How many strings do you really need on a bass guitar?

July 12, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

How many strings does a bass have? Four is usually good enough, although you can get models with five and six strings, maybe a couple more. But what about a bass with SIXTY-NINE strings? How would you even begin to play this thing? Behold.

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is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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