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Curiosity Question about Double Neck Basses

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Din Of Win, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. Jul 23, 2009 #1
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland
    Hey TB,

    It's ouring outside and it's a slow day at work, so... I thought i'd ask a question of curiosity:

    Now, I doubt i'll ever have the need, money, or dextarity to ever own or even play a double neck, but for those that do; How do you split up the two basses?

    Different pick up arrangements?
    Different scale lengths?
    Fretted/unfretted?
    Different strings?

    Again, I'm just curious. I must admit it IS impressive to see a doubleneck bass guitar... I just want more info on the necessity of them both!

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 23, 2009 #2
    neatobassman

    neatobassman

    Jul 16, 2005
    Antelope CA
    I've seen so many different types of double necks. Fretted/fretless, 4/5 string, 5 fretted/4 frettless, 4 string/8 string octave. It's what ever is wanted or needed.
     
  3. Jul 23, 2009 #3
    J. Crawford

    J. Crawford Supporting Member

    Feb 15, 2008
    PA
    Thats what he said.

    No honestly, what he said.
     
  4. Jul 23, 2009 #4
    René_Julien

    René_Julien

    Jun 26, 2008
    Belgium
    I can see the need for it.
    One maple board and the other rosewood board.
    Best of both worlds!
     
  5. Jul 23, 2009 #5
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland
    Ah right on.

    Ugh, i can't believe i forgot different # of strings on each neck :scowl:
     
  6. Jul 24, 2009 #6
    Mr. Ray

    Mr. Ray

    Feb 20, 2009
    Canada
  7. Jul 25, 2009 #7
    tribus

    tribus

    Nov 12, 2004
    Harrisburg, PA
    eq both necks differently using the tone knob also select different pick up on both neck and lastly switch your playing between the fretted and fretless neck.

    http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/CarlosSoto
     
  8. Jul 25, 2009 #8
    tribus

    tribus

    Nov 12, 2004
    Harrisburg, PA

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