - BN5
91. Romu - BN5
92. Bajosintrastos - BNF5
93. jimc - BN5, VF5
94. cfequa - BN5
95. mrbassman_de - AC5, BN5
96. Graham Monette - BN5
97. Shelly - VF5
98. tonenazi - BN5
99. Abacobob - BN5
100. jogi68 - BN5 (studio), BN5 (defretted), VF5, AC5, BN6, NY5, VF5
101. ManuBerdin - Studio, BNF5, BN5
102. rvf42 - BN5
103. kuma9 - BN5 (wide nut)
104. jbay - BN6
105. INGALL'S - BN6
106. BIGGUY78 - VF5
107. KERMITNT-BN5
108. Ewo - BN5
109. frizzle - BN5
110. t0t0m - BN5
111. blen dem - BN5
112. francoprof - BNF6
113. bassistck - BNF5
114. Sirmike75 - BN5
115. Stereo Joe - Vintage BN5
116. starKey - VF5
117. eaflyaway - AC5
118. hyperba55 - AC4, BN6, AC6
119. penny0072001 - BN5
120. TheSiberian - BN6 + piezo
121. <Your name could be here!>

Former Fbass owners:
GRoberts, AJ Brown, JRB, jmondick, ursus, Freddy-G, Adrian Garcia, Yvon, dean82, smperry, Ryan_L, rodneyat, 123eranoid, Gordon of Eden, choad42, black.rose1402, blen dem, Jonno1707 - AC5, Quadzilla - BN4, BN5, ?, RoboChrist - BN4, blen dem - BN5, BassBoss - AC5, KJung - VF5, Bassconbeatz - BN6,

[basses55]

Originally Posted by Tom7

To clarify... this statement should in no way be construed to say in any way, shape or form that George does not know woods and tones, because he DEFINITELY does and in the last several years I've come to trust his judgment more than pretty much everyone.

I was just saying that Mitch has a talent for this too, a talent that George recognizes as well.

Thanks for the nice words Tom...George definately knows woods and tones and these are his creations. He's been working with woods directly longer than I've been interested in wood combos and such. Customers totally need to hear the thoughts of the person making the bass..thats natural. I can only add my opinions like any other player/enthusiast on the board or anywhere else. If George thinks I have anything to say of value, then thats a nice compliment.

To AndroWal...thats a bit difficult to answer definatively. The two combos will growl in a different way. The alder IMO will have a smoother mid "push" but wont be as defined or "hard" hitting in the low end like ash. With alder, the highs will be again smoother overall but possibly less "cutting" through the mix than ash ( note the relative statement). So do you want to "cut" or reveal the bass in the mix through the mids or the highs/solid lows? These are broad /general observations and will not answer your question 100% for you. Alot depends on what YOU mean by "cutting through the mix more". For me, I think the definition of the lows and the cutting highs of ash would work better if you have to have a rosewood board. Otherwise, with a maple board the alder and 70s might be my pick for "cutting". If you have to go rosewood , I'd want more edge in the ash if my priority was to CUT like you are implying. But again, my idea of "cutting" would be more about revealing the tone of the bass through the characteristics of ash if you must marry it to a rosewood board.

This is not etched in stone of course, there will be plenty of people who will have had another experience with some bass somewhere..and thats including me BTW !

Hope that helped
Mitch

[AndroWal]

Mitch...many thanks!

I am used to my Wals and my Zon, all of which have mahogany cores with various tops/backs that mostly are in the maple family other than one walnut fretless. My understanding is that these facings tend to be brighter woods. This said, all of these basses cut through the band and can be heard in all ranges...highs, mids and lows. So I'd like to achieve the same presence but want a Jazz Bass sound. I also have a 75 jazz that is ash/maple and I never had any trouble being heard with that. Over the years my preferences have shifted to rosewood and ebony fingerboards and I'd like one on a VF5 if I order, but I just haven't been sure about which body wood would be better. And this all said...it's been my understanding from reading various opinions that the basses I have cut through well due to their strong mids.

Suggestions?

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by AndroWal

Mitch...many thanks!

