Hi there AlexB! Just got to your comment- my favoured strings are the Axiom set from Newtone Strings in the UK. They're the best value for money that I've found, sound and feel terrific and their customer service is exceptional. Highly recommended. newtonestrings.com/shop/axion-custom-works-fender-vi-set/ Enjoy the journey with your new instrument!
You seem to have no trouble with the string spacing. I don't have any experience with bass, although I want to learn those techniques. So, I've been playing mine fingerstyle like a guitar. This inspires me to learn some bass technique and try it out on this instrument. It clearly works.
Thank you! It does indeed require a bit of refinement and just plain getting used to the squeeze, but after a while it feels fairly "normal". I would certainly encourage further investigation. 😃
I have a song out (called ANCHOR* by AFTER1MAGE) where I experimented with slapping on my vi. It doesn't sound too crazy but it was interesting to try as a technique. Especially with that string spacing
I've been refining what could loosely be called a technique for slap on Bass VI. I'm slowly getting there, but as with all technique it's a matter of application- I'm guilty of putting slap on everything if I play it too often. It's the Pringles of bass; once you pop, you can't stop!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it- the reversing effect is done by my effects unit, a Boss GT-6B from the late 90s. There is a setting for Slow Gear, which is a replication of the very old and rare Boss SG-1 pedal. It essentially acts as a fade-in, but if you play some "crunchy" chords it tends to glitch a bit which in turn gives it a reverse effect. I'm in danger of over-using it in my playing though, it's pretty addictive!
Never heard anyone interpret a bass vi like you just did. That was great playing rhytm tone audio video excellence. I am thanking you for a new twist on a classic instrument that's new life for that bass vi. Thank you for posting and I am thanking Jesus for you and all good gifts from the father of lights above. Keep that funky rockin jazz going...