Dood Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I'm not entirely sure how I just stumbled on this, but I would love to get my mits on one! - Not strictly 'Bass Discussion' but this instrument does have a bass range in it as well, so it's tenuous. You probably know how much I love tap style and the Chapman Stick. I think the Harpejji is taking it all to the next level. I'll shut up now and just post the videos I've just watched! There's plenty more on Youtube - but I really like the idea of this instrument alot! Check out the bridge on this bad boy! ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 WOW !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Very cool bit of kit. Had never heard of them before this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I heard about these a short while ago, being an avid Dream Theater fan. I've only just recently heard actual music written for, and played on one and it's truly amazing! i think they're only existed for a couple of years max. Something to watch out for in the music world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 wow, cool toy...and to think I would struggle with a 5 string.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I wonder how long it will be til someone screws a strap on it and calls it a Harpejjitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) That's uberkool dood had a play on the virtual & found my way round it so easily, reckon could knock out some toons with that US $4k + extras though! Love the A0 bottom & the 9 bass strings are flatwound as standard. On my wish list Edited May 6, 2011 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nice bit of kit I wonder how long it takes to tune one of those bad boys up? 24 saddles to adjust! Does it have midi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 It looks like a tastey piece of kit! Some of those wide interval piano chords just sound lush! I've just gotten a new Synth at home so am loving playing keys again - then I happened upon these. I think my wallet just rolled over and died! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Don't get around here much these days since giving up the bass due to some arthritis based hand issues. I came across a link to this thread on Marcodi's Facebook page and thought I pop along and contribute. Years ago I strapped on Warr guitar as I always liked the concept of playing bass and melody simultaneously and at the time the Warr seemed the logical way for a bass player to do this with a proper extended range. One thing led to another and it didn't quite work out for me as I'd hoped but the tapping style of playing still really appealed to me. Moving along a couple of years and my hand problems really hit hard and I had to start thinking about life without playing bass guitars (I still have a few in the cupboard ) but really didn't want to give up on music making altogether. It was at this point that I started talking to Tim at Marcodi and he was very helpful in explaining the concepts and the reality of the Harpejji, a few months later and ......... It is a beautiful instrument to play and opens up worlds of possibilities whilst still giving me that string fix, I alternate between the Harpejji and the Eigenharp these days. When I confident I'll post up some videos. BTW I have no other connection with Marcodi apart from being a satisfied customer. I'm just pleased to see them get a little more exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenic Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) That looks like a great piece of kit, Would be the answer to my problems too. Oh Well, maybe in the next life, unless I can sell a few internal organs. Edited May 6, 2011 by arsenic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Please, someone, give one to Tony Levin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 [quote name='Nick Brown' post='1222495' date='May 6 2011, 06:57 PM']Don't get around here much these days since giving up the bass due to some arthritis based hand issues. I came across a link to this thread on Marcodi's Facebook page and thought I pop along and contribute. Years ago I strapped on Warr guitar as I always liked the concept of playing bass and melody simultaneously and at the time the Warr seemed the logical way for a bass player to do this with a proper extended range. One thing led to another and it didn't quite work out for me as I'd hoped but the tapping style of playing still really appealed to me. Moving along a couple of years and my hand problems really hit hard and I had to start thinking about life without playing bass guitars (I still have a few in the cupboard ) but really didn't want to give up on music making altogether. It was at this point that I started talking to Tim at Marcodi and he was very helpful in explaining the concepts and the reality of the Harpejji, a few months later and ......... It is a beautiful instrument to play and opens up worlds of possibilities whilst still giving me that string fix, I alternate between the Harpejji and the Eigenharp these days. When I confident I'll post up some videos. BTW I have no other connection with Marcodi apart from being a satisfied customer. I'm just pleased to see them get a little more exposure.[/quote] Ahhh Nick! Sorry to hear about your hand problems, but it's great to hear that you have found an alternative for channelling your music! Thank you also for posting pictures. I'd definitely like to hear more about the Harpejji - and see some videos if you do indeed post some. Have you found it easy to adapt to the Harpejji's layout and are you finding playing with both hands a challenge at all? Dooooooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1223228' date='May 7 2011, 02:20 PM']Ahhh Nick! Sorry to hear about your hand problems, but it's great to hear that you have found an alternative for channelling your music! Thank you also for posting pictures. I'd definitely like to hear more about the Harpejji - and see some videos if you do indeed post some. Have you found it easy to adapt to the Harpejji's layout and are you finding playing with both hands a challenge at all? Dooooooooood[/quote] Thanks for the kind thoughts, Dood much appreciated. It was accidental coming across Tim and Harpejji through a Tap style forum. Once I saw the concept it just made sense to me and looked to address a lot of the issues I was/am having with my hands. It responds well to a light touch and under the un-stretched span of a hand there is enormous range available. Once you get your head around the whole tone between each string it's surprisingly easy to navigate, especially with Marcodi's marking system. The two handed side of things I'd been doing with my basses although not the extent available on the Harpejji and as a bass player it's quite liberating to play bass lines with two hands on the Harpejji. All the usual bends and slurs are still available on the instrument too so I think most bassists and guitarists would find the feel very familiar. I run mine through a MacBook with Logic installed and so can make use of all the various effects in the software too. Plus being stereo you can tailor the bass and melody sides differently to taste. My purchase was very much a desperate shot in the dark, albeit aided by my experiences with the Warr, but I don't regret it at all. If you have any questions I'll try and put some more detail to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 That's silly, no-one needs more than four strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Nice, wheres the springy thing that releases the ball? Looks like a pretty cool instrument, hope it's successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Want!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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