Chapman Stick

[jim777]

Just won one yesterday, 7362359981
Pics when I get it!

jim

[Flobanez]

Nice! Congrats, Jim!

[mi2tom]

Congratz ... can't wait for da pics

[fettouhi]

Cool dude . Mega congratz.

Regards

André

[pawel]

I wish I had the dough to spend on cool stuff like the Stick. I alway wondered if I'd be able to play it. Congratulations and let us know how it is.

[jim777]

Originally Posted by pawel

I wish I had the dough to spend on cool stuff like the Stick. I alway wondered if I'd be able to play it. Congratulations and let us know how it is.

Some stuff will need to go when this arrives; it's not a straight addition to the collection

[sniperfrommars1]

How do you change strings on the damn things? thats what always drove me nuts when i looked at them, otherwise great instruments

[jim777]

I assume it's pretty straightforward; they have a fixed bridge on the bottom and tuning keys on the headstock.
10 strings altogether, 5 bass and 5 treble with the heaviest strings (and lowest notes) on the center two strings. The treble strings ascend away from center in 4ths, and the bass side ascends in 5ths, like a cello.

[red5]

Cool! Can you play it?

[jim777]

Not yet!

[jim777]

Got it! Here's a pic of it with a few others for perspecive on the 34" scale length.

[JJEMMER777]

Wow....it's a monster


Sure your hands are big enough....me thinks you'll have to add a finger or two

[Devo]

Hey Jim seriously jealous!

well if you decide its not for you let me know. Ive been in the market for one (or a vigiere arpege I) for a while and seeing your recent purchase has spurred me into action again.

for those who want a cheap tapping instrumet you cant get cheaper then an RG7321! just get those frets well levelled crowned and polished and set the action really really low....

Steve

[King Knall]

Congrats and good luck playing it.

[timi_h]

wow that must take enough time to merely tune! let alone how to learn! good luck man i admire your ambition!!
let us know how learning goes!