Wooten playing his 5-string y/y?

The_Owl · #1 02-04-2009, 09:21 AM

Hey! I have a simple question. I've searched youtube with many different queries, but I've yet to find a clip with Vic using his 5-string Yin/Yang bass. I know he's primarily a 4-string player, but there is of course a 5-string version of the bass.

Could anyone point me to some footage or perhaps songs on his CD:s that feature the 5-string? IIRC, he tunes it E-C, and the pickups in the bass are like the ones on the 4-string, only in soapbar casings?

I also don't see the bass on his website or Fodera's website. Have they stopped building it perhaps?

Greatful for any tips! (I loved his latest album BTW).

The_Owl · #2 02-04-2009, 02:27 PM

I thought there were some Wooten experts here? Noone?

offaxis7 · #3 02-04-2009, 02:30 PM

He plays it on the DVD he did with Carter Beauford. While they are tracking a tune, he plays his YY 5 in the booth. Pretty cool.

The_Owl · #4 02-04-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by offaxis7

He plays it on the DVD he did with Carter Beauford. While they are tracking a tune, he plays his YY 5 in the booth. Pretty cool.

Thanks, I'll check it out!

Just Thumpin' · #5 02-05-2009, 03:38 AM

He generally uses it for studio work....

The_Owl · #6 02-05-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

He generally uses it for studio work....

Yeah, that is my conclusion as well. However, it's always on a stand behind him when he's on stage. Anyone ever tried one?

Baryonyx · #7 02-05-2009, 09:19 AM

IIRC some of the 5 string parts on Yin/Yang were recorded with it. I don't recall ever seeing footage of him using it though.