Alder vs walnut vs swamp ash

[Vejichan]

Which is better for metal on a tele style body with 2 humbuckers floyd, maple neck and maple board? I am a big fan of lynch, Reb beach and petrucci

 

[Hbom]

Walnut for heavy metal
Alder for the lighter stuff.
:laughing7:

 

[bagman67]

You neglected to include basswood, which has been the substrate lumber upon which many a metal edifice has been erected.  Also, Reb Beach's signature models have been koa, also omitted from your list.

 

[Vejichan]

Because I already have basswood and koa

 

[bagman67]

Well, the Lynch ESP signature model is maple, according to Sweetwater:


http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EGLK1?adpos=1o2&creative=55280653081&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CMSRurm5xMQCFcSCfgodMC0Apw


As such, if you are limiting your choices to the three species you've listed, the heavier, denser choice - walnut - would be where I would go here.  With no particular outcome guaranteed, and of course heavily subject to whatever pickup choices you make.


Bagman

 

[dmraco]

and of course heavily subject to whatever pickup choices you make.


Bagman

Go with the look you like....and pick a killer pickup.  If it is going to be painted...save some time and go alder

 

[Vejichan]

Thanks,,which color or finish looks great on alder?

 

[stratamania]

Thanks,,which color or finish looks great on alder?

If it's a solid colour, whatever you prefer.

 

[dmraco]

Alder has very little grain.  Thus does not need filling.  Solid colors best but a dark burst will work. 

Swamp ash...lots of grain...pain in the A$$ to fill.  Looks great for burst or trans color.

Walnut...if you paint it I will hunt you down..... :icon_biggrin:  best left clear or small burst...

 

[Vejichan]

If I get alder.llehich is the coolest darkest green burst ..more dark green I the middle that burst into black..morr black..any advice.