its kinda like the comment that people make on why do we add a 32' Stop on pipe organs. Most of the piece being played doesn't need it. But when you finish the last lines of a piece with it being used. it makes a substantial amount of difference.
A misnomer about notes this low; the note an octobass produces is not a sine wave - it is a combination of frequencies. That 16hz note is comprised of multiple harmonics, and only about 12-15% of the sound heard is that 16hz. About 50% of the sound from that 16hz note is 32hz, and the balance of the sound produced are harmonics that are higher still.
I dont get Why hasnt this instrument been reengineered or reproduced yet? Kevin said too much made a 60 inch scale version with one piano string, a jazz bass pickup, and a piece of wood. Recreating The 7 friction tuners is probably the most complicated part out of it all.
I recall reading that it would cost some US $60,000 to produce an octobass (and this figure is a few years old). On top of that, shipping would be very expensive for something that large, and finally, one would need to have a ceiling high enough to accommodate its ca. 12 foot height (presumably not a problem for a concert hall or other auditorium, but a serious challenge for most private dwellings). I own several large instruments, but I will probably have to 'pass' on acquiring an octobass.
its kinda like the comment that people make on why do we add a 32' Stop on pipe organs. Most of the piece being played doesn't need it. But when you finish the last lines of a piece with it being used. it makes a substantial amount of difference.
A misnomer about notes this low; the note an octobass produces is not a sine wave - it is a combination of frequencies. That 16hz note is comprised of multiple harmonics, and only about 12-15% of the sound heard is that 16hz. About 50% of the sound from that 16hz note is 32hz, and the balance of the sound produced are harmonics that are higher still.
it being made by a violin maker explains a lot about it looking more like a violin than a large double bass
I read it as "why does an octopus exist"
Why do they exist? 🐙
I dont get Why hasnt this instrument been reengineered or reproduced yet? Kevin said too much made a 60 inch scale version with one piano string, a jazz bass pickup, and a piece of wood. Recreating The 7 friction tuners is probably the most complicated part out of it all.
It has - it'll be introduced at Christmas, 2023.
These videos are well made especially for this amount of views! Good job!
Thank you so much! Small but mighty 🗡
This what happens when you feed your cello everyday
Imagine doing that megaphone scene with it from the Simpsons
😱 yes!
Thank you for the info!
Thanks Danny!
There should be another fifth tuned camber subcontrabass violin; tuned: G0, D1, A1 & E2, 3 octaves lower than the standard violin.
I recall reading that it would cost some US $60,000 to produce an octobass (and this figure is a few years old). On top of that, shipping would be very expensive for something that large, and finally, one would need to have a ceiling high enough to accommodate its ca. 12 foot height (presumably not a problem for a concert hall or other auditorium, but a serious challenge for most private dwellings). I own several large instruments, but I will probably have to 'pass' on acquiring an octobass.
why? why not?
Yes I suppose so 😅
Too bad the luthiee craft wass not mentio ed
Did you say 60 hz or 16 hz? Humans hear way lower than 60 hz dude…