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NEW FROM NAMM. IBANEZ 7 STRING BASS
- Thread starter Mikeeltoro
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But it IS a solution for the space in between guitar and bass. Much like a cello fills the space between violin and bass.
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Sorry, should have worded my previous post better. There were comments that only metal players would want this, but this isn't entirely practical in metal, unless it was some kind of an extreme sludge / doom band. That said, you're pretty much correct.
I think this would be a rather fun instrument. I'd tune it like a 7 string guitar just an octave lower.
Ibanez has those 30" scale 8 strings that have a low F#, some of the users of those take it down to E. I would use this new 7 string like a Baritone guitar with a low B.
Then again, I'd be using it for extreamly doomy/ sludgy music. Just have a bassist who tunes in unison. I think it could be really cool running through a cranked high gain guitar head into an Ampeg fridge.
In all seriousness, I don't think I could look at this insturment in any other way, than being an ultra low tuned guitar.
As to not getting a usable B out of a 30" scale. It's been done quite a few times with custom instruments as well as those Bird Song 5 strings... It's possible. I think build quality has a lot to do with the applicable use of low B just as much as scale length, if not more.
Will I be getting one of these? Most likely not with such a high price tag (heck I could get something custom made of higher quality in that price range). I can however see how this could appeal to many on both sides of the bassist and guitarist spectrum.
I don't see how this is any less acceptable then a baritone guitar.
I say that most should not pass judgement until they actually play one. I play with both my fingers and pick depending upon what I'm going for. I can see how it may be a learning curve, but when played with a pick and if you play both bass and guitar, then it really shouldn't take much to get passed it. After all, we are all adaptable, at least I am and find things such as scale and string spacing to be a non problem.
I'd wait to critisize it with negative comments until after I've played it. Which I doubt any who've posted here have.
Just my $0.02
Everyone is entitled to an opinion.
-Benny
Ibanez has those 30" scale 8 strings that have a low F#, some of the users of those take it down to E. I would use this new 7 string like a Baritone guitar with a low B.
Then again, I'd be using it for extreamly doomy/ sludgy music. Just have a bassist who tunes in unison. I think it could be really cool running through a cranked high gain guitar head into an Ampeg fridge.
In all seriousness, I don't think I could look at this insturment in any other way, than being an ultra low tuned guitar.
As to not getting a usable B out of a 30" scale. It's been done quite a few times with custom instruments as well as those Bird Song 5 strings... It's possible. I think build quality has a lot to do with the applicable use of low B just as much as scale length, if not more.
Will I be getting one of these? Most likely not with such a high price tag (heck I could get something custom made of higher quality in that price range). I can however see how this could appeal to many on both sides of the bassist and guitarist spectrum.
I don't see how this is any less acceptable then a baritone guitar.
I say that most should not pass judgement until they actually play one. I play with both my fingers and pick depending upon what I'm going for. I can see how it may be a learning curve, but when played with a pick and if you play both bass and guitar, then it really shouldn't take much to get passed it. After all, we are all adaptable, at least I am and find things such as scale and string spacing to be a non problem.
I'd wait to critisize it with negative comments until after I've played it. Which I doubt any who've posted here have.
Just my $0.02
Everyone is entitled to an opinion.
-Benny
I think it looks interesting and would like to try one some time. I would tune BEADGCF though, because the BEADGCE tuning seems unpractical to me. I would use it as a bass with which I could be a hybrid between a rhythm guitarist and bass guitarist. Seems pretty awesome to me, and I would be in the market for one if it wasn't for the insane price tag and my dislike of active electronics...
Maybe I need to get a Schecter Hellcat VI and try the same hybrid thing, I don't really need a low B now, so I don't really need it then either. I do the think hybrid role would be pretty sweet though.
Maybe I need to get a Schecter Hellcat VI and try the same hybrid thing, I don't really need a low B now, so I don't really need it then either. I do the think hybrid role would be pretty sweet though.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
didn't "cast a doubt" on it, but it's obviously designed with guitarists in mind - the tight spacing and short scale length are more conducive to chordal/pick playing than a 34" scale length instrument.never said i wouldn't be interested in trying one out, either.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
ah, i stand corrected - i remember talking to garry about it, i guess i misunderstood him.
would really dig trying that bass out, that's for sure (the tobias).
it looks nice, but it doesn't look play worthy (maybe for me), i like a bass with a fat neck, the spacing is terrible.
I think you got that wrong. That's a guitar. At least I hope so
It is. Although I posted that since the person I was replying to had talked about Ibanez 8 string guitars.
I know it's a guitar, I have played alongside him in guitar, drum and bass trios before when he was using it!
Violas fit this, as well. I just think that most rock music could handle an instrument between the guitar and bass.
I beg to differ - Ain't nothing Timothy C. Myers can't do when he puts his mind to it!
so we all agree? this is the next hot thing?
Maybe - maybe not ... its a new experimental concept ... we shall see
One thing is for sure though - that's a lot of $$
http://www.netinstruments.com/cellos/cello/t-kennedy-cello
I'll take a wild guess and say that cello cost more than your entire rig+basses+car.
I think you got that wrong. That's a guitar. At least I hope so
Umm, he was referring to an 8 string guitar.
