JoyDivision24Hours
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Who plays them? What's the sound like? Is it hard to play them without a pick?
What's the deal with 8-string bass?
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rinse_master
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Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
Are we talking 8 string as in the equivalent to a 12 string guitar or 8 string as in extended range?
Are we talking 8 string as in the equivalent to a 12 string guitar or 8 string as in extended range?
JOLLY
Super Simonologist
Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
You're not going to be able to play one without a pick. You have to use a pick. I have a Hamer 12 string Chaparral bass. It's the same as an 8, but has one more octave string. I can't think of any songs with an 8 string on it, but I can think of some with a 12 string bass on them. They sound the same for the most part....close enough for you to get the idea anyways. "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam will give you an idea. The very beginning is a 12 string bass. Also listen to "Gonna Raise Hell" by Cheap Trick. They'll give you an idea of their sound.
You're not going to be able to play one without a pick. You have to use a pick. I have a Hamer 12 string Chaparral bass. It's the same as an 8, but has one more octave string. I can't think of any songs with an 8 string on it, but I can think of some with a 12 string bass on them. They sound the same for the most part....close enough for you to get the idea anyways. "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam will give you an idea. The very beginning is a 12 string bass. Also listen to "Gonna Raise Hell" by Cheap Trick. They'll give you an idea of their sound.
tone4days
Heel Whacker
Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
yeah tom petersen of cheap trick used one a lot back in the day ... the sound is huge ... sounds best through a DI box and a PA instead of simply a bass amp .. and yeah, it's always played with a pick
see em on sale in the latest AMS catalogue?
yeah tom petersen of cheap trick used one a lot back in the day ... the sound is huge ... sounds best through a DI box and a PA instead of simply a bass amp .. and yeah, it's always played with a pick
see em on sale in the latest AMS catalogue?
Edgecrusher
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Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
If I remember right didnt Hendrix play one on "Spanish Castle Magic"?
I know the bassist for Overkill used one on the song "Horrorscope"
If I remember right didnt Hendrix play one on "Spanish Castle Magic"?
I know the bassist for Overkill used one on the song "Horrorscope"
theboatcandream
dreamonologist
Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
Top 5 of a guitar, bottom three of a bass. Meant for jazz, but I think it would be a great guitar for rock in certain applications, including the band I'm in right now. It depends on the player and the context.
Top 5 of a guitar, bottom three of a bass. Meant for jazz, but I think it would be a great guitar for rock in certain applications, including the band I'm in right now. It depends on the player and the context.
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TheProphet
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Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
If you try and play it like a regular guitar yes ... but if you get a chance to watch people like Charlie Hunter play it's pretty impressive, but then again the playing style tends to be fairly different than your regular six string.
I'd definatly be interested in getting one of these under my paws to give it a run
ex-250 said:
If you try and play it like a regular guitar yes ... but if you get a chance to watch people like Charlie Hunter play it's pretty impressive, but then again the playing style tends to be fairly different than your regular six string.
I'd definatly be interested in getting one of these under my paws to give it a run
rinse_master
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Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
I think Noel Redding used to use one in the earlier part of Hendrix's career, you can hear it on the BBC Sessions CD's, one of the guys introducing actually says "and, on 8 string bass, noel redding" and on Highway Chile, there is a weird kinda bass sound, I think that is 8 string too...
Edgecrusher said:
I think Noel Redding used to use one in the earlier part of Hendrix's career, you can hear it on the BBC Sessions CD's, one of the guys introducing actually says "and, on 8 string bass, noel redding" and on Highway Chile, there is a weird kinda bass sound, I think that is 8 string too...
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Loserchief
SwingingIdiot
Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
i'm pretty much certain that joe de maio(however you spell him) of manowar uses on on black Wind, Fire and Steel
i'm pretty much certain that joe de maio(however you spell him) of manowar uses on on black Wind, Fire and Steel
Rich_S
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
Sting played 8-string bass on some Police stuff, but I can't pick any particular tracks off hand.
+1 on Tom Peterson of Cheap Trick. His Hamer 12-string sounds huge. The cut that stands out in my mind is You're All Talk from Cheap Trick In Color.
Sting played 8-string bass on some Police stuff, but I can't pick any particular tracks off hand.
+1 on Tom Peterson of Cheap Trick. His Hamer 12-string sounds huge. The cut that stands out in my mind is You're All Talk from Cheap Trick In Color.
Simon_F
Super Moderator
Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
Good Lord YES, that bass sound is HUMUNGOUS!!
"Gonna Raise Hell" that Jolly mentioned with the 12-string is large too.
You're never going to play anything flashy on an 8 or 12 string bass but the sound is awesome. :headbang:
Rich_S said:
Good Lord YES, that bass sound is HUMUNGOUS!!
"Gonna Raise Hell" that Jolly mentioned with the 12-string is large too.
You're never going to play anything flashy on an 8 or 12 string bass but the sound is awesome. :headbang:
nooklear
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Re: What's the deal with 8-string bass?
http://www.rondomusic.net/hxb408.html
that looks like a pain to play with your fingers..
http://www.rondomusic.net/hxb408.html
that looks like a pain to play with your fingers..
