Author Topic: Seeking a killer 8 string bass (Read 235 times)

toddharris · « **on:** July 13, 2010, 11:01:34 AM »

Great action, straight neck, Alembic, Veillette Citron or other neck through quality build. Thanks, Todd

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2010, 06:43:52 PM »

well, i wanted it but don't have the money so figured i'd let you at it, good luck

http://cgi.ebay.com/Veillette-Citron-8-Strings-Bass-/280534303498?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item415125c30a

~Taylor

artswork99 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:14:51 PM »

Wow, that's right up your alley Todd with a pick-up in NYC... hope the bass and finish suits you! Good luck!

toddharris · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:45:01 PM »

Thanks for thinking of me and keeping me posted, I saw it 30 minutes after it was listed last night and am currently the high bidder - though I wish it had a natural wood finish, I will be very glad to have it should I wind up high bidder. I used buy it now to pickup serial number 103 guitar for $1000 in NYC this week and it sings beautifully - Harvey Citron told me it was special ordered by the Good Rats guitarist. I am slowly assembling a great VC collection.

(Message edited by toddharris on July 14, 2010)

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:59:40 PM »

nice catch, Todd!

~Taylor

to_81_0190 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2010, 08:38:57 PM »

Status graphite neck 8string on Japanese Yahoo auction. The nut have been modified to be able to put 125 string. Dings on the back. The seller will ship intl but the price might seems to be high under present exchange rate.

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h142057873

other pics
http://photos.yahoo.co.jp/ph/wittmanmusic/lst?.dir=/50ca&.src=ph&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.co.jp/

pace · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2010, 07:21:10 AM »

Congrats on the 6'er, Todd!!!!

toddharris · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2010, 01:18:06 PM »

Hi Mike - good to hear from you - come on down to Uncle Mike's in NYC this Saturday if you are able - we have the whole night from 9:30 on. The 6 was used for a gig last night and really is warm and unique - great guitar

pace · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2010, 01:24:30 PM »

You got that guitar for a song, considering the asking price for the last one I saw about a year or so ago on ebay!

I've got a couple of shows I have to tech for this weekend, so getting down to the city is a no-go this time

toddharris · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2010, 06:14:28 PM »

Hi Taylor,
I won the Veillette Citron black 8 string and will pick it up on Thursday - do appreciate your message - I'm curious to know what songs have been recorded 8 string - I'll start with Cross Town Traffic - would love to hear from anyone who has more! Todd

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2010, 07:20:06 PM »

There is a CD Album called ZOOMA released by John Paul Jones in 1999 that has mostly 10 &12 string Bass work. Interesting listening. Congratulations on the 8 string Todd!

Wolf

hieronymous · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:20:48 PM »

Achilles Last Stand - Led Zeppelin, Presence
Gonna Raise Hell - Cheap Trick, The Dream Police

(in fact, both Alembics if I'm not mistaken!)

Spanish Castle Magic - Jimi Hendrix, Axis: Bold as Love

Doug Pinnick of King's X did a lot of recording with 12-strings, but never used an 8

That's all I can think of for now. Oh, and congrats on the bass! Welcome to the world of 8!

(Message edited by hieronymous on July 20, 2010)

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:25:16 PM »

Jeremy - Pearl Jam was recorded with a 12 but he plays it live with an 8

Kashmir - Led Zeppelin sounds like he uses an 8 string if you listen hard enough

~Taylor

to_81_0190 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:54:18 PM »

Congratulations Todd!

Fanfare for the Common Man-EL&P
T.M.Stevens plays 8string also.

Toshiaki