mattyfunk13

Some really interesting thoughts in this thread, I agree, a solid paint finish will mask the tone of the wood. Its like putting fabric over a snare drum, it will change the tone. As for the tonewood thing, there are some variants, for example the density of the wood, thru vs bolt on, the size of the body, neck builds, laminates, it goes on and on. if you bash a tuning fork and place the bottom on different woods you will get the same pitch but different tones, I believe this to be the same with basses too. I spent some time with Warwick, they are fanatical about the wood they use, the way its stored, dried and used. I also agree about the neck wood comments, if you have a neck with a 3 or 5 part construction is there a credible difference to the tone or is it just the manufactures just showing off their craft? The latter I expect. I'm sure a zero fret would add better open string sustain on a single piece graphite neck........., how I dream of a trace bass!!!

I have today completed a bass trade with Trev. What a good experience. Through out there has been really good and regular communication. As for meeting the man himself today, what a legend!! A really nice guy, full of really useful knowledge and the bass was really well set up and ready to go A very easy process, a top man and supplier of the best coffee in the North!!! I highly recommend buying, selling and trading with this man Thanks Trev Matt

Hey Basschat, I have just completed a deal with Norris, a straight forward trade for 2 such items. A really easy and smooth process. The item I received (A boss effect pedal) was delivered exactly when Norris told me it would and matched the description perfectly. Packaging and communications were again tip top and I am a happy man. I would happily deal with Norris again, a nice honest bass player!! Thanks Norris

I think the choice of wood is important, but not for the reasons some people may think. Sure the asthetics of the wood is important, it may sound soppy but if the bass looks good you will want to play it more, it will make you happy and you will get better. But mind games apart the higher density of the wood will give better sustain in the same way that a thru neck does vs a bolt on. Adding a tone wood top will do the same thing, I would imagine this is why some ltd edition basses have different 1/8" tops, for example swamp ash body with a maple top. Warwick do this sort of thing alot.