Top wood question

[joelcataldo]

I just picked up another amazing Smith. It's 1994 BT5. I'm not sure if the top is Walnut or Shedua -- Can anyone tell? The body looks to be Mahogany.

Thanks in advance!

Untitled by jcata, on Flickr

Untitled by jcata, on Flickr

[Ken Smith]

Looks like Shedua and the serial number should have an 'S' near the end.

Older basses did not have the wood codes. This looks like it was from before 1998.

[joelcataldo]

Thanks Ken. You are correct about the age. I think it's a 94. The last four of the serial number are 94FS. I'm guessing the S = Shedua but what does the F stand for?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by joelcataldo

Thanks Ken. You are correct about the age. I think it's a 94. The last four of the serial number are 94FS. I'm guessing the S = Shedua but what does the F stand for?

From looking at the Top I would say Figured Shedua.

[todd richmond]

Beautiful instrument