Marvin Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 If I've got to be serious, then Maple. The rosewood on Paul Simenon's seems to 'fit' better as it's got the black headstock. Just my opinion of course, and what do I know I play an Ibanez and it's bright red and I don't like bright red basses. Oh bl00dy hell! Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Rosewood all the way. Then go get a black P bass body for the Maple neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Maple, always looks better IMO. I've never owned a maple fretboarded instrument though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I prefer the look of the maple but if you are going to call it Sid then surely it needs to be rosewood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='856069' date='Jun 3 2010, 01:32 PM']I prefer the look of the maple but if you are going to call it Sid then surely it needs to be rosewood?[/quote] Well, it started out as a Pistols-alike bass, hence "Sid" (might even have been jonthebass who named it), but has since turned into a Paul Simenon tribute (hence cream DiMarzio p/u). Simenon played with both maple and rosewood necks, hence my prevaricating here. But I don't think anyone would want to call their bass "Paul" do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Nope, it's definitely a "Sid" so get that maple abomination off and restore the "Sid"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='856093' date='Jun 3 2010, 01:53 PM']Nope, it's definitely a "Sid" so get that maple abomination off and restore the "Sid"! [/quote] I am erring that way. Had the maple neck been amber'd/yellow'd with age and varnished (like a good ol' 70s Precision) it would have been a tough call, but the more I look at it, the more this maple neck looks a bit too pale and new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rosewood, but yeah, black pickup cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Has to be maple. All Fenders look sh*t with rosewood boards, basses & guitars. If my only musical instrument option was a Fender with a rosewood board it would make me so unhappy I would give up playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='RhysP' post='856318' date='Jun 3 2010, 05:27 PM']Has to be maple. All Fenders look sh*t with rosewood boards, basses & guitars. If my only musical instrument option was a Fender with a rosewood board it would make me so unhappy I would give up playing.[/quote] Best not click on the links to my other basses in my sig then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Maple. Works with the cream DiMarzio for the whole 70s vibe. But then again, I'd always say maple, unless it's rosewood with big pearl blocks. Now there's a thought... Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Maple looks best, feels better - but its all about the sound! Rosewood is better, gotta have some warmth on a jazz. If your a slap guy pick graphite. Rosewood looks better on vintage instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rosewood. No question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 i dont know if anyones mentioned this already do im sorry if they have but i think it really depends on the bass....... For me; 5 string-maple, musicman stingray- maple, fender jazz and p basses - rosewood .... Dont know why but thats just the way it has to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmeDunk Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rosewood. And get rid of those pup covers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Im doing a similar thing with a Stingray I want to order to replace my Classic. It would be White body/black plate/black pickguard/maple board. Purely as the other EBs I have coming are rosewood and I like a mixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMX Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Rosewood, and remove the white pickup covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 OK, thanks everyone for contributing. I think I am going to go back to the original rosewood neck, which is the clear majority view. As I said earlier, would have been a tougher call if the maple board had a vintage vibe but it just looks a bit pale and new to me next to the aged and battered body (the bass, not mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Well that maple will age over time. Just added a maple neck to my jazz project the only thing I don't like about it is the pale-ness but i think it finishes and contrasts the darker sun burst and black p/g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 To finish the story, Sid has gone back to the original rosewood neck and the maple neck is on its way to MarkyL for his 70s B/B/M Precision. Thanks to all who contributed and helped me make my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I love the look of maple but prefer the feel of rosewood , but saying that personally like the look of the rosewood on yours better ??? (but they both do look good....) Sorry no help here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanAzz Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 ROSEWOOD! gotta be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Simple. Have both. [attachment=51684:2ps.jpg] (my 2 US Precisions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 [quote name='Tee' post='861242' date='Jun 8 2010, 05:17 PM']Simple. Have both. [attachment=51684:2ps.jpg] (my 2 US Precisions)[/quote] Show off! Very nice. Ramones fan IIRC, Tee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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