I really like the looks of the G&L ASAT Semi-Hallow, but what kind of tonal differences do semi-hallow basses bring to the table? Can anybody tell me the difference in sound between the semi-hallow and regular ASAT? I am assuming that the semi-hallow is also a bit lighter? Any help is greatly appreciated, as I am itching to spend some cash!
there was just a thread on this one topic - here... http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81633&highlight=hollowbody seems the general consensus for hollowbodies is that they tend to emphasize the mids and provide a bit of a woodiness to the tone. my experience with my hollowbody 7's bears this out.
Hallowed basses recieve reverence and respect in some religious fashion. Hollow basses however, refer to the link Mr. JT gave ya! (I own two semi-hollow bodied basses, short take: they're a bit lighter, and tend to be a bit more resonant than solid-body basses, makes the tone a bit more mellow)
Well, seeing as Mr. Leo Fender was involved in it's design, it can be seen as both hollow and hallowed!
Flynn Guitars in Evanston usually had a good supply of G&L stuff. Give them a call and see what they have in the line of basses.
