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Michael McNally 11-19-2017 09:56 AM

Does mahogany behave like other woods when it comes to weight/density?
 
Say like ash, where a lighter ash body will equal more punch and a heavy ash body would provide more deep bass and snap...does mahogany follow the same rules in a Smith bass?

Ken Smith 11-19-2017 06:41 PM

I do not agree with your first statement to begin with.

What kind of Mahogany and used where and how on a bass?

With multi layer wood construction like on Smith basses, the answers are not as easy as on 1-piece factory body and neck basses.

So, for a Smith bass, what is your question on woods and what model are you looking at so I can apply an answer to your question?

Specifics make all the difference.

Generalizations do not have specific answers.

Michael McNally 11-19-2017 08:26 PM

I was looking at the BSR5EG model with a top and back of imbuia and a mahogany core. I was wondering if the weight of the mahogany would make a difference in the sound of the upper mids, which I like to hear in a bass, ie mid growl.

I like bass tones with thick lows, some upper mid punch but smooth highs.

Ken Smith 11-19-2017 11:28 PM

The top will produce most of the sound, not the core. It's what the strings reflect off of. Also, we have the finish. The Elite model Lacquer will sound different than the Oil Varnish finish of the GN and then you have the 5pc body over 3 pc and the sawn contrasting laminates in the 5pc Elite.

Michael McNally 11-20-2017 12:16 AM

:)
 
Thanks, this info is really very helpful.

Michael McNally 11-22-2017 11:30 AM

Would you say the lacquer would have more effect on tone than the number of laminates?

Ken Smith 11-22-2017 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael McNally (Post 28090)
Would you say the lacquer would have more effect on tone than the number of laminates?

?? Depends on where the Stars and Moon are that day! (:

Michael McNally 11-25-2017 11:31 AM

:eek:

Well that's it...I guess I'm going to have to consult with my star chart to look for any upcoming planetary conjunctions.

I'll keep you posted, of course.

Ken Smith 11-25-2017 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael McNally (Post 28092)
:eek:

Well that's it...I guess I'm going to have to consult with my star chart to look for any upcoming planetary conjunctions.

I'll keep you posted, of course.

Too many variables to answer that last question. Laq is brighter and more Lams is brighter. How much of each?, varies!

Michael McNally 11-26-2017 08:22 AM

Thanks again.

Michael McNally 03-01-2019 07:27 PM

Just a followup Ken, do you guys still stock the lighter coloured mahogany like the one on the far left?

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/wp-con...ybodycores.jpg

Ken Smith 03-01-2019 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael McNally (Post 28315)
Just a followup Ken, do you guys still stock the lighter coloured mahogany like the one on the far left?

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/wp-con...ybodycores.jpg


Not sure how old that pics is but for the last 15-20 years, all the Mahogany we have used has been the African variety. As with all core stock, the color is random. Some light, some medium, some dark. We try to make the woods contrast as much as possible but in that pic, it could be mixed species. Too long ago to remember. Sorry..
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/wood-species/mahogany/


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