Interesting Technique....

[mjw]

I realize this is a bass guitar forum, but have a look at this video of a guy playing what looks like a six-string acoustic guitar. A lot of his playing looks like he's playing a bass; ... shredding, raking, tapping, slapping, popping, etc....

I don't play guitar, so I don't know if this is a common guitar technique or not. But check it out and tell me what you think. Personally, I think he plays bass as well.

Six-string video

 

[embellisher]

He definitely uses a lot of bass guitar like techniques. But so do a lot of flamenco guitarists, and even some classical guitarists. A lot of 'bass guitar techniques' came from guitar.

 

[Muzique Fann]

I've seen that somewhere before. To me, that guy is all icing and no cake. You would think he listens to Wooten though, huh?

 

[Joe Turski]

That boy needs a bass!!! That was cool as hell though. I still prefer Regi Wootens style of slap guitar better.

 

[Melf]

That was really, really cool.

 

[icey]

His name is Justin King; I think that video is from the end of a promo video for Larrivee guitars - (http://larrivee.com/).

He's got some more stuff over on his website - http://justinking.com - It looks like he's gotten close to bass-land; in his list of instruments, he lists the Chapman Stick.

 

[MMSterling]

He's pretty good at guitar isn't he ! I like Regi Wootens Guitar Slap to, can't beat the traditional bass slapping though.

Andy

 

[Joe Turski]

His name is Justin King; I think that video is from the end of a promo video for Larrivee guitars - (http://larrivee.com/).

He's got some more stuff over on his website - http://justinking.com - It looks like he's gotten close to bass-land; in his list of instruments, he lists the Chapman Stick.

I downloaded a couple of songs off of his web site. This guy is amazing!!! Great, now I need to buy some of his stuff.

 

[arcellus]

seems like there's some bass stuff in there.. i don't thinks he's a low-end guy though: a (good) bassist would sacrifice some of that flashy stuff for more consistent time!

 

[ga_edwards]

You thinks that's crazy acoustic guitar technique, you should check out Eric Roche.

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He not only slaps and tap, but also taps contrapuntual (?) lines, a la Stu Hamm, and uses the guitar as a drum kit, hitting and scraping various parts of the body to get kick, snare, hi-hat etc sounds.

TBH tho, you really need to see him live to fully comprehend what he's doing.

Check out roundabout, porcupine, and his version of teen spirit

 

[Goldsac]

I don't know about everyone else, but show-off or no show-off its good to see someone experimenting with a guitar rather than playing tired, cliche, lead solo style

 

[Wrong Robot]

if you like guitar exploration check out Kaki king, Michael Hedges, muriel anderson, pat metheny, and regi wooten.

 

[Passinwind]

You thinks that's crazy acoustic guitar technique, you should check out Eric Roche.

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He not only slaps and tap, but also taps contrapuntual (?) lines, a la Stu Hamm, and uses the guitar as a drum kit, hitting and scraping various parts of the body to get kick, snare, hi-hat etc sounds.

Another acoustic guitar player who does all that, and more, is Uwe Kropinski. He does a duo thing with David Friesen playing electric upright bass that's a must see if anyone ever gets the chance. They only play in the US once every few years, I think. Kropinski plays a 41 fret guitar, and has sound chambers and tap plates for different drum sounds. I was lucky enough to hear a recording of these guys shortly before they played in Portland a couple of years ago. That was enough to get me to the show, which was absolutely amazing. Friesen is a great player too.

 

[BassGod]

That guy was cool... I also listened to Eric Roche, I liked some of his stuff too.

~Graeme

 

[crazybassplyr]

Looks like he may have gotten some inspiration from Stanley Jordan as well.

 

[IanM]

that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen...what was he doing with his right hand halfway up the neck?

 

[Adam Barkley]

tapping.

Stuff that is that over the top just doesn't do it for me. I would much rather hear a great bassline or in this case, a well developed song, than purely a display of talent.

He is definitely very talented though, and if he enjoys making music in that fashion then more power to him. I have no right to judge.