There just has NOT been enough ERB hate recently

[ARGH]

[quote name='lowdown' post='313214' date='Oct 23 2008, 06:59 PM']Definition of perfect pitch..?
Throw a Banjo down a well,
And hope it dont hit the sides.!

Garry[/quote]
BRILLIANT!!!

[6stringbassist]

There's some very nice ERB playing on Yves solo album, he actually plays 'normal' music on it with a singer and drummer.

[Kiwi]

After seeing this lovely piece, tapping on a bass seems a bit crude and harsh sounding to me.

[Paulo Silva]

I dont want to start any riot but you all sound more closed minded then my fellow portuguese bassist!

the use of ERB's is limited, I only use my 9 string in my band because the guitarist has a 8 string guitar.
the low F# (0.165) string creates new sonic textures that helps a band stand appart in the music scene.

imagine a mix of Meshuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan and Intronaut.

the higher notes F 0.22 and A# 0.14 are great to do chords and to back up a single guitarist in a band situation.


there is space for everyone in the music business and there is no need for bashing the ERB players.

Edited October 24, 2008 by Paulo Silva

[alexclaber]

I love playing chords on the bass - they have their own unique sound, not like a guitar and I'm sure that is maintained even with the thinner strings on an ERB because the scale length has such an effect upon tone. For me five strings and twenty four frets is enough (in fact four strings and twenty four frets is enough for the chordal work though the extra lower string comes in very handy on the groove side of things) but I can see why more strings could be of benefit for some.

I also like how an extra-long scale (36" in my case) separates the tone of the bass even further from the guitar allowing you to do guitarry things but maintain a unique identity and sonic position.

Alex

[The Funk]

I'm considering going the other way and getting a 2-string

[dangerboy]

[quote name='The Funk' post='313898' date='Oct 24 2008, 03:40 PM']I'm considering going the other way and getting a 2-string[/quote]

I love playing a 2-string. With a slide.

Right, we need an acronym for 2-strings. I suggest RRB or 'rationalised range basses', or MRB 'minimised range basses'.

Edited October 24, 2008 by dangerboy

[d-basser]

[quote name='Jase' post='313177' date='Oct 23 2008, 06:19 PM']Nowt wrong with gay Fender players.[/quote]
Fender Benders surely...sorry that was terrible

need the fll range of string options we need 7string to chip in, he has a 1 to 7string basses and is waiting on his 9

Edited October 24, 2008 by d-basser

[Dood]

[quote name='Paulo Silva' post='313615' date='Oct 24 2008, 10:31 AM']I dont want to start any riot but you all sound more closed minded then my fellow portuguese bassist!

the use of ERB's is limited, I only use my 9 string in my band because the guitarist has a 8 string guitar.
the low F# (0.165) string creates new sonic textures that helps a band stand appart in the music scene.

imagine a mix of Meshuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan and Intronaut.

the higher notes F 0.22 and A# 0.14 are great to do chords and to back up a single guitarist in a band situation.


there is space for everyone in the music business and there is no need for bashing the ERB players.[/quote]


Gotta agree.. Everytime the 'ERB' discussion comes up, I am so surprised at the narrow minded views displayed by some of us! I have been playing 6ers and 7ers for years now and not once ever been in a situation where i couldnt make full use of the instrument, even playing covers.. I actually find them easier to play than my P basses that have never left the house!

The new band is really gonna allow me to make use of the complete pallete the instrument offers, thats for sure.

[Tait]

am i the only one who couldnt care less what everyone else is playing? i dont feel the need for an ERB, but then, im never gonna be able to do what the guys in these clips (the last one especially - thats absolutely brilliant) are doing. if you gave me a six string or more, i think id only ever use the five on a five string. just because i dont feel the need for one doesnt mean no one feels the need for one.

tbh to me, theyre completely different instruments. provided you are keeping a bassline going (after all - you're playing the bass) i couldnt care how many strings you're playing on and what you play over it.



besides... jaco only played four strings *ducks for cover*

[BigBeefChief]

Played a gig on saturday night (originals band) and realised at the end that I only use the G string in 1 song (our set is only 8 songs), and use it a grand total of 14 times in that song.

I'm thinking of getting a 3.

[Kiwi]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315627' date='Oct 27 2008, 10:42 AM']Played a gig on saturday night (originals band) and realised at the end that I only use the G string in 1 song (our set is only 8 songs), and use it a grand total of 14 times in that song.

I'm thinking of getting a 3.[/quote]


A custom built one? It would be a lot easier to play chords.

[BigBeefChief]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='315638' date='Oct 27 2008, 10:54 AM']

A custom built one? It would be a lot easier to play chords.[/quote]


If my band were slightly more "punk", I'd just remove the G string and play like that. Unfortunatle, we're a clean cut bunch of young lads.

[bass_ferret]

Tony Levin has a 3 string music man for when he is using the funk fingers

[Rich]

IIRC it was destroyed in the fire at his house a few years back, and he hasn't got another one. I think he said that EBMM were reluctant to make another because of all the one-off tooling costs. Would love to be corrected though.

[alexclaber]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315627' date='Oct 27 2008, 10:42 AM']Played a gig on saturday night (originals band) and realised at the end that I only use the G string in 1 song (our set is only 8 songs), and use it a grand total of 14 times in that song.

I'm thinking of getting a 3.[/quote]

DIY 3-string:



Alex

[bremen]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315627' date='Oct 27 2008, 10:42 AM']Played a gig on saturday night (originals band) and realised at the end that I only use the G string in 1 song (our set is only 8 songs), and use it a grand total of 14 times in that song.

I'm thinking of getting a 3.[/quote]

Or tune to BEAD?

[tauzero]

[quote name='bnt' post='312751' date='Oct 23 2008, 08:38 AM']I think I'd rather have a piano than one of those ERBs. That 11-string has only 11-note polyphony, after all... and the piano strings have even longer scale and higher tension. [/quote]
But a piano only has 10-note polyphony unless you're from Norfolk.

[BigBeefChief]

[quote name='bremen' post='315797' date='Oct 27 2008, 01:36 PM']Or tune to BEAD?[/quote]


I never play B's. My least favourite note.

[bremen]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315938' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:07 PM']I never play B's. My least favourite note.[/quote]

Me neither. But C sharp: Phwoarr!

[BigBeefChief]

[quote name='bremen' post='315946' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:18 PM']Me neither. But C sharp: Phwoarr![/quote]


I'm not so sure. I see C sharp as the greedy bisexual between C and D.

[bremen]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315955' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:23 PM']I'm not so sure. I see C sharp as the greedy bisexual between C and D.[/quote]

The spit-roasted note?

[Rich]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315955' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:23 PM']I'm not so sure. I see C sharp as the greedy bisexual between C and D.[/quote]
And that E flat is just gagging for it. The dirty little tramp.

[ARGH]

[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q22n2-4_DAk&feature=related"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q22n2-4_DAk&...feature=related[/url]

Warr & Stick

[Paulo Silva]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='315955' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:23 PM']I'm not so sure. I see C sharp as the greedy bisexual between C and D.[/quote]


oh god!
I have never heard that one before!

the C# string is quite amazing actualy!
I have a C# 0.195 and with a guitar with 8 string tuned with a low F#, the C# is very helpfull and it brings the most fullfiling low end you can ever imagine!