Body Woods

[DumbChild]

I was wondering what is so crappy about basswood, the particular bass i would like to buy comes in ash or basswood, however the colours available on the ash bodies really suck and i like the colours on the basswood bodies. So i was wondering if i should just get the colour i like for the cheaper price or spend extra to get a crappy colour but a better body. Can someone please tell me whats so bad about basswood, or whats so good about other woods.

Thanks ^^

[DumbChild]

Well i found some sites with some information but they basically told me basswood was light weight and thats it.. still didnt answer the question, whats so bad about it?

[barebones]

The biggest negative I've heard about it is that it's soft and dents easily. However, many people like the tone that comes from it, so it's a trade-off

Matt

[DumbChild]

Oh kool, it wont matter if i get it then. My current bass is made of basswood and i dont have any problems with it, aslong as im not chucking it on the ground or anything its fine.

[mike phillips]

check out warmoth direct under supplies, they have a description of different woods how they sound and different characteristics of the wood.

[MysticMichael]

Originally Posted by mike phillips

check out warmoth direct under supplies, they have a description of different woods how they sound and different characteristics of the wood.

I was gonna say...

Here's a couple of good links for ya:

http://www.warmoth.com/bass/options/..._bodywoods.cfm
http://www.warmoth.com/bass/necks/ne...itar_neckwoods

MM

[DumbChild]

Ah thanks guys. So basically the basswood is more prone to damage yet has a nicer tone and is easier to colour