Poll: Which is the prettier bass?

[pd_5string]

Originally posted by Gard


Neither - it's a Corian spacer. The bass has a zero fret.

Thanks!

 

[RawBassist]

Dude, i don't know what they sound like or play like, but the one with the burled maple (second picture) is better looking because the woods blend. But in addition to look the sound matters too. so choose wisely...

 

[bassmonkeee]

Glad to see you are sticking with your original choice. I think the the redwood is more "classic" looking (more subtle, anyway), but I have always had a soft spot in my heart for burls.

And, like you said, I've seen better examples of flamed redwood, too. Not that that one is boring, but I like the burst over burl thing that MTD does so well.

Congrats!

 

[rockandroller]

"Tonally", i think you would find the poplar (tulipwood) body might contribute more dynamic range, and better articulation. FWIW, i like the look of that maple top just a smidgen more...

 

[embellisher]

Originally posted by pd_5string


That's silly.

Nothing "cheaper" about poplar aka tulipwood than Ash, Alder, etc.

Poplar was on Zon Legacy elite's (their most expensive bass) and on MTD's which are pricier still.

It does have a repututation for being a cheap quality wood, even though the tonal properties are very similar to alder. I am not sure where the reputation came from. After all, if Ernie Ball, MTD and Zon use it, it can't be junk.

 

[pd_5string]

Originally posted by embellisher


It does have a repututation for being a cheap quality wood, even though the tonal properties are very similar to alder. I am not sure where the reputation came from. After all, if Ernie Ball, MTD and Zon use it, it can't be junk.

I think as long as it insn't Balsa I am fine with Tulipwood, which is a FORM of poplar, but I don't think it is the same type as the ones on some of the cheaper guitars.

 

[mostho]

I'm undecided like you. I think that you cannot hope to have more beauty in your hand... 51% of my preferences is for the red one...

But.. how fantastic!!

Good Luck!

Mostho

 

[Oliphaunt]

The second one (with Burled Maple) but both are beautiful

I'm quite envious.

 

[Peter McFerrin]

A lot of "poplar"-bodied instruments are really poplar plywood (e.g., most of the MIM Fenders). This is probably a source of confusion.

 

[Fuzzbass]

I prefer the swirly burly one.



I got yer flamed redwood for ya (BassNorthwest):

 

[malthumb]

PD,

The amber burl looks absolutely stunning. If I were buying an MTD (one day, one day) that would be the one.

Rockandroller,

zdravsvweetche! Kak vwei bil? Ya poneemayu porussky, nu, plokha. Ochen plokha.

(forgive the phonetic spelling)

Peace,

JAmes

 

[pd_5string]

Originally posted by Fuzzbass
I prefer the swirly burly one.



I got yer flamed redwood for ya (BassNorthwest):

Yep. That is a stunning piece of wood.

 

[rockandroller]

Originally posted by malthumb


zdravsvweetche! Kak vwei bil? Ya poneemayu porussky, nu, plokha. Ochen plokha.

heheheh - yer russian is better than mine, i've been here almost a year, and i can just barely say 'ya ne govaru pa russki' ( i say that one a lot!)

my patience for studying that twisted langugae is 'ochen ne minoga'

i have a LOT more compassion now for all the people who have to deal with a 'second language'

 

[fadlan bassman]

Originally posted by pd_5string
Since my new MTD hasn't actually shipped yet, I wanted to get the opinions of TB'ers.

I saw this other MTD bass on Bass Central's website. This bass also looks nice, but I a not sure which I like better, the amber one I chose with the burled maple top or this other beauty.

The body is avadore with a flamed redwood top.

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This bass is tulipwood with a burled maple top (the one I chose originally).

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Which do you guys like better?

Red wood, al the way

 

[Jay Paris]

I'm always a sukka for burr wood

 

[Johnny BoomBoom]

I'd go for the burled maple top, but that's just me!


Enjoy your new baby! And give us a report!

 

[Gard]

...well, now the decision is final -

The Maple Burl bass is already out the door and on the way!

 

[rickreyn]

PD, are you really sure you want to stick with the maple burl? The redwood looks really elegant. This is like choosing shades on a Ferrari.

 

[BlacksHole]

I voted for the burl but I do have questions - are they the same price? Same # of frets? Same p.u. configuration?

 

[pd_5string]

Originally posted by BlacksHole
I voted for the burl but I do have questions - are they the same price? Same # of frets? Same p.u. configuration?

Everything identical except woods.