6 string bass

i was wondering has anyone ever played one lol

the music shops by where i live dont keep them in stock so i cant try one out.

but i would love to get one but since i cant try one does anyone have any idea on what they are like to play ?

I have never played one...

...which is a good thing, because I know that something like that would get in the way of me functioning as a proper human being. Eating, sleeping, drinking would all go out of the window, and I would be dead within the month...

...dead, a very happy man though.

I think they are supposed to be a little harder to play as the neck is wider (I don't think they're thicker though), and the strings are closer together. I'm going to a guitar shop on Saturday so I may have the chance to try one then!

Just buy a guitar.

Maybe bit offtopic but I think these 6 strings and more are just ridiculous. Like Meshuggah recorded their new album with 8 string guitars and 8 string bass. For me the idea it sounds just kinda silly even when the albumis great.

I have seen an 11-stringed bass and my friend has a 9-stringed bass but I never have seen a 6-string bass.

mts wrote:Just buy a guitar.

Maybe bit offtopic but I think these 6 strings and more are just ridiculous. Like Meshuggah recorded their new album with 8 string guitars and 8 string bass. For me the idea it sounds just kinda silly even when the albumis great.

You mean Obzen

Redstarking wrote:I have seen an 11-stringed bass and my friend has a 9-stringed bass but I never have seen a 6-string bass.

Yea, Red. I interviewed Jean Baudin here:

https://freebasslessons.forumotion.com/dman-s-interview-with-f8/jean-baudin-part-one-t115.htm

11 string bass right there. Eek!

Yea thats how I saw it lol, its funny I saw that interview and then the next time I was on youtube that video was one of the recommended ones lol

Dmanlamius wrote:

Redstarking wrote:I have seen an 11-stringed bass and my friend has a 9-stringed bass but I never have seen a 6-string bass.

Yea, Red. I interviewed Jean Baudin here:

https://freebasslessons.forumotion.com/dman-s-interview-with-f8/jean-baudin-part-one-t115.htm

11 string bass right there. Eek!

Man that's ulgy.No beauty at all!

Cliff em' all wrote:

mts wrote:Just buy a guitar.

Maybe bit offtopic but I think these 6 strings and more are just ridiculous. Like Meshuggah recorded their new album with 8 string guitars and 8 string bass. For me the idea it sounds just kinda silly even when the albumis great.

You mean Obzen

Yes. That album rocks.

mts wrote:Just buy a guitar.

Maybe bit offtopic but I think these 6 strings and more are just ridiculous. Like Meshuggah recorded their new album with 8 string guitars and 8 string bass. For me the idea it sounds just kinda silly even when the albumis great.

Yea but 8 string basses are different than say a 6 string bass, which are 6 individually tuned strings, 8 strings are usually 4 standard strings with 4 corresponding high strings, the effect is much like a 12 string guitar. I could be wrong but I think John Paul Jones used one on Achilles Last Stand and Jeff Ament used one on Jeremy. The result would be like a natural chorus effect. I wouldn't mind trying one just to see how it felt and I would rather try play an 8 string than a 6 string.

Dmanlamius wrote:

Redstarking wrote:I have seen an 11-stringed bass and my friend has a 9-stringed bass but I never have seen a 6-string bass.

Yea, Red. I interviewed Jean Baudin here:

https://freebasslessons.forumotion.com/dman-s-interview-with-f8/jean-baudin-part-one-t115.htm

11 string bass right there. Eek!

this guy is amazing non of my mates beleive he is actually playing it tho

Dmanlamius wrote:I have never played one...

...which is a good thing, because I know that something like that would get in the way of me functioning as a proper human being. Eating, sleeping, drinking would all go out of the window, and I would be dead within the month...

...dead, a very happy man though.

Just 1 question.

Why? You'd die tryin to perfect the instrument?

6 strings don't really frighten me anymore. I've always been really intrigued by them and have wanted to mess with one because I want to play around more with chordal stuff.

stefk0 wrote:

Dmanlamius wrote:I have never played one...

...which is a good thing, because I know that something like that would get in the way of me functioning as a proper human being. Eating, sleeping, drinking would all go out of the window, and I would be dead within the month...

...dead, a very happy man though.

Just 1 question.

Why? You'd die tryin to perfect the instrument?

Well, i've been addicted to four strings for the last fifteen years. Adding another two would just add to my addiction and fascination of the instrument even more!

Dmanlamius wrote:

stefk0 wrote:

Dmanlamius wrote:I have never played one...

...which is a good thing, because I know that something like that would get in the way of me functioning as a proper human being. Eating, sleeping, drinking would all go out of the window, and I would be dead within the month...

...dead, a very happy man though.

Just 1 question.

Why? You'd die tryin to perfect the instrument?

Well, i've been addicted to four strings for the last fifteen years. Adding another two would just add to my addiction and fascination of the instrument even more!

So basicly you have managed 15 years with 4 strings. Most likely you can and will make it another 15 years with 4 strings. So do you really need extra strings?

At the time 4 strings are enough for me...

I agree.....well I wouldn't mind 5

my only problem would be that one of my favourite things to say about guitarists is "You know what their problem is? 2 STRINGS TOO MANY!"

Id have to give up my cherished phrase

But.. It would be worth it.. <.<

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