Bubinga or walnut...?

[Indigo]

Okay, I´m buying this bass:
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What should I choose, bubinga or walnut?

 

[Suckbird]

Dont know but you have to tell me how you like it when you get it..
I might buy the 6stringed version myself...

Also, i hear people talk about the crappy quality of tobias these days...

 

[cheezewiz]

Of the two, I'd prefer Walnut. It's too bad you can't try before you buy. I've heard ALOT of horror stories about the quality control of these.

 

[mikezimmerman]

Actually, the horror stories and tales of inconsistency I've heard are all about the Gibson American Tobiases. The Korean-made Toby's that MusicYo sells for the most part seem to be pretty good for the money, at least from the reviews I've seen and the few I've played.

Mike

 

[Dincrest]

Yeah, the main issue I hear about with the MusicYo Korean Tobias basses is that the electronics aren't that great (i.e. the pickups have low output) but construction is solid.

AFAIK, bubinga is a much heavier weight wood than walnut, so that's something to consider.

 

[Indigo]

Okay. One vote for the walnut version. And the bubinga is heavier. Good to know =)

Any more opinions?

I should say that this will be a backup for my Gibson-made Tobias Paragon 5 (swamp ash body), and I love the tone it gives me.