MoonBassAlpha Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 So, I've swapped my lovely birdseye maple fngerboard neck for a plainer Pau Ferro board neck. Why on earth would I do that? Quote
bubinga5 Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 only god knows because that birdseye is lovely.. im a sucker for it... always makes a bass look awsome and boutique.. i take it you prefer the slight tone difference.... Quote
EssentialTension Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Despite the birdseye, I prefer the [s]rosewood[/s] pau ferro Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 19, 2011 Author Posted November 19, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1321712637' post='1442293'] only god knows because that birdseye is lovely.. im a sucker for it... always makes a bass look awsome and boutique.. i take it you prefer the slight tone difference.... [/quote] No, that's not the reason, though there is the slightest hint it is a bit darker sounding. The bass body is maple too, and the necks have graphite rods, so it is quite a bright bass. there is another reason..... [size=1](what a tease, eh!)[/size] Quote
Monckyman Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 There seems to be an abundance of frets on the Rosewood that the Maple lacks... Quote
Hobbayne Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 You could always replace it with a pic of moonbase alpha! - Didnt Frank Zappa name one of his kids that! Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 19, 2011 Author Posted November 19, 2011 [quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1321716463' post='1442350'] There seems to be an abundance of frets on the Rosewood that the Maple lacks... [/quote] that's not it either! the necks are the same, I'm just holding the maple a touch lower, both 24 frets. Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 19, 2011 Author Posted November 19, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1321716679' post='1442352'] You could always replace it with a pic of moonbase alpha! - Didnt Frank Zappa name one of his kids that! [/quote] You're thinking of Moon Unit. No relation BTW! Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Is the maple neck wider than the rosewood. Dave Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1321788881' post='1442956'] Is the maple neck wider than the rosewood. Dave [/quote] Nope! they're identical, though when you see them side by side the darker colour does look narrower (hence dark colours make you look slimmer!) Shall I put you out of your misery? Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) YES please OR did the missus tell you to change it because it matched her new outfit on a night out. Dave Edited November 20, 2011 by dmccombe7 Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 Ah! you've met her then! Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 Well, this is the reason. I couldn't let a piece THIS nice just sit around not being used. I haven't seen many necks with more lovely figuring, and the vintage tint just makes it pop: [attachment=93411:Birdseye neck.JPG] Feel free to post any other nice birdseye eye-candy! sorry for the tease! Jules Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 AND THAT'S IT All that teasing and the reason is because you're a fashion geek. I reckon my comment about the wife's outfit wasn't that far from the truth really Very nice though and an enjoyable little thread for a Sunday morning. Thanks Dave Quote
lowdown Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1321794726' post='1443044'] Well, this is the reason. I couldn't let a piece THIS nice just sit around not being used. [attachment=93411:Birdseye neck.JPG] [/quote] Nice, very nice. Do you play with your back to the audience ? Garry Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1321809238' post='1443285'] Nice, very nice. Do you play with your back to the audience ? Garry [/quote] it has been suggested! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Loving the thread but I find the comment about the missus slightly sexist! I have a guitarist friend (male) who only plays dark-coloured instruments because, in his view, they look smaller. As he's a little chap, he prefers not to be swamped by his guitar... Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 Ok it's a fair cop - the birdseye maple matches my ostrich skin handbag! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Or your ostrich-skin gig bag, maybe! Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1321809649' post='1443295'] Loving the thread but I find the comment about the missus slightly sexist! I have a guitarist friend (male) who only plays dark-coloured instruments because, in his view, they look smaller. As he's a little chap, he prefers not to be swamped by his guitar... [/quote] Apologies if offended. I'm sure it could have been used on flip side that his boyfriend wanted it to match his new outfit. No offence was meant to anyone or any gender. It does kinda restrict things a bit though. Surely women use similar quotes about hubbies. ? Sorry Dave Edited November 20, 2011 by dmccombe7 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Don't worry Dave, I did add a smiley, as mine was a tongue-in-cheek remark too. There are fashion victims and vain individuals in both genders! And I know that what you guys were saying was in good humour. Quote
MoonBassAlpha Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 ...and no faux ostriches were harmed in the making of this thread. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 That's a relief Bluejay. You had me going a bit there. I thought the sexist police might have been after me. Dave Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Nah, I've had the sexist police after me before (not on this forum), and not liked it, and I'm a woman... Quote
charic Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1321825110' post='1443576'] ...and no faux ostriches were harmed in the making of this thread. [/quote] Speak for yourself Quote
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