I'm wanting a semi-dark wood to be the back of a rosewood topped bass body, and the two options I've considered are walnut and mahogany.
I'm curious for comments on the differences:
Tone: I've generally heard walnut is brighter like maple, mahogany is warmer. Is this a fair comparison? I like a bright tone, so in this regard I lean to walnut.
Weight: Both are mentioned to be heavy-ish woods...which would likely be heavier?
Cost: This is known, walnut will be a $50 upcharge. But I'm assuming for tone reasons I would prefer it.
Any comments? Particularly on weight, I have no idea about that.
I'm curious for comments on the differences:
Tone: I've generally heard walnut is brighter like maple, mahogany is warmer. Is this a fair comparison? I like a bright tone, so in this regard I lean to walnut.
Weight: Both are mentioned to be heavy-ish woods...which would likely be heavier?
Cost: This is known, walnut will be a $50 upcharge. But I'm assuming for tone reasons I would prefer it.
Any comments? Particularly on weight, I have no idea about that.