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@@fsolisiii Lol! It's really bad! I constantly have to hold the neck up. Worth dealing with though.

I'll admit that it was difficult at first but I persisted because I knew if I could nail this technique on a VI, the instrument would be of greater value to me. The trick was to not try to have your finger directly in front of the string. It's better to have it rest on top and strike at an angle. It makes the narrow spacing less of an issue and still produces the same results sonically.

@@MattTheBassPlayer how long did it take you to get used to that play style?

@@ashgonza92 I think it probably took me about 2-3 months to really nail it and get comfortable with it. It was well worth the effort.

@@MikalkHill The Ernie Ball set 20-90. I surprisingly didn't have to file the nut. The strings fit perfectly.

@MattTheBassPlayer thanks!

@MattTheBassPlayer I bought mine for this purpose also but have hesitated to restring it yet.

​@@MikalkHillI bought mine with the intention of tuning it like a Bass VI as well.

Put the labella flats for the bass vi. I did it to my gretsch g5566 double neck and never looked back. Some dearmond dynasonic copies in the bass fit and they sound the part.

I'm running it through the Line 6 Helix Native plugin. The chain of effects are: 10-band eq, LA Studio Comp, Tube Screamer, Elephant Man (Memory Man) Delay, Jazz Rivet 120 (Roland JC 120) Amp, Analog Flanger, Chorus, Plate Reverb, and Analog Delay w/Mod. Of course not all of those are on all the time throughout the video but it is some combination of those and they are laid out in that order. Another important element to achieving the Cure Bass VI sound is to only use the neck pickup.

@MattTheBassPlayer thanks so much ! Yeah, I already got the neck pickup tip. I suppose that Gretsch bariitone has a sweeter sound than my Squier Vintage Modified VI

@@pocojoyo I have a Squier Classic Vibe VI but I had it tuned to low B at the time I recorded of this video, so I opted to use the Gretsch. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it matched the original sound though.

@@lambrusco1970 Thanks! I've always had an eclectic taste in music.

I don't believe I've ever put Fender strings on my Dano. I have put them on my Squier and Acoustic though. I'm 99% sure that the strings in this video are from Stringjoy.

@@MattTheBassPlayer Try the Fender 24-100 Gauge strings next, they would provide a nice balanced sound

@@RockStarOscarStern634 I actually tune my Dano up to A now so the Fender strings would be too tight for that.

@@MattTheBassPlayer But if you want to tune the Dano back to E, use Fender 24-100 Gauge Strings for that next.

That's an interesting idea that I hadn't considered. If I can think of enough songs with acoustic guitar parts that could translate well to the VI (i.e. parts that aren't just strumming full open chords), I'll make a video of it.

@@MattTheBassPlayer That would ROCK

@@MattTheBassPlayer You can do an Acoustic Version of "Does it Bass VI" just by playing the same songs from the "Does it Bass VI" video but on the Acoustic Bass VI for a new twist.

@@RockStarOscarStern634 I could. The intros from the 2 videos I did make actually would've been perfect for the Acoustic VI. I'd prefer to do something new though, but I may include those two songs if I feel like I need more songs.

@@MattTheBassPlayer Why not do Acoustic Versions of it called "Does it Bass VI (Goes Acoustic)". Karl Golden did 100 Rock Riffs Goes Acoustic so lets try "Does it Bass VI goes Acoustic".

@@MinsanSauers I have that same Gretsch! Awesome guitar! I used to keep it in A but now I keep it in Bass VI tuning. It works great in both tunings. I'm glad my video is helping you learn the song. I should note that I did take some liberties with it because the baritone does get buried in parts of the song but it all works.

@MattTheBassPlayer I'm loving it so far! What you played sounds great so I have no qualms copying it :)

@@cinderbinx Bass VI tuning. That's how the lead guitar player on this song was tuned. I put in 'Baritone Guitar Covers' because it's effectively playing the role of a baritone guitar despite being tuned in the bass range.

@@sic.thing.y I set up some of the footswitches on my Helix to play bass tones to accompany my lead part.

Thanks! I do agree with you on the low E. I've been using a thicker gauge ever since this video (90 or higher) and it sounds much better. And thanks for the compliment on my riff. It is an original and my most recent video expands upon it: th-cam.com/video/D6vqrJc_ZR0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=djPfPxwE3sbzQJ3w

@@MattTheBassPlayer Just checked - really dig it! Almost like deconstructed Midwest emo (in a good way), gorgeous tone too.

