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[Desmund Nichols]

Dag, oh well. Does lacquer alter the sound of the bass?

[Tim Bishop]

I own a 5GN that somehow slipped through the process and got sprayed. It is a maple F&B with a mahogany core. My observation is this: I've compared other 5GN's I've owned with this one and the one that got sprayed, for whatever reason, is one of my favorite 5GN's. Very tight lows, mids and highs. Maybe a fluke? I don't know, but it is killer!

[Desmund Nichols]

Is it fair to say that shellac makes the sound better? I'm considering getting shellac on my next bass, but I'm still indecisive.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Desmund Nichols

Is it fair to say that shellac makes the sound better? I'm considering getting shellac on my next bass, but I'm still indecisive.

You mean catalyzed lacquer, Not Shellac. That would be an Elite model.

[Desmund Nichols]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

You mean catalyzed lacquer, Not Shellac. That would be an Elite model.

Yes, does the Elite models have a superior tone. I'm about 50% saved up for a new 6 string. I'm almost ready and I want to know exactly what I want when I'm ready to order.