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6 Strings for Metal

#23
A used Ibanez BTB 676 will fit into your budget. You can not get any better for metal 6ers in that price range. I love mine to death and play it a lot more than some of my basses that cost 4X as much. Fit, finish and construction are top notch and the electronics in it kick some serious a$$ for the price.
 
#24
EmptyTheEarth said:
Nothing over 550, but it can change if needed, and the best way for me to explain would probably be Animals as Leaders old bassist but would also sound well distorted
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Funny I only saw two 8 stringed guitars on that probably down tuned a whole step making the low string the equivelent of the open low E on a standard tuned bass. Not to sound like a prick but in that case it is probably for the best that there isn't a regular bass player. If he was there he would probably be doubling the guitar part that is already played in the same register. From a recording/mixing engineer's standpoint it would be a pain in the ass trying to balance what is the equivelent of 3 basses and a kick drum that are competing for the same freguency range.

Stay Brown,
Rev J
 
#25
Rev J said:
Funny I only saw two 8 stringed guitars on that probably down tuned a whole step making the low string the equivelent of the open low E on a standard tuned bass. Not to sound like a prick but in that case it is probably for the best that there isn't a regular bass player. If he was there he would probably be doubling the guitar part that is already played in the same register. From a recording/mixing engineer's standpoint it would be a pain in the ass trying to balance what is the equivelent of 3 basses and a kick drum that are competing for the same freguency range.

Stay Brown,
Rev J
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Check out a band called Meshuggah. They do it but with careful EQing. Since the bass has way thicker strings and longer scale length it has a ton more low end. People have done youtube videos where they have edited the bass out and the bass is actually a majority of their mix.
 
#27
Epitaph04 said:
I don't think AAL ever had an actual bassist. On the first AAL album the bass was actually played by a pitch shifted guitar by Tosin Abasi and Misha Mansoor, I believe.
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^ this is correct. But AAL stuff is a lot of fun to re-arrange and play on a 6 string bass. :bassist:

As far as a good bass in the OP's price range, the sr506 is awesome- I've loved the feel and sound of every one I've gotten to play. I'll also suggest a used Spector legend classic 6. I use mine with my heavier project and it sounds perfect. Even with guitarists who like to boost their bass a lot... It cuts through great. IMO
 
#28
DavidLopezJr said:
Check out a band called Meshuggah. They do it but with careful EQing. Since the bass has way thicker strings and longer scale length it has a ton more low end. People have done youtube videos where they have edited the bass out and the bass is actually a majority of their mix.
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Actually Dick Lovgren only plays with Meshuggah on tour now. The 2 guitarists cover what would be his parts in the studio on their Ibanez 8's.

But back to the question at hand. If you want a good 6 string bass for metal look at what the most popular 4 and 5 string basses for metal are usually the companies make a 6 string version.

If you dig that Korn type sound then you can get a Bubinga Ibanez 6 string bass.

If stuff like Cannibal Corpse is your thing go with a Spector 6.

I've also seen a lot of metal guys playing Warwick 4's and 5's.

At least that is how I would approach it.

Stay Brown,
Rev J
 
#30
Just make sure you don't drop it! Several 6-strings have two truss rods these days. Doesn't add much weight but it makes for a really complex set up if you need to adjust the neck. Most ads won't mention the truss rods so email the company. I think one of Conklins 8-strings has three rods.
 
#32
All extended range instruments as far as I know max at 2 rods. To compensate for any twisting that wants too happen along with keep the neck in check, the rest is stiffening rods to help out. The third rod wouldn't really do much except cause a ruckus when it comes time to adjust. Having to get all at the same tension. Can't imagine the headaches that would cause if one or two were slightly under tension.

Also jerzy drozd has a great guide on perfect set ups, including multiple truss rods.
 

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