How to Play a Violin Bass

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Tip 1 - What is a violin electric bass?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by olboy OCAU | permalink

I have seen advertised, electric violin bass guitars such as the following: Are they really any different from a normal bass guitar, and if so what makes them different and how then should they be

For further reading: http://music.stackexchange.com/questions/2829/what-is-a-violin-electric-bass ^[1]

Tip 2 - Paul McCartney's Hofner 'Violin' Bass - 20 Iconic Guitars

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by brigiles | permalink

The Beatles' bassist first encountered the violin-shaped bass guitar that would define his stage image during his group's apprentice days in Hamburg,

For further reading: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/20-iconic-guitars-20120523/paul-mccartneys-hofner-violin-bass-0191228 ^[2]

Tip 3 - Hofner Ignition Series Vintage Violin Bass

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dinkin Flicka | permalink

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For further reading: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/hofner-ignition-series-vintage-violin-bass ^[3]

Tip 4 - Hofner H500/1-CT Contemporary Series Violin Bass Guitar

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rupa Haria | permalink

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Tags: H500/1-CT Contemporary Series Violin Bass Guitar, Hofner, 4 String Electric Bass

For further reading: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/hofner-h500-1-ct-contemporary-series-violin-bass-guitar ^[4]