Author Topic: F# String? (Read 259 times)

drjenney · « **on:** June 25, 2009, 07:38:50 AM »

Is anyone in the club using an Alembic strung with a low F# string?

I've got a six stringer I've been thinking of changing over and am looking for feedback. I play in church and more and more music, especially orchestral music, has me wishing for a little more lower end.

While we're at it, any recommendations for a speaker that would handle these frequencies? [I'm sure the church PA wouldn't! ] I've been looking at both Accugroove and Bag End.

Thanks,
Dr. J

olieoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2009, 07:44:22 AM »

I assume you mean F# a 4th lower than B. WOW that's pretty low. I wonder how the string tension would be?

terryc · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2009, 07:56:27 AM »

Bloody hell..that is LOW!!!
I think the tension would be very sloppy and would any amp & speaker be able to translate that into a useable sound??
On a keyboard it may register but a vibrating string..maybe not

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2009, 08:42:24 AM »

would any amp & speaker be able to translate that into a useable sound

That was my thought on the matter as well.

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:07:16 AM »

A low F# is within the range of Bag End Infra (Elf) systems.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:24:13 AM »

You may want to check a Conklin Bass forum (if it exists) as they make a number of 7 string basses with low F#

hieronymous · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:28:49 AM »

Or go to talkbass.com and look up JAUQO III-X

dannobasso · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2009, 01:44:32 PM »

Anthony Senatore a fellow Alembic lover uses a Warwick Dark Lord with that set up. Hit him up at www.senny.com

dnburgess · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2009, 02:58:48 PM »

Accugroove make a 18 sub (the Whappa Grande) for these applications. Biamped or just in parallel with an El Whappo it is mental.

keith_h · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:23:22 PM »

+1 Dave's comment on the Bag End Infra (or ELF for the older systems). Doesn't someone make a 21 sub that might do the trick?

Keith

LMiwa · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:48:59 PM »

Keith,

Your request has been granted x 4!

http://www.bagend.com/bagend/downloads/bassault-r.pdf

Loch

keith_h · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:53:44 PM »

Loch,
That's it. I had heard and felt it when I was at the Chicago Gathering.

Keith

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:13:29 PM »

The Whappo Grande is actually 21 (even better!)

Peter

sonicus · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:32:42 PM »

This low F# = 23.1HZ __________________

THATS A GROUND SHAKER!!! maybe a ground pounder !!!!!!

drjenney · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2009, 05:06:51 PM »

Wow! Thanks for the quick [and helpful] suggestions. I'm aware of the El Whappo Grande and the Bag End Infra/Elf systems, but never actually heard from anyone who owned played through one.

I did see the low F# on the Conklin basses, but again, haven't talked with anyone about its practicality.

I probably will rarely hit the F#, but a Bb and an A would often be useful, especially as they would then appear further up the neck. I typically play there.

Besides, just imagine how many people in church would think they heard from God!