I got ??'s bout 6 strings(sorta new guy)

Desecrated · 12-08-2007, 08:48 AM

I tune 6-string basses like this.

BEADGB, I guess it's a guitar thing

Apophis · 12-08-2007, 08:51 AM

You can tune your bass whatever you want, in fourths, in fifhts, you can use drop tunings. All depends from your needs

ghoti · 12-09-2007, 12:15 AM

Peavey Grind 6 is awesome. Schecter Stiletto is better, but $300+ more. Other stuff is OK too I guess, but my bass desires are satisfied with the instruments I have.

Got a Grind 6 B-stock from Musician's Friend a few months back, and it's probably the best I've owned.

Rondo is quite good (I have a Douglas 6-string fretless bass too) but Rogue (MF house brand) is comparable, for a similar price.

And you tune a bass just like the flat progression: BEADGC. You can do it a couple other ways too, but 4ths is the most widely used and accepted way to do it.

twiztedchild · 12-09-2007, 01:43 AM

where would i get one of those? and how much are they?

and have you guys heard of Mark Bass amps? and if so are they good?

and also, thanx for all the info to every one that has helped and will help me :-)

well i am in a band its sorta like a punk/prog/rock/metal type thing.

JBroll · 12-09-2007, 01:45 AM

A Peavey? Big music stores.

A Brice? Read a few posts up and you'll see Rondo Music.

A Rogue? MF/Guitar Center.

Jeff

twiztedchild · 12-09-2007, 01:52 AM

thax, i found the rondo site

so these rondo basses are just as good as some more expensve ones? and does rondo make a neck though-body?

Ishan · 12-09-2007, 07:31 AM

Rondo "Brice" brand is really good. Mark Bass kicks ass! Get yourself a Little Mark II head and matching 4x10" cab hehe

twiztedchild · 12-11-2007, 02:05 AM

how much would the makbass head and cab set me back?

musicboyy · 12-11-2007, 07:39 AM

I think the cheapest MarkBass head is around $600...not sure about the cabs (probably start around the same). These are only available at Guitar Centers (but not all) as far as I know.

The Brice HBX-406 is a great bass, especially if you are just starting out on 6's. Rondo is now selling them for $199.99 which is honestly a steal for this bass. They are good mid-level basses and are probably on par (if not better) than the Peavey Grinds, but I've never played one of those.

Also, you may want to keep in mind the scale length. Some 6 strings (like the Brice) are 35" scale, while others are 34" (which is considered standard). Some people don't like the extended scale...I don't mind it, but prefer 34". The extended scale puts more tension on the strings and gives more clarity and punch on the low B string. However, there are plenty of 34" basses that have nice tight B strings too (my Pedulla 6'r is 34" and the low B has tonnes of clarity and "umph"...at least for me).

twiztedchild · 12-11-2007, 09:31 AM

cool, thanx man. i will prob be getting me a brice in a few weeks then

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twiztedchild ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 989 Real Name: James Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: SB-10 :lol: Thanked: 13	where would i get one of those? and how much are they? and have you guys heard of Mark Bass amps? and if so are they good? and also, thanx for all the info to every one that has helped and will help me :-) well i am in a band its sorta like a punk/prog/rock/metal type thing. ========================= 'Mixolydian half gypsy nunchuck' is the scale of choice 私はここにあなたのすべてを殺す

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Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,773 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	You can tune your bass whatever you want, in fourths, in fifhts, you can use drop tunings. All depends from your needs

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ghoti Electric Eclectic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 163 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Schecter Blackjack C7 Rig: Behringer Thanked: 3	Peavey Grind 6 is awesome. Schecter Stiletto is better, but $300+ more. Other stuff is OK too I guess, but my bass desires are satisfied with the instruments I have. Got a Grind 6 B-stock from Musician's Friend a few months back, and it's probably the best I've owned. Rondo is quite good (I have a Douglas 6-string fretless bass too) but Rogue (MF house brand) is comparable, for a similar price. And you tune a bass just like the flat progression: BEADGC. You can do it a couple other ways too, but 4ths is the most widely used and accepted way to do it.

12-09-2007, 01:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
JBroll Hard-On For Freedom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,393 Thanked: 18	A Peavey? Big music stores. A Brice? Read a few posts up and you'll see Rondo Music. A Rogue? MF/Guitar Center. Jeff

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twiztedchild ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 989 Real Name: James Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: SB-10 :lol: Thanked: 13	thax, i found the rondo site so these rondo basses are just as good as some more expensve ones? and does rondo make a neck though-body?

12-11-2007, 02:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
twiztedchild ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 989 Real Name: James Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: SB-10 :lol: Thanked: 13	how much would the makbass head and cab set me back?

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musicboyy ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford, MA Posts: 298 Real Name: Dan Rig: POD X3 Thanked: 3	I think the cheapest MarkBass head is around $600...not sure about the cabs (probably start around the same). These are only available at Guitar Centers (but not all) as far as I know. The Brice HBX-406 is a great bass, especially if you are just starting out on 6's. Rondo is now selling them for $199.99 which is honestly a steal for this bass. They are good mid-level basses and are probably on par (if not better) than the Peavey Grinds, but I've never played one of those. Also, you may want to keep in mind the scale length. Some 6 strings (like the Brice) are 35" scale, while others are 34" (which is considered standard). Some people don't like the extended scale...I don't mind it, but prefer 34". The extended scale puts more tension on the strings and gives more clarity and punch on the low B string. However, there are plenty of 34" basses that have nice tight B strings too (my Pedulla 6'r is 34" and the low B has tonnes of clarity and "umph"...at least for me).

12-11-2007, 09:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
twiztedchild ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 989 Real Name: James Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: SB-10 :lol: Thanked: 13	cool, thanx man. i will prob be getting me a brice in a few weeks then


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