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Re: 8-string bass, Trivia
- Subject: Re: 8-string bass, Trivia
- From: "Lucas Bleicher" <bleicher@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Sep 1997 15:03:51 PDT
>John's unique sound comes from turning up the treble. He recently
>discussed this on his live CD. He was looking for a unique sound in
>the sixties, something with more of a crisp guitar sound. Sounds
>similar to Jack Bruce's sound. I was fortunate to see John play the >8
string from 4 feet away on his last tour. It was a treat.
Yeah, I've heard that. And it sound just like a bass should sound. :)
But my question is, how is the 8 string bass tuned? Just like a 4 string
bass plus B E A D?
>Trivia: Who invented the 8 String bass?
That's a good question. WHO? :)
Lucas Bleicher
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