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07-31-2010, 09:34 AM
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Just wondering because looking at basses with attached upper horns seems like it would dampen sustain and low end growl for the B-string. Can anyone compare? Thanks. I did a search and did not find my answer. BTW this is my idea of low end growl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i_VyA5HoBw |
07-31-2010, 09:37 AM
|  | that video LIES | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | I'd like to see a picture of a bass w/an attached upper horn.
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07-31-2010, 09:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tifton,Georgia | | | Err...not sure what you mean. I've never seen a floating horn on the contrary.
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07-31-2010, 09:51 AM
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And I can assure you that its not because they only have a single cut away that they have more sustain and growl.
All of that is bassed on hardware,pickups,and overall quality of bass construction.
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07-31-2010, 09:52 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC | | | Do you guys think that feature affects sustain or growl? Thanks for the replies. I like the way it looks and am tempted to buy a bass with this feature but I am hesitant. |
07-31-2010, 09:53 AM
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07-31-2010, 09:55 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque NM; Austin TX | | | I believe the correct name is "singlecut", since only the lower horn has a cutaway.
I would think a single cut might increase sustain slightly, much like the difference between bolt on and neck through, though probably less pronounced. I don't see how it would influence "growl".
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07-31-2010, 09:58 AM
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07-31-2010, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by pedulla1 Do you guys think that feature affects sustain or growl? | Perhaps in theory, but doubtful that human ears would detect a difference. Keep in mind, there are many variables that can also influence the tone, so even if someone made a single cutaway and dual cutaway with near identical specs, the basses can inherently sound different. |
07-31-2010, 03:44 PM
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07-31-2010, 03:51 PM
| | that video LIES | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | Oh- I get you now. I'm in the *might make a very slight difference in sustain but my ears don't hear it; growl is a vague term so I can't comment there* camp. I have a neck-through SC six banger that has tremendous sustain, but I think it's mostly due to overall impeccable build quality(it's a Stambaugh).
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07-31-2010, 03:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC | | | Cool thanks for the replies. Problem is in NYC I have not seen any single-cut basses in my price range. |
07-31-2010, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pedulla1 Cool thanks for the replies. Problem is in NYC I have not seen any single-cut basses in my price range. | ...and you won't. 99.9999999% of them are made to order. |
07-31-2010, 05:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC | | | That stinks. Seems like someone is missing a market niche... |
07-31-2010, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by pedulla1 That stinks. Seems like someone is missing a market niche... | People who want a SC tend to have very specific specifications. Guys will always complain about scale length, string spacing, pickups, electronics, etc. That's why they're made to order. There's really no niche for SC basses to lay around in shops. |
07-31-2010, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pedulla1 Just wondering because looking at basses with attached upper horns seems like it would dampen sustain and low end growl for the B-string. Can anyone compare? Thanks. I did a search and did not find my answer. BTW this is my idea of low end growl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i_VyA5HoBw | I have a SC neck thru that used to have a pronounced growl. That is until I replace the aluminum bridge to a brass one. The brass gave it more sustain and piano/bell like quality...but the growl isn't as growly as it used to be. Many factors can contribute to a particular sound of an instrument. I've replaced bridges on many of my basses before, but on this bass (Stambaugh), it made a huge difference in tone. Personally, I like it better with this brass bridge.
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08-01-2010, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk I have a SC neck thru that used to have a pronounced growl. That is until I replace the aluminum bridge to a brass one. The brass gave it more sustain and piano/bell like quality...but the growl isn't as growly as it used to be. Many factors can contribute to a particular sound of an instrument. I've replaced bridges on many of my basses before, but on this bass (Stambaugh), it made a huge difference in tone. Personally, I like it better with this brass bridge. | Very interesting. I may have to get a custom job after all... |
08-01-2010, 07:13 AM
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08-01-2010, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by spade2you ...and you won't. 99.9999999% of them are made to order. | I'd like to know what company makes up the remaining percentage so I can pick one up. 
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