Basswood?

[Jetfire]

What the hell is basswood? I mean, what does basswood actually mean? I cant find any reference to what tree it comes from. Anyone help?

[toneboy]

Google it and you will find your answer in about 5 seconds. Seriously, it's that easy.

[Jetfire]

Ah, I did the mistake of googling for Ibanez Basswood, which didnt tell me much.

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

Ah, I did the mistake of googling for Ibanez Basswood, which didnt tell me much.

I just did and I see what you mean. That just results in a lot of rubbish.

[Inanimate]

Basswood is called Tilia in latin. It's a genus containing a couple of different species. I believe that american basswood (tilia americana) is used in Ibanez guitars. Maybe you would recognize the tree by the name "lind" or "linden"? It's called lind here in Sweden, and I believe that same name is used in english (old?).

[shogun]

i think its a type of wood, but don't hold me to my word

[ryanb]

Linden and Lime are also names for basswood.

[SkellumTones]

In the UK it's from a Lime Tree...

[theroan]

Basswood for guitars has good and bad to it. The good is that notes ala shredding come out very clearly and articulatly. And it's not too expensive. The bad is that basswood lacks in the resonance department. That's all I know.