![]() ![]() ![]() Guitarists in particular enjoy the familiarity that the bass 6 offers in a completely new range of notes, allowing them to step into a new section of the mix and apply styles and techniques normally reserved for guitarists rather than your traditional bassist. This instrument quickly became a favorite of multi-instrumentalists and was popularly used in the studio by iconic groups from the late-1950s and 60s, to the modern day.Īs mentioned above, the bass 6 is a perfect middle ground between the guitar and bass. The Bass 6 is traditionally tuned one full octave below a standard guitar - EADGBE from top to bottom. This appeal could possibly be attributed to the shorter scale, wider nut, and the player’s ability to apply all of the scale and chord shapes that apply to a standard guitar. It shares the same low-E starting point as your traditional 4-string bass however, it’s arguably better defined as a hybrid, walking the line between guitar and bass and appealing to both groups of players. The answer is right there in the title! Well … almost. Picture: Eastwood Hooky Bass 6 PRO WHAT IS A BASS 6? To celebrate the arrival of the Hooky Bass 6 Pro, we’re doing a deep dive on an instrument type we’ve visited and revisited with several of our models - the studio musician’s secret weapon - the Bass 6. You’re familiar with our tenors, baritones, and Mandocasters - perhaps even the Mandocellos or Tenor-Baritones of our Warren Ellis line. By Lincoln Smith Eastwood is no stranger to extended range instruments.
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