SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
- donnyII
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SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
would any of you guys choose swamp ash over alder? Is there a big difference in sound?
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Re: SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
Ash takes more work to finish, and is generally reputed to have a bit of a brighter sound. If there really is that much a difference is up to your ears.
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Re: SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
I think the main reason it often gets chosen is because it usually has a nice grain that shows through a trans finish.
If I was planning a solid colour, I'd probably stick with alder unless I had to get everything sounding as bright as possible for some reason.
If I was planning a solid colour, I'd probably stick with alder unless I had to get everything sounding as bright as possible for some reason.
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Re: SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
Yes there is a BIG difference in sound..
My vote is for Ash.....all day long.
Much brighter, resonant, clearer.
After Ash, there is no going back.
My vote is for Ash.....all day long.
Much brighter, resonant, clearer.
After Ash, there is no going back.
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Re: SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
I too vote for ash my Bass VI from USACG is swamp ash and the sound is much much brighter. Perfect for what i was after sound wise from my VI
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Re: SWAMP ASH VS. ALDER
i want clear, but i also go for a really midrangey tone, with medium over drive. How do you think ash would go with that description. Oh, also im gonna be using a seymour duncan QP in the bridge. Any idea?
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