Chapman Stick -- Can Anyone Share Some Info About It? - Wher

babahi · #1 04-06-2002, 09:28 AM

Because of the way I play guitar, walking bass and stuff, and my need for more strings, some friends have suggested I get into a stick. And since quite a few people have mentioned this, not only one or two, I figure I should check it out.

Up to now, all I know that Tony Levin played one and that you tap on the board to get sounds out instead of strumming. They have 10 strings.

Having looked on ****, I saw that they also come in 12 string versions.

Anybody have some info or experience?

Eric

darren wilson · #2 04-06-2002, 10:35 AM

Check out Stick Enterprises and Warr Guitars.

From what i've read, touch guitar really is its own thing. Most people that play touch-style do so full-time (like Trey Gunn or Fergus Marsh) or they're bass players who use it for occasional songs (like Tony Levin). I've often been intrigued by it, because i really like that percussive sound.

WYLD STALLYNS · #3 04-06-2002, 02:16 PM

what is the chapman stick?

darren wilson · #4 04-07-2002, 12:24 AM

Click the links in my post above, and you'll learn all about it, Wyld Stallyns.

Sevenstringer · #5 04-07-2002, 10:03 AM

Go with a Warr guitar. Nicer instruments and the people are better to deal with. I didn't have much luck with Emmett Chapman.

babahi · #6 04-07-2002, 10:08 AM

I checked out some of the graphite Chapman sticks... Wow, I have to try one of these babies out. But the price, even on ****, is a heck of a deterrent. I don't want to shell out 2 grand for a test drive.

Sevenstringer · #7 04-07-2002, 12:42 PM

Thats understandable Babahi. * * * * * * BTW * *Nice Avatar * * * *LOL