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6 String Hyper?

Discussion in 'Ask Steve Lawson & Michael Manring' started by Biggus_Reddus, May 5, 2003.


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  1. May 5, 2003 #1
    Biggus_Reddus

    Biggus_Reddus

    Apr 25, 2003
    Neosho,Missouri, U.S.A.
    This is a question for Mr. Manring. I heard that
    Zon was developing a 6 string Hyper for you, is there any truth in that rumor? and if so when will the record come out, because that would be way fatt.
     
  5. May 10, 2003 #2
    Michael Manring

    Michael Manring TalkBass Pro Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Hi Biggus,

    Joe Zon and I have been working on a double neck 6-string Hyperbass for way more years than I care to count! It's partially done, but I'm sorry to say that I can't offer an estimate of when it will be finished. Hopefully soon.
     
  10. May 10, 2003 #3
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    doubleneck... cooool! :D
     
  14. May 10, 2003 #4
    Taylor Livingston

    Taylor Livingston Supporting Member Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    Oregon, US
    Owner, Iron Ether Electronics
    JT, we understand that you're bitter about the permanent damage you've done to your back, but that's no reason to drag the rest of us down! Stop encouraging this madness! ;) :D

    Edit: Out of curiosity, how tall are you guys?
     
  18. May 12, 2003 #5
    Wrong Robot

    Wrong Robot Guest

    Apr 8, 2002
    Even though I'm a 4 string player at heart...I would LOVE a double neck 6 string hyperbass....It would be fun to wiggle around on.
     
  22. May 12, 2003 #6
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    i'm about 8'3" and 140 lbs.

    :D

    seriously, i'm about 5' 10" or so.
     
  26. May 12, 2003 #7
    ConU

    ConU

    Mar 5, 2003
    La Belle Province
    Not your doubleneck!!You!:D

    (seriously,how much does it weigh?)
     
  31. May 12, 2003 #8
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    Is this why people are asking about height/weight? ;)

    [PS - are you related to the famous Roman Centurion : Biggus Dickus!!?? :D ]
     
  35. May 12, 2003 #9
    Taylor Livingston

    Taylor Livingston Supporting Member Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    Oregon, US
    Owner, Iron Ether Electronics
    Oh my.
     
  39. May 14, 2003 #10
    kimstevens

    kimstevens

    Nov 12, 2002
    Michael,

    Would your doubleneck have 6 strings on each neck, or 6 strings total?
     
  43. May 19, 2003 #11
    Michael Manring

    Michael Manring TalkBass Pro Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    It will have six strings on each neck, one fretted, one fretless. I'll still have a few strings to go to catch up to John Turner!
     
  47. Jun 2, 2003 #12
    frederic b. hodshon

    frederic b. hodshon

    May 10, 2000
    Redmond, WA
    Microsoft Product Designer
    Wewease Woderwick!

    f
     
  51. Jun 2, 2003 #13
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    i can't wait to see your doubleneck, michael. that's going to kick ass.
     
  55. Jun 3, 2003 #14
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    Not funny at all!!





    ;)
     
  59. Jun 6, 2003 #15
    mark beem

    mark beem I'm alive and well. Where am I? Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2001
    New Hope, Alabama

    No doubt!!!!

    SCHWIING!!!!!
     
  64. Mar 26, 2007 #16
    ehque

    ehque

    Jan 8, 2006
    Singapore
    im going to revive the thread to ask about the bass again. how's it going?

    oh yeah, assuming you have the same crazy bridge which allows you to adjust tunings of pairs of strings to 3 different tunings, and a hipshot detuner on every string, you're looking at

    3x3x3x3x3x3x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2 different tunings for the whole thing. ie.

    2.9 million tunings.
     
  68. Apr 15, 2007 #17
    the_fonz

    the_fonz

    Nov 27, 2006
    Kane, PA
    :oops:
    i came
     
  72. Apr 15, 2007 #18
    funkalicious101

    funkalicious101

    Jan 21, 2007
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    this actually sounds like the coolest thing ever made.

    spaceships and that jazz have nothing on this baby.
     
  76. Apr 15, 2007 #19
    Angus

    Angus Supporting Member

    Apr 16, 2000
    Palo Alto, CA
    Hi Michael,

    I'm assuming this would have a 6 string version of the detunable bridge? I ask because I've seen a 6 string Hyperbass that Joe made recently (few months ago) but it was with a standard bridge.

    Look forward to hearing about it!
     
  80. May 10, 2007 #20
    Michael Manring

    Michael Manring TalkBass Pro Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Actually the two bridges for this baby are done. They allow for instant access to three tunings for each neck. The necks are also done and all twelve Hipshots appear to be working. As to how many tunings the entire instrument will offer instant access to, the parameters are somewhat complex, but I believe the correct number can be expressed as, "a whole bunch"!
     
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