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Recently, I was able to play the Guthrie Govan Ash bodied charvel and was completley blown away. Its one of the best guitars I've ever played. I'm set on buying one. Great neck, amazing pickups, great tone and stayed in tune really well. And then there was the clarity. it was great! Harmonics flew of it's massive frets. However before I purchase one, I wanted to see if anyone has played both the normal basswood guitar and the ash guitar and what the tonal differences were. I've never owned an ash guitar and my main guitar is an EBMM Axis, which is basswood/ maple. This is a big purchase for me. without being able to play them side by side, I want to make sure I'm buying the right guitar.
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If you really liked the ash one, why worry about what the basswood one sounds like? Not trying to be a dick, but I have found that I tend to be happier when I buy the guitar I like. There have been times when I have missed out on the one I liked because I was too curious.GEAR:
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The ones I leave in the store always had the best tone according to my memory. The ones I bring home usually turn out to be dogs.Originally posted by markD View Post_________________________________________________
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Some people love the tone of basswood. Personally, I think it's meh. Plus it's a fairly soft wood, prone to dents and dings.
I'd take alder, swamp ash or mahogany over it any day of the week, and twice on Sunday. Both for tone and durability.
But you're asking a subjective question. Do what YOU want, not what others advise. Only you can make yourself happy.Comment
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y'all aren't even helping. he's not asking for opinions on whether basswood sounds better than ash, he's asking for someone with experience to give subjective comparison of the tone of the ash govan model vs. the basswood model.Comment
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How is that not asking about the difference in tone between basswood and ash? The specs of the two versions are identical, except for the body wood.Comment
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You don't seem to be helping.Originally posted by metalhobo View Post
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+1 on all of this.Originally posted by shreddermon View PostI feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.Comment
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The only way you may answer this is in the store, Daniel-san.
As for me, I already know I love ash over basswood, so all else being equal, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.'95 Charvel San Dimas USA Model I Koa - BKP
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Well he said he already has a basswood ebmm, so basswood probably doesn't bother him.
Since you've tried the ash and loved it, I would say get the ash model. Would you prefer it the way it is, or lighter with a less dynamic and more focused upper range?I'm going to give you the keys to the LamborghiniComment
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I also have an EVH Wolfgang Special which is Basswood too. Though the Axis and EVH sound very different. The Axis is bright while the EVH is dark. Oddly enough, I have an All-maple guitar and it sounds waaayyyyy better than everything and that one only cost $300. Go figure. But yea, I am asking the differences if anyone has played them both? Normal basswood guitars, are a pass for me (ibanez) but with a maple cap, especially a thick maple cap, its a different story and tone.Originally posted by TKEblue View PostLast edited by The Rossness; 07-02-2017, 10:43 PM.
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