What bass wood?

[johnson79]

Sire shows the tobacco burst in alder and ash. I'm thinking this is alder due to the straight grain.

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Hard to tell.. first pics look like aldler, but post #14 looks more like ash.

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Or it is the carrot wood that looks like either. Or it is the drummer.. how does it sound?

 

[Mvilmany]

Alder/Ash

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

My guess would be alder too. It is traditionally used on sunburst finishes.

 

[Jay2U]

All in favor of alder? Alder it shall be!

 

[Acoop]

I think it's neither Alder, too wide or Ash, too even. ... Bass wood is a nice blend between the two. ... Did I miss the weight of the bass?

 

[Solarmist]

Sire shows the tobacco burst in alder and ash. I'm thinking this is alder due to the straight grain.

That's what I'm thinking as well.

 

[Rockbobmel]

ash

 

[Laurent]

Alder

 

[JoeWPgh]

It looks like a tight grained ash. The grain looks too pronounced for alder

 

[39-Bassist]

Looks like alder to me...

or

Ask Sire...send a pic and model # they may know. Just a thought.

 

[madbass6]

Need help, what kind of wood is this one in the image? It should be alder or ash. Thanks!

Ash..

 

[micguy]

Something starting with A. Definitely.

 

[shallow larynx]

I would say Ash. Sometimes it can be hard to tell because ash usually has a very distinct grain pattern but it depends on how its cut and the tree, etc.

Makers who use both often use ash for the transparent finishes and alder for the painted ones.

Thanks for all answers, I will ask the manufacturer and report ...if I get an answer.

 

[shallow larynx]

Looks like alder too me...

or

Ask Sire...send a pic and model # they may know. Just a thought.

Thanks I did that the other day... hoping for an answer

 

[AndreasR]

Isnt the Sire V7 with sunburst and maple should be ash.

 

[AndreasR]

My English broke.

 

[shallow larynx]

Isnt the Sire V7 with sunburst and maple should be ash.

the vintage models come in both woods (which maybe is a bit confusing)

 

[shallow larynx]

...and the final verdict from the Sire company is: carrot wood just joking it's ALDER. Thank you all for replying!