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can somebody explain what this is and how it works

#42
Pick up a uke, and learn that during those few occasions you don't have room for a full sized bass, but playing an instrument is acceptable. I really only find learning scales and modes worth while on a full sized neck, so I can actually learn to use those scale.
 
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davy4575 said:
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. Why not just practice scales and modes on a shortscale bass
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Because you can't throw a short scale bass in your locker and play it on your lunch break. You can't put a short scale bass under the seat in your car and pull it out to pass the time while you wait on a your wife to run in and out of the store. You can't play a short scale sitting between to other dudes in a van on the road to the next gig. The thing has a use, a very limited one, but a use none the less. It's not for me, but I really don't get the nausea.
 
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scourgeofgod said:
Because you can't throw a short scale bass in your locker and play it on your lunch break. You can't put a short scale bass under the seat in your car and pull it out to pass the time while you wait on a your wife to run in and out of the store. You can't play a short scale sitting between to other dudes in a van on the road to the next gig. The thing has a use, a very limited one, but a use none the less. It's not for me, but I really don't get the nausea.
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You can't play one of these in any of those scenarios either. You can only finger the positions. Not quite the same thing as playing. Practicing shapes and patterns without the immediate feedback of hearing what they sound like is hardly what I would consider practice.
 
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mongo2 said:
It's proof of that old saying,"There's no money above the 6th fret." ;)

If it's standard tuning, just add a pickup and jack and I could actually gig that for most of our songs.
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It's not tuned at all - it doesn't make any sound at all! And I guess I'm just drawn to where ever the money ain't. :)
 
#50
I have on that I keep in the car to fiddle with while driving. Hey, it's better than texting. I can get a little right hand rhythmic practice to songs on the radio. I'm not a huge fan of the left hand because the string spacing is ridiculously wide near the ?nut?.

Oh, and once I wore it for Halloween with a Beatles wig. Yes, has strap buttons. I think I confused some people.
 
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#52
Spectrum said:
Better idea: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UltraLightBass

You can actually plug this one in and play it, or practice on the couch in front of the TV. And it's easy to carry. I may get one myself one of these days.

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I tried one of these in a GC a year or so ago, I thought it was a bit overpriced and it didn't have the "thumb rest" as pictured here so I kept gravitating towards resting my thumb on the nearest flat surface, which was the tuning knobs, which isn't a good thing. Looks like they've sort of fixed that issue. As well, I didn't like that the bridge doesn't allow individual string adjustments for intonation or height. But beyond those issues, it was fun to play, wicked light, and the sound was acceptable in the narrow tonal range it provides. It would be more attractive to me at $300 if it had a good bridge and the tuners were not in the thumb position.
 
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scourgeofgod said:
Because you can't throw a short scale bass in your locker and play it on your lunch break. You can't put a short scale bass under the seat in your car and pull it out to pass the time while you wait on a your wife to run in and out of the store. You can't play a short scale sitting between to other dudes in a van on the road to the next gig. The thing has a use, a very limited one, but a use none the less. It's not for me, but I really don't get the nausea.
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I get that, but shortscales feel like that for me. I have a feeling that practicing on only a section of a neck would lead to a tendency to only use part of the neck.
 
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scourgeofgod said:
There are a lot of misconceptions as to what the thing is even for in this thread. Its literally just to practice scales modes and shapes, or work out your left hand when in an environment that is not suitable for a bass of any size. The manufacturer even recommends you use a real instrument whenever possible in their q&a section. It's not for performing or even song practice, and is not meant to replace a real instrument in any situation in which you could play a real instrument. I wouldn't buy one, but I could easily understand a gigging or touring musician using one to keep loose at work or on the road.
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This is exactly the problem. You should practice music; not scales, shapes, etc.
 
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novak7 said:
i found this on ebay…
i dont understand
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHREDNECK-L...E-/391003897464?pt=Guitar&hash=item5b09a5fe78
how is this a bass and how does it work
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scourgeofgod said:
There are a lot of misconceptions as to what the thing is even for in this thread. Its literally just to practice scales modes and shapes, or work out your left hand when in an environment that is not suitable for a bass of any size. The manufacturer even recommends you use a real instrument whenever possible in their q&a section. It's not for performing or even song practice, and is not meant to replace a real instrument in any situation in which you could play a real instrument. I wouldn't buy one, but I could easily understand a gigging or touring musician using one to keep loose at work or on the road.
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This x1000000

If you think this is meant to replace an actual bass or anything of that nature, then you are missing the point of the product. I have by far not mastered scales or modes, even chord tones, on the bass neck. Since most people's work environments aren't going to go "Hey Steve! See you brought your bass guitar in today! Have fun practicing, let me know if you want to plug into an amplifier or jam with someone!", this is useful to them.

On a bus, in the office, on a plane, or other similar places might not be friendly to someone bringing on any form of instrument outside of something this small. Keeps your left hand strong, gets muscle memory built for scales, and also gives you something constructive to do when you are bored. Wish I had one for jury duty!!
 
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#60
Wow, people really buy this thing? Hmm... the whole idea of using it at work makes me cringe....

Boss: Whatcha doin?
Me: Nothing just working on my fingerings.
Boss: Oh, that was a Shredneck in your pocket. I thought you were just happy to see me... :thumbsup:

:roflmao:
 

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