HAMER 12 STRING BASS FUNK SOLO

Thethumb1218 Says:

Mar 25, 2008 - Hey man, What an honour to hear from you in Europe! Hope you're still rockin' in Serbia Herzegovena. I am going to put together a new and better video within a month or so. Right now I'm focusing on practicing for a 12-string bass/classical piano recital for my mother's 90th birthday on April 5th. After that it's full steam ahead. I'm with you and will let you know when the new video is out - stay tuned! Rock Rules!! Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

Thethumb1218 Says:

Mar 25, 2008 - Hey thanks,I couldn't play any louder since we were playing in a real wussy place that wouldn't let us play over about 100dB. Pathetic!Anyway now we're playing in some serious venues, so the next vid will sound like rock, not lounge music. Bass should be loud!!! Rock Rules!! Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

Thethumb1218 Says:

Mar 25, 2008 - Yeah, you're right, with what....16 actual notes..?..there's going to be some similarities somewhere. Keep on rockin'!!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

Thethumb1218 Says:

Mar 25, 2008 - Hey Kirschi,Yeah the band is called ROXON, we're in the process of re-building and so I'm doing other 12-string bass projects at present. Not quite sure what you're asking about the "adress from you're page"(sic). Let me know and we'll be in touch. Keep on rockin'!!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

chrisandrenee Says:

Apr 9, 2008 - Right on brother, great work. chris

Thethumb1218 Says:

Apr 9, 2008 - Hey guys,Thanks, your comments are greatly appreciated! I'm in the process of putting together a more up-to-date vid, should be done soon. I'm excited to be a 12-String Bassist, keep on rockin'!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

FeelGoodInc892 Says:

Apr 17, 2008 - when you slap the 12 string are you just hiting the bass strings or all 3? 12 strings have a really cool sound to them and I'm thinking about maybe making one.

4stringsinging Says:

May 20, 2008 - that must hurt 2 pop those octave strings

Thethumb1218 Says:

May 23, 2008 - Hey,It's actually not all that bad as the strings are inverted, that is to say the octave strings are on top toward you and the bass strings are on the bottom away from you so you're popping the bass strings first & the octaves second. That being said, it has still taken some time to get the technique down - it's still a work in progress. No-one else is using this technique on the 12string bass as far as I know, so I'm on my own. Keep on rockin'!Very "beast" reagrdsHans "The Thumb" Sahlen

xenotoxette Says:

May 26, 2008 - You guys are pretty animated on stage.

Thethumb1218 Says:

May 27, 2008 - Hi there,Thanks...but not really! We only had a narrow frame due to the camera being used so we had to pretty much stay where we were, as we had only two takes to get it right. I didn't want to blow it by inadvertently moving out of camera range. C'est la vie!!I'm glad for your comments, keep on rockin'!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

hulio77 Says:

Jun 2, 2008 - Cool!You're amazing!!That hamer is the one made in usa?

Thethumb1218 Says:

Jun 3, 2008 - Hey man,Thanks, I really appreciate the comment! I'm working on another vid which should be much better and I'll get it finished by this summer. Yes it's the Hamer 12-string bass and they're very good, I actually have two of them - they ROCK!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

radcam69 Says:

Jul 19, 2008 - Hey Hans, NICE! A little &0's groove working there.

radcam69 Says:

Jul 19, 2008 - whoops! 70's that is.

Thethumb1218 Says:

Jul 21, 2008 - Hey man,Thