Semi hollow and full body ASAT?

[felixxx]

That's it. Can you guys describe to me the difference in sound between those two ASATs? Never heard any semi hollow bass so I have no idea. And I am getting increasingly interested in ASAT. Also, there is a mention of Tribute ASAT on G&L website, Do they come in fretless as well?
Cheers

[lmfreeman9]

The only Tribute ASAT is made in Japan and not marketed in the US.

[realdeal]

Originally Posted by felixxx

That's it. Can you guys describe to me the difference in sound between those two ASATs? Never heard any semi hollow bass so I have no idea. And I am getting increasingly interested in ASAT. Also, there is a mention of Tribute ASAT on G&L website, Do they come in fretless as well?
Cheers

You can order a fretless ASAT (or maybe find one) but they certainly are available. (Not in a Tribute model as stated).

Soundwise- I own a solid-body; nothing needs to be restated except they are identical sonically to the great L2K.... except WAY cooler-

I've played the semi-hollows. There isn't going to be a major difference- Somewhat less weight, although insignificant, but the major diff being the resonance that comes from chambering.
For certain styles of music and tone variataion, the semi-hollow might produce a somewhat more resonant "open" tone, best I can describe, while conversely, the solid body might have more impact and a more "electric" feel to it.
All varies with the amp, the attack, and of course the player and their style.

Great basses either choice.; mine is superb.

[mrpackerguy]

This has been discussed before. Hit search.

But again....maybe, just maybe there's a little less punch no the semihollows. I've had both. But the weight difference and the absence of neck dive made the choice easy for me.

[FidgetStone]

mrpackerguy,
Which one had the less neck dive?

[mrpackerguy]

The semi hollow had the less neck dive. But in all honesty, the solid body neck dive did not bother me all that much. Just get a 3.5" or 4" strap and that helped immensely.