Poplar body on the Steve Morse?

[KungFu Grip]

Fender used both alder and poplar for similar purposes. They just used whichever one was cheaper. Also, my opinion is that Poplar is one of the best sounding solidbody woods out there. I prefer it to both alder and ash. However, poplar often has some green grain in it, so it's more apt to be used for non-transparent finishes. Even my Morse shows a few green grains on the back.

Poplar is great wood. I'd love to hear my Albert Lee with a poplar body.