Weird Hal Leonard "6-String Bassics" question.

This one?



I have no idea, I am curious though. You may have better luck making a dedicated thread to identifying the bass.

I've never used the book but I highly recommend Hal Leonard products, I would be surprised if I found this book lacking.

 

Found it, here ya go.

6 string fretted bass 36" scale | Ken Bebensee Stringed Instruments

 

My pleasure. For future reference I just googled the author's name and "custom bass," this was the first result.

 

In my opinion, the only somewhat worthwhile section of the book is the one on chords. Even then, I expect a bassist that felt the need to grab a 6-string to know: 1. basic chord theory 2. how to apply the C-string in voicings and extensions.

 

I have played a sixer as my main bass since 2007. IMHO, there isn't really anything you need to learn that's different from a 4-string, at least not that you'd need a book for. You obviously need to learn some new notes. I suggest practicing scales in two octaves across all six strings. And chord voicings can be translated from the four or five by moving certain notes up an octave. But if you have some self-discipline, you should be able to figure out that stuff by yourself without a book.

 

Only 2 octaves? I usually go with 3 or 4 just to get used to using the whole thing. Come to think of I've been playing a 6 since about 2004. Where does the time go.

I'll just say one of the reasons I love the 6 is that I'm kind of lazy in some ways. I like having 2 octaves and a 4th under my fingers without having to shift.

Another good way to really learn what is going on in the high end is to pick up some Stanley Clarke Tenor Bass transcriptions and work through them.

C/S,
Rev J