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I have an alder and an ash V7 and they are very different, that is how it is supposed to be. If there was no difference, everyone would use alder as it grows much quicker than ash and is therefore much cheaper.
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I agree i hear a big difference between the two, although the pre-amp does allow plenty of tone shaping i still can tell very easily the ash from the alder
the ash is a lot more twangy and punchy and will cut through the mix easily , the alder i find has a more traditional sound, especially in passive
i prefer a maple neck on both which i find has a little more zing