How can i find preamp which match with wood?

[jonatan milagros]

 

[adamnitti]

Hi Jonathan, are you asking how to match preamps with wood types? In my experiences, it all comes down to personal preference. There are a lot of different types of preamps and a lot of different types of wood that basses are constructed with. The best thing to do is to try out as many different combinations as possible so you can learn what you like. Preamps and woods have a significant influence on your tone.

 

[jonatan milagros]

Ohh i see.what kind of woods you usually use?

 

[davy4575]

you might be better asking what kind of wood and preamp to best get _______ tone you are looking for.

for instance: I like a bright tone with a lot of clarity but low end punch and the ability to produce mids if needed, I favor maple necks and lighter bodied woods and I favor more modern or hifi sounding preamps like Trace Elliot or GK.

 

[jonatan milagros]

Ohh.thks

 

[jonatan milagros]

What do you know a bubinga woods?the sound of course

 

[adamnitti]

Ohh i see.what kind of woods you usually use?

hi jonatan-

my main 6 string has a body with quilted maple top and swamp ash on the back. the neck is maple/purpleheart with a purpleheart fingerboard. my main 5 string has a single one piece swamp ash body and a maple neck with maple fingerboard. i use bartolini preamps in both basses.

 

[davy4575]

Hmm, wonder if Op was referring to preamp in the bass if its an active?

 

[adamnitti]

Hmm, wonder if Op was referring to preamp in the bass if its an active?

could be. i assumed he was talking about electronics in the bass. ? hopefully our replies will help out!

 

[davy4575]

If thats the case, I have the stock tonepump jr in my spector, quilted maple top, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. on that. I dont know whats in my 72 fender jazz, some ass-hat decided to put actives in it. Will be putting it back to stock soon.