its kinda like the comment that people make on why do we add a 32' Stop on pipe organs. Most of the piece being played doesn't need it. But when you finish the last lines of a piece with it being used. it makes a substantial amount of difference.
A misnomer about notes this low; the note an octobass produces is not a sine wave - it is a combination of frequencies. That 16hz note is comprised of multiple harmonics, and only about 12-15% of the sound heard is that 16hz. About 50% of the sound from that 16hz note is 32hz, and the balance of the sound produced are harmonics that are higher still.
I dont get Why hasnt this instrument been reengineered or reproduced yet? Kevin said too much made a 60 inch scale version with one piano string, a jazz bass pickup, and a piece of wood. Recreating The 7 friction tuners is probably the most complicated part out of it all.
I recall reading that it would cost some US $60,000 to produce an octobass (and this figure is a few years old). On top of that, shipping would be very expensive for something that large, and finally, one would need to have a ceiling high enough to accommodate its ca. 12 foot height (presumably not a problem for a concert hall or other auditorium, but a serious challenge for most private dwellings). I own several large instruments, but I will probably have to 'pass' on acquiring an octobass.
its kinda like the comment that people make on why do we add a 32' Stop on pipe organs. Most of the piece being played doesn't need it. But when you finish the last lines of a piece with it being used. it makes a substantial amount of difference.
A misnomer about notes this low; the note an octobass produces is not a sine wave - it is a combination of frequencies. That 16hz note is comprised of multiple harmonics, and only about 12-15% of the sound heard is that 16hz. About 50% of the sound from that 16hz note is 32hz, and the balance of the sound produced are harmonics that are higher still.
it being made by a violin maker explains a lot about it looking more like a violin than a large double bass
I read it as "why does an octopus exist"
Why do they exist? 🐙
Thank you for the info!
Thanks Danny!
I dont get Why hasnt this instrument been reengineered or reproduced yet? Kevin said too much made a 60 inch scale version with one piano string, a jazz bass pickup, and a piece of wood. Recreating The 7 friction tuners is probably the most complicated part out of it all.
It has - it'll be introduced at Christmas, 2023.
This what happens when you feed your cello everyday
These videos are well made especially for this amount of views! Good job!
Thank you so much! Small but mighty 🗡
There should be another fifth tuned camber subcontrabass violin; tuned: G0, D1, A1 & E2, 3 octaves lower than the standard violin.
Imagine doing that megaphone scene with it from the Simpsons
😱 yes!
I recall reading that it would cost some US $60,000 to produce an octobass (and this figure is a few years old). On top of that, shipping would be very expensive for something that large, and finally, one would need to have a ceiling high enough to accommodate its ca. 12 foot height (presumably not a problem for a concert hall or other auditorium, but a serious challenge for most private dwellings). I own several large instruments, but I will probably have to 'pass' on acquiring an octobass.
why? why not?
Yes I suppose so 😅
Did you say 60 hz or 16 hz? Humans hear way lower than 60 hz dude…
Too bad the luthiee craft wass not mentio ed
What is the background music for? I can't concentrate on what you're saying, the background noise is hammering on my head 😨
You ruined your video 👎