Extended Range Bass (Club??) Thread

[82Daion]

Not as amazing as the Sei a few posts up, but my Skjold is done (picking it up tonight):

I'll get some better pics up once it's in my hands.

 

[Darkstrike]

That is just sexy as hell!

 

[7string]

Jim Fleeting has built 2 to date.
I have an order for a 10 string which if I get it done should be the first built in the UK as far as I know,if not I am sure some one will let me know otherwise.

Wasn't sure if that was a 5 pairs of strings or a big 10

There's also at least one Chris Larkin 9-string bass made. He's from the UK isn't he? Or somewhere on those islands..... the 9-string is owned by Norwegian bass player Freddy Samsonstuen. It has fanned frets and RMC piezo pickups, and it's headless.... very nice!

Chris Larkin's in County Kerry in Eire. Damn fine luthier with a great reputation.

 

[Ziltoid]

Gas coming my way :0

 

[82Daion]

Better pics of my Skjold:

 

[Darkstrike]

Wow, love that finish!

 

[BIG CHEETO]

Better pics of my Skjold:

Damn thats NAICE

 

[Hyperfreak]

Count me in - investing in a 6-STR =D

 

[Ed Goode]

Hyperfreak #082 - Welcome Post up some pics when you get it .......

Updated list w/#'s .... let me know if I've missed anyone


000 - john turner (ERB Godfather)
001 - pointbass
002 - MTMTEX
003 - sei24bass
004 - madbassplaya
005 - BIG CHEETO
006 - Thunderitter
007 - embellisher
008 - JAUQO III-X (director of C#0 division)
009 - spade2you
010 - voodoobassist
011 - Pstewart
012 - Gothic (ERB Club Emeritus)
013 - tjclem (luthier discount )
014 - CraigG
015 - elros
016 - CrispyDelicious
017 - James Hart
018 - El-Bob
019 - Baird6869
020 - paulo silva
021 - Jon Busuttil
022 - Thunkinfunder
023 - uglybassplayer
024 - BillytheBassist (ERB Club Emeritus)
025 - Flintc
026 - ehque
027 - fullrangebass
028 - Mark Wilson
029 - Out of Toon
030 - Bryan R. Tyler
031 - Darkstrike
032 - jkdahlman
033 - Ben Lesser
034 - demolisher
035 - Ric5
036 - Brian7StringNY
037 - Fret18
038 - Honk'n Down-low
039 - NoobOnRoad
040 - GorillaSalsa
041 - King V
042 - 7string
043 - The Insane
044 - Lokire
045 - realbadgroove
046 - 6stringbassist
047 - Stealth
048 - Lo end PUNCH
049 - FissioN
050 - Lefty@best
051 - 82Daion
052 - RLK
053 - AlCaldwell11 (awesome player)
054 - ChiliPepper
055 - Bygde
056 - Krause
057 - Gard
058 - AndersonJ
059 - edbutler3
060 - Gawd
061 - eekmeg
062 - Steelpulz
063 - CrippleMrDanion
064 - 7StringBassist
065 - samt
066 - matthewfoote
067 - MistaMarko
068 - bThumper38
069 - Juneau
070 - Anthbass
071 - Boss Bass
072 - xjeremiahx
073 - Krause
074 - BSR6P-Bob
075 - bstringkyle
076 - Ziltoid
077 - Mudfuzz
078 - Triarii117
079 - Jonah
080 - Bassius
081 - doublebassdude
082 - Hyperfreak

 

[Ed Goode]

Updated info on my custom Barker Vertical Bass fretless 6 ....

Body is completed and going in for finishing!

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[J. Crawford]

Hey guys, I have a question.

I cant decide between an MTD KZ6 and a Ibanez BTB 1206 (the Prestige line).

The Ibby has a full Bartolini electronics, pickups and preamp, but the MTD could be easily upgraded, and is a bit more my style.

But I dig the looks of the BTB too! It keeps pulling me back in right when I think I dont want an Ibanez.

Any tips?

And for anyone who saw my thread about a VS. a few 6ers, they all either sold, or are too expensive. Thus why Im asking you guys.

Thanks!

 

[Ziltoid]

Few questions first:

1.Which as a better feel in your hands? (that's if you tried them)

2.How would you upgrade the mtd and how much would it cost of your time/money, that vs. the already "packed" Btb.

I'm sure this could help people to try guiding you.

3.Is brand really important? Z vs Btb, The Z only has the mtd name imo, the sound doesnt come with it, but yes it looks better

 

[Ed Goode]

It will also depend on your own preferences ... string spacing (I think the MTD is wider by a bit), scale length (both 34's?), what tuning you'll be using (B-C, F#-G, something else?) ....

Like Ziltoid said, if at all possible put your hands on as many as you can. I know that may not be easy with 6+ string gear, but where possible try to get a feel for the different brands you are considering. Something I like you may hate, and vice-versa.

IMO, for the two you mentioned, the BTB is the better built of the two and likely no monkeying around with the components will be required ....

 

[john turner]

just to toss my personal prefs into the mix, i'm not really much into barts.

that being said, the btb's are well made basses. don't slag on em just because of the name and the sometimes-perpetuated crap that ibanez gets. ibanez makes a lot of good gear, and has for a long time. i know a lot of folks that have pro gigs with those basses.

 

[Darkstrike]

Both are nice basses though, I think you'd be fine with either.

 

[Ziltoid]

oh and have u played any of the Kz? or heard "by ureself" their sound? Just wondering, cuz who knows you might like the stock, even if some people describes it as thin

 

[J. Crawford]

I haven't played either, I'm going out on a limb on either of them.

I really can't decide. Ill be getting one this weekend, still not sure which one..

 

[Ziltoid]

But Both are nice axes as Darkstrike stated so don't sweat to much over it.

Going out on limb is always stressing, I've been pretty damn lucky with my schecter studio 6, i love it

 

[BIG CHEETO]

Hey whats up guys! I just some some progress pics of my new 9-string bass

Koa top w/curly White Limba body.
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[Sterling_Bass]

What pickups will be used? By the way, that is already gorgeous.