Body Wood Opinion

[thevenot13]

Hey folks, gonna build a Gecko bass for a hard rock project. Does anybody have any experience with Hard Maple as a bass body? I'm coming from playing warwicks so I don't mind the heavy weight basses. Any pro's or cons soundwise with Hard Maple? i'm need a bass that will be very articulate and cut in a mix well.

Thanks!
John

 

[Bass-Adrenaline]

I know you said weight isnt an issue, but depending on the body you go with maple will be pretty heavy. As for tone, its gonna be BRIGHT.

 

[thevenot13]

thanks for the info! i like the bright tone concept like I said I play mostly hard rock. That would suit the music pretty well i just wondered if any body had experienced any brittleness in tone with a maple body