Basswood Pronunciation

Hello all, I am a brand new carver and I'm reading everywhere that a good carving wood is Basswood, I just have one question. How do you pronounce it: is it Bass like in bass fishing, or is it Bass like in bass guitar? I know, I know...this is probably a stupid question, but when I order some wood I don't want to sound like a complete idiot! Thank you in advance for your answers.

Bass as in Bass fishing ...Then again, I might be saying it wrong ... Play it safe, order on line.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

LOL.......naw takes a chance!! Bass as in fish

American basswood - 100 Most Common Trees
... Common Names: basswood, bee-tree, American linden Habitat: Grows ... soils Description:
Large, rapid-growing tree of eastern and ... The soft, light wood has many uses ...
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They made lures with it for Bass fishing

Of course they made bass lures out of it, how do you think it got it's name?

[woodknomb]

I had a order for Linden! After I figured it out, they ment basswood.

[Hugh]

Carven JO, You should have called the order in and taken the chance that you might have pronounced it right. Only one person on the phone line. These fellas will tell everyone. :

Bass as in fish and you want to make sure it's northern basswood!

Southern Basswood because it more rain,is harder and browner and more flaws than Northern which is almost white,easuer to carve.I buy mine from Heinecke Wood Products in Wisconsin.

[muffy]

HEY FOLKS, IM FROM MAINE & THEY MUST BE HIDEING THE BASSWOOD IN THIS PART OF THE NORTH. ALL I CAN FIND IS WHITE PINE. ........LOL LOL LOL .......DAN