The next bass I'm going to buy is going to be an 8-string, not the big single string 8, but the one strung like a 12-string guitar. I've looked at the ones on the MF site, and they all seem like good guitars. Anyone have anysuggestions?
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Looking for some 8-string suggestions.
- Thread starter olaff421
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i would say ESP ltd models are ok i tried a one a few weeks back now but damn i needed to play with it a bit longer it took me ages to get the fingering and plucking right (a pick would of been easier tho)
I have a Schecter 8 and a Godlyke Diety 10 (they also make an 8). The Godlyke is a real gem. Beautiful instrument. Worth every penny. The Schecter is very nice for the money and does the trick. Both seem fine out of the box but may benefit from professional setup. But I'd say do the setup after you've played them for a while so you know what you are looking for.
So you're telling me that my 12 string bass is not a legitimate bass? Be open minded about things, just because you don't like it, it's wrong.
Besides the OP wants to know what 8 string bass to get, not whether or not to get one. Most of what's out there is decent, and have heard REALLY good things about the Dean models.
Personally, I'm waiting to build myself a Warmoth 8 string Jazz.
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Not sure what you're looking to spend, but I think your best bet would be the Zon 8 string that Atlanta Bass Gallery has. Jim's a nice guy too. He'll probably make you a good deal.
www.atlantabassgallery.com
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Well. Aside from someone telling me not to get one, some very good responses.
macmrkt: I was looking at getting the godlyke 10. I really want that bass because I'm so used to playing a 5-string as it is. I just can't afford it or really justify spending that kind of money on something I'm not gonna use all the time right now. It does look like a beautiful bass tho.
tplyons: Of the ones on the MF site the dean is probly my first choice. I do play a schecter elite-5 (one step down from the studio) so that's not out of the question either.
yellofury: I bought a fretless from them off ebay. Biggest piece of crap. I saw that one while I was looking around, didn't look twice. Till you posted that link...
jauqo III-X: no I haven't seen that. I'll look through it after I get off work tonight.
bassjigga: I would love to get a zon. But that goes back to the godlyke. I'm really looking to spend no more than $600-700.
I really wish that any of the local music stores would actually carry one or two. I would love to play one just to get an idea of the sound, and the way it plays before buying. But I guess if I pull the trigger and don't like it that's what return policies are for huh. Thanks guys.
macmrkt: I was looking at getting the godlyke 10. I really want that bass because I'm so used to playing a 5-string as it is. I just can't afford it or really justify spending that kind of money on something I'm not gonna use all the time right now. It does look like a beautiful bass tho.
tplyons: Of the ones on the MF site the dean is probly my first choice. I do play a schecter elite-5 (one step down from the studio) so that's not out of the question either.
yellofury: I bought a fretless from them off ebay. Biggest piece of crap. I saw that one while I was looking around, didn't look twice. Till you posted that link...
jauqo III-X: no I haven't seen that. I'll look through it after I get off work tonight.
bassjigga: I would love to get a zon. But that goes back to the godlyke. I'm really looking to spend no more than $600-700.
I really wish that any of the local music stores would actually carry one or two. I would love to play one just to get an idea of the sound, and the way it plays before buying. But I guess if I pull the trigger and don't like it that's what return policies are for huh. Thanks guys.
How does 8 stringers work? How do they sound compared to normal ones and are they harder to fingerpluck?
The Schecter is about 90% of the Godlyke. If you have the money, the 10% is worth it. But if not, you are close with the Schecter. I took the Schecter over the Dean purely on looks and the fact the Schecter is neck-thru which I like in a bass like this. You can get it from on-line stores - even americanmusical.com has it and you can pay 1/3rd per month for 3 months. I think there's at least a 30 day return policy too. Schecter in California has good customer service too.
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You're welcome.
I own a Dean 10 and 12 string and I have checked out the Dean 8 and for your budget it would be perfect as well as the ESP and Schecter models.
olaff421 - I also want an 8 (or a 12), but I've never played one (no-one brings them into New Zealand). If you're wanting a cheaper 10 string though, Dean makes one, and I've only really heard good things about Dean in my research. There are some reviews at harmony-central and one at 12stringbass.com. The only issue I know of is strings, because AFAIK no-one makes stock 10-string sets, and you'd have to custom order individually gauged sets... MF don't carry it IIRC, but other online retailers do. Good luck with your bass hunt!
macmrkt - which schecter do you have - the omen or the studio? How is it?
Steve
macmrkt - which schecter do you have - the omen or the studio? How is it?
Steve
In the typical E-A-D-G setup, there's a 'sister' string tuned an octave higher right next to each of the 'main' strings. In a proper instrument, you naturally pluck both strings without even thinking about it. The 'main' string is struck first and consequently a bit harder so it sounds like a bass. For me, there's only a slight change in how I pluck and my velocity is just about the same. It does seem to make playiing soloing more deliberate, which helps my melodic construction.
The two most common ways I hear it are that:
1) It is sounds like a guitarist is doubling your part
2) It sounds like the low notes on an organ - very reedy and full.
You definately fill up the rhythm section so I use it most when there's only one guitarist in the band.
I have the Stiletto Studio 8 and it's very good. Hard to believe it's so cheap. My previous comments about sound and playability apply to the Schecter and the Godlyke.
JAUQO III-X
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Here's a live audio clip of me playing my 15 string fretless(3x5).
The track is to give an idea of some of the things one can do with a double or tripled stringed Bass.
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The track is to give an idea of some of the things one can do with a double or tripled stringed Bass.
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Funky as hell, Jauqo. I had a hard time believing that was a fretless at first on that track until I heard the latter half. Great stuff man!
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Thanks Marcus,I know that the music on the track isn't for every body but again just trying to make a positive point that with a little creative imagination 8,10,12 & 15 string Basses are valid.
I think its very cool - if I heard it on a soundtrack I'd jump through the screen to try to find out who had created it.
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Thanks Mac,that's one of the biggest references I get when people hear my music,that it reminds them of a soundtrack,that might be because I try to include the spirit of life in the music I do.
check the sound bites out here
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check the sound bites out here
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