The MOBIUS MEGATAR!

[garth elson]

I've been seriously considering selling a bunch of non-bass related stuff layin around my house in order to score one of these. Does anyone have anything to input on these contraptions? I mean, technically they're not very similar to a bass at all, but it really WOULD be fun to have one and be able to whip it out; scaring/amazing bassists, guitarists and people in general.

If you haven't seen them, the site is just

http://www.megatar.com


Share your opinions in general, too! It's mainly just to actually PLAY, but it's nice to know what people seem to think about it.

[KarateKid25]

Not really my thing, but it has got good shock value!!

[RareBear]

I have my hands full with four stings, tyvm. Good luck.

[garth elson]

It's actually got standard strat string spacing and super low action just for tapping, so it would seem like it's real easy to tap chords and stuff. 12 strings does seem like a bit much, but it still makes me smile to think of the resounding "***?" soundlessly emanating from the audience.

[KarateKid25]

Originally Posted by garth elson

but it still makes me smile to think of the resounding "***?" soundlessly emanating from the audience.

Im sure you would get a bit of that. Why not just get an ERB then? They have a similar effect on people who are not used to seeing anything more than 5 strings

[garth elson]

ERB's are generally:
1. More expensive
2. Weghted rather poorly (unless you get an expensive one)
3. Usually not my thing, except for the 6 string I've got my eye on right now

Plus, this instrument would be used expressly for tapping since it was designed so.

[Tbirdbassist]

Thats not an ERB though, its more commonly known as a Touch Style guitar.

This company is just like Stick Co. or Warr Guitars. They make tapping instruments, designed for tapping only. Though they have a bunch of strings, they are most definitely not seen as Extended Range Bass Guitars.

[garth elson]

Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist

Thats not an ERB though, its more commonly known as a Touch Style guitar.

This company is just like Stick Co. or Warr Guitars. They make tapping instruments, designed for tapping only. Though they have a bunch of strings, they are most definitely not seen as Extended Range Bass Guitars.

This is true

[john turner]

since this is not a bass, i'll move it to misc.

[lemur821]

I've heard good things about the Megatar, although I've never had the pleasure of seeing one in person.

[velvetkevorkian]

The fanned fret model looks like fun.

[Warr Tapper]

Originally Posted by garth elson

This is true

This is not true. The Warr guitar is way superior to the Megatar and Stick, in that it can be played like a regular bass. I have played the 8 string Stick , as a bass player in a 4 piece band, and will be playing the Warr soon. They are all extremely fun to play. Tonewise, the Warr wins. They also get tons of attention when playing live. They are easier to play than a regular bass.

[Mark Wilson]

I'd buy one. if i had any freakin money.

[lemur821]

You've got me GASing now. Especially since I'm finally getting the hang of touch style playing. Sadly, my four string fretless, for all its good qualities, is not optimal for this activity.

[Jumbotron]

Are all of their instruments 12 string? I had a 12 string warr, and it was more than I needed. I think a 10 would work just fine for practically everybody. If I get another touch-style, it'll be a 10 string Stick, which can be had for reasonable prices on ebay. Also, if you go for it, be advised that while touch-style instruments are a lot of fun, there's a steep learning curve (it's really a lot more like a piano than a bass--but a hard piano in that the keyboard has height as well as width) and the gigging applications are few and far between. If you like to play out, you're much better off being a bassist.