7-string or Baritone, that is the question

[John Czajkowski]

Thinking about getting into either a 7-string or baritone for going harder and deeper. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on this? I loved using a friend's Dalectro Baritone for some warped spy music on an album I just finished. But I've also got the itch all of a sudden for some heavy de-tuned stuff, and don't want to screw up the setup on my beloved Morse.

 

[A.J.]

I vote Baritone JP or Silhouette Bass.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

If you go with the Silo Bass it gives you 10 different switching options, as well as save you some dough!

5 way toggle and a parallel/series knob!

 

[John Czajkowski]

If you go with the Silo Bass it gives you 10 different switching options, as well as save you some dough!

5 way toggle and a parallel/series knob!

Will the Silhoutte give me that classic 50s goingy-goingy Bari-tone? Also, how is it for the crushing de-tuned metal thing? Keep in mind, I have really gotten used to using medium-output/PAF style pu's.

 

[petruccirocks02]

Will the Silhoutte give me that classic 50s goingy-goingy Bari-tone? Also, how is it for the crushing de-tuned metal thing? Keep in mind, I have really gotten used to using medium-output/PAF style pu's.

For the de-tuned metal thing, listen to Dream Theater's 'Panic Attack'. JP used a Silo Bass on that song. That song is extremely heavy.

-Phil

 

[Astrofreq]

Baritone.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

John, I'm not sure what you mean by "goingy" but here are some youtubes... I think both are in E-e tuning if I remember correctly. Dream Theater's Blind Faith is in A-a tuning with a Silo Bass.

Mitch @ overdrvn.com

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ICtDQHDLE]YouTube - Mitch vs. the Silo!!![/ame]


And of course NorM here on the forums

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2bBf_BWFUk&feature=related]YouTube - Ave Maria Silo Bass Guitar[/ame]

 

[paranoid70]

What's the difference between a baritone guitar and the Silhouette bass?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

The name

 

[John Czajkowski]

Ok, thanks to your input and Derek's, looks like all roads are heading to the Baritone/Silhouette!

Oh, "goingy" is my unofficial term for that classic Danelectro-Rock Lobster tone.

 

[Sweat]

John,

Good choice with the Silo Bass hope to hear something with it soon, always wanted to test one out, Silo Bass always intrigued me and still does.

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

I've got my Bari tuned A-A. Heavy, punchy and defined. The piezo at that tuning is just mind bogglingly cool.

 

[RocketRalf]

The Silo bass I believe has some kind of PAF pickups. The one JP used had his pickups (air norton and D-sonic or steve's special, don't remember). Either way I'm sure all options in the EBMM range are good choices.

 

[k.gormley]

just get a guitar you like up the guage of your strings and drop down the steps I have a sg with 13s tuned to b the strings are tight and plays fine. I have realy considerd baritones and seven strings. I have been playing tuned down since 91(death metal). I always go back to a standard guitar. If I had to pick 7 or Baritone ....................Baritone

 

[NorM]

And of course NorM here on the forums

Hey I kinda resemble that!

The SiLO bass Guitar is just a pure toy that is super fun to play.

Shredding on the Bass

 

[RocketRalf]

just get a guitar you like up the guage of your strings and drop down the steps I have a sg with 13s tuned to b the strings are tight and plays fine. I have realy considerd baritones and seven strings. I have been playing tuned down since 91(death metal). I always go back to a standard guitar. If I had to pick 7 or Baritone ....................Baritone

That's right, but can you tune a standard guitar E-E one octave lower? There's the appeal of the Silo Bass IMHO. Plus it's a different tone than that of guitar or bass.

 

[John Czajkowski]

Thanks for all the ideas guys. Looks like they have a nice bari for me to get going on.

 

[andyshand]

If you go with the Silo Bass it gives you 10 different switching options, as well as save you some dough!

5 way toggle and a parallel/series knob!

wow....thats my silo bass finish....is that a photo from a music show because thats what my one was made for and came from?

i figured my one was unique.

 

[John Czajkowski]

I'm still waiting on my new little bari-monster! Can't wait to hit it with both my country and death metal urges!

 

[Headstock]

I'm still waiting on my new little bari-monster! Can't wait to hit it with both my country and death metal urges!

So what are you getting the Silo Bass or the Pertrucci Bari ?
If its the Silo you going E-E or A-A?