I am used to my Wals and my Zon, all of which have mahogany cores with various tops/backs that mostly are in the maple family other than one walnut fretless. My understanding is that these facings tend to be brighter woods. This said, all of these basses cut through the band and can be heard in all ranges...highs, mids and lows. So I'd like to achieve the same presence but want a Jazz Bass sound. I also have a 75 jazz that is ash/maple and I never had any trouble being heard with that. Over the years my preferences have shifted to rosewood and ebony fingerboards and I'd like one on a VF5 if I order, but I just haven't been sure about which body wood would be better. And this all said...it's been my understanding from reading various opinions that the basses I have cut through well due to their strong mids.

Suggestions?

Well, I think that in part, what you like about the strong mids in your current basses may be coming to a certain extent from the mahogany cores.

But getting back to your question:

Which is going to be stronger for mids, growl, cutting through the band....ash/rosewood or alder/rosewood with 70s spacing?

Mitch gave a great response. I was going to say that alder will get you more mids, but ash will get you more cut/growl, so it's kind of a toss-up.

Now, if George would make a mahogany/ebony VF5...

[Vic]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Now, if George would make a mahogany/ebony VF5...

What in the world would make you think he wouldn't?

[AndroWal]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Well, I think that in part, what you like about the strong mids in your current basses may be coming to a certain extent from the mahogany cores.

But getting back to your question:

Mitch gave a great response. I was going to say that alder will get you more mids, but ash will get you more cut/growl, so it's kind of a toss-up.

Now, if George would make a mahogany/ebony VF5...

Another bit of info...really I am a finger-style player...and don't ever use a scooped sound...

Thanks for your time and thoughts!

[Dave Hill]

On the topic of "mixing" woods, etc... When I initially ordered my VF-4, I asked George about ash/maple with 60's pu spacing, and he advised against it, saying there could be phasing issues.(?) Anyway, I'm glad it ended up as it did, becuase it sounds awesome, and I'm really enjoying playing a 4-string again. There's something about the tone of a 4 that a 5 has a very hard time getting, IMO. I'll switch out the bridge to a 20mm hipshot when George gets them in, but that's a whole 'nuther story.

[basses55]

Originally Posted by AndroWal

Mitch...many thanks!

I am used to my Wals and my Zon, all of which have mahogany cores with various tops/backs that mostly are in the maple family other than one walnut fretless. My understanding is that these facings tend to be brighter woods. This said, all of these basses cut through the band and can be heard in all ranges...highs, mids and lows. So I'd like to achieve the same presence but want a Jazz Bass sound. I also have a 75 jazz that is ash/maple and I never had any trouble being heard with that. Over the years my preferences have shifted to rosewood and ebony fingerboards and I'd like one on a VF5 if I order, but I just haven't been sure about which body wood would be better. And this all said...it's been my understanding from reading various opinions that the basses I have cut through well due to their strong mids.

Suggestions?

Hey..lots of factors here! Its a bit of a puzzle but let me see.....

So both the mahogany core basses( with maple laminates) and the ash/maple Fender "cut" like you want (those two configurations can be quite different)...and your a finger style player. The type of pup on the mahog basses would also explain some things...were they Jazz pups on the non Fenders? If not...that probebly also contributes to the bass's ability to cut. The tops are another factor...

Without writing 5 paragraphs juggling all the factors ( and not knowing *all* the factors in your basses that would explain why you like them) you might want to consider an alder body VF with an ebony board or even an ash body/ebony board( if George would do that). Thats if maple is out. Ebony has a very nice ability to define a note with a certain clarity, and it still has some warmth. the only drawback may be that it may slightly compress the tone ( which is a good sound that people like ) If rosewood is a must then I'd still go with ash by a hair. Alder/rosewood is a great smooth and warm tone..yes, punched up a bit by the 70s position...but not really convinced it will cut enough for what you are used to..whatever that is!! ( 'cause I cant know lol) BTW, again, I like the alder/maple option too.

The thing that is difficult about your question for me is the *priority* to "cut" and deciding you need a rosewood board. My instincts lead me to maple or ebony over rosewood for that and thats why it sounds like I'm struggling a bit to get around that spec The other thing is that you sound equally happy with a mahogany and an ash/maple bass...so its hard to know which direction you would be most happy with. Maybe George would do a mahogany VF, I dont know. If thats what you are used to and like then thats another option. Whatever you decide I'm sure it will be a killer bass...

