I understand that every piece of wood is different, but what would Fender have been using in the early to mid 50s?
Hey Shuie! The answer about ash is not about a variety as in a different species or name. It’s all about where the ash was grown. In the early days there was a lot of ash naturally growing in swamps. In Louisiana, there still is alot of it. As you go north and northeast where the wood is not grown underwater in warm climates. the wood picks up density and mineral content. The easiest way to ID swamp ash in early fenders is by grain pattern, then by weight. i have a swap ash Tele repro that weighs about 6.25 pounds. A heavy ash version could easily gain a couple of pounds. Generally the lighter instruments are more “scooped” in the mids and have better dynamic range. The heavier instruments work better with louder, higher wattage amps. Hope that helps.
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