Taylor GS Mini-e Bass

[Felix Lopez]

 

[Felix Lopez]

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[fell]

I came across this video of Mononeon playing with Ghost Note. I'm pretty sure he's playing a Taylor GS-mini. In any case it sounds amazing and has made me really consider whether this bass would be a worthwhile investment… Obviously Mono is an incredible player in any context but it's definitely a vindication of the Taylor.



Anyone familiar with the instrument recognise the sort of tone he's managing to get out of the Taylor?

 

[steve_rolfeca]

I came across this video of Mononeon playing with Ghost Note. I'm pretty sure he's playing a Taylor GS-mini. In any case it sounds amazing and has made me really consider whether this bass would be a worthwhile investment… Obviously Mono is an incredible player in any context but it's definitely a vindication of the Taylor.



Anyone familiar with the instrument recognise the sort of tone he's managing to get out of the Taylor?

Yes.

A bit of corrective EQ is about all you'd need in terms of gear.

But it would take some self-discipline to get it sounding that tight without overdriving it.

The D'Addario (and La Bella) nylon-core strings that make these things work are very low-tension. If you dig in as hard as you do on a steel-string electric bass (even a short-scale), it will sound a clanky mess, like most of the early demo videos that came out for these things.

As is usual with Mono Neon these days, he's playing with a heady mixture of energy, chops and sensitivity.

I generally find it easier to get round, sustaining tones from my Guild than that kind of funky, driving sound. His muting is impeccable as well.

 

[eddiebo]

yep, a lot of muting and plucking control in his technique, as with many great players most of the sound is in his hands. I recently picked up a koa model and its a blast to play and sounds great but you do have to stay conscious of technique, you cant just pound away like you would on a p-bass, definitely requires a more gentle touch.

 

[steve_rolfeca]

I still think that these things are the best thing since sliced bread.

I've had various full-sized ABG's, and never been fully satisfied with the tone.

Also, the bigger ones like my Epiphone El Capitan were a pain in the neck to transport. It was quite light, and hung nicely on a strap.

But put that sucker in a hardshell case, and try to run up and down stairs and through a half-dozen doorways on the way into a venue?

Yeesh...

Meanwhile, the Taylor, my Ibanez AVN1BE and the Guild all sound warm and fat when amplified, in a way that I find extremely satisfying.

The closest I got to that on a long-scale ABG, was with tape-wound strings.

 

[SBassman]

I created a thread specifically for Aquila Flat Spirals:

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/acoustic-bass-string-innovation-aquila-flat-spirals.1633741/