Cheers
Mitch

[Vic]

Originally Posted by Dave Hill

On the topic of "mixing" woods, etc... When I initially ordered my VF-4, I asked George about ash/maple with 60's pu spacing, and he advised against it, saying there could be phasing issues.(?)

REALLY? I'd like to hear more about that, 'cause I have been through, and currently own, multiple ash/maple 60's spaced J's and I love that config!!

[AndroWal]

Originally Posted by basses55

Hey..lots of factors here! Its a bit of a puzzle but let me see.....

So both the mahogany core basses( with maple laminates) and the ash/maple Fender "cut" like you want (those two configurations can be quite different)...and your a finger style player. The type of pup on the mahog basses would also explain some things...were they Jazz pups on the non Fenders? If not...that probebly also contributes to the bass's ability to cut. The tops are another factor...

Without writing 5 paragraphs juggling all the factors ( and not knowing *all* the factors in your basses that would explain why you like them) you might want to consider an alder body VF with an ebony board or even an ash body/ebony board( if George would do that). Thats if maple is out. Ebony has a very nice ability to define a note with a certain clarity, and it still has some warmth. the only drawback may be that it may slightly compress the tone ( which is a good sound that people like ) If rosewood is a must then I'd still go with ash by a hair. Alder/rosewood is a great smooth and warm tone..yes, punched up a bit by the 70s position...but not really convinced it will cut enough for what you are used to..whatever that is!! ( 'cause I cant know lol) BTW, again, I like the alder/maple option too.

The thing that is difficult about your question for me is the *priority* to "cut" and deciding you need a rosewood board. My instincts lead me to maple or ebony over rosewood for that and thats why it sounds like I'm struggling a bit to get around that spec The other thing is that you sound equally happy with a mahogany and an ash/maple bass...so its hard to know which direction you would be most happy with. Maybe George would do a mahogany VF, I dont know. If thats what you are used to and like then thats another option. Whatever you decide I'm sure it will be a killer bass...

Cheers
Mitch

Mitch,

Thank very much for your time and consideration!

The pickups on my Wals and the Zon are humbucker designs...of course the Wals have numerous coils in each. The fingerboard preference is a simple aesthetic preference and something I might need to overcome. Ebony could be a choice, but I am concerned about the compression...although all my fretlesses have ebony! This said...my Wal fretted basses both have rosewood and man do they cut! One is a maple top and the other is Shedua.

I want a JB sound, but don't want the Marcus sound...more the bridge pickup, nasal/burpy sound but beef it up a bit to be insure that it cuts through. I had a Stambaugh JB with 60s position Villex pickups in a Korina body...it sounded good, but didn't cut through! Maybe a mahogany body/maple top VF5 with a rosewood board...70s spacing?!

Thanks again!

Andro

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by Dave Hill

On the topic of "mixing" woods, etc... When I initially ordered my VF-4, I asked George about ash/maple with 60's pu spacing, and he advised against it, saying there could be phasing issues.(?) ...

First, LOVE that bass!

Second, I'm interested in this discussion about ash + maple + 60s configuration... especially since I understood that was the secret sauce behind Sadowskys and of course...

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by basses55

I'll be there with George at the booth. Looking forward to those new fretlesses!

Mitch

I'm looking forward to this bass to the point that I'm a bit worried about what I might be doing to myself.

Sometimes when I REALLY look forward to a movie or an album release, my expectations get so built up that nothing could fully meet them and I find myself mildly disappointed when the event finally comes.

I'm trying to not do that to myself before the bass gets here.

BTW, I'm told that Alain is working with LaBella on perfecting a set of rope core strings. That has project has me very curious.

[Dave Hill]

Originally Posted by Vic

REALLY? I'd like to hear more about that, 'cause I have been through, and currently own, multiple ash/maple 60's spaced J's and I love that config!!

Yeah, hence the "(?)" in my post. I thought the 60's positioning may give the ash/maple a little more "body", but George recommended I go "70s" and fatten it up with the preamp. Frankly, I wasn't about to argue with him. As it turns out, it may have more "booty" than "body", but I'm thrilled with it. He also said the Hipshot will give it slightly more "ooomph", so I'm eager to hear that. Sorry for all the underly-scientific tone terms, hope they convey.

