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Uses of 6 strings?

#61
Originally posted by john turner
i've found that neck rigidity has more to do with the quality of the lower strings than scale length. within reason, of course - stringing up a 48" long neck would certainly have a great low frequency response. just be a beeatch to fret :D.
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Sheesh, I don't even want to imagine what that would do to my hand. When we went out my wifey would make me keep my hands in my pockets. :p
 
#64
Originally posted by slipknot229
ok, i would like to apoligize to pacman and all those whom i have offended by my "narrow-minded" comments and opinions about six string basses. if i may, i would like to restate my opinins about six string basses and simply say: they are not for me. sorry for all the drama. late
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that's cool. thanks.
 
#67
I'm not going to get into this too much because it looks like it has been beaten somewhat to death already. :-)

However, I would like to point out that 6-string bass instruments actually date back to the 16th century. I think I saw a 7-string bass viol once also.

Check out this site for numerous pictures of Baroque era bass instruments with 6-strings:

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My main instrument is now a 7-string Hanewinckel Reactor:

http://www.unpronounceable.com/dave/photos/photo_hanewinckel7-3.html

I also have a bass-related site at:

http://www.guitar-and-bass.com/

that has some 5 and 6-string bass stuff at it. A 4-string bass version is under construction.

- Dave
 

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