Bass VI folk...
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Bass VI folk...
sorry if this has been done before...
But I just managed to pull a Token on the bass so to speak, and my singer now wants me to play bass on a few songs...
I have a bass ATM, but I've been thinking about a Bass VI proj so I can still look cool B) ... I've played one only briefly without an amp, interesting thing. What do you use it for? Would it work as a bass, more or less, or does it err too much on the guitar side? What sort of amp would it be used through, guitar or bass?
I used the search function but couldn't find anything recent or specific... unless I missed something in which case presume me to be drunk :lol:
But I just managed to pull a Token on the bass so to speak, and my singer now wants me to play bass on a few songs...
I have a bass ATM, but I've been thinking about a Bass VI proj so I can still look cool B) ... I've played one only briefly without an amp, interesting thing. What do you use it for? Would it work as a bass, more or less, or does it err too much on the guitar side? What sort of amp would it be used through, guitar or bass?
I used the search function but couldn't find anything recent or specific... unless I missed something in which case presume me to be drunk :lol:
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Re: Bass VI folk...
I use mine for bass, guitar, and somewhere in between the two. IMO, it will work pretty well as a bass substitute. It sounds much better as a bass than my '71 Musicmaster bass for somewhat of a comparison. I use mine through guitar amps and it delivers all the lows I like.
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Re: Bass VI folk...
I have a Jaguar Baritone Custom (similar scale length as a bass VI also tuned E-E) and it works more towards the bass end. It sounds great plucked with a pick or fingered, and it's an easy switch from guitar to it. Strumming works out better on the high strings, but a low E chord will work, you just have to be careful about how hard you hit the low E string. I play it through my silverface super reverb and it sounds great. It took some getting used to, and I found that my bass playing style has changed a bit from using it. Since the scale isn't as long as my gibson or my old Jazzbass I do more intricate walking patterns, and throw chords in more often.
The Jaguar Baritone Custom is a great option as a tester to see if you would like a bass VI cause it cost about 1/3 of the price or less.
The Jaguar Baritone Custom is a great option as a tester to see if you would like a bass VI cause it cost about 1/3 of the price or less.
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Re: Bass VI folk...
Unexpected versatality.
I got a Bass VI to function as a baritone guitar but ended up using it for everything: bass gigs; a trio of drums, frontman, bass VI, (something inbetween bass and guitar - both and neither...).
Lately I'm in a trio gig as a bassist, but am encouraged to play chords and supporting lead/melody lines.
I use a bass amp and a Pignose G40V to cover the upper mids and highs - like a 5 tube tweeter.
It is the most rightgeous instrument I have ever owned.
I got a Bass VI to function as a baritone guitar but ended up using it for everything: bass gigs; a trio of drums, frontman, bass VI, (something inbetween bass and guitar - both and neither...).
Lately I'm in a trio gig as a bassist, but am encouraged to play chords and supporting lead/melody lines.
I use a bass amp and a Pignose G40V to cover the upper mids and highs - like a 5 tube tweeter.
It is the most rightgeous instrument I have ever owned.
Bass VI - A What?
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Re: Bass VI folk...
I was wondering, is the high E on a Bass VI the same as the low E on a standard mid range guitar?
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Re: Bass VI folk...
NoNaturality wrote: I was wondering, is the high E on a Bass VI the same as the low E on a standard mid range guitar?
It's the same pitch as the E on the D string [2nd fret]
'Can also be looked at as an Octave Guitar
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Re: Bass VI folk...
Oh right, so the VI can get some more guitar-y tones as well.
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Re: Bass VI folk...
Ever see the studio video of The Beatles playing "Let it Be"? John's playing one there.
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Re: Bass VI folk...
George plays one (Prob the same one) on Hey Jude!thewizardofaz wrote: Ever see the studio video of The Beatles playing "Let it Be"? John's playing one there.
edit: I also love George's Tele on Let it Be! You never saw him with a Tele!
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Rick
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Why is Delaney Bramlett selling this?thewizardofaz wrote: It's actually quite famous and well known.
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/101977
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Re: Bass VI folk...
Now that's a good question.
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Re: Bass VI folk...
Didn't it sell already? I think harrison's wife bought it, non?
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It could be sold, I don't know. When the Rosewood tele was mentioned I just looked for some links to it to show how famous it really was.
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Re: Bass VI folk...
I thought it sold years ago. Like, a long time ago.