[Vic]

Originally Posted by Dave Hill

Yeah, hence the "(?)" in my post. I thought the 60's positioning may give the ash/maple a little more "body", but George recommended I go "70s" and fatten it up with the preamp. Frankly, I wasn't about to argue with him. As it turns out, it may have more "booty" than "body", but I'm thrilled with it. He also said the Hipshot will give it slightly more "ooomph", so I'm eager to hear that. Sorry for all the underly-scientific tone terms, hope they convey.

Yeah, I also hesitate to disagree with someone of his experience level but I gotta' say I generally have better luck at getting a fuller tone from the 60's spacing, and I don't really notice any difference between the two regarding phasing issues or whatever. IMHO there's a reason why Fender went back to the 60's spacing on their J basses. The 70's spacing was actually very short lived in the grand scheme of things.

[phillm47]

Here's My BN5 in the studio - can I get a number?

[AndroWal]

Originally Posted by basses55

Hey..lots of factors here! Its a bit of a puzzle but let me see.....

So both the mahogany core basses( with maple laminates) and the ash/maple Fender "cut" like you want (those two configurations can be quite different)...and your a finger style player. The type of pup on the mahog basses would also explain some things...were they Jazz pups on the non Fenders? If not...that probebly also contributes to the bass's ability to cut. The tops are another factor...

Without writing 5 paragraphs juggling all the factors ( and not knowing *all* the factors in your basses that would explain why you like them) you might want to consider an alder body VF with an ebony board or even an ash body/ebony board( if George would do that). Thats if maple is out. Ebony has a very nice ability to define a note with a certain clarity, and it still has some warmth. the only drawback may be that it may slightly compress the tone ( which is a good sound that people like ) If rosewood is a must then I'd still go with ash by a hair. Alder/rosewood is a great smooth and warm tone..yes, punched up a bit by the 70s position...but not really convinced it will cut enough for what you are used to..whatever that is!! ( 'cause I cant know lol) BTW, again, I like the alder/maple option too.

The thing that is difficult about your question for me is the *priority* to "cut" and deciding you need a rosewood board. My instincts lead me to maple or ebony over rosewood for that and thats why it sounds like I'm struggling a bit to get around that spec The other thing is that you sound equally happy with a mahogany and an ash/maple bass...so its hard to know which direction you would be most happy with. Maybe George would do a mahogany VF, I dont know. If thats what you are used to and like then thats another option. Whatever you decide I'm sure it will be a killer bass...

Cheers
Mitch

Gentlemen,

OK...just to clarify my terminology...how would you describe the sound of this ash/maple JB?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r4El5PMNWo

Thanks!

PS What pickup spacing does this look like?

[narud]

Originally Posted by AndroWal

Gentlemen,

OK...just to clarify my terminology...how would you describe the sound of this ash/maple JB?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r4El5PMNWo

Thanks!

PS What pickup spacing does this look like?

a slightly prettier sounding 70's jazz because of the humcancellers. its 70's spacing.

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by phillm47

Here's My BN5 in the studio - can I get a number?

What's the magic word?

Today's roster update welcomes PhillM47 and his eye catching, brown burst BN5 to our band of merry men.

Nice!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 17 November 2010)

