Has anyone made their own bass ramp ala Gary Willis-specifically for an acoustic electric bass? I have a AE Breedlove, as well as a electric G&L in swamp ash. Just wondering what tone woods were used and to what effect. I have some birds eye maple I was considering using. Softwoods seem like they would deaden the tone.
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I'm not sure I'd do it on an ae but it's nice when it's the same wood as the fretboadd aesthetically
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It won't affect the tone on an electric solidbody, and likely won't affect the tone at all on it acoustic/electric. Keep in mind that it won't be coming in direct contact with the bass- it will be attached with double stick tape. Even ebony ramps are very light, and if you have one made out of maple, it will likely add less than an ounce. I wouldn't worry about tonal effects.
