Other than the Brice z6 is there another six string bass with wide spacing? I am looking for a main axe that I can slap and do lots of funk. I have huge hands so I dont want to fumble around on the strings with raking.
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6 string with 19mm spacing?
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Warwick 6-strings with the broadneck option have 19mm string spacing. Or the Streamer Stage 1 6-string comes default with 20mm spacing.
But as for 6-strings between the price points of Brice and Warwick, I can't think of any. Though some independent luthiers may be able to carve a bass for you for less than a new Warwick.
So unless you give us a price range, we can't help you much.
But as for 6-strings between the price points of Brice and Warwick, I can't think of any. Though some independent luthiers may be able to carve a bass for you for less than a new Warwick.
So unless you give us a price range, we can't help you much.
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Warwick broad-neck Thumb or LX have 20mm string spacing not 19 as mentioned above. Great for slapping but they both list for about $4300.00 
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What's your budget?
Matt Pulcinella's Level 6 models are 19 mm spacing, but you're looking at spending $1500 for one.
Matt Pulcinella's Level 6 models are 19 mm spacing, but you're looking at spending $1500 for one.
chucko58 said:
1500 is about max I would pay for any bass. I don't hear a difference in tone after that level, construction maybe.
Are you guys sure that the BTB has it? That is a pretty nice bass
waytoodeep03 said:
I'm almost shure that the fiver has it. Mine is being defretted right now... I can chec and post later.
I thought the 6er had too, but as stated by SlavaF and DaMaGe,Inc, i probably has 17/18mm. It's better check it out.
Lo end PUNCH said:Warwick broad-neck Thumb or LX have 20mm string spacing not 19 as mentioned above. Great for slapping but they both list for about $4300.00
Whoops, my bad. Chalk that up as a "d'oh" moment.
Yeah, new Warwicks are pricey, even the Corvette Standard and Proline 6's. I believe music stores may sell a new stock Thumb Bolt 6 (read: w/o broadneck) for $1950 or so. If you can find a preowned broadneck 6, that may be worth looking into. Heck, the majority of people on TalkBass will tell you that preowned Warwicks are the way to go so you don't have to pay the exorbitant 'new' prices. Though finding used 6's might be tricky since 6's aren't super popular. However, finding used Thumbs isn't so tricky since many people fall in love with the tone but trade up after falling out of love with the heavy weight.
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That is not a bad price for a 6 string bass of that quality and playablity IMO,but my (former)MTD 635 had 19mm string spacing,and as mention the Yamaha TRB & Pattitucci models have 20"mm (Damn ! I should've kept the Yamaha)chucko58 said:
Geoff St. Germaine said:
Yep. 19mm spacing with a super comfortable neck. But, they don't come cheap either. (although I got mine for a steal
)19mm is just too wide for me. I bought a Yamaha John Myung bass a few months back which is 5/8" (17mm?). Nice bass but not the tone I want. I've got an ad on CG's for it.
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