After 3 years of not having a Smith, I again own one/ Oh Happy days!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Roy Diza

Hello Ken,

Could you tell what grade of walnut top my bass has? Is there a rule of thumb in grading the quality of wood?

Thanks,
Roy

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpa...tchwalnut.html

Black Walnut grades on my scale; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpa...lnutgrades.htm

Claro Walnut samples; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpa...arowalnut.html

The bass shown is a Claro variety I believe and within the standard grade for that model. The picture looks to be a 3a or so.