E esandes New member Oct 3, 2021 #1 I'd expect the ash body would have a lower resonant frequency than alder so it would sound bassier. The maple fretboard would provide more presence than rosewood. fender ultra jazzmaster
I'd expect the ash body would have a lower resonant frequency than alder so it would sound bassier. The maple fretboard would provide more presence than rosewood. fender ultra jazzmaster
Mincer Administrator Staff member Oct 3, 2021 #2 Depending on the piece of ash, it might not behave as you expect. I have tried ash that is brighter and more scoopy than alder, as well as ash bodies that have plenty of lower mids.
Depending on the piece of ash, it might not behave as you expect. I have tried ash that is brighter and more scoopy than alder, as well as ash bodies that have plenty of lower mids.
G GuitarDoc Bacteriaolgoist Oct 3, 2021 #3 Yeah, don't put too much stock in tone vs wood type. There are some generalities, but there are probably as many exceptions.
Yeah, don't put too much stock in tone vs wood type. There are some generalities, but there are probably as many exceptions.
