SWAMP ASH
(Fraxinus Nigra)

OTHER COMMON NAMES:  Ash, Light Ash, Southern Ash, Southern White Ash, Light Weight Ash, Guitar Ash, Soft Ash
Note: Northern White Ash (Hard Ash) is too heavy & dense to produce guitar grade tone wood.

BSR4J
Swamp Ash (Black Hardware)
BSR5M
Swamp Ash (Chrome Hardware)

Origin: Southeast USA
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture): 3 Lbs. per Bd.Ft.
Weight Classification: Light
Where Used on Smith Basses: Solid Body Wings (BSR only)
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Bright Punchy Tones
Stock Availability: Attractive Grain (Non Figured)
Avg. Age of Lumber in Stock: 15 Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)

 

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