bonnp Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 what do you think? from last night, i did not go but a mate took this, 3 headed bass [attachment=161961:10270830_684232164977791_8505225407047013406_n (1).jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Much discussion on this site about this bass... The original Wal and this Japanese copy he now plays. Unbelievably, there was a left-hand version (no really) for sale here too! I'm holding out for a version with fanned frets... And a whammy for each neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Good Lord - how much does it [i]weigh[/i]?? My back hurts just looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 He only uses it for one song... but being Yes it's lengthy: the mighty 'Awaken'... It was originally commissioned from Wal by Rick Wakeman for his then bass player Roger Newell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1399225570' post='2442214'] Good Lord - how much does it [i]weigh[/i]?? My back hurts just looking at it. [/quote] Yeah, Squire's a fat **** these days, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Arkadin Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Just seen it at the Brum gig (I'm typing this in the interval). Looked like Spinal Tap moment. Looking forward to the next part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1399233188' post='2442324'] Yeah, Squire's a fat **** these days, isn't he? [/quote] [size=4] Gives hope to all us fat ***** though, eh?[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The top one is a guitar I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1399241090' post='2442431'] The top one is a guitar I think? [/quote] Ha! Well that's a third of it redundant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1399241090' post='2442431'] The top one is a guitar I think? [/quote] It was when it was originally built, but Squire had it turned into some weird six string (three strings doubled up) configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1399242398' post='2442459'] It was when it was originally built, but Squire had it turned into some weird six string (three strings doubled up) configuration. [/quote] Yup, it's tuned A-D-G if memory serves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 And the point of that would be..???? Because he can, I suspect. Yep..some serious lumber there....the bass is probably balsa or bamboo tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Saw him playimng it last night. Chris is a big lad these days, it looked the most horribly uncomfortable object to play. Bet he's glad it's just for one song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 MB1. I believe Roger Newell still has nightmares about this particular instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1399455013' post='2444316'] Saw him playimng it last night. Chris is a big lad these days, it looked the most horribly uncomfortable object to play. Bet he's glad it's just for one song. [/quote] Yes, reaching down to the lowest neck (fretless, I think?) he had to reach all the way around the front of that cod-piece, or whatever it is he has tucked down the front of his trousers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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