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Solid Alder Electric

Which of these tonewoods would give the most sustain to an electric solid-body guitar?

All other factors being equal, (neck construction, pickups, hardware), which of these tonewoods would give the best sustain if used in the body of an electric guitar? Would it be northern hard ash, or something else?
Alder
Northern Hard Ash
Swamp Ash
Basswood
Bubinga
Koa
Korina
Lacewood
Mahogany
Hard Maple
Western (soft) [...]