Which cheap wood is the heaviest?

[PLVTONIVS FILIVS]

There is a beginner-pack 11 years old asian strat copy that is heavier than any of my guitars, even a copy P-bass very heavy. The wood seems hard and clear. Is it possible they made it all maple? what else? iron?

 

[PLVTONIVS FILIVS]

Re: Which cheap wood is the heaviest?

Chances are it's basswood. Alder and maple would cost more. Basswood isn't always the clearest of woods, but if it's a single coil Strat knockoff, then the clarity may come partially from the electronics and shape of the instrument itself.

I think the P-bass is made of basswood (made in india), and it is a bit lighter. I also have a "mahogany" Epi goth Explorer wich is quite lighter.
Not alder.
The owner tells me a second-hand instruments shop owner was surprised by its weight when he took it.

 

[John_L]

Re: Which cheap wood is the heaviest?

http://www.daviddyke.co.uk/
He has some good deals and will ship across Europe.

 

[PLVTONIVS FILIVS]

Re: Which cheap wood is the heaviest?

^Interesting, maple is one of the cheapest.

ceramic singles+500k pots+¿maple?=it is the brightest guitar in Earth.

 

[dominus]

Re: Which cheap wood is the heaviest?

It's an Asian Strat copy that's 11 years old?

Could be plywood.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Which cheap wood is the heaviest?

It's an Asian Strat copy that's 11 years old?

Could be plywood.

yup, that was my first thought too. basswood is pretty light over all so i doubt thats it. probably plywood