The "NEW" Trabens

[mike_Ro11]

What kind of wood is paulonia. Never heard of it. It is any good? What kind of tone does it have? These basses have burled or quilted maple tops. These basses look good.

 

[neurotictim]

None of my local stores have the new Traben, but Alpha Music's got an Ibby RD.

 

[Jaydin Nathan]

This does look kinda stupid...but it IS funky

http://trabenbass.com/index.php?sct=basses/bootsy_star

Also why would you need 3 seperate pre-amps?

 

[Ian Perge]

...but have you played one of these new Trabens before deciding it's inferior to the Ibanez RD's?

The newest Trabens that have been posted in the thread haven't hit my area yet (I don't think they've been released yet) but the models in-between the "first-wave" of \m/etal basses with the huge bridges and these, the models with the "toned-down" bridges? I've tried and yes, were absolutely no match in both tone and construction to especially the RD900 and 905 but also the 500 and 505s.

I'll absolutely give the newer Trabens credit for moving up to Aguliar preamps, but I'd wait to see the QC before purchasing one.

 

[Lia_G]

The newest Trabens that have been posted in the thread haven't hit my area yet (I don't think they've been released yet) but the models in-between the "first-wave" of \m/etal basses with the huge bridges and these, the models with the "toned-down" bridges? I've tried and yes, were absolutely no match in both tone and construction to especially the RD900 and 905 but also the 500 and 505s.

I'll absolutely give the newer Trabens credit for moving up to Aguliar preamps, but I'd wait to see the QC before purchasing one.

Thanks, Ian,

I appreciate the reply. I'll be very curious to see the new ones and see how the fit, finish and playability are. And maybe I can find a used RD to try out somewhere, who knows?

Cheers

 

[FL Knifemaker]

What kind of wood is paulonia. Never heard of it. It is any good? What kind of tone does it have?

I'm actually suprised the bridge screws hold in the stuff


http://www.paulowniawood.com/

 

[Darkstrike]

I'm actually suprised the bridge screws hold in the stuff


http://www.paulowniawood.com/

I had never heard of it either, but I believe Jaquo has a custom built out of it, and I also see other brands are recently using it too.

 

[Warpticon]

Paulownia is used in a number of guitars due to being similar to alder in tone and grain while being significantly lighter.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Paulownia is used in a number of guitars due to being similar to alder in tone and grain while being significantly lighter.

I have several basses with Paulownia bodies and the tone (to my ears)are closer to that of Ash but I'm sure there are other factors that may contribute to why this may be.

 

[Warpticon]

I have several basses with Paulownia bodies and the tone (to my ears)are closer to that of Ash but I'm sure there are other factors that may contribute to why this may be.

How do you like those? I've only played a guitar made of paulownia.

 

[squik]

Anyone know the string spacing on this?

 

[Eric Perry]

I hate to admit it, but that Traben looks all sorts of nice!

 

[blipndub]

That five string kind of looks like any other five string now. This one seems both distinctive but not silly like the old Trabens.
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[JEDI BASS]

Egad!

If it werent for that gastly upper horn cutaway....

I like it. Reminds me of the Lakland 55 series basses, and also helps provide more neck/body contact. Also, aren't Traben 5 strings all 35" scale?? A big plus for any bass with a B string.

 

[blipndub]

ooo I really dig this one (too bad I'm such a traditionalist). I guess this is the same as the OP but maybe i just don't like five strings!
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Not bad for $550.
* Bridge: Chaos internal bridge
* Scale: 34" four string
* Construction: bolt-on
* Pickups: Two Rockfield humbuckers
* Electronics: Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp
* Controls: 3-band EQ with volume and five-way switch
* Body: paulownia
* Top: burled maple or quilt maple
* Fretboard: rosewood or maple
* Nut: synthetic

Smooth tones, smooth lines.

 

[gold_member_321]

I want one!

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

Me too, but I'm really digging the John Moyer sig 5 string. There are already some posted on EBAY

 

[Nightsblood]

Yes, they are on ebay and MF.. Is anyone here going to buy one or are you waiting for me?

Ive got Paypal money burning a hole in my pocket. Heck, the ones on Ebay are Best Offer deals. Wonder what you could get one for?

 

[amacintosh]

Parents picked me one up at the GC in Albany today and I will get it here in New Brunswick on Monday. mmmm
5-string Black Vapor

 

[EnderZ13]

Yes, they are on ebay and MF.. Is anyone here going to buy one or are you waiting for me?

Ive got Paypal money burning a hole in my pocket. Heck, the ones on Ebay are Best Offer deals. Wonder what you could get one for?

I am thinking, in fact thinking hard, especially with MF 15% Memorial Day special. But I am caught between the :

Traben Chaos Core 4:

* Bridge: Chaos internal bridge
* Scale: 34" four string
* Construction: bolt-on
* Pickups: Two Rockfield humbuckers
* Electronics: Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp
* Controls: 3-band EQ with volume and five-way switch
* Body: paulownia
* Top: burled maple or quilt maple
* Fretboard: rosewood or maple
* Nut: synthetic

AND

Tribute by G&L Tribute L-2000 4-String Bass:

* 2 G&L USA humbuckers
* Basswood body
* Hard rock-maple neck with rosewood or maple fretboard
* G&L-designed Saddle Lock bridge
* Tri-Tone active/passive electronics
* 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, preamp control, series/parallel control
* Treble boost/cut knob
* Bass boost/cut knob,
* Volume knob
* Includes deluxe gig bag

Both cost $467.49 w/15% off