Robben Ford Discussion

nineacres · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:42 am Post subject: Strat Bathtub Routing

In your experience, do you think this adversely affects the tonality of the guitar? I've heard conflicting opinions on this and would like to hear you guys' input.
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frank0936 · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:07 pm Post subject: Strat Bathtub routing

Forgive my ignorance, but what is it?
Frank

Ian Hurtt · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Strat Bathtub routing

edpesco · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Strat Bathtub Routing

Bill Morgan · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject: The Big Hole

FWIW, my Strat is routed that way, although it was like that when I got, so I can't say if it changed the sound or not. It sounds great with Kinman pickups though. I just recently changed to humbuckers in that guitar, and really like the way it sounds now.

Bill

frank0936 · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:29 am Post subject: Bathtub ignorance

Thanks, Ian. I see a lot of kit guitars (Carvin, Warmouth, Stew-Mac) that come that way. I know that tone and sustain depend partly on mass, but I don't see how you could tell the difference in that small amount - unless you've got ears like Robben. Very Happy

Frank

StratCat · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject:

I have a Strat Plus routed this way and it's the best sounding guitar I've ever had. It is also one of the heaviest guitars I've ever had, so the guitar's mass definately isn't an issue. Whether the routing makes a difference... maybe (hard to tell), but hey, it sounds good as it is.

It's also great to be able to periodically change pickup configurations and stuff other circuitry in without having to take to the guitar with power tools.

I know Ed Roman has a negative opinion on this... but then Ed Roman probably has a negative opinion about the fact the sky is blue.

Cool

Chris
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Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:21 am Post subject: body mod

I did it myself on a Squier Strat for the bridge pick up. No drastic change in the overall sound. But i will never do it on my 63 Fender strat.
Now how many of you know about the first guitar of JJ Cale ?A skeleton of an acoustic with PUPs . Great sound.
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frank0936 · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:21 am Post subject: JJ's guitar

I know about it Blobby. I saw him play it live. It was really wierd, but it had a great sound.
Frank