Deanobassist Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 hi, I know this is a bass forum but it seems that alot of bassists play the chapman stick. I am wondering if you guys knew any where I could buy a chapman stick with in the uk. if any one is selling second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Junkie Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Tony levin plays one..... cant name any others... thats a LOT of bassists... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 [quote name='Deanobassist' post='88305' date='Nov 14 2007, 10:59 AM']hi, I know this is a bass forum but it seems that alot of bassists play the chapman stick. I am wondering if you guys knew any where I could buy a chapman stick with in the uk. if any one is selling second hand.[/quote] You'll struggle to find one 2nd hand in the UK. The bass gallery had one in a while ago, but it sold very quickly. Your best bet is to get one imported from the US (stick enterprises), especially given the current exchange rate (it's probably cheaper buying new than 2nd hand). The one major drawback is the wait (about 12 months ish....). Nick Beggs is also a well known UK stick player. Good luck with the hunt. Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nig Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 google emmet chapman and i think www.stick.com you can do a bit of research there, ive always fancied a 10 or 8 string stick, there is a uk stick register somewhere on a link from emmet chapmans site, all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanobassist Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 [quote name='Bass_Junkie' post='88360' date='Nov 14 2007, 12:49 PM']Tony levin plays one..... cant name any others... thats a LOT of bassists...[/quote] John myung -dream theater sean malone don schiff nick beggs the list goes on and on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have one, which I'm considering selling. It's a 10-string Ironwood model from 1979. I bought it in London in 2000, and probably shouldn't have, but I wasn't sure how long it would stay in the shop. If you've played standard bass for years (as I kinda have), and think you can pick one up and sound like Tony Levin (as I kinda did), you might be disappointed. Still, I think it would reward a real commitment and plenty of time. It's not a toy! It's currently here in Dublin, but I may be taking a short trip to England in January. I wouldn't recommend shipping it from here - expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 They come up on ebay over here occasionally but be prepared to pay a lot - because of the waiting list for new Sticks used ones are holding their value (much more now it seems than in previous years). It's worth keeping an eye on the For Sale section on [url="http://www.stickist.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=index"]Stickist.com[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 [quote name='Bass_Junkie' post='88360' date='Nov 14 2007, 12:49 PM']Tony levin plays one..... cant name any others... thats a LOT of bassists...[/quote] There's at least 3 of us on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 [quote name='Stickman' post='88609' date='Nov 14 2007, 07:46 PM']It's worth keeping an eye on the For Sale section on [url="http://www.stickist.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=index"]Stickist.com[/url].[/quote]Whoa! I didn't know there was such a high demand. Even allowing for the high £/$ exchange rate, those are some serious prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 The supposed "Stick Master" is Steve Adelson. I donloaded his album from iTunes & it is amazing Now I've got the hang of (and found the usefulness of) my TRB-6... Hmmm... 12 string stick & tapping... Phone the bank manager! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I do love the stick, but I don't think I'd ever own one now, having thought for an age about shelling out. I am amazed at some of the great stick players out there, making the instrument look so damn easy! I think for now I'll stick with the simple tapped moves on bass for now! ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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