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jrmgcoolville
07-12-2007, 07:14 PM
I am wondering how everyone uses their high c string when they play.

Naminator01
07-12-2007, 08:14 PM
I usually use it for solos, that extended range is the only thing its good for.

I have an F string and dont know how to use it know damnit.

Dave Martin
07-12-2007, 08:24 PM
I use mine mainly for harmonics and chords, but occasionaly I'll do a lick that uses it instead of going really high on the neck...

Grueber
07-12-2007, 10:41 PM
Range for playing "classical" music(high C and high F)

ThunderSix66
07-12-2007, 10:48 PM
having the high C makes me play chords on bass a lot more. and tapping solos don't get better. plus being able to play notes in different fret positions kick ass, not having to climb all the way up the neck all the time for those licks

knarleybass
07-12-2007, 10:52 PM
Double Stops

cosmicevan
07-12-2007, 10:53 PM
i use it for higher notes in a single hand position. with 6 strings, it is a real advantage getting 2 full octaves in one position.

i use hi-c (the drink) to make my pee look yella...

spindizzy
07-13-2007, 06:55 AM
+1 - yella pee! :ninja:

fcleff
07-13-2007, 09:44 AM
Solos, stops, and less shifting.

:bassist:

AmazingGracePlayer
07-13-2007, 09:58 AM
False harmonics arpeggios.

And also for playing Amazing Grace. :)

Bob McHenry
07-13-2007, 10:08 AM
I use the high C string on both of my5 string EUBS (that have 41 1/2 " Scale lengths) primarily to keep from having to spend a lot of time and effort up high in the thumb position while soloing.

Bob McHenry bassman10@comcast.net

vyse933
07-13-2007, 11:33 AM
Chords/multiple stops, soloing, range.

cosmicevan
07-13-2007, 04:33 PM
I use the high C string on both of my5 string EUBS (that have 41 1/2 " Scale lengths) primarily to keep from having to spend a lot of time and effort up high in the thumb position while soloing.

Bob McHenry bassman10@comcast.net


WOW! 41.5" scale length! That must sound like a piano. I love 36", but 41.5" that's something! Got any pix?