Help me choose between 2 designs

[francotedescoga]

Hey, I'm curently planning/designing my first build and I can't choose between two models, it will be a 6er, no wood choice yet. Please vote on either models A or B, suggestions are always welcome.

 

[randysmojo]

I like them both, but I think I would give the edge to B. partially because of the even roundness to the back being nice for sitting in some guitar stands, but I also just like it a hair better. A little similar in some ways to a design I have that I haven't started on yet.

 

[wraub]

I vote B.

wraub

 

[francotedescoga]

Thanks guys!

 

[TomA1234]

I vote A, but you may want to think about extending the upper horn a bit to improve the balance. (like it is on the B)

 

[thebassbuilder]

This is a tough one, both look good but I think I am leaning toward "B". I have always liked offset bodys like your A but the B model looks very nice and smooth. What ever you choose it will look good.

 

[francotedescoga]

I vote A, but you may want to think about extending the upper horn a bit to improve the balance. (like it is on the B)

Do you think balance will be an issue on A?

 

[thebassbuilder]

You know what I am going with A. I like it more.

 

[Musiclogic]

A looks like a Fodera Jazz blend. Cool

 

[francotedescoga]

Both are based on Fodera's Emperor (A) and Monarch (B)

 

[rogerwilliamsen]

Choose a if you are used to jazz basses and choose b if precision is you cup of tea.

 

[francotedescoga]

Choose a if you are used to jazz basses and choose b if precision is you cup of tea.

I never had either one of them

 

[TomA1234]

Do you think balance will be an issue on A?

It would depend on the neck woods and tuners, but it appears to finish behind the 12th fret which is renowned for increasing neck dive issues.

 

[jumbodbassman]

I have always been a Monarch guy....

 

[francotedescoga]

It would depend on the neck woods and tuners, but it appears to finish behind the 12th fret which is renowned for increasing neck dive issues.

Ohh, ok, if I go with A I'll be careful with that, thanks!

 

[pi_r_squared]

personally I like the asymmetry of "A", but I suppose that's just a matter of taste.

 

[fraublugher]

Voted A for the J style eh .

 

[francotedescoga]

Alright, I guess A it is! I'll let you guys know when I start the build.

 

[B_E_A_D_G]

A&B both looks like fodera to me... I don't see the difference ...

 

[josiah goldfish]

I like A but I think the upper bout looks a bit low (the bit you rest your arm on) I personally would move it out a bit due to the pickup size, but whatever you do, it'll look cool

EDIT: sorry, I meant the bridge not the pup