alder or ash

[stevie_bees]

How can I tell the difference between alder and ash. I currently have 2 guitars with a see through finish. 1 definatley has an ash body and features a lovely grain, the other I'm not sure about. The grain isn't as pronounced, and the acoustic sounds ofeach are different. 1 is a G&L (ash body) and the other is a US Strat plus. I thought it might be alder, but am really not sure. Help me please!! :argh:

 

[Zerberus]

Re: alder or ash

pics?

 

[Curly]

Re: alder or ash

I thought Fender used ash for the clear finish on those models

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: alder or ash

I thought Fender used ash for the clear finish on those models

That's what I thought. Here they both are..
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2236

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2237

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: alder or ash

Bump

 

[Zerberus]

Re: alder or ash

top one is definitely ash, the bottom one is so dark I can´t make anything out....

 

[MattPete]

Re: alder or ash

The top one is defintitely ash. The amber one looks like it's probably ash.

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: alder or ash

I'm pretty certain the bottom 1 (G&L) is ash. Wasn't as sure about the top 1 (Fender). Cheers guys.

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: alder or ash

The second pic is so dark it's hard to tell anything about the grain... wanna take another pic?

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: alder or ash

The second pic is so dark it's hard to tell anything about the grain... wanna take another pic?

I'll get on it tomorrow. It's getting late here. :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy: