nilorius Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Maude said: The funniest part of all this tone this tone that nonsense affecting the resonance of an guitar is that you then go and rest it against a big, fat, tone sucking belly. Especially if it is "hard core"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Edge Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Tort definitely adds something Go and stand in the corner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Edge Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Bassfinger said: Where do you chaps and chapesses stand on the tone strap-nut debate? The tone strap is definitely a myth, but there are plenty of nuts about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Maude said: The funniest part of all this tone this tone that nonsense affecting the resonance of an guitar is that you then go and rest it against a big, fat, tone sucking belly. I didn't realise you'd met me! Edited July 2, 2023 by Bassfinger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Maude said: The funniest part of all this tone this tone that nonsense affecting the resonance of an guitar is that you then go and rest it against a big, fat, tone sucking belly. So... does what you ate just before you rest your bass against the big, fat tone sucking belly actually affect the tone through some kind of resonance thing? A plate full of mashed potato absorbs the vibrations, giving a muted, Motown feel while nuts, seeds and raisins take the vibrations and creates subtle overtones that cut through the mix? And my aftermarket paisley pick guard on my P Bass makes everything sound like the 60's. I have to go now, so the nurse tells me. 😄 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, Franticsmurf said: So... does what you ate just before you rest your bass against the big, fat tone sucking belly actually affect the tone through some kind of resonance thing? Which is the best tone cake? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Bassfinger said: Which is the best tone cake? Gotta be walnut. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 41 minutes ago, Franticsmurf said: So... does what you ate just before you rest your bass against the big, fat tone sucking belly actually affect the tone through some kind of resonance thing? A plate full of mashed potato absorbs the vibrations, giving a muted, Motown feel while nuts, seeds and raisins take the vibrations and creates subtle overtones that cut through the mix? And my aftermarket paisley pick guard on my P Bass makes everything sound like the 60's. I have to go now, so the nurse tells me. 😄 Far out man (both the belly and the paisley pick guard) 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: But are aluminum pickguards better for metal? Not so, because aluminium is so light in weight, it works only for metallic (a paint or similar). For medium metal it should be steel. Lead is illegal, so heavy substances are mostly gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, Maude said: Gotta be walnut. Mmm....+ gin, tonic & ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Was that an anodised aluminium pickguard in the thumbnail? Surrounding pickups in conductive metal is known to affect their response by causing eddy currents - similar to adding extra coils around the pickup which are shorted to ground. It's a measurable effect, well known to designers of anything using coils. I don't know how noticeable it would be in this instance, but the premise isn't so wild if they're comparing aluminium to plastic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) Eddy Currents..? Eldest son of Ocean Currents..? Isn't he in the Scrubs for short-changing the electricity company with a doctored meter..? Edited July 3, 2023 by Dad3353 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Don't worry guys, soon there will be male and female pickguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) What about non binary pickguards? I don’t think we should be enforcing gender stereotypes on plastic… they will get so confused personally I think your latitude affects the sound much more than wood. And maybe altitude too. The same bass sounds totally different when played on stage than at ground level. and on Wednesdays, for some reason the mid range tones are always better on days with longer names Edited July 2, 2023 by Geek99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Explains why the tone changes thru the night... as ya vent a few... towards the drummer as they can't move away... better still the sax player, as they gotta breath in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Translucent pickguards give a more transparent tone, it's a known fact. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, PaulThePlug said: Explains why the tone changes thru the night... as ya vent a few... towards the drummer as they can't move away... better still the sax player, as they gotta breath in! Known as the Dutch Oven effect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Bassfinger said: Which is the best tone cake? Urinal cake for authentic punk... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Urinal cake for authentic punk... What about stinky poo cake, instead ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, nilorius said: What about stinky poo cake, instead ? Not seen that, a delicacy down your way I assume..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: Not seen that, a delicacy down your way I assume..? Nope, mine is t-rex urin type cake. By the way, how's teaser business ? Edited July 3, 2023 by nilorius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, nilorius said: By the way, how's teaser business ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I could see a 'plate made of a ferrous material having an effect. And I can see a metal plate of any type improving shielding, but beyond those 2.... naaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I could see a 'plate made of a ferrous material having an effect. And I can see a metal plate of any type improving shielding, but beyond those 2.... naaaaaa I once (in my youth I hasten to add) put a chromed metal scratchplate on a P bass copy, this was definitely made of steel under the plating. And it made absolutely no difference to how the thing sounded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: I once (in my youth I hasten to add) put a chromed metal scratchplate on a P bass copy, this was definitely made of steel under the plating. And it made absolutely no difference to how the thing sounded Well, it makes a difference if shock terapy is used - plastic - no, metal - yes !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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