Twigman Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I went and bought a 6 string!!!! I've never really played much 6 string before. I bought it because I have been writing some stuff for our next album and the guitarist is complaining that some of my guitar lines are proving difficult to play. this is probably because they've been written on a keyboard using Orange tree Samples EEG Strawberry... I thought if I started writing on a guitar shaped object then the lines might prove more playable. Thing is the strings are too close together and my fingers too fat!!!! LOL It's an Epiphone Sheraton II in ebony with inlays and binding and gold hardware...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Short scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themrperson Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oh dear! This is why I would never buy online! You get a product that doesn't suit you because you didn't try it out first! Oh well it is still a lovely looking bass and maybe people might remember with it looking like that! Only kidding mate people that forget about the bassists are d*cks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 24.75" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Themrperson' timestamp='1351010907' post='1846213'] Oh dear! This is why I would never buy online! You get a product that doesn't suit you because you didn't try it out first! [/quote] All 6 strings are like this!!!! (strings too close together) - it's the nature of the beast!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 He speaks truely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTaff Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) It's hard to tell if some people are joking or if they've completly missed that it's not a bass. Edited October 23, 2012 by MrTaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Maybe your guitarist needs to practice more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Tune it in 4ths ... you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) [quote name='MrTaff' timestamp='1351013703' post='1846254'] It's hard to tell if some people are joking or if they've completly missed that it's not a bass. [/quote] I just think some people simply don't have a sense of humour or are German perhaps. Edited October 23, 2012 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 You do realise they are harder to play........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Good on ya! I'm a sucker for a semi acoustic or a stratocaster. Keep at it! I'm working my way through the Rockschool Grades and it's great fun, even the easy stuff with a backing track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1351020877' post='1846361'] I just think some people simply don't have a sense of humour or are German perhaps. [/quote] Achtung! It has become apparent zat zis is not a bass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themrperson Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1351010976' post='1846215'] All 6 strings are like this!!!! (strings too close together) - it's the nature of the beast!!!!!! [/quote] Oh, sorry I have never owned one and I'm still a noob sort of when it comes to this.and I couldn't even tell that it was a guitar XD Edited October 24, 2012 by Themrperson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If you are considering changing the guitar, definately consider getting a Gordon Smith, as they have the widest nut widths and necks (allowing the most room for fat fingers (like mine !)) around. I struggle playing 6 strings with the usual standard Fender or Gibson nut widths. It's a whole different ball game with a 45mm nut width though. Feels the "same", just more room ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1351020877' post='1846361'] I just think some people simply don't have a sense of humour or are German perhaps. [/quote] hear, hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Was talking to the owner of my local shop today and someone apparently tried to return a bass a few weekaghast. The reason for returning it was because he thought it was just a guitar for beginners....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1351111391' post='1847591'] Was talking to the owner of my local shop today and someone apparently tried to return a bass a few weekaghast. The reason for returning it was because he thought it was just a guitar for beginners....... [/quote] well it's only got four strings init gov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='Themrperson' timestamp='1351010907' post='1846213'] Only kidding mate people that forget about the bassists are d*cks! [/quote] People that forget about the bassists are ducks? well i never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 You've picked an absolutely lovely guitar to start out on! I'd say you should persevere with it - I played guitar for a couple of months before I made the jump to bass in my early teens, but in the last few years I've really worked on my guitar playing, mainly for songwriting purposes, although I've now ended up playing lead guitar in a function band for the last 6 months or so and I'm enjoying the challenge! There's nothing but good can come from learning more about other instruments and how they work - even if you never play them outside your bedroom, you'll go away a better bassist with a better understanding and appreciation of your bandmates roles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1351111391' post='1847591'] Was talking to the owner of my local shop today and someone apparently tried to return a bass a few weekaghast. The reason for returning it was because he thought it was just a guitar for beginners....... [/quote] That reminds me of Rick Wakeman's story about buying his first Minimoog. He got it secondhand and cheap off Jack Wild (the actor and original Artful Dodger) who sold it as not working. Apparently when Wakeman unpacked it and plugged it in it worked perfectly. Being an honest chap he rang Wild and told him that the synth was fine Wild replied 'well its no use to me it can only play one note at a time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Kill it, kill it now.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 See Post #638 - My Basschat FEAR in Off Topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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