32

Basswood

Tilia americana
Janka Hardness
410 lbf
Weight
390 kg/m³
Origin
North America
Stability
Good
Best For
32
Janka hardness410 lbf
softhard

Lightweight, neutral-toned body wood popular in high-gain and shred guitars. Used extensively by Ibanez and ESP.

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