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Alder or Ash Bass Body ?

  • 19-06-2011 4:01pm
    #1
    bayles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭


    Just wondering if anybody reckons there is a noticeable difference in an alder bass body or an ash bass body .
    Im looking to buy one for a bass project and not sure which one to get.

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    Johnny Storm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,993 ✭✭✭Johnny Storm


    IMHO Ash looks nicer if your going for a trans finish.


  • #3
    bayles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭bayles


    Hi Johnny

    I already got the colour picked , its a translucent orange . You will be able to see the grain through the colour and will look amazing when its done . I have only seen a handfull of guitars the actual colour i want to get .
    Im just wondering for tone what is the best wood to go for . I play a 1970 precision at the moment with EMG,s and love the sound but have no idea what the body is made from . Im concidering putting Bartolinies in the new bass http://www.bartolini.net/information/bass/new_bass_pu_s4.htm .


  • #4
    eoin5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,141 ✭✭✭eoin5


    Alder can differ a good bit I think. I had an old Yamaha RBX270, alder body but seemed very light. It couldn't handle the low E too well. New mahogany body and it was sorted.


  • #5
    Ravelleman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,635 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ravelleman


    Alder and ash offer distinct tonal experiences.

    Refer to this guide for more details: Warmoth wood guide. (Google is your friend).

    If your bass has a solid finish then it is more than probably alder. If it´s natural or translucent then it is most likely ash. Sunburst could be either. Post a picture and we can tell you, it´s rather easy to differentiate between the two visually.


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