Walnut/Maple vs. Maple/Walnut

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Leon Droby

To over simplify, it almost sounds like the two combinations work towards the same tone goals with the maple top emphasizing the highs/lows and the walnut top emphasizing the mids.

So I've recently taken delivery of a 1996 CR6G with quilted Maple top and back, Mahogany core and Bubinga fretboard. How does that compare to the two basses you've described?

Totally different woods. The fingerboard makes a big difference as well. I think you have to play another bass to compare. Like talking about taste and flavor now. The Finish type also changes the sound.