Piccolo 5string lefty solo

Started by to_81_0190, February 09, 2007, 04:13:52 PM

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to_81_0190

fretless and fretted. He plays like Michael Hedges. His other videos can be found on You Tube.

jazzyvee

Excellent playing. I don't know much about piccolo basses but I have an unused musicman sterling sitting around the house unused virtually since I reverted to Alembic. Thats a regular 34 inch scale bass could I use that as a piccolo bass?
If so what strings do I need and what tuning?
 
thanks
Jazzyvee
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

to_81_0190

Hi Jazzyvee,
 
Check this thread for your reference.
 
In this thread, Mica says that saddles should be replaced and reslotted for narrower strings. But if you use Musicman for your piccolo bass, I think the saddles need not be replaced because it can be adjusted individually. If you try it, please report about it.
 
I found this guy's web site.
 
Toshiaki
 
(Message edited by to 81 0190 on February 09, 2007)

kimberly

Toshiaki,
 
I wanted to thank you for the links and heads up, it's very much appreciated.
 
Take care,
 
Kimberly  

David Houck

Amazing!  The fretted piece is absolutely beautiful!  Thanks for posting!!