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10-string (doubled 5)?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Peter McFerrin, Nov 13, 2001.

  1. Nov 13, 2001 #1
    Peter McFerrin

    Peter McFerrin

    Jul 4, 2000
    Valencia, CA 91354
    Has anybody here ever played a 10-string (that is, a 5-string with octave strings)? I love the 8/12-string sound but I can't bring myself to give up my low B. I know that they exist, but the only companies I know of that build them are Alembic and Warrior, neither of which is suited to my aesthetic and financial desires.

    I know that Yngwie Malmsteen's stage bassist built a 10-string from a Carvin 6-string neck-through blank. I would consider doing something like that, or maybe having Moses or Warmoth make a custom neck, but I'd prefer to find one for a price that won't make my wallet run and hide.
     
  2. Nov 13, 2001 #2
    ytsebri

    ytsebri

    Sep 1, 2000
    Dallas
    Tune makes (or made in 1993) 8,10 and 12 string basses. The 12 was a 6 string doubled. I don't know about any other companies.
     
  3. Nov 13, 2001 #3
    Dave Siff

    Dave Siff

    Apr 10, 2000
    Avondale Estates, GA, USA
    Michael Manring has a 10-string Zon, but that'd be way out of your price range. I think you're on the right track with the Warmoth or Carvin 6-string neck blank idea. I've never seen a 10-string in a store.
     
  4. Nov 13, 2001 #4
    JPJ

    JPJ

    Apr 21, 2001
    Chicago, IL
    John Paul Jones uses one on a regular basis, and feeatures 4, 8, 10 & 12 strings by Hugh Manson on his latest rolo release, "Zooma". I highly recommend it for all bass players. Also, watch out for Jonesy's new album coming out in a few months. Check out www.johnpauljones.com or www.john-paul-jones.com for more info and pictures of his basses.
     
  5. Nov 13, 2001 #5
    Peter McFerrin

    Peter McFerrin

    Jul 4, 2000
    Valencia, CA 91354
    I checked tunebass.com -- they don't make 10s anymore.

    When I have the scratch, I might well have Matt Schmill build me another bass ;)
     
  6. Nov 14, 2001 #6
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Central Texas
    Will I see you at the Chicago show? We're supposed to have backstage passes (or at least comped tickets) from Hugh, per my uncle.
     
  7. Nov 14, 2001 #7
    AllodoX

    AllodoX

    Jun 6, 2001
    's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherla
  8. Nov 14, 2001 #8
    pilotjones

    pilotjones

    Nov 8, 2001
    US-NY-NYC
  9. Nov 14, 2001 #9
    pilotjones

    pilotjones

    Nov 8, 2001
    US-NY-NYC
  10. Nov 14, 2001 #10
    Peter McFerrin

    Peter McFerrin

    Jul 4, 2000
    Valencia, CA 91354
    Like I said, dude, I'm not a fan of Warriors. I have enough trouble swallowing their born-again shtick :rolleyes:, and the excessive lamination and pointlessly intricate inlay work make me want to gag.

    Not to take this thread into dangerously OT zones, but when I pick up my bass I don't want it to yell "Jesus loves you!" at me. Actually, since I'm a Mormon, a Warrior would probably say "you're going to hell, infidel!"
     
  11. Nov 14, 2001 #11
    Peter McFerrin

    Peter McFerrin

    Jul 4, 2000
    Valencia, CA 91354
    That's pretty tasty. The body style isn't really my bag, but then I'm having an FBB 5-string built (http://people.cornell.edu/pages/pam35/images/1046-wings.jpg), so you may disagree with my aesthetic judgements :D

    I like the wood combination on that bass. Is that top cocobolo or claro walnut?
     
  12. Nov 15, 2001 #12
    pilotjones

    pilotjones

    Nov 8, 2001
    US-NY-NYC
    re Dolan: I don't know for sure, but it looks like cocobolo to me. I think it's gorgeous.

    re your fbb: the body shape looks a lot like a pedulla MVP/buzz. I used to have a pre-MVP. What is the top wood of the wings?

    Don't most fbb's look like more extreme (or more weird, depending on your taste) versions of the mvp/buzz? No insult, just they are kind of unusual.
     
  13. Nov 15, 2001 #13
    Peter McFerrin

    Peter McFerrin

    Jul 4, 2000
    Valencia, CA 91354
    That's for sure.


    It's ribbon-stripe bubinga.


    Yeah, I've noticed that. Schmill likes really organic, flowing designs. I like the MVP/Buzz shape, so it's all good. It doesn't look particularly traditional, but whatever.

    Ever seen a Goodfellow bass? Those are also very Pedulla-esque.