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The big 6
- Thread starter Doc Mojo
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The hands cant take it like they once could. You can land an airplane on that fingerboard. It doubles as a surf board. 
I kinda feel for ya bro. My hands (in a mild way) aren't quite what they use to be and my back can only take so much weight.
Only twice did I ever try out 6 string basses. Good grief, those necks truly felt like tree trunk's and the added weight was a bit much for me. But then, I'm not the kind of player who could do justice to a 6 string bass....well, that's my feeling offhand and I do admire those who can do good with one.
Only twice did I ever try out 6 string basses. Good grief, those necks truly felt like tree trunk's and the added weight was a bit much for me. But then, I'm not the kind of player who could do justice to a 6 string bass....well, that's my feeling offhand and I do admire those who can do good with one.
Depends on the bass- I had a Modulus 6 and my left hand had no issues. Honestly,my problems were more in the right hand (a lot more string muting and "floating anchor" technique).
And as a 40 year old, I must disagree with being too old. The only time you're too old is when you stop getting older (dead).
And as a 40 year old, I must disagree with being too old. The only time you're too old is when you stop getting older (dead).
What are those? They are beautiful - every one of them.
EDIT: I answered my own question. Maruszczyk. And I watched a couple Jilet videos on yourtube. I didn't understand a single word, but good music is good music. Same thing for musicianship, tone, etc. Nice!
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If you are suffering from the weight of the 6-string bass guitar, you should see Maruszczyk Elwood Light series. Every basses are under the 4 kg!
No questions, but thanks for the pictures. I am going to have to spend some time over at Public-Peace. I'd say someone there is a Blues Brothers fan, and the Jake C3PU is really something.
I have had a couple of joint fusions, a back that has issues from time to time, and my fingers have gotten stiffer despite my continuing to play and practice. You know what your limitations are. Just make some adjustments and see how it goes from there. It's okay to play slower without all the fancy runs ans fills (Guitarists will like you better. You know how paranoid they can be if someone outshines them, lol). I have played much simpler lines of my five strings and started playing those Kala Ubass things when my hands don't want to cooperate. I also play fours more now. Best thing to do is just don't push it when you don't feel 100%. I am looking at getting a quality five or four string in short scale. Good luck!
I hear you. I have arthritis, so playing my 6 can be painful. And my back doesn't care for it much either. I play mostly 4 now but still pull out the 6 once in awhile.
I had the John Patitucci Yamaha 6'er for a year, or two. Great, great bass. But, a 5'er is just right for me.
I have an F bass BN6, and it's a great bass - but I don't play it since I got a couple 5's... I just don't need that C string....
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Ever try an Ibanez SR model 6'er?
I was in a store a few days back playing one for a bit, before picking up a Fender 4 string Jazz. I was shocked at how noticeably heavier the 4 string Jazz was... Sure the neck was wider, but with the string spacing being 16.5mm, it would be smaller than your Yamaha was.
I was in a store a few days back playing one for a bit, before picking up a Fender 4 string Jazz. I was shocked at how noticeably heavier the 4 string Jazz was... Sure the neck was wider, but with the string spacing being 16.5mm, it would be smaller than your Yamaha was.
I remember trying a Yamaha 5-string a long time ago and the neck was way too wide for me. I think they used the Fender 3/4" string spacing at the bridge. A 17mm spacing might be a lot more comfortable. I forget what the spacing is on my Modulus and Carvin basses but I think it is 17mm.
Rick B.
Rick B.
I'm not sure about Modulus's but Carvin's string spacing varies somewhat on models and years. I think a lot of their current ones are 16mm, and the Vanquish is 16.25mm, with a Hipshot bridge that allows for string spacing adjustments. Standard Warwick's (not "broadnecks") are 16.5mm with adjustable spacing, current Ibanez SR's are set at 16.5mm, older SR's and Ibanez BTB's are 17mm. Most other manufacturers I've looked at are wider.
Also I think the Yamaha would have been a 35" scale... I find 34" scales 6'ers, much easier to handle. Some of Carvin's are 34" (some are 35"), Warwick's and Ibanez SR's are also 34".
A lot of people prefer 35" scale (or more) B strings, but I think that longer scale higher strings (G and C) sound extra twangy, which I don't like. This is why Dingwall, and some others, use the multi-scale, fanned fret system... Personally, I tried a Dingwall in a store and couldn't adjust to it, so I'll stick with 34".
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