signature bass seems kind of odd as he plays 4s 6rs fretless whammy-basses etc...
I saw them in Charlottesville, VA last year. Amazing show...stellar.
I saw them in Charlottesville, VA last year. Amazing show...stellar.
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Les Claypool's New Bass!
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A 4 string has more appeal IMO, although I would love something like this based on the rainbow bass.
im crossing my fingers this comes out! i love it!
oh and has anyone mentioned gene simmons and his axe bass with cort?
oh and has anyone mentioned gene simmons and his axe bass with cort?
I think Les has always been in it for 2 reasons. To have fun, and to let his fans have fun. And you just KNOW theres millions of teenage fanboys (myself included) that would kill for a CT but dont have 15 grand to throw down. I think its just him wanting that demographic to be able to throw on a top hat, stomp around, and jam just like Les.. at least thats what ill be doin
(...)throw on a top hat, stomp around, and jam just like Les.. at least thats what ill be doin
Big +1!
I'd buy one.
I think its just him wanting that demographic to be able to throw on a top hat, stomp around, and jam just like Les.. at least thats what ill be doin
Exactly. He's been in music for the music and the fun it entails.
Has anyone heard what it sounded like that night, or anything?
Edit: I found one, new song as well, sounds pretty sick! Bad recording but it sounds like Les, i've got a lot of hope for this. I'm really looking forward to seeing how all this turns out. Now I gotta save up for primus tickets AND this. Hopefully theyll tour near DC this year, i missed them in Charlottesville
I'm going to take a guess that he will release the signature line in 4, 5 and 6-string versions.
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are you guys really surprised that its a 4 string?
the two times ive seen him live... he's used a 4 string 90% of the time.. even some songs that are recorded on his fretless 6st rainbow bass.
the two times ive seen him live... he's used a 4 string 90% of the time.. even some songs that are recorded on his fretless 6st rainbow bass.
I read he used an EAGG set tuned EADG, to try and get his chords to sound a bit better in the upper register, but that was in an interview from 1993, god only knows what he's up to now, I'm sure it won't be the norm though...
Eude
Reckon this is a bit of an odd move, seems only mainstream manufactured signature instruments sell well, as they're usually just a modification of the norm.
However, given how huge an influence Claypool has been on bassists since Primus hit the scene way back when, it might just work, unless they're ridiculously expensive that is...
Eude
However, given how huge an influence Claypool has been on bassists since Primus hit the scene way back when, it might just work, unless they're ridiculously expensive that is...
Eude
I have to agree fully. I have seen Les many times and he primarily plays his 4 string. The 6 only comes out for a few songs.
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I think he did that way early on, but all of this most recent BP Mag interviews he's stated as using light gauge (.90 or .95) Carl Thompson strings and they seem to work fine.
I think he did that way early on, but all of this most recent BP Mag interviews he's stated as using light gauge (.90 or .95) Carl Thompson strings and they seem to work fine.
On the contrary, i would think that he is doing better than ever, to get his very own signature bass.
