Bass ID Help

Thank you for the information! I had talked to and shown pictures to a local luthier before buying it and the quote he gave for the repairs was very reasonable, so I went ahead with the purchase. How can I tell if the bass is carved or plywood, or what pictures would help you determine that?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Matthew Plaski

Thank you for the information! I had talked to and shown pictures to a local luthier before buying it and the quote he gave for the repairs was very reasonable, so I went ahead with the purchase. How can I tell if the bass is carved or plywood, or what pictures would help you determine that?

Just ask the Luthier that will see the bass in person. Plywood is usually 3 layers top and back. If you see the grain crossing the edges, it is sold wood. If you see layers, it is ply.