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Fretboard wood

#43
iwearpumas said:
Im having a bass built with pink ivory as a fretboard. I was told it has the tonal aspects of ebony mixed with maple, but more ebony.
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I've had basses w/ebony, rosewood, maple, and purpleheart boards. IMO the "theory" that the type of wood significantly affects tone is BS. I do love my 1/4" thick, jet black (not dyed) quartersawn ebony board though! Almost 20 years old and still looks like new, with countless hours of play time. I just like the looks and the feel (and durability). The chunk of ebony it came from was awesome: almost looked like a slab of black coal. Got it from a furniture making friend. I was very lucky!
 
#44
I have never smelled Bloodwood that reminded me of Belgian ale or pineapple. It's a straight up cinnamon vibe.

I also have not smelled any notes of pepperoni in Macassar Ebony. To me, it's more of an earthy smell.

I haven't had Cheerios in so long that I forget what they smell like, but saying that Ash smells like them doesn't seem far fetched to me. I've noted a vaguely popcorn-like smell when I've worked with it.

Bocote definitely has a pickle vibe.

I could swear that Wenge smells like chocolate, but I'm 90% sure that it's a psychological thing, because the finer sawdust looks like chocolate milk powder.

If you need a bass to play when you're sick, try Campha Laurel. It smells exactly like Vick's Vapo-rub. (Well, at least when cutting/sanding.)
 
#47
line6man said:
I have never smelled Bloodwood that reminded me of Belgian ale or pineapple. It's a straight up cinnamon vibe.

I also have not smelled any notes of pepperoni in Macassar Ebony. To me, it's more of an earthy smell.

I haven't had Cheerios in so long that I forget what they smell like, but saying that Ash smells like them doesn't seem far fetched to me. I've noted a vaguely popcorn-like smell when I've worked with it.

Bocote definitely has a pickle vibe.

I could swear that Wenge smells like chocolate, but I'm 90% sure that it's a psychological thing, because the finer sawdust looks like chocolate milk powder.

If you need a bass to play when you're sick, try Campha Laurel. It smells exactly like Vick's Vapo-rub. (Well, at least when cutting/sanding.)
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Wenge always smelled like chocolate to me too, and bloodwood also smells very spicy to me.
 
#50
line6man said:
If you need a bass to play when you're sick, try Campha Laurel. It smells exactly like Vick's Vapo-rub. (Well, at least when cutting/sanding.)
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It's actually made from camphor extracts.

Odor: Camphor has a very characteristic odor, for which the tree is named. The most recognizable product that contains the extracts of camphor are medicated chest rubs, which have the same distinct scent.
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I really like the smell.

I have been wearing a mask, so haven't really noticed a smell from wenge, but the camphor smell is strong enough to smell it through the mask.
 
#51
my shop still has a hint of the Camphor burl topped bass I made last year - thickness sanding that wood was an experience. the smell was so strong it was noticeably present inside the office, a feat that required it migrating thru a 6" insulated wall


to me, Goncalo Alves smells like a cat just whizzed in the shop

I don't much care for the smell of Alder either - reminds me of peeing on a campfire as a kid ... nasty smell it has

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#52
Rodent said:
my shop still has a hint of the Camphor burl topped bass I made last year - thickness sanding that wood was an experience. the smell was so strong it was noticeably present inside the office, a feat that required it migrating thru a 6" insulated wall


to me, Goncalo Alves smells like a cat just whizzed in the shop

I don't much care for the smell of Alder either - reminds me of peeing on a campfire as a kid ... nasty smell it has

R
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Agreed on Goncalo Alves.

What do you think when you're working with Amboyna Burl tops? Cheap perfume?
 
#53
Rodent said:
my shop still has a hint of the Camphor burl topped bass I made last year - thickness sanding that wood was an experience. the smell was so strong it was noticeably present inside the office, a feat that required it migrating thru a 6" insulated wall


to me, Goncalo Alves smells like a cat just whizzed in the shop

I don't much care for the smell of Alder either - reminds me of peeing on a campfire as a kid ... nasty smell it has

R
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Strange, I have never noticed alder having much of a smell to it at all.
 

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