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Got the new Rigel ABG check this out

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I'm busy putting together several other Rigel ABG's! I will try to have a variety of styles played on them as well ! so everyone will be able to see what they are capable of in different musical situations! Kind of hard to find people around here ( northern VT)with good video cameras (at least in my circles) My hope is to get some local videos out there as well, in addition to what Austin will be doing! Thanks Austin!

Pete Langdell
 
#38
LowB-ing said:
As the owner of a Guitarrón turned into bass guitar I have to sort of disagree. This seems to be more of a downsized upright. Quite different in terms of construction.

Anybody know if a 5-string will be available?
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I meant as far as the depth of the body, and size. Most ABGs are just token acoustic instruments that really need to be plugged in at most times for except personal practice. The guitarrone and the earthwood can be used purely acoustically, as the bodies are deep enough to get a real acoustic tone. That's what I meant. Plus, this looks nothing like an acoustic upright bass, which I have some experience with.

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#39
I completely agree with you regarding the importance of the internal volume of the body, and most ABGs lacking in that department. What I meant was that the Rigel has tailpiece + f-hole + soundpost construction like an upright which is quite different from the acoustic guitar style bridge on the guitarron and earthwood.

lucas vigor said:
I meant as far as the depth of the body, and size. Most ABGs are just token acoustic instruments that really need to be plugged in at most times for except personal practice. The guitarrone and the earthwood can be used purely acoustically, as the bodies are deep enough to get a real acoustic tone. That's what I meant. Plus, this looks nothing like an acoustic upright bass, which I have some experience with.

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#40
Yes it does have a different look and slightly different feel than the typical ABG . Playing this instrument I have noticed that the tone is definitely a warm and decidedly Bass Guitar type of tone. the projection and volume make this bass a much more viable instrument in an acoustic setting . My wife (an esperienced musician herself) commented that she thought I was playing with my amp settings to change the tone of my bass before she saw me playing the Rigel. I have used it with a few players and it keeps up in an acoustic setting with Dobros and banjos nicely.
 

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