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Old 07-29-2010, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jose Bichoff View Post
Ken and friends,

Do you think there's a general rule to follow when choosing top, back and core woods for a new bass?

In other words, what is the start point to someone who has a well defined sound in his mind and don't have any clue about what wood to choose to get that sound.

Best regards
Is this for a Smith bass or in general?

Because, there is NO 'in general'. Ask THAT builder, not another.

The wood is part of the sound. What part each thing does depends on how it is made. The other parts make up the sound as well. Don't use a Chicken Recipe on Fish!
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