Maude

Because the hollow body has substantially less density than a solid body so absorbs more frequencies as it resonates in sympathy with certain frequencies. Typically higher frequencies are the easiest to absorb so will dissappear the quickest resulting in the darker tone associated with hollow bodies. Think of it like trying to soundproof a room. The higher frequencies are the easiest to remove with the lower frequencies persisting.

Wood will have an effect on tone, but compared to other factors it's all but negligible. Rather than species I'd rather just go with density causing the effect. I reckon two basses made from two wood species with all but identical densities will sound closer to each other than two basses of the same species but one being made from a far less dense sample than the other. The denser the wood, the fewer frequencies it will absorb. But, I also feel we may as well start considering the merits of playing bass on days with low barometric air pressure as the less dense air will allow the strings to vibrate more freely with less damping effect. Rediculous? Maybe. But in a band mix in the real world only slightly less rediculous than worrying about wood species. I don't like the word 'Tonewood' as it implies some mystical wood for a better tone, where after research (yes I am that sad) it merely means any wood that is used to build a guitar. Yes plywood is a tonewood if it's used for guitar building, and it is, so it is.

Two Tribes - Frankie

I bet you're itching to get your hands on it after all this time. I'm sure you'll absolutely love it, but... well... you know... I'm sure it would love to come and live in Cornwall if you didn't. 😉 I really, really love the look of it. Happy NBD for tomorrow. 🙂👍

Rock Lobster - B-52's

Living For The Weekend - Hard-Fi

Hot Hot Hot!!! - The Cure

Mars, the Bringer of War - Gustav Holst

Bell Boy - The Who

Two Lane Blacktop - Rob Zombie

Damn it! I've been rumbled. 😆 Great avatar BTW. 👌

Sound of the Suburbs - The Members

I'd love to but it takes too long. Yes I realise there's copy'n'paste but I'm a purist and like to suffer for my art. 😄

Who uses loopers? Who uses loopers? Who uses loopers? Who uses loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! I've Who used one uses at home loopers? NOT LIVE! [Infinite solo over the top]

A positive thread, nice one Stew. 🙂👍 I can't wait to get rehearsing and gigging again.

The Gauntlet - Dropkick Murphys

I'll look forward to hearing it. Look after yourself. 🙂👍

I think that was just the standard Epiphone/Gibson lead time, rather than specific to the JC bass. I don't even know what I pay as it's dropped £20 since paying a deposit. Do I pay the price when PMT send it out or the price it was when I ordered it? Either way it's not the end of the world, I just want to get my sticky mitts on it.

Absolutely. I love the set on CD, but the video is pain, suffering and heartbreak.

See Her Pee - NOFX

Get in! All round Peds for a hobnob then. Whatever happened to Abbey Crunch by the way? I used to love them.

I bought a Pelham Blue Jack Casady through PMT a fortnight ago. They said it would probably be between three weeks and three months. I basically figured I can't spend any money they've got and it'll be a nice surprise when (if) it arrives.

What tea does Ped have?

Death Disco - PiL