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Basswood Guitar Body Blank - Premium Grade Lightweight Tonewood

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SKU: EWZ_Ebody_300

$78.00

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Basswood Guitar Body Blank - Premium Grade Lightweight Tonewood

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Basswood Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Tonewood Basswood / Linden Kiln Dried 6-8% Moisture Balanced Tone

This kiln-dried Basswood guitar body blank delivers balanced, even tone with clear highs, smooth mids, and tight lows. The straight, uniform grain and lightweight nature make it incredibly easy to carve and route, while the pale cream color provides the perfect canvas for solid paints and opaque finishes. Basswood is the go-to choice for shredders and modern players seeking clarity, sustain, and playing comfort.

Technical Specifications

Wood Name(s)	Basswood, Lime, Linden, American Basswood
Botanical Name	Tilia americana
Thickness Options	Planed: 1-3/4" \| Unplaned: 2"
Length Range	21" – 28"
Width Range	14" – 18"
Drying Method	Kiln Dried
Moisture Content	6-8% (stable for instrument building)
Grain Pattern	Straight, fine, uniform – no figure

Why Basswood for Electric Guitar Bodies?

Balanced, even tone – No frequency spikes – clear highs, smooth mids, tight lows – perfect for high-gain playing
Ultra-lightweight – One of the lightest tonewoods, dramatically reduces guitar weight for shredders and long sessions
Exceptional workability – Carves, routes, and sands like butter – easy on tools and luthier hands
Perfect for solid finishes – Pale cream color provides ideal base for paints, metallics, and solid colors
Excellent sustain – Despite softness, delivers long, even sustain prized by modern players
Proven track record – Used on Ibanez JEM, RG, S series, and countless shred guitars

Perfect For

Ideal for electric guitar bodies, shred-style guitars, modern builds, affordable custom guitars, and bass guitars. Perfect for Ibanez-style superstrats, Telecasters, Stratocasters, and any build requiring a lightweight, balanced-sounding body. Highly recommended for solid paint finishes.

Note: This piece is a sample picture. You will receive a similar piece. Pro tip: Basswood is soft – use sharp tools and avoid dropping or banging. It takes paint exceptionally well – sand to 220 grit, seal with grain filler if needed, and spray your favorite solid color.

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