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Look!! This one here!!

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millsbass5

Dec 7, 2008
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O.K.,the bass/W.O.A.(Work of art) that I'm showing below is what I am referring to in this thread(Duh!As if!!):


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What am I referring to on this sharp axe (Pun intended),you ask??
The bridge on this bad boy. If you look closely,this one in the photo has a wooden base(?) on the bridge,BUT,has brass(?),aluminum(?),etc. saddles. My question.......

How much difference in sustain,definition,etc.,etc.,does a bass have with these different types of bridges???


Any opinions????
 
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DeanT said:
Have no idea what you're referring to. The link goes to a forum page with a list if basses on it. Which one are you talking about? You should link directly to the one you are referring to.
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And I did:D. So,I'll direct you kind people to the bass in question. BTW,I did in fact link it directly (Didn't work:confused:) to the bass I'm referring to. Thanks for the heads-up,partner. Here 'tis!!

The bass that I'm referring to is listed in the "New Bass Section":


Claudio Nunez 5-string Fret-less Bass-Listing:


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How do those bridges compare,sonically,to a traditional Hipshot,Badass,etc.,or a full-on wooden bridge (saddles'n'all),similar to what "The one,and only Master"(Mr.Carl Thompson :bassist:) puts on quite a few of his basses? I'm only referring to solid and chambered-bodied basses,FYI.


Thanks all,
Steve
 
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millsbass5 said:
O.K.,the bass/W.O.A.(Work of art) that I'm showing below is what I am referring to in this thread(Duh!As if!!):


[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]


What am I referring to on this sharp axe (Pun intended),you ask??
The bridge on this bad boy. If you look closely,this one in the photo has a wooden base(?) on the bridge,BUT,has brass(?),aluminum(?),etc. saddles. My question.......

How much difference in sustain,definition,etc.,etc.,does a bass have with these different types of bridges???


Any opinions????
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It's hard to say how the design affects the sustain & definition. To what would we compare it? Through body stringing, neck through & a variation on a rail bridge should sound really, really good.

I would not buy an instrument like that because I expect it to sustain better or have better definition. I want it because it is beautifully crafted from exotic material (aka, nice furniture). I would have low expectations about how it would stand up to constant regular use. It sure would be nice to take to a high end gig with enough security for me to walk away from it for more than the time it takes to use the toilet.

You noticed the bridge, what do you think of the nut(s)? I live in New England & a 1 piece neck, even this quality, quarter sawn, might not like the seasons here.

It sure is nice to look at & would be a pleasure to play. I'd say it's too collectable for me + it would break my heart to see the 1st scratch or ding & in my hands it would get many. Thx for the link. 8-)
 
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millsbass5 said:
I was just lookin' back at some previous posts.... Nobody seems to really get what I'm talkin' about......

Let me rephrase:
How does an ALL wooden bridge (saddles'n'all),a bridge with a wooden base,compare in tone,definition and sustain to say,a Badass bridge???
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Probably slightly warmer with slightly less sustain.

Ultimately, I doubt you'd notice a difference.
 
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FunkMetalBass said:
Probably slightly warmer with slightly less sustain.

Ultimately, I doubt you'd notice a difference.
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+1. It's a solid body electric bass. Amplification is likely to level out most differences.

If you're on the quest for the magical, lost secret for the perfect tone, you will probably have better luck optimizing pick ups, using pre-amp & EQ signal conditioning & cultivating really consistent right & left hand technique. IMO, "tone" can't be discovered in the instrument. Many individual, great bassists play many different basses & usually sound the same regardless of the instrument.
 

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