snorkie635

A tricky question. Your idea of what constitutes a 'woody' sound might be totally different to that of someone else. Might be an idea to drop a link in here to give folks an idea of the type of sound you're thinking of? A lot of the 'sound' of an electric bass comes from pickup type and where they are positioned on the instrument. Woods used in the construction can play a significant part in what the bass sounds like with or without amplification. String choice is another strong contender for tone alteration, not to mention whether you play using finger-style or plectrum/pick, or whatever. Even where you choose to pluck/strike the sting can make a huge difference to the sound produced. You asked about specific frequencies to bring out the 'woody' tone in your post. Assuming that you're using an amplifier and speaker set-up, I'd suggest that a 15"or even an 18" speaker might help you get nearer to what I have in my head for 'woody' tone - I have to revisit what I wrote above and underline, that your idea of the sound might be different from mine (or anyone else's). Further to amp settings, I imagine that lots of treble won't be what you're chasing and too much bass boost could lead to a muffled rumbling. Because of this, I'd recommend that you use an amp, if yours doesn't have this, where you can boost/cut low-mids a little. If you can get together with another BC member in your area, they might have an amp or two you could play through, to see if they can help you nail that sound. You don't say how long you have been playing, so forgive me if comments above seem basic. Maybe you're a veteran of the low-end with a PhD in Acoustics? No doubt, some here will agree with my comments and others will not. The only way to find the sound you're chasing in your head, is to try a variety of amps, speakers, equalisers, etc. Look on it all as an adventure and enjoy the journey. Very best wishes in your quest.

Welcome sir. In the Border country perchance?

One of my all-time favourite pedals. 👍

Do you know if her growler was supercharged?

Last saw one of these being played at the Mos Eisley Cantina.

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Boasting again Douglas?

Wrong thread - sorry folks

She isn't fit to lace his boots Tumshiebonce.

@SpondonBassed - do NOT respond to this comment in your usual manner. 🤭

Yes indeedy Neeps, easily the best thing to come out of Aberdeen since Denis Law. Well done that man.

With eleven tuners on one side of the headstock and one hanging on for life on the other?

Well at least I apologised.

Good luck in your search guys. Sounds fabulous to me.

Good mornin' to ya. DoI? You're doomed! Doomed I tell ye!