Quilted?

[eoinwalsh]

Hi.


What does it mean when a bass top is described as quilted?

Thanks.

 

[Gadgetjunky]

wavy wood grain

 

[Sterrrling]

Manufacturers will veneer a thin section of wood over the body of wood that a bass is originally made from. One of the popular types of veneers that can be used is quilt top, which to many looks wavy, rippled, or like ribbon candy.

 

[BurningSkies]

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[eoinwalsh]

Thanks. Here, it says the standard and deluxe have no top. Does this mean no design? [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Also, what's the terminology used to describe a glossy finish on the neck as opposed to the smoother, non-glossy finish?

Thanks.

 

[kraigo]

I would describe the red bass in Burning Skies' post as "flamed" and the blue bass as quilted.

KO

 

[One Drop]

Thanks. Here, it says the standard and deluxe have no top. Does this mean no design? [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Also, what's the terminology used to describe a glossy finish on the neck as opposed to the smoother, non-glossy finish?

Thanks.

Gloss vs. satin finish. You can also have an oiled bare neck.

 

[BurningSkies]

I would describe the red bass in Burning Skies' post as "flamed" and the blue bass as quilted.

KO

Sorry, but that first one is definitely quilted too...

Here's a flamed top:

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It has a different kind of 3D appearance than the quilt does.

 

[eoinwalsh]

Gloss vs. satin finish. You can also have an oiled bare neck.

Thank you.

Which one of these finishes is the typical finish of standard USA Fender jazz bass? I call it the glossy type but perhaps it is an "oiled bare neck".

I dislike the really smooth neck finish that you would find on some basses. I can't get a grip on those necks.

 

[BurningSkies]

Depends on the year and the model. My MIA Jazz is a glossy body, but satin finished neck. I don't believe that Fender has knowingly let an unfinished or oil/wax finish neck leave their factory. There are associated issues with an infinished neck, which is why places like Warmoth won't warrant them.

 

[One Drop]

Depends on the year and the model. My MIA Jazz is a glossy body, but satin finished neck. I don't believe that Fender has knowingly let an unfinished or oil/wax finish neck leave their factory. There are associated issues with an infinished neck, which is why places like Warmoth won't warrant them.

I've never heard of a factory bare wood finish from Fender either. Traditionally they were glossy but now it depends.