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Actually, the down octave on the higher notes with my Aguilar Octamizer sounds really good; I think it'll track down to a C. However, the break-up as notes decay would be a show-stopper for me.
I can oftentimes tune a bass by ear, so if I played a G I'd get an F and it would do my head in.
I suppose it'd work out if I was on one of my Steinbergers, as the strap position pushes the neck two frets away from me, though!
Cool.
Personally I'd find everything artificially being out by 2 frets more confusing than either using a 5-er or an eXtender.
But heck; that's me, not everybody else!
I think the comments are well intentioned and orientated towards keeping his legacy going.
I hope he feels some pride that people would like to see the brand continue.
The first one I went to I forgot my rack and borrowed space on someone else's.
There's usually plenty going on and one thing I tend to find is that I haven't had time to talk to everyone and see everything.
I'm happy to say to folks play what you like of mine (but don't break it!), but I wouldn't assume the same of everyone's prized possessions and some say they couldn't play someone else's bass.