Members bassthumpintwin Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 I figure this will force me to play with a little bit more precision from the slightly tighter string spacing. I also like the idea of twenty-two full octaves with only one shift - the traditional justification for the 15 string. My fears... My hands aren't 27 inches long, so I don't think my fingers can get around the neck. I was also worried that I would spend the rest of my life trying to get the action and intonation right that it would take away from my playing... More later. Thanks for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moogieotter Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ha. you so funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think you could also cover an autoharp / lap zither gig with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassthumpintwin Posted May 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think you could also cover an autoharp / lap zither gig with that one. You just made my decision VERY easy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Xuf Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 Holy {censored}ing {censored}! What is the range of that thing?? It has the notes of a bass, guitar, and mandolin or somethin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hearafter Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 Good lord That thing belongs in the "Why Even Bother?" thread. Again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Slide Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 Oh, I think that about a lot of these things. They're just silly, and I have yet to hear one that sounded even remotely good when playing the lowest of notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'd hate to have to buy strings for that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lonerstoenr Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 Oh, I think that about a lot of these things. They're just silly, and I have yet to hear one that sounded even remotely good when playing the lowest of notes. Probably because your speakers aren't designed to deal with the lower frequencies . 15 is a bit much though, I'm happy with 10-12 stringers (not doubled or tripled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flintc Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'd hate to have to buy strings for that thing.Take a close look at the pictures. You will see that it is strung with three 5-string sets - 3 B strings, 3 A strings, and so on. Holy {censored}ing {censored}! What is the range of that thing?? It has the notes of a bass, guitar, and mandolin or somethin?Uh, no, the lowest string is going to be about a .130, and you aren't going to get much below B before it just flaps. And the highest string is probably .045 or so, which you might be able to wind up as high as C, but I wouldn't try to stretch it any higher without keeping my body well away from snap range. Now, if you're interested in both fatter strings (I've seen .195 for the low F#) and higher strings (I actually use a .007 string for my high D#), these are the extremes on the market. The total range of "useful" (low F# or even C# aren't very listenable) notes might be 6 octaves on a 24-fret neck. That gives you 10 strings tuned in fourths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ya think it might be a lil neck heavy? I bet thrustin would bust at the seams if he saw that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JCampbell72 Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ya think it might be a lil neck heavy? I bet thrustin would bust at the seams if he saw that. 3 times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well, I would love to own that....I bet it would be great for two-handed tapping Id string it like a Stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well, I would love to own that....I bet it would be great for two-handed tapping right! I bet it would be hard to miss a string on that neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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