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Seven String Sei

#8
gareth said:
What are you gonna do with 7 strings that I can't do with 4/5???????????????????????????
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Doesn't really matter if he wants to just use them as a thumb rest...does it? It's his bass. Who knows, maybe he WILL do extraordinary things...look at a few of the other ERB players on board.

It's the same ol' Jaco only used 4 strings argument.
 
#15
Thanks for the comments guys,

The top wood is flame sycamore over a wenge body and neck with flame sycamore stringers. Martin suggested doing a full facing on the back and I think it works well, especially with the nice contast in wood and how the neck seems to flow from the body.

I am also particularly pleased with how the flame goes from top to bottom and how the flame manages to partially hide the frets. This was a bit of a gamble but I think it works well.

I had Martin put 29 frets on this beast so that I have the range of an 8 string on 7. I probably won't be venturing too often into that territory so we decided to leave the bottom cutaway as is. But, as the neck profile front to back is very slim and I have long fingers I should manage.

Now just waiting on the single custom Kent Armstrong pickup - no pre amp just straight too jack - and we will be ready to rock and roll.

Regards

Matthew
 
#16
gareth said:
What are you gonna do with 7 strings that I can't do with 4/5???????????????????????????
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All I can do is go a little bit lower and a little bit higher.

It certainly does not make me a better player, in some ways the adjustment to thinking and tecnique that is required is a hinderence. But it does keep my brain alive which is important.

Also I like the process of sitting down with a master builder and talking through my wish list of what I would like in a bass. My two 7 string basses, one fretless and this one being built, will hopefully fulfil all my needs musically as well as giving me two stunning pieces of art.

Regards

Matthew
 
#18
john turner said:
wow, that's a beatiful bass matthew. that fretboard is amazing.
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Thanks JT,

Martin and I were aiming for a bass where the flame goes from head to toe and to this end, I think the fretboard seems to have worked really well.

Also as it will be going straight to jack, there will be no knobs to mess up the front, not even a volume knob, so even more flame will be on show!.
 
#20
Wow! That looks stunning. You really have great taste in your bass woods. I'm starting to GAS for another SEI (a flamboyant). I'm supposed to be up there next Saturaday, I think I'll try and take a look first hand at the WIP... :p
Are you giging anywhere around London? I really would love to hear some music from those basses of yours.
Anyway beautiful bass, I'm sure it will surpass your expecations.
Matt
 

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