1. George_Furlanet (Number assigned by club vote)
2. Tombowlus - BN4, BN5, VF5
3. Puff_father - BN5
4. Debassed - BNF5
5. ThumbyAche - BN5, GFC
6. brandonwong - BN6, BN6 custom, AC6, BNF5, BNF5(2), BN5 custom
7. Tom7 - AC6, BN5, BN6, VF5, fretted AC6
8. Erick Lam - Vintage Fretless 5
9. knarleybass - BN5, BN6
10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN5, AC5
12. T._Brookins - BN5
13. DonovanBankhead - BN5
14. Speyer - BN6 (b)
15. jmilky - BN5
16. edel - BN5
17. administrator - BN5
18. Dave Hill - BN5, (b), VF4
19. FbassDave - BN5, BNF5
20. Vic - VF5
21. Georges_Abitbol - BN5 (b) (c)
22. xav_paris - BN5, (b)
23. Munjibunga - BN5
24. Toolmybass - ?
25. Modny - Studio5, Prototype
26. mikoespanol - AC5
27. Ron_Plichta - BN5
28. Gbarchus - BNF5
29. nuwavedc - BN5
30. JerryJ - BN5, BN6, AC5
31. yansdgr - BNF5
32. firebass - AC5, AC6
33. <reserved for the return of choad42>
34. donstrenz - Vintage 4 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - Studio6
36. Tjluke - BN6, AC6
37. cabooke - BNF5
38. Brad Johnson - Studio5
39. MHemmber - BN4
40. FortressOne - BN5
41. dreamwood - BN6
42. wolfbass1025 - BN6, AC5, 2
43. funkydanbass - AC6
44. Phillip Jordan - BN5
45. Halftooth - BN5
46. thndrstk6 - BN6
47. funkifiedsoul - Vintage4
48. Trapeze Fan - BN5
49. Poppsyche - BN6
50. Groovy Bastard - BN6
51. Kemet09 - Vintage4
52. ModulusAcacia - AC5
53. bassjam - BN5
54. ad9000 - BN6
55. Basses55 - BN5
56. Kevin Woods - BNF6
57. pierreganseman - BN5
58. DiDi G - BN6
59. Greggles - BN4
60. kotzman - AC5
61. Alphaman - BN6
62. remigioremigio - BN5
63. JensWest - BN5
64. eduardxtb - BN6
65. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
66. paulvienneau - BN6, AC6
67. bdgotoh - BN4
68. rabster - VF5, AC5
69. funkygeos - BN5
70. fusoid - AC6, BN6
71. WovenGraphite - BN6 (b), AC6 (b)
72. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5 (piccolo), 3 BN6s!
73. bardlute - AC5
74. chrisloe - BN6, b
75. Iposavad - BNF5
76. yinghock - BN5
77. pocketmonster - BN5
78. bassment bn5 - BN5, VF5, VF5
79. hairman - BN6, BNF5,
80. JOEP054 - AC5, BN5, VF5
81. p0k - VF5
82. jmilkey - BN5
83. Bass Junkie - AC4, (with a VF4 being built!)
84. narud - VF5,
85. BIg O - Studio 5, Passive 6, BN5, more photos
86. felicidade - BNF5
87. Drone80 - BN5, VF5
88. steve f - BN5
89. Fbassed - BN5, AC5
90. rick1906 - BN5
91. Romu - BN5
92. Bajosintrastos - BNF5
93. jimc - BN5, VF5
94. cfequa - BN5
95. mrbassman_de - AC5, BN5
96. Graham Monette - BN5
97. Shelly - VF5
98. tonenazi - BN5
99. Abacobob - BN5
100. jogi68 - BN5 (studio), BN5 (defretted), VF5, AC5, BN6, NY5, VF5
101. ManuBerdin - Studio, BNF5, BN5
102. rvf42 - BN5
103. kuma9 - BN5 (wide nut)
104. jbay - BN6
105. INGALL'S - BN6
106. BIGGUY78 - VF5
107. KERMITNT-BN5
108. Ewo - BN5
109. frizzle - BN5
110. t0t0m - BN5
111. blen dem - BN5
112. francoprof - BNF6
113. bassistck - BNF5
114. Sirmike75 - BN5
115. Stereo Joe - Vintage BN5
116. starKey - VF5
117. eaflyaway - AC5
118. hyperba55 - AC4, BN6, AC6
119. penny0072001 - BN5
120. TheSiberian - BN6 + piezo
121. PhillM47 - BN5
122. <Your name could be here!>

Former Fbass owners:
GRoberts, AJ Brown, JRB, jmondick, ursus, Freddy-G, Adrian Garcia, Yvon, dean82, smperry, Ryan_L, rodneyat, 123eranoid, Gordon of Eden, choad42, black.rose1402, blen dem, Jonno1707 - AC5, Quadzilla - BN4, BN5, ?, RoboChrist - BN4, blen dem - BN5, BassBoss - AC5, KJung - VF5, Bassconbeatz - BN6,

[phillm47]

Originally Posted by Tom7

What's the magic word?

Please?

Originally Posted by Tom7

121. PhillM47 - BN5

...and the other magic word - THANK YOU!

[AndroWal]

Originally Posted by narud

a slightly prettier sounding 70's jazz because of the humcancellers. its 70's spacing.

Thanks.

I thought it looked like a 70s ash/maple!