DONUT Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 At least for a while. I gambled and bought the Black Pedulla Tunderbolt. Brown brought it today. Its SUPER nice. Its really easy to play and the tone is really lively and growly. I'm glad I took a chance on it. I'm not crazy about the looks of the thing, but I don't really care. Its comfy and sounds great. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/hzdonut/IM009805.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Congrats on the new,LOUD, bass! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombierockstar Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Dude...I love that bass *goose bumps*! Congratz! Reverbnation-Solo Music Mad At The World Factory Air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONUT Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Oh yeah! How could I forget. Its SUPER loud. Its one louder than my Green bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Nice fish. Happy to hear its volume lives up to its color. I keep thinking I would like to have a 6 one day. Why not? Heck, Wally Malone plays a 6, and that's plenty of inspiration for me! Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Black basses are always the loudest. Too bad it didn't come fretless above the 7th fret, eh? Have fun with that thing, but don't hurt yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 That's a great bass! Congratulations! I am off to BassQuake tomorrow where Todd Johnson will give a 6 string bass clinic and Wally and I will be completely humbled. May you have many happy years playing your new bass! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I think it looks great, congrats! Status S1 EBS HD350 Aguilar GS212 Lots 'o effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Sweet Dude, health to play!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Too cool. I wish I could wrap my brain around a 6 (not to mention my hands). Maybe one day. Until then I'll just have to live vicariously through you. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Not bad, I suppose, but I'd pass it for one reason: it's not a full two octave neck (24 frets). It may be better for slapping because of that, though. No, I'm not a virtuoso, but with a 6 string, I could do all of those silly, Claypoolesque things and crush John Myung with one. But, have fun with it! sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONUT Posted September 24, 2005 Author Share Posted September 24, 2005 Not really using the C string too much for my classic rock gig. A couple of chords here and there. Some double stops. I figured out a way to play the keyboard line in "Wish You were Here". The opening chords to "The Fez" sound cool when I play them with the guitars an octave lower. I think the recording is keys. I suspect I will end up playing all sorts of goofy stuff now that I have a 6 that I don't wanna throw in the fireplace. The Pedulla sounds good with the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred TBP Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Excellent choice! Agree with you that the 6s potential opens up when you work on chords. Trust me, you really won't need those extra two frets unless you plan on firing your guitar player. OK, it isn't a top-shelf Pedulla but at least you'll be able to make the mortgage and insurance payments this month. Hope you two have many loving years together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 That's a good looking instrument, Donut. Congrats on the new acquisition. Every so often I see a Pedulla Thunderbolt 6 and I'm struck with the urge to try one out. I hope it serves you well. As someone who's played 6 for a long time, I can at least offer this. You've definitely got a lot more options in the high end. Finding a way of incorporating the C string can be even trickier than when someone makes the move from 4 string to 5. You want to use the C string, but certainly not overuse it. The best advice I can offer is this: try to play as many things as possible in the first position instead of shifting up the neck. If you use a one finger per fret fingering style, you've got 2 full octaves of 6 keys at your disposal without making a single position shift. That's a pretty cool thing to have at your disposal. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whappo Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Congrats! Those are excellent instruments. Welcome to the 6 club, if this is your first. Whappo AccuGroove Speaker Cabinets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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