SSB Stable Neck Woods

[Sp4zRX]

I am thinking about doing another build. A bass this time. Being that I primarily a guitar player and not a bass player, I think I want to do a short scale bass, 30".

I love the feel of a raw neck but from what I understand, Warmoth doesn't use stiffening rods in the short scale basses. I assume there is still a truss rod though. Because of the lack of stiffening rods, should I consider sticking with a more stable wood with a finish, like maple? Or do you think the truss rod alone is enough on a raw neck living in high humidity.

 

[drewfx]

The electric bass has been around for more than 60 years.

Stiffening rods have only become widespread over the last 15 years or so.

 

[Cagey]

...should I consider sticking with a more stable wood with a finish, like maple?

The raw woods are the stable ones. Maple needs a finish because it's squirrelly otherwise. Also, shorter scale necks have less tendency to move than the long ones.

 

[line6man]

+1 to both of the above.

This is worrying over nothing.  :dontknow:

 

[Sp4zRX]

This is all great news.  :hello2: Glad to hear I am worrying over nothing. Thanks everyone!

 

[Cagey]

There's an old saying... "Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere."

Always ask. Somebody knows something. If nothing else, it gives you other avenues of enquiry.