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Extended Range Bass Club Thread (Part 2)

#525
I just suck on basses with more than 4 strings if I don't have at least 3-4 days to practice a bit. But I love the sound of an ERB played in the right way, shame there's nobody 'round here good at tapping. :spit: thanx guys, I really appreciate the fact you like it!
 
#529
Morning, extended-range monkeys. I figured this would be the best place to post this.

I have been thinking of getting a nine-string, with a 37.75" low C# to a 31.75" high F, something that balances well on a strap. Tonally, I want a nice low-mid growl. Kalium (Circle K) strings, passive electronics, 18 mm string spacing.

What I'm looking for here is recommendations. Who would be the best luthier for this?
 
#530
I'd avoid having such a big difference in scale length between high and low strings, it would make the nut very angled unless you move the "straight" fret down... but in that case you end up having the high frets pretty angled (which is a smaller problem since you only use them for the high strings).
 
#532
Well, I've made a lot of ERBs with multiscale fingerboard and my point of view is that a difference over 4" could lead to problems... so unless I make a very careful project I try to avoid it. :)
 
#533
Triad said:
Well, I've made a lot of ERBs with multiscale fingerboard and my point of view is that a difference over 4" could lead to problems... so unless I make a very careful project I try to avoid it. :)
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What kind of problems? As I said, the .75" difference string-to-string is what I'm already used to; this would take my sixes and add one lower and two higher strings.
 
#535
Triad said:
Well, I made a 34"-30" 8 strings and the first fret of the low string wasn't very easy to reach due to the angle... if you find it comfortable, good for you! :)
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If I was talking about, say, a twelve-string, I would be more inclined towards agreeing with your concerns. I sincerely believe, however, that a nine-string, while near the edge, would be inside what I can comfortably reach without significantly altering my technique.
 
#536
I had this problem on an 8... but never say never, you could find it comfortable. I think a very angled nut can be tiresome 'cause you basically need to extend your left hand fingers over it to reach the first fret of the lowest string. Something I'd try to avoid.
 
#539
Hey guys, do six string basses count? I can't get a photo now, but I have an Ibanez SR506 and a Pedulla Thunderbolt 6. I'm thinking about saving up to get a seven or eight string because I spend a lot of time playing solo, and being able to get into those higher notes would be awesome. Any suggestions for making the leap from 6 to 8?
 

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