@@janacopolis Thanks! Back in my high school and college days, midwest emo was practically all I listened to (long before I knew it was called that). It still resonates with me and it will often show in the music I write.

Thanks!

Thanks! It does sound better than I expected acoustically. It doesn't have a large enough body to provide adequate low-end but I knew that would be the case going in. There is a demo video of it where the builder shows how it sounds acoustically: th-cam.com/video/k_LceELtrEc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Fs6jZf63pwPkXbhO I may make one of my own, but I don't yet have a high enough quality mic to do it justice.

@@MattTheBassPlayer I wouldn't say his demo is also doing any justice ;) I'll hang out around here in case You'll come with Your own. Keep thumping :)

Thankfully it was NOT that expensive!

@@MattTheBassPlayer OK good that was a hyperbole, but you know this is a dream item, right? If there is any other full-fledged Bass VI in classic Western steel-string configuration, I am unaware of it. And your playing style is almost *exactly* what I want to learn how to do, but I am too much of a klutz to pull it off. (it never occurred to me to use a thumb pick). Anyway I think the Allmightly Algorithm finally worked and showed me a bass demo I actually want to see!

@@ShiceSquad Thanks! I had to figure out this technique on my own but it didn't take that long to get the hang of it. I'm surprised I don't see more VI players playing it this way.

Will do!

Thank you! Glad you liked my composition and the sound!

Thanks for noticing that. In the 3 years that have passed since I made this video, my journey with the Bass VI has evolved immensely. I found myself itching to use it at gigs, but because I'm always hired as a bass player, I've been having to use it as a bass. But I still wanted to show off its baritone guitar qualities so I found work arounds like incorporating foot pedals to play bass notes while I play guitar leads, pre-recording my bass line into the live tracks (if the band uses tracks), and utilizing a hybrid technique and setup so I can play bass and guitar at the same time. I've been using the Bass VI far more than I ever imagined I would when I first bought it. I feel like it lets me do things that I wish my 4-string would let me do.

Haha! I don't think I'll be doing that, but thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks! I'm really proud that it's producing the results that I was going for.

Technically yes, but it will be very floppy and probably won't sound very good. If you use heavy gauge baritone strings, it might be passable, but Bass VI strings are so affordable and easy to order that I would just recommend using those.

@@MattTheBassPlayer Cool, thank you!

I saw a somewhat recent video of Clint Black in a studio session with his original band and they played this song. The guitarist played a Danelectro baritone tuned to A. He had to modify the lick slightly since he no longer had access to that low G. I prefer the original version better but it was still cool.

Oh snap so the OG is done on a BassVI?@@MattTheBassPlayer

@@AnthonyBurrito1313 Technically it was played on a Danelectro Longhorn 6-string bass, but that is essentially the equivalent to a Bass VI. You can see him playing it on the original music video for the song.

@@MattTheBassPlayer Thanks!!!🙏

Learned the tune for a gig next week and I see what you are saying about the low G!! I am having a ball learning these cool country licks@@MattTheBassPlayer

It is.

Thank you for the kind words. This is definitely a favorite of mine to play.

B standard.

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Thanks! Yeah, I've seen other videos of playing people playing it completely wrong too.

Yeah, there were definitely parts where Bass VI was clashing with the regular bass part. I still left it in because I wanted the viewer to weigh in on what worked and what didn't.

Me too! I tune mine C Standard instead of B. I play with a full orchestra....woodwinds and horns. Our most common key signatures are F, B flat, E flat, and C, so it makes playing rhythm decidedly simpler. Also, on a 30" scale, that low E sounds a bit "flubby". Just like a Baritone Guitar tuned up a half step. Hell, my standard guitars pretty much collect dust now! Happy playing, friend.

I believe I was using a custom set from LaBella in this video. I don't think they let you buy individual strings anymore but I used a 120 for the low B. Now I use a .124 from Kalium. They're the only company I'm aware of now that sells guitar strings thicker than 100.

@@MattTheBassPlayer 120 low B for a short scale bass?

@@vassili87 Yes. On a VI, you generally go with lower tension than you would on a standard bass. It's not required but I like it because I will play it like a baritone as well and the low tension helps with the tone.

@@MattTheBassPlayer I mean, I didn't even know those existed.

@@vassili87 Oh! Yeah, they are rare.

30". EADGBE down an octave.

Thanks! I was definitely going for a western vibe.