Wood Descriptions
Click on the links below to see photos and descriptions of the woods available for your custom Lea bass. If you don’t see something you are looking for, don’t hesitate to ask!
Body Core Woods
Alder
Medium-weight wood prized for its exceptionally balanced tonal profile, offering punchy midrange definition, clear highs, and warm, articulate lows
Cherry
Medium-density hardwood featuring a smooth, uniform grain that develops a rich, deep amber patina, delivering clean note separation and a tight, focused lower-midrange response
Mahogany
Medium-density wood that delivers rich, warm tonal depth, providing exceptional natural sustain and a full, rounded low-end response
Swamp Ash
Lightweight, highly resonant hardwood featuring a prominent, open-grain texture that delivers a scooped midrange accompanied by snappy, sparkling highs and deep, clear lows
Sapele
Medium-density wood with a striking ribbon-grain figure that delivers a clean, focused punch in the upper-midrange alongside rich, resonant low-end presence and natural sustain
Black Limba
Lightweight exotic hardwood featuring striking dark grain streaking against a golden-brown background, offering a balanced, resonant response with smooth lows and a pronounced, singing midrange
Walnut
Medium-density hardwood defined by striking dark grain patterns and a crisp, well-rounded attack that delivers deep, articulate lows and a clean, punchy midrange
Maple
Medium-density hardwood with a clean, uniform grain that delivers a fast note attack, tight low-end clarity, and a bright upper-register presence.
Neck Woods
Hard Maple
High stiffness and dimensional stability, providing the rigid foundation needed to withstand heavy bass string tension. Bright, articulate voice with punchy upper-mid clarity
Wenge
Dense, heavy hardwood that provides uncompromising structural stiffness. Fast, aggressive attack with deep, tightly focused lows and sharp upper-mid clarity
Flame Maple
Dense, stable hardwood that handles heavy string tension while adding deep natural resonance. Rich midrange and soft treble with a long-decaying low-end
Mahogany
Shares standard hard maple's bright tone, crisp attack, and balanced response. Visually, it features a striking, three-dimensional rippled figure that shimmers under a clear finish
Sapele
Stable and durable hardwood that provides reliable support under heavy string tension. Focused midrange and airy treble with a prolonged low-frequency decay
Birdseye Maple
Provides hard maple's bright tone and crisp attack. Visually, it features a speckled pattern of swirling "eyes" that create a striking organic texture under a clear finish
Walnut
Excellent stiffness and manageable weight for dependable stability. Articulate, punchy midrange and crisp attack with a balanced decay
Bubinga
Provides high density and structural stiffness for reliable stability. Tonally, bubinga projects a punchy midrange, fast attack, deep lows, and clear highs
Neck Stringers
Purpleheart
Naturally colored hardwood that features a vibrant violet-purple hue and serves as a wonderful visual accent that pairs well with all available neck woods
Padauk
Provides a vivid, striking red-orange hue that serves as a wonderful visual accent, pairing beautifully with all available neck woods
Flame Maple
Features a striking, three-dimensional rippled figure with a shimmering pattern, serving as a wonderful visual accent for wenge, walnut, mahogany, or sapele necks
Mahogany
Displays rich, warm brown hues that offer an organic touch. Complements lighter, figured woods such as flame or birdseye maple nicely
Sapele
Features beautiful red-brown hues with moderate chatoyance when finished. Offers a beautiful accent with all available neck woods
Birdseye Maple
Displays swirling "eyes" and a shimmering figure, creating a striking contrast that perfectly complements wenge, walnut, mahogany, or sapele necks
Walnut
Features a rich, dark brown hue with varied grain patterns, pairing wonderfully with lighter, figured woods like flame or birdseye maple
Bubinga
Gorgeous orange-copper accents with strong chatoyance under finish - an excellent accent choice for all available neck woods
Fretboard Woods
Indian Rosewood
Features dark purple to chocolate-brown hues and a smooth texture that provides a fast playing surface, delivering rich lows, a warm midrange, and clear, articulate highs
Gaboon Ebony
Features a deep, uniform jet-black appearance and a silky, fine-grained texture that provides an exceptionally fast playing surface, delivering tight, punchy lows, an aggressive midrange, and ultra-clean, crystalline highs
Flame Maple
Showcases a mesmerizing, three-dimensional tiger-stripe figure that shimmers as light hits the grain. Sonically, it offers a bright, snappy response with razor-sharp note definition and a crisp top end
Wenge
Striking dark brown and black hues with distinctive contrasting grain lines and a textured surface. Delivers deep lows, a punchy midrange, and bright, articulate highs
Birdseye Maple
Displays a distinct, speckled pattern of tiny swirling eyes scattered across a pale, creamy grain. Sonically, it shares a similar bright, snappy response and crisp top-end definition with flame maple
Pale Moon Ebony
Also known as Moon Ebony, PME features striking cream and jet-black contrasting patterns and a dense, smooth texture. Delivers deep lows, a focused midrange, and crisp, articulate highs
Pau Ferro
Also known as Morado or Bolivian Rosewood, features rich chocolate-brown to reddish-tan hues and a dense, tight-grained texture. Offers deep, punchy lows, a snappy midrange, and crisp, bright highs
Jatoba
Also known as Brazilian Cherry, Jatoba features rich reddish-brown hues often highlighted by a striking ribbon figure and a hard, dense texture, delivering deep lows, a powerful midrange, and bright, articulate highs
Cocobolo
Features vibrant orange to deep red-brown hues with dramatic dark contrasting streaks and a naturally dense texture. Provides deep, robust lows, a rich midrange, and brilliant, singing highs
Bubinga
Offers a striking dark reddish-brown to appearance with contrasting dark grain streaks. Sonically, it delivers a bright, articulate attack with tight, powerful lows and a strong, punchy upper-midrange presence.
Macassar Ebony
Prized for its striking black and rich brown striped hues and a tight, fine-grained texture that provides a fast playing surface, delivering focused lows and midrange, and crisp, brilliant highs
Available Top Sets
Below is a showcase of currently available top sets. Please note that our stock is constantly changing - we may have additional sets not shown here. Additionally, we typically have a number of uncut billets waiting to be cut into top sets. If you don’t see here what you have in mind, reach out directly and we will find or cut the ideal piece for your build.