Members coyote-1 Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 No way I could justify that kinda $$$ outlay. I'll live with the GT7. I will be rocking the Buddha signature when I can get my hands on one. But I will, for a brief moment, envy you just a tiny bit. In any event, the Conklins are awesome! They play far more easily than I would have imagined with all those strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 No way I could justify that kinda $$$ outlay. I'll live with the GT7.But I will, for a brief moment, envy you just a tiny bit. In any event, the Conklins are awesome! They play far more easily than I would have imagined with all those strings. Well I am dreaming here-is the price gap that big? If so, I'll stick w/ the Sidewinder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaulyWally Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 pft... It's easy to crank a bunch of notes out with 7 strings. Try getting by with only 1 string. That's the true test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 pft... It's easy to crank a bunch of notes out with 7 strings. Try getting by with only 1 string. That's the true test. The Claypool Whamola!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 Doubtful. Gotta have big hands to rock that slick puppy! and? pretty sure big hands doesnt mean anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 and? pretty sure big hands doesnt mean anything Nor does kicking major ass on a 7-banger have anything to do with penis size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members texasbassplayer Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 We have a saying here in Texas,"Big feet......Big Boots". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 We have a saying here in Texas, "Big feet......Big Boots". Awright, another A-TX man. Nice. I will be back and joining your ranks again here in the upcoming year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 Uh oh, uh oh... http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356624 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I play a 7 as well.... ... maybe not 'as well' but more of an 'also' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 What strings do you use on that thing man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I played that one! Doesn't your Bee have string spacing like on a 4-stringer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaxx Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I had the privledge of playing on John Jordan's (Chris Duarte) 7 string Conklin after a show one night......absolutely the easiest playing bass I ever played. But he paid upwards of 5 grand for it so I won't be getting one like his any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 That's cool... I'm gonna get a Bongo 6 when they're released. 6 is as far as I'll go, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 Yeah, 19mm at the bridge! I'm stringing with LaBella Hard Rockin' Steels currently and pretty set with the choice. .118 - .095 - .075 - .060 - .040 - .029 - .022 super light Stainless Steel rounds FTW! the B is still deadly but the rest just sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 How do you guys with 6+ stringers deal with amps? I would imagine not all amps are tuned very well for the low F#'s or notes up high on the C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I tune B - E - A - D - G - B - E I'm running a Peavey Classic 400 into a pair of Peavey 1820 cabs (usually just one though) I'm replacing the 1820 with a 1x18" cab to put one of the Black Widow's in and a 2x12" to load with EVM-12L drivers like I used in the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 here is my next GAS The Bee "Stinger" Graphite neck is an option now too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 That was one heck of a big neck on your 7. I take it that when you get the Stinger, it'll have similar specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lyricpoet Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 Doubtful. Gotta have big hands to rock that slick puppy! I doubt that's true. I saw on YouTube a video of a dude playing a 10 string bass- I think it was the original Super Mario Bros. theme song.(I'll try and find the link) Once you get into the 7+ basses range (12 string Hamer doesn't count), the approach is very different imo. For one, to get the most out of these "super basses" you have to use all your right hand fingers and thumb. At least that's what I've noticed the few times I've seen them played. And then there's the chapman stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ah, Jean Baudin on the 11-String Conklin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted September 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 small penis? small hands short stature big feet big cock and there you have it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I doubt that's true. I saw on YouTube a video of a dude playing a 10 string bass- I think it was the original Super Mario Bros. theme song.(I'll try and find the link) Once you get into the 7+ basses range (12 string Hamer doesn't count), the approach is very different imo. For one, to get the most out of these "super basses" you have to use all your right hand fingers and thumb. At least that's what I've noticed the few times I've seen them played. And then there's the chapman stick... I do not tap AT ALL... nor do I know any video game tunes. This is what I do with mine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YLAxRzyPpc sunburstbasser: hell yeah, 34" scale, 19mm @ bridge, Delano pickup are not negotiable for me in a bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 6 is fine for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I doubt that's true. I saw on YouTube a video of a dude playing a 10 string bass- I think it was the original Super Mario Bros. theme song.(I'll try and find the link) Once you get into the 7+ basses range (12 string Hamer doesn't count), the approach is very different imo. For one, to get the most out of these "super basses" you have to use all your right hand fingers and thumb.At least that's what I've noticed the few times I've seen them played.And then there's the chapman stick... That's Jean, and his ability goes way beyond video game theme two-handed tapping. You should check out his solo stuff. It's simply unreal. Not sure if his CD is out yet, but Yves Carbonne and Stew MacKenzie are also exceptional ERB players that no legitimate bassist should overlook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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