6 Strings: Why did I wait so long?

Just make sure to wipe it down after playing it...Don't want to ride her hard and put her away wet...

 

Congrats!

That's really what it's all about when you move up into ERB range .... a whole new world of possibilities that absolutely change the way you approach bass playing. It's not just a simple matter of higher and lower strings, it should create a complete change in your technical approach and your mental approach. Lot's of guys who get into 6+ string playing never have that enlightened moment ..... ..... and ultimately sell the bass and go back to a 4 or 5 ....

As many times as I (and others) have tried to explain this "change", until you experience it you'll never know what the h*ll people are talking about. Now it's time to get yourself a 7 or 8 ..... Welcome to the club and get ready to be roundly mocked and disparaged by most of the TB community .....

 

Personally, I don't see myself having more than 6 strings. Having owned a 6 string, I really loved it. But I've always thought of 7+ strings as kind of excessive, mostly because closed position chords are virtually impossible across 7+ strings unless you tap or have monstrously large hands. I could see alternate tunings that could get you into extended ranges with 6 strings (EADGCF, BEADGC, etc.).

 

How about some pics??

 

Damn, that guy you quoted in your sig had the right idea!!!

 

Isn't it great? I had the same kind of epiphany when I bought my first fretless, then again when I got my first six string. Congrats; enjoy!

 

Got my first sixer at this winter....I feel the same way...Its like I should have picked up six string bass first..it feels like MY instrument....Took me a while to get used to the string spacing, but the adjustment is happening quicker all the time...Have fun with that sixer, she makes mine jealous....(Ibanez SR506)

 

The six does unleash a whole new world. I'm sure laying hands on that sexy bass is part of your new found inspiration too, though.

 

I believe more people would have similar experiences as you did if they were to try it, and truly be open to it. Obviously, a six is not for everyone, but I believe there is a certain segment of players who would benefit from a six, and have the "epiphany" of sorts that you had.

And while it's topical, if anyone is worried about hand size- don't. I have very small hands, and I did not find the width of a six-string bass intimidating at all. There are many sixes available today, and surely one has a fretboard which will be manageable for even the smallest hands.

 

Beautiful bass T.O.!!!

I stopped being lazy and found your other thread with pics, the axe is gorgeous and I'm quite jealous ......



Love the inlay .....

 

Congrats, nice bass man. I must warn you thought its addictive, first you get a six string then you get another and another and pretty soon you have 4 or 5 a few fretless and wind up ordering a 8 string. Whats next a 11 string bass, I sure hope so. =

 

Also any bass player that makes fun of ERB is stupid just because you can hardly play four strings doesnt mean you need to hate on players that shred 6+ there is a place for everything.

 

Wow -- what a killer bass!

I've owned two 6'ers in the past -- first a Peavey TL-6 then a Pedulla Hexabuzz fretless. Loved the commanding range, just could never get used to that skinny C string!

 

I can't afford anything that nice, but I too have been seriously considering a 6 string fretless... Get me that, a bass cajon (a drum box) and a looper and I'm a one-man freakin' band!

Serious!

 

Beautiful! I love it when a product has such craft and care invested in making it.