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warmoth Build - need opinions

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by blockhd, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. Jan 11, 2009 #1
    blockhd

    blockhd

    Oct 2, 2007
    Hello everyone!

    Im going to do my first Warmoth build, a 4 string jazz bass style bass.

    I am looking for a vintage defined, punchy tone, with nice round low-end. Which body woods do you recommend and what kind of neck wood should i use? Does quilted maple top change the sound of instrument a lot?

    Im going for passive only system, nordstrand single coils.
     
  2. Jan 11, 2009 #2
    Ryan Mohr

    Ryan Mohr Guest

    Oct 23, 2007
    For the body - Alder for a classic full and growly Fender Jazz Bass sound.
    For the neck - Maple, or Birdseye Maple if you have more money, for a punchy tone
    For the fingerboard - Indian Rosewood, or Brazilian if you have more money, for a warm tone
     
  3. Jan 11, 2009 #3
    vbasscustom

    vbasscustom Guest

    Sep 8, 2008
    +1 to all of thoughs, thats what the j bass was originally made of, so +1 again
     
  4. Jan 11, 2009 #4
    Rodent

    Rodent A Killer Pickup Line™ Commercial User

    Dec 20, 2004
    Upper Left Corner (Seattle)
    Player-Builder-Founder: Honey Badger Pickups & Regenerate Guitar Works
    I highly recommend this feature of TalkBass - especially here in the Luthier's Corner

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    you'll really be surprised at just how many times we've tirelessly discussed this very divisive topic ;)


    if you really want that vintage J-bass sound, build your bass to the original J-bass specs, play it thru a vintage amp (like an Ampeg flip-top, Sunn, or Accoustic) and use your thumb as the plectrum

    all the best,

    R

    p.s and don't forget that spiral wound vintage cord with angle jack on the guitar end
     
  5. Jan 12, 2009 #5
    blockhd

    blockhd

    Oct 2, 2007
    Thank you everybody :D Thanks, Rodent, you made me laugh ^^