Bill Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] Hi Guys, I'm normally a 5-string player, but recently a friend of mine has lent me this 'HK' 7-string bass to play with (he's actually selling it!) i don't know too much about 7-string basses.. This one has Kent Armstrong pickups installed in it, and to be honest the tone is quite versatile! and fairly growly on the lower strings.. can anyone tell me more information on it, if they have heard of this brand of bass before? although i'm pretty sure they are budget versions of 7-string basses as the price for sale is £450.. Here is a clip i recorded today of me noodling/finding my way around it! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxwChciHJKo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxwChciHJKo[/url] Do you think i should buy it??? Thanks, Bill :-)[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I've seen a band where the bass player used one of these bad boys, and it sounded immmense through my Markbass rig! You play it like it was made for you too! I would go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks man.. i'm considering it! but would like to make the jump to a 6 string first rather than the 7 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Bill' timestamp='1348371898' post='1812827'] Thanks man.. i'm considering it! but would like to make the jump to a 6 string first rather than the 7 string. [/quote] Any particular reason, you seem to be doing incredibly well with this 7. It sounds good, if you like it, I'd go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) There are a few threads on here about them and a couple people owned/own them Dread Bass has one, I'm in the market for a 7 string in the near future now, (or an 8) looking to tune F# to F on an 8 string. Been oohing and eering for ages but starting to feel now is the time (though my wallet disagrees!) German company, made in the east and shipped over, rather inconsistant quality from what I here. Same factory that supplies Woodo and similar companies, If I'm correct they are no longer produced as HK now deals with a different factory Edited September 23, 2012 by AttitudeCastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Also, you seem to be damn fine at the bass guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Bill' timestamp='1348371898' post='1812827'] Thanks man.. i'm considering it! but would like to make the jump to a 6 string first rather than the 7 string. [/quote] I made the jump from 4 to 6 and had a harder time than you seem to be with the 7! They don't come about often so I reckon you should go for it for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys! i've started writing some bass chord/music with this thing so it might be staying...! will post a clip once its all finished and is a 'final composition' :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sounds good! As long as you know we're all going to force you to buy the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Haha, maybe it's a good thing to have the nudge! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The HK 7 String (The same one as in the video) I bought was really shoddily made and played poorly. Sounded nice but that was all I could really give you a positive on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Cor blimey, saw the title of this thred and thought for a sec that Heckler & Koch had expanded their production base..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Haha, I know right! As in the audio P.A company HK?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simwells Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 It's by Heke-Vertrieb not the PA audio company. If you've found a well made one then it will probably do you extremely well it's just their quality control is all over the place. They were selling these new for £320ish though so that price second hand seems a bit much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Awesome playing there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Chocolate Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 If I could play like that I'd buy it! I'm currently thinking of downgrading to a 3 string... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 That little phrase at 01:23 is just awesome. Great sounding bass too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments guys. and thanks simwells for the head-ups on pricing.. i'll be looking into it before purchasing thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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