Ulf Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just heard about an old Bass Rhodes for sale not far from where I live. Haven't seen (or heard) it in person yet, but as a mainly-bassist-part-time-keyboardist I find the concept intriguing. Have you tried or heard one? Is it useful? Or just a fun thing to have at home? Rock bottom bass Fakebook Pro Sheet Music Reader - at every gig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 It's the bee's knees if you are playing old Doors music. Not the most solid sound for bass though - these days synth bass is probably a more practical choice. Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The low tines make a nice bass sound, and you can of course tweak it with your amp. Do you think you'd enjoy playing left hand bass on a different set of keys? You can tell the bass player to stay home... tell the band leader you'll take his cut for the night as well. Or in your case, tell the keyboard player to stay home, you'll cover bass and keys. Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Had one for a while way back in the day. Absolutely loved it at the time. Today? More of a nostalgic impulse, as I can get the same sounds from several of my current keyboards. Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I used that a lot in the 70s and 80s. Although it was promoted as sounding just like a Precision Bass, in reality is was just the bottom of a Fender Rhodes stage piano with the treble rolled off. IMO, modern ROMplers have much better bass and never go out of tune. If I really wanted that sound, I'd pull up a Rhodes patch. -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymio Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Really only for collectors. As Tom said, its really just the bottom section of a regular Rhodes in its own little box. 1935 Mason & Hamlin Model A Korg Kronos 2 73 Nord Electro 6D 61 Yam S90ES Rhodes Stage 73 (1972) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Keyscape has an excellent sampled version of one. Actually bypasses the hardware which I wish all software woould do. Nothing jacks me off more than a developer giving you the authentic 3i note version of an electro mechanical device using the excuse of wanting to be like the original. 1 octave flutes are especially useless... Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Ward Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have a friend who uses one all the time in more folk/rock type music. Never live, but it gets tracked on their records quite frequently, mostly as an additional layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Haven't seen (or heard) it in person yet... Whoa... definitely try before you buy! My vote is no - retro looks notwithstanding. Your left hand will quickly cramp up from hitting that really hard stiff Rhodes action - a necessity if you want the bass to bite at all. And even then it's not the good solid low end that most people want today. Just one man's opinion so FWIW. But don't buy this blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hell No. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 would be a very fun thing to have at home if you have the extra dough. otherwise, forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeVtheRipper Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'd say get it if it's a good price. You can always resell it. It will gain in value and if your get it tuned, voices, and have the action done it should be easy to play and sound quite good. The 60's ones are real great for bass as the earlier tines are a bit rounder sounding. 1974 Rhodes, CP70B, Polivoks, Dominion 1, Behringer D, Mother 32, DFAM, MS20 Mini, Folktek Mescaline, Nord Lead 2x, KArp Odyssey, Jv1080, Digitakt, Hydrasynth, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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