Author Topic: 6-string? 8-string? as long as we're dreaming... (Read 442 times)

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2007, 07:42:17 PM »

Well, while we're talking about multi-string/extended range basses, it's worth referencing THE most extended range bass Alembic has ever made... MINE: http://www.alembic.com/info/8string.html 8 strings and 31 frets, giving it an incredible 5&1/2 octave range... same as a 7-string with a 3 octave/36 fret neck...

keurosix · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2007, 08:19:04 PM »

Anarchyx,
Here is a 12 string Octave bass with 6 pairs, not 4 doubled octaves - Being built at Alembic now:

http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14858.html?1190315391

Harry,
The low B string is useful when you want to hit the root below E when in the key of Eflat, D, Dflat, C, or B, etc. Also to walk up to the root from the 7th or other step depending on the key. When I first went to a 5 string, I found the lower support of the root on the B string was easier on the mind than detuning, and adapting different fingerings. Of course, if your speaker can't reproduce it, you won't think it a viable option to play frequently.
Kris

jacko · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2007, 04:44:47 AM »

lets not forget jean baudin who now has a 12 string ERB (not pictured on his website). Remember the 11 string 'Hideous Claw' that was discussed here some time ago. On his gear page also has a very nice lined (in red) fretless Epic 6 string.

Graeme

Bradley Young · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2007, 04:13:08 PM »

There have been some hints dropped to the effect of Jean's bass being a shop night bass-- and it definitely has the Alembic Vibe.

Specifically, Jean stated that it started as a current production bass, and you can definitely see the triple omega influence (the bottom half of the bass definitely looks like the top of a production triple omega).

That would make it the most extended range bass ever built *at* Alembic, but yours is the most extended range built *by* Alembic.

Bradley

hieronymous · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2007, 08:16:49 AM »

Bradley, the EADGCF idea is really interesting - I can see it now - a short scale Tribute bass tuned EADGCF. But wait, the baritone on my doubleneck is already kind of like that, but tuned ADGCEA and more guitar-like. Maybe I'll stick with 5-string Tribute tuned EADGC...

This thread turned out to be fun!

hieronymous · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:13:18 PM »

I still think about getting some kind of EADGC bass - been working on getting my Bass VI reissue into shape, that could push me back towards EADGBE again. Anyway, thought I'd put this thread back on the radar!