Does anyone make a 5 string BEATLE bass?

[Gorn]

Aside from some odd points like the bridge alignment, pickup hole and neck pocket it still looks kinda cool. What is it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-string-ba...s-/390635549798?pt=Guitar&hash=item5af3b17466

 

[Blue_Whistle88]

I can't remember if it's made by Hofner or Gibson (though I think it is Gibson), but a 5-string version of the Violin Bass was released this year. It's not the exact same thing, but very similar. My memory may be doing me a disservice there but I'm pretty sure I've seen it.

 

[Gorn]

I can't remember if it's made by Hofner or Gibson (though I think it is Gibson), but a 5-string version of the Violin Bass was released this year. It's not the exact same thing, but very similar. My memory may be doing me a disservice there but I'm pretty sure I've seen it.

I think you're thinking of the Gibson EB fiver. Not a violin bass.

 

[Webtroll]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-string-ba...s-/390635549798?pt=Guitar&hash=item5af3b17466

Thanks for the link. I like the body, but those inlays are horrible. Aside from thinking musical notes look dumb why use a treble clef on a bass?

 

[Slevage]

I'd put a high C on it. A low B would have its limits IMO.

 

[ggvicviper]

Why not just use your recently acquired Squier Jazz?

That last one has a BIG happy face on Paul.

 

[iiipopes]

There is enough top end on the Chromes .132 that the low B should not be a problem.

 

[jlepre]

Thanks for all the great points and info. You guys are the best. I forgot the original is a short scale. The reason I was wondering about the violin bass was purely for aesthetics. I like having a low B for ease of playing some of those McCartney bass lines without having to move my left hand. I do alot of singing, and not having to move alot helps.

That Ibby looks nice, but again misses the mark, and the Low B might be an issue. I was hoping to find a 34" scale.

 

[jlepre]

Oh and someone mentioned my recently acquired Squier Jazz VM V. I am loving that bass, and it does fit more with the vintage look I guess.

 

[T-34]

There is enough top end on the Chromes .132 that the low B should not be a problem.

Sure, they're fine for 34" scale. Have you tried them with 30"? I didn't, but I have a feeling it won't work out well...

 

[iiipopes]

One way to find out....

 

[Webtroll]

One way to find out....

ask someone with a 30" shortscale 5 string bass to try them?

 

[FrednBass]

I could never take a Beatles band that the bassist uses a 5-string. Just isn't correct.

this

 

[jlepre]

Oh we don't play just Beatles. We play many other vocal bands from that era including The Hollies, The Eagles, CSN etc.

 

[iiipopes]

ask someone with a 30" shortscale 5 string bass to try them?

I could never take a Beatles band that the bassist uses a 5-string. Just isn't correct.

As the man said, it's not a "Beatle Band," it's a 60's & 70's review band that does a lot of Beatles' songs.

The picture of the bass with the single pickup at the bridge won't cut it for the tone. Gotta have the pickup up on the neck to get the tone. It's the placement of the pickup more than whatever kind of bass or kind of pickup or kind of strings to get that hollow, deep tone.

 

[FrednBass]

Oh we don't play just Beatles. We play many other vocal bands from that era including The Hollies, The Eagles, CSN etc.

The same goes for them.
But hey, I get what you're saying about not having to move your hand, so don't listen to me; go for it.

 

[IPA]

5 string Beatle... would it be a BEADGle bass?

I'll see myself out

 

[Webtroll]

5 string Beatle... would it be a BEADGle bass?

YAY!

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Contact Michael Dolan, he can literally build anything you can dream up.

 

[jlepre]

Thank you for the info, but I really was hoping for something mass produced. I would only use it for specific performances