The Burpster Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 My guitarist is trying to extend my interest into one of these, so I can flit from bass to rythym guitar parts. I believe its unlikley to happen, as I'd rather aim to be master of one trade as opposed to jack of all trades. (I could maybe go for the idea of a twin neck) However its an interesting insturment ..... so would this class as ERB or just an odd ball hybrid? [url="http://www.novaxguitars.com/sales/ch8-semihollow.html"]http://www.novaxguitars.com/sales/ch8-semihollow.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Does not say on the website what the tuning is so I'm guessing wild hybrid on the bassis that the bass starts at E. There was a guy using one of these on this weeks Later live show but the song was not repeated on the pre-recorded show so draw your own conclusions from that. I was not impressed. Tell the guitarist to play the guitar parts or get a rhythm guitarist if you need one. Or play basslines that cover both but that can sound a bit sh*t cos its neither one thing or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 ...Meanwhile, in other news, Police in the US are reporting a collision between a Dingwall, a Les Paul and a Chapman Stick... Which I suppose means I reckon it's hybrid of some sort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I wouldn't say it's an ERB, looks more like a guitar. With an ERB it is possible to play rhythm guitar parts, but with this instrument I don't think you could play bass parts. Have a look at some of the ERB manufacturers and see how they compare to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 B_F ..... I dont think he (my guitarist) was that serious! we play as a 2 piece (with drum machine) or we get a pet drummer occasionally.... I feel he is more interested for him as he loves odd quirky stuff that stretches him and with my 4 chord repetoire on 6 string I certainly dont think I'll be getting one. 7-S. I can see it doesnt conform to what we know as ERB but having never seen one before I wondered what the populace thought of it.... Judging by the response so far its a huge NIL POINTS from BC then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) Wrong Right Edited May 6, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Better idea in a curly twurly mid 70's Bickenracker kinda way..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elros Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Or you might try [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WIDE-NECK-ONE-NECK-GUITAR-AND-BASS-COMBO-2-JACKS_W0QQitemZ190219281851QQihZ009QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]one of these[/url]. Personally I think the Novax fanned-fret instrument is more in the spirit of a guitar with some added bass range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 It is more of a guitar hybrid. They tend to be tuned E A D for bass and a d g b e for the guitar strings. I used to own a [url="http://www.wlguitars.com"]Wes Lambe[/url] until early this year when I had to unfortunately sell it to fund myself through university. But i would recommend his work over novax as the build quality is excellent and at a much cheaper price. I know as soon as I get some money again, I will be ordering another one. I made a couple of videos in the short space of time I had mine (a bit ropey, but that's what you get when you don't practice much) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSA2_ZCY9-g"]Chank - John Scofield[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvcfvSKP7Vg"]Giant Steps[/url] This is the thread about the guy on jools holland: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18511&hl=lambe"]Ken Pendergast[/url] If you want to see someone who has a bit more chops on it, check out charlie hunter on youtube or his website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='192006' date='May 5 2008, 07:40 AM']However its an interesting insturment ..... so would this class as ERB or just an odd ball hybrid?[/quote] ERG, perhaps? Effectively a 5-string guitar and 3-string bass stuck together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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