Alder seven-strings with trems?

Jason · 12-08-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ibznorange

the ibanez gio 7 is alder, oddly enough

Weird.. I made that post in here and it.. isn't

WarriorOfMetal · 12-08-2007, 12:43 AM

i'm working on building a custom 7-string that'll be alder w/ a floyd....maple neck w/ wenge stripes and ebony board, 26.5" scale

Jongpil Yun · 12-08-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ohio_eric

Well I thought the Vigier Supra( I looked it up

) was alder. But all the website says is two piece of solid naturally aged wood.

Vigier only uses Alder, Maple, and Ash for its bodies though, so it's one of those three. The three best body woods, IMO.

DDDorian · 12-08-2007, 01:34 AM

I figured there weren't many, but this few? Whoa. Thanks, lads.

ghoti · 12-08-2007, 01:48 AM

Basswood sounds similar to alder, but better IMO; more low-mids. If you want more snap, there are a few that use ash.

I guess you're looking for a more "neutral" sound? Warmoth and other companies can make a body for you out of alder and you can put it together...or else just go for a small or custom builder.

DDDorian · 12-08-2007, 01:54 AM

Well right now the trem takes priority over the body wood, so I'll probably just grab the S7320, which is basswood, from memory. I have a couple of alder six-strings so I'm familiar with the tone. I've always planned on getting a Carvin at some stage so I guess that's the most viable option, but I should probably invest in a rig bigger than the pokepod I'm using now first, heh.

Mattmc74 · 12-08-2007, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by playstopause

This!

My 5-pieces alder Stagemaster FR-7!

I like this!!! I think it looks sweet!

TMM · 12-08-2007, 02:48 AM

Is the Loomis Alder or Ash?

WarriorOfMetal · 12-08-2007, 02:57 AM

Pablo · 12-08-2007, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghoti

Basswood sounds similar to alder, but better IMO; more low-mids. If you want more snap, there are a few that use ash.

I guess you're looking for a more "neutral" sound? Warmoth and other companies can make a body for you out of alder and you can put it together...or else just go for a small or custom builder.

Seriously, alder sounds nothing like basswood. If anything, I'd say basswood sounds like a decidedly boring piece of mahogany - middy without any sparkle and a tad mushy in the bass... Alder, however is much tighter and has a nice sparkle to the highs.

Cheers

Eske

12-08-2007, 02:48 AM	#18
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12-08-2007, 12:43 AM	#12
WarriorOfMetal The Dragonrider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA // Northern VA Posts: 2,545 Real Name: Ari Main Seven: HevAri Dragonrider Rig: Engl Savage 120 Thanked: 53	i'm working on building a custom 7-string that'll be alder w/ a floyd....maple neck w/ wenge stripes and ebony board, 26.5" scale

12-08-2007, 01:34 AM	#14
DDDorian Later, ace! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle of nowhere, Australia Posts: 2,363 Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite in che Rig: Sunn Beta Lead Thanked: 137	I figured there weren't many, but this few? Whoa. Thanks, lads.

12-08-2007, 01:48 AM	#15
ghoti Electric Eclectic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 166 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Schecter Blackjack C7 Rig: Behringer Thanked: 3	Basswood sounds similar to alder, but better IMO; more low-mids. If you want more snap, there are a few that use ash. I guess you're looking for a more "neutral" sound? Warmoth and other companies can make a body for you out of alder and you can put it together...or else just go for a small or custom builder.

12-08-2007, 01:54 AM	#16
DDDorian Later, ace! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle of nowhere, Australia Posts: 2,363 Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite in che Rig: Sunn Beta Lead Thanked: 137	Well right now the trem takes priority over the body wood, so I'll probably just grab the S7320, which is basswood, from memory. I have a couple of alder six-strings so I'm familiar with the tone. I've always planned on getting a Carvin at some stage so I guess that's the most viable option, but I should probably invest in a rig bigger than the pokepod I'm using now first, heh.

12-08-2007, 02:57 AM	#19
WarriorOfMetal The Dragonrider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA // Northern VA Posts: 2,545 Real Name: Ari Main Seven: HevAri Dragonrider Rig: Engl Savage 120 Thanked: 53	ash


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