Guitars...

**Genesis F5** · 02-12-2006, 01:03 PM

Check out this demo for a guitar / bass that can change from fretted to fretless with the push of a lever!

I wish I had $5000 to get one of those. Maybe I should start a thread where I ask how to make $5000 USD.

**Markp.com** · 02-12-2006, 01:10 PM

Pah, it'll sound like shhhh though...

**JWin** · 02-12-2006, 02:25 PM

you would lose resonance in the neck. The bass demo didn't sound too bad (with the exception of the dood being perpetually out of tune on the fretless) but I certainly wouldn't buy one.

**admedia** · 02-12-2006, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Genesis F5

a guitar / bass that can change from fretted to fretless with the push of a lever!

I wish I had $5000 to get one of those.

Couldn't you just get both a fretted and fretless Fender P-Bass and still have $1,500 left over for another guitar?

That's stupid.

**Genesis F5** · 02-12-2006, 02:53 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't seriously get one. It's just more of a novelty item. I'd probably spend more time flipping the switch than actually playing it.

**nordberg** · 02-12-2006, 03:15 PM

i always got my frets removed and inlaid with wood from this local guy. cheap too.
except for my fender jazz...that came fretless.

**admedia** · 02-12-2006, 03:56 PM

I think fretted generally sounds better for rock. Pearl Jam being the exception here.

Fretless better for jazz / blues / bluegrass / quieter music...

Speaking of basses, bass players, I saw motley crue last night.

Nikki Sixx isn't much of a bass player, but he's a pretty cool rockstar and plays a Gibson Thunderbird, which is a really sweet bass imo.

Tommy Lee rocks though. He's amazing.

**Mac8myPC** · 02-12-2006, 04:09 PM

i would never use that.. but it's pretty cool.

i could see a much larger use for it in the bass world, that's for user.

I'm seriously considering a good amercian strat for my next axe.

**WannaBe_80z** · 02-12-2006, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by admedia

I think fretted generally sounds better for rock. Pearl Jam being the exception here.

Fretless better for jazz / blues / bluegrass / quieter music...

Speaking of basses, bass players, I saw motley crue last night.

Nikki Sixx isn't much of a bass player, but he's a pretty cool rockstar and plays a Gibson Thunderbird, which is a really sweet bass imo.

Tommy Lee rocks though. He's amazing.

You saw motley crew? jealous!

Had the chance to go see them last year...but I wasn't going for $200 a ticket.

**Genesis F5** · 02-12-2006, 09:34 PM

I'm still working on learning the proper techniques for playing the guitar. How does this guy do the part where he's shaking his hand to get the effect? Is he pulling the string left / right, or is he sliding back and forth between frets? video

Someday, I can hopefully do this.

The guy's incredible with what he can do. The sweep picking is pretty cool. You can check out his other instructional video samples here. The "lead guitar" video is insane!

**nordberg** · 02-12-2006, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Genesis F5

I'm still working on learning the proper techniques for playing the guitar. How does this guy do the part where he's shaking his hand to get the effect? Is he pulling the string left / right, or is he sliding back and forth between frets? video

Someday, I can hopefully do this.

The guy's incredible with what he can do. The sweep picking is pretty cool. You can check out his other instructional video samples here. The "lead guitar" video is insane!

practice enough and you can do anything.
with that said, notice how he's not wearing a wedding ring...what a catch!

**Genesis F5** · 02-12-2006, 10:29 PM

Yeah, I've been doing scales every day (1-4 / 5-8 / 12-15 pattern) for as long as possible. I've definitely noticed an improvement. At first I'd try to play through them as fast as possible thinking I'd get my speed up, but they were incredibly sloppy. I'd often mute strings on accident and catch the fret to create a horrible "plunk" -ing sound. Just taking my time and making sure I position my fingers right has made a world of difference.

**admedia** · 02-13-2006, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by WannaBe_80z

You saw motley crew? jealous!

Had the chance to go see them last year...but I wasn't going for $200 a ticket.

I definitely need a better camera / phone.

**krona** · 02-13-2006, 01:47 PM

How does this guy do the part where he's shaking his hand to get the effect? Is he pulling the string left / right, or is he sliding back and forth between frets?

It's just his vibrato. He's doing it like a retard.

Check this guy out.

**bvgroote** · 02-13-2006, 01:51 PM

Mmmm nothing better than a good Warrick, I think I am definetely getting one of those next. My friend picked up an old torch (fender jazz copy) which already had the frets removed and then smoothed over, it is amazing, that whining sound you can get from it, get for nice flowing jazz walking as well.

**Mac8myPC** · 02-13-2006, 10:13 PM

this guy PWNZ!!

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/marioguitar.html

**lefteyewilly** · 02-13-2006, 10:18 PM

that guy sucks, he's so sloppy and all over the place. And that video is SOOO old.

**Genesis F5** · 02-13-2006, 10:22 PM

If that kid really played Canon in D Major, holy cow... Just seems a little fake for some reason. The sound is really clear. Unless he has some really good rack mount gear, I'm calling shenanigans.

**Markp.com** · 02-13-2006, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mac8myPC

this guy PWNZ!!

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/marioguitar.html

OLD!!!!!

I do love that video though

**Markp.com** · 02-13-2006, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Genesis F5

If that kid really played Canon in D Major, holy cow... Just seems a little fake for some reason. The sound is really clear. Unless he has some really good rack mount gear, I'm calling shenanigans.

Nah, its real... he makes mistakes... He has several pedals on the go... the reverse reverb at the start... and a harmoniser pedal... sweet finger work though

That guy has some talent! Although it sounded like Brian May most of the time!

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