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| Author: | Josh H [ Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:41 am ] |
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I’ve been busy over the last week (working on guitars mostly) or so and haven’t had much of a chance to be around the forum. Looks like there have been some good discussions going on. This is going to be the first in a series of threads on designing an acoustic bass. I have had a few people tell me they would be interested in a bass if I could build one. I would like to build one as a test before I get an actual orde. I would particularly like to hear from those of you who have built basses at one time or another. So my first question is about wood combination. What woods should I use and why? I am planing on it being a 4 string, jumbo body, with a 34 in scale. I will start another thread later for discussing different design features which are unique to a bass. But for know I want help deciding what wood I will use. Thanks Josh |
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| Author: | Don A [ Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:57 am ] |
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You could probably use any wood. I have an acoustic bass and without a pickup there is not a lot of volume. The only type I've seen that can cut through other instruments alone acoustically are those monster mariachi guitars. However, that is just my opinion. I know David Berkowitz builds basses and uses mahogany so hopefully he will drop by and give you some help. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:48 am ] |
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Thanks Don I am planing on putting a pickup in the bass. Josh |
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