Indeed, I never use the E string above the 12th fret, so to reduce weight I am thinking of removing that part of the string.
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Indeed, I never use the E string above the 12th fret, so to reduce weight I am thinking of removing that part of the string.
Non-de-plume - he made pens as 'Gibson'? Did he stop because the nibs kept falling off?
Owing to an astrological misunderstanding, instruments made by Leo Fender between July 22 and August 22 each year are believed to have a better tone than the others.
The G string on a bass is only there to allow the bass player to show the lead guitarist how to play that solo properly.
Cocaine residue, elbow grease, and snot, in equal proportions, makes up the secret chemical compound that facilitates all high-priced road worn finishes, from all custom shops, throughout the known universe, truth be told. Dark matter ages tort to a similar degree, but only in the hands of respectable Elvis impersonator artisans who often find gainful employment in this industry, in between gigs, as a direct consequence. Thank you very much.
First, they made a 4 string bass, then came the 5 string. Soon the 6, 7, and 8 string bass was sold on the guitar market.... Someone jumped back and started selling 3 string basses, even 1 and 2 string units were popular... Another jump ahead and I saw a 17 string bass in a shop.
Well, why not a zero string ... Yes, I am selling a zero string bass that is so easy to tune that a drummer could do it. Last night I played two of them at one time and no one heard a bad note.
Well, why not a zero string ... Yes, I am selling a zero string bass that is so easy to tune that a drummer could do it. Last night I played two of them at one time and no one heard a bad note.
theres way more space on a fretboard than there are frets
im gonna put frets on my pickups
more range
im gonna put frets on my pickups
more range
Fretless bass came about as a result of a bet. George Fullerton bet Leo Fender that he could convince people to pay more for a bass that took less work to make.
The next smart move will be the pay per fret bass.
In reality you only need to pay for the first five frets.
Nobody plays a double bass any more. With the invention of the drop tuner and the B string, the cool kids all play triple basses.
The rest should be removed or not installed to minimize rattle and buzz.
Rattle and Hum by U2 was originally just going to be about The Edge's search for a decent guitar tech, but utilising the plot of Ulysses by Joyce. In the end even Bono thought it was a bit pretentious.
Hey, it has to be at least marginally believable!
