Members pbaughman Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I want the lightest weight J-bass body I can find - that will work. Balsa I think would be a little ridiculous, but I need something that I can hold all night without digging into my shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'd opt for Bubinga, a light version of Mahogany. Contrasting woods look cool IMO and Ash is so done.Bubinga has nothing to do with mahogany, and it's not light, either, at least not in terms of weight. From my discussions with Pete Skjold, alder tends to emphasize the midrange, while ash tends to have less midrange presence and more emphasized lows and highs. Mahogany tends to have less treble presence (although it's still pretty good) and a stronger low end and midrange. If you're looking for something from Fender, I'd look for a bass with an alder body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I want the lightest weight J-bass body I can find - that will work. Balsa I think would be a little ridiculous, but I need something that I can hold all night without digging into my shoulder. Wow a 4+ year old thread. Good zombie resurrection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 There is no "best" wood. I used to own a Gibson RD - maple body, maple neck. Had a grand piano bass tone that Entwistle would had loved. Great for rock. The RD got replaced by my MIM Jazz alder body maple neck because I was starting to pick up slap-n-pop and the RD doesn't do that. The jazz has a little better midrange bark that sits in the mix well. Then I found an Alvarez six shooter - maple body maple neck like the RD. It can get the sound of the RD and it can slap-n-pop so I sold the RD. There is no "best" wood, you have to hunt around for the sound you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 4 years T-40 Fretless, it seems... With nylon coated strings. Hmm. I guess this is where it (T-40 GAS) all started I guess:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I want the lightest weight J-bass body I can find - that will work. Balsa I think would be a little ridiculous, but I need something that I can hold all night without digging into my shoulder. Well, it's not a J but I have a P bass I put together from an SX. In total it weighs 5.5lbs. That's including a badass II bridge and large Fender style tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 A bass body shall be made of alder and of alder only shall it be made. I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 A bass body shall be made of alder and of alder only shall it be made. I say. Blasphemy! *clutches bass made of ash, walnut, maple and rosewood* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Warmoth list their bodies by weight , they also have hollow carved bodies ,but if too light it could be neck heavy and that IMO is worse than a heavier well balanced instrument as you have to struggle and fatigue to hold the bass up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matou Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I want the lightest weight J-bass body I can find - that will work. Balsa I think would be a little ridiculous, but I need something that I can hold all night without digging into my shoulder. That would be Paulownia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 A bass body shall be made of alder and of alder only shall it be made. I say. Screw that. The best sounding bass I have is 100% rock maple. But I guess if you're not man enough to wield a beast like that, I can see where your coming from with your little Alder basses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I like alder bodies a lot, but anything with a quilted maple top is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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