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Post by hollowman on Feb 8, 2007 23:09:05 GMT -7
I have a Maz Jr head into a Z 2x10 and I need some low end for some gigs playing at retirement homes, church groups, etc. Low volume, using a drum track vs. drummer. My role will be rhythm, mostly bass lines, but some guitar. I'd rather not have to deal with a bass rig and a guitar rig for these gigs.
Scored a Gretsch baritone guitar (MIC) for a couple of hundred bucks, thinking I could play it thru my Z for the bass lines, so I only have to haul one amp.
Now I am wondering if a playing the baritone guitar thru the Z could possibly damage the speakers? My luthier told me the Gretsch was made to be strung E to E. I've never owned a baritone, so and advice would be appreciated!
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 9, 2007 6:31:44 GMT -7
Most baritone guitars are tuned B to B or C to C. E to E would be a 6 string bass. Some guys really like a low powered open back amp for recording. One time I used a Deluxe Reverb to record upright bass in my living room. You can do it okay but if it distorts turn it down.
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Post by hollowman on Feb 9, 2007 9:00:36 GMT -7
I was wondering about it being considered a 6 string bass, they advertise it as a "baritone". The neck is shorter than my P Bass, (29.75" vs 34") and the strings are a smaller gauge than a regular bass. Ill try to do some more research on this, but definitely don't want to damage my Z-best 10" speakers! Thanks Billyguitar
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 9, 2007 12:41:58 GMT -7
Gibson EBOs were/are a 30" scale. Airline/National pocket basses were about 28". A baritone guitar usually has a scale length of 27 to 28 inches. I think The Fender 6 stringf bass was about 29", that would be easy to check. Anyway with your scale length you can go either way.
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