The most absurd bass I've ever seen!

[lousybassplayer]

For all of the double-or-more-neck basses I've seen, I've never actually seen someone play one in a live setting (except for Derek, of course...).

Also, please reference Rush video R30.

 

[bobinverted]

Wait... here's another...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Awesome-Acoustic-6-6-8-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ110464901586QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item19b838a1d2

 

[Spleenface92]

That's just...-censored-

 

[Rush-2112]

If the 4 String was fretless it would be awesome

This is close to what you're saying, except both are 4 string. It's Jonas Hellborg's doubleneck:

The Holy Grail of Wals

I am not worthy...

 

[mcapote]

same guy is selling 5 neck guitars
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-neck-Electric...QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item1c0e64168e
lol

 

[six-one-6-six]

Wait... here's another...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Awesome-Acoustic-6-6-8-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ110464901586QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item19b838a1d2

beautyful........just beautyful

 

[Spleenface92]

What's the point of a bass you can only play open strings on?

 

[Rush-2112]

What's the point of a bass you can only play open strings on?

That's exactly what I said when someone made a thread about that contraption a few days ago!

 

[Spleenface92]

and, what's the point of having a bass that looks like a giant rickenbacker headstock with bits sticking out?

 

[Exophysical]

What's the point of a bass you can only play open strings on?

I think its more meant to accompany the accoustic guitar than played on its own. It doesnt seem like it would be usefull enough to warent its existance but if you are capable of some fairly serious outside-the-box thinking like this crazy Newfie it makes sense.

PS, while not involving a bizzare axe the second one is more impressive and every musician should watch it.

 

[Exophysical]

Found a better one where he uses the bass part more.

 

[Spleenface92]

I think its more meant to accompany the accoustic guitar than played on its own. It doesnt seem like it would be usefull enough to warent its existance.

Kinda like what some guitards think of the bass guitar... :scowl:
I respect guitarists as long as they respect my sonic range...if not, bass tuning pegs hurt when applied swiftly to the head.

 

[Exophysical]

I think he's even got some double thumb action going on in that last vid. That guy is "Just shake your head and say holly F#ck" good.

 

[ProfGumby]

Awwww..my absurd quadneck was just destroyed...You win, prof. BUT I'LL BE BACK!
-cue dramatic music-
Is it cheating if I post that pic of the 12 neck art g**tar?

I say go for it! Absurd is absurd, even if we are talking about a G* thang...



*guitard related

 

[Spleenface92]

I'm sorry it's a G**tar...but this is really absurd.

 

[My name is Mudd]

Here's me saying thanks to all y'all who supplied links and especially to 5StringBlues for the Chris vids...he's one of the reasons I play bass in general.

All this reminds me of Rick Nielsen's collection of odd-ball guitars...

 

[Spleenface92]

that circular 12 neck...just thinking about it again. I'd put it up on a spinning wall mount, with a wireless system so I could plug it in, turn it on, and spin it....and then hold out a drumstick and see what noises I could make.

 

[TortillaChip520]

that circular 12 neck...just thinking about it again. I'd put it up on a spinning wall mount, with a wireless system so I could plug it in, turn it on, and spin it....and then hold out a drumstick and see what noises I could make.

if you gave them all open tunings in different octaves, you could probably get some sweet sounds

plus no cover band would be able to duplicate that lol

 

[bobinverted]

same guy is selling 5 neck guitars
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-neck-Electric...QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item1c0e64168e
lol

Yeah the three necks in the middle are all the same!

 

[Gibenbackerbass]

Makes sense. You could string "flats" on one side and "rounds" on the other.

So, where's my double-neck Gibson Thunderbird and Rickenbacker 4003?