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Old 09-28-2010, 07:02 AM
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Cool coco?

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Originally Posted by Anton Hasias View Post
Hi David,

To me it looks like a BMT6 Elite Cocobolo top.
The serial number can tell you more.

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No, sorry. If you look at the pic blown up (+) you will see how tight the grain is. Plus, it's a flat looking wood without much depth. This Bass is Macassar Ebony top, not Cocobolo. If Cocobolo, it would have more of a grainy open pore appearance with a little more sizzle to it looking straight on. Also, it would be mainly reddish in tinge with black and brown mixed in the colors.
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