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11-16-2012, 10:17 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota | | | So, any other thoughts/suggestions about this potential build? |
11-16-2012, 12:43 PM
|  | Moderator Moderator | | Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Fargo, ND | | Yes. Plan on keeping it.  
I like Gard's suggestion as to spec's. I would do an ash body, but that's just my personal taste coming into play. Birdseye maple board will look killer with that top, so that is a no-brainer.
I honestly think, since you have the classic "J" sound covered with your Geddy, that the JM is probably the way to go.
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11-16-2012, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan L.  Yes. Plan on keeping it.
I like Gard's suggestion as to spec's. I would do an ash body, but that's just my personal taste coming into play. Birdseye maple board will look killer with that top, so that is a no-brainer.
I honestly think, since you have the classic "J" sound covered with your Geddy, that the JM is probably the way to go. | I thought about an ash body, but I think I want to try something a little different. I see Koa matched to mahogany quite often - must be something to it - even though my Koa top won't really effect tone. I like the "edge" you get from ash, but I have the edge and punch in my jazz (which I plan to keep) so I think something more full, fat and round would be a nice change.
Yes, keeping it. One of these will eventually be a keeper. I think I ruled out 6 string - nice as mine was. Just too much neck. I ruled in Century body - I like the feel. I loved that pickup arrangement on my Laklands so I imagine I'll like it here, too. The wood - we'll see. Jimmy has a mahogany body so it can't be all bad. 
I know I'm spoiled and like having them built "for me" instead of buying "of the rack" so to speak. Just something about having a "custom" order. GIves me an excuse to bug Gard and give Greg a little business.
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11-16-2012, 03:25 PM
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Koa/mahogany would be sweet. Not sure about BEM - how about ebony? 
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11-16-2012, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nostatic I would go mahogany over ash but I have yet to own an ash body bass that I kept for any length of time
Koa/mahogany would be sweet. Not sure about BEM - how about ebony? | I don't believe it's an option on the standard plus ;-)
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11-16-2012, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveC Thanks for the bass and cat advice. The itch is strong... | fleas?
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11-16-2012, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nostatic Koa/mahogany would be sweet. Not sure about BEM - how about ebony? | If we are going to be adding a $1000 board might as well install solid gold hardware and platinum strings. |
11-17-2012, 08:56 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota | | | There are plenty of examples of Koa and BEM and it looks pretty good. I'm guessing the BEM will help with some definition with a more "mellow" mahogany body...
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11-17-2012, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nostatic For cat, I highly recommend your local shelter. I currently have two cats, both pound rescues. One is around 14 or 15 years old (I've had him since '00) and he's still spry. The other is a tabby female I've had since '07. Got her from a local shelter when she was about 1-2 years old. She is the best cat I've ever had.
As for the bass, you going 34" or 35" scale? | +1 for adoption!! :-)
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11-17-2012, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveC I'm guessing the BEM will help with some definition with a more "mellow" mahogany body... | Or provide some dead spots! 
Sorry, it is a valid risk though. Straight grain maple is much more stable. |
11-17-2012, 10:59 AM
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11-17-2012, 12:15 PM
| | lovable rascal | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: raleigh, nc | | | stable or stronger, yep i've always heard that too.
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11-17-2012, 12:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota | | | Hmm...
Gard, any insight or experience to add?
Should I worry about a BEM board at all? I think look wise the maple is a nice contrast to that dark Koa. Straight maple would be fine, too.
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11-17-2012, 03:31 PM
|  | He who has ears let him hear .... | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Happy Bottom, VA | | | Steve...with wood...anything is possible..I would put the dead spot possibility on the lowest of my concern list...not sure why it was even mentioned but alas..........
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11-17-2012, 03:57 PM
| | Moderator Moderator | | Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Fargo, ND | | | I wouldnt worry about it, Steve. I have owned quite a few basses with BEM boards, and have NEVER had an issue.
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11-17-2012, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LightGroove Steve...with wood...anything is possible..I would put the dead spot possibility on the lowest of my concern list...not sure why it was even mentioned but alas.......... | Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan L. I wouldnt worry about it, Steve. I have owned quite a few basses with BEM boards, and have NEVER had an issue. | definitely agree. it wouldn't be offered by "everyone" if it was a real problem... still, i've always heard that about bem (compared to non-bem).
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11-17-2012, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan L. I wouldnt worry about it, Steve. I have owned quite a few basses with BEM boards, and have NEVER had an issue. | I've had a couple with no issues too Ryan. I've also had 2 with issues.
I believe that Roscoe uses a bit more graphite on the maple finger board necks, which helps some. Still, it is a bit like rolling dice.  |
11-17-2012, 07:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota | | | Hmmm. I could certainly live with a "standard" maple board.
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11-17-2012, 09:09 PM
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General Manager, Roscoe Guitars | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA | | BEM = no issues with "dead spots" that stand out.
It can be a bit more "squirrely" sometimes, because it's slab sawn instead of quarter sawn like our straight grained maple, but it is certainly nothing to be concerned about. Typically, we find that the trussrod needs just a bit more of a tweek than other 'boards, but they stay stable once set up.
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11-18-2012, 01:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota | | | I think BEM would look amazing with that top. I've had it before (a G&L 2500) and I don't recall any issues.
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