The effect of the shape of the bass on the sound.

[toman]

May I ask why the taper from top to back, and not the other way around? Or, no taper at all, I suppose...

[arnoldschnitzer]

Just about all basses taper at the neck block, wider in the front and narrower in the back, and that causes the back of the bass to be a bit narrower than the top in the upper bout.

[Dr Rod]

Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer

I personally do not usually like the tone of basses which are small on top and large on the bottom.

would you mind explaining your impressions?

[danv01]

I notice that busetto shapes haven't been represented. I've been wondering about any difference that specific style makes.