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musashi
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Username: musashi

Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post

What kind of sound can I expect out of a '70's Alembic when the back and top are Koa, the body wood is birch and the neck is walnut and maple? I expect it to be sublime, but specifically, I wonder what characteristics to expect. Any thoughts?
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 600
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 7:50 am:   Edit Post

I don't think I've seen that combination; sounds interesting. The neck woods contribute the most to the sound, then the body wood, then the top wood. I'm just guessing here but I'm thinking that the Walnut neck laminations will be less bright than an all Maple neck; but that the Birch body may add some brightness over a Mahogany body. And I'm guessing the Koa's sound would be similar to but maybe a little brighter than that of a Walnut top, but less bright than a Maple top. Sorry, maybe if some of the other guys see your post they can add better descriptions.
musashi
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 1:18 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts.
dela217
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Username: dela217

Post Number: 380
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 6:18 pm:   Edit Post

musashi - From the woods you are describing, I think I know the bass! Small body? Tan pickups? Blue front and side LEDS? Tailpiece modification to use long scale strings? Just guessing of course....

Seems like a nice one.

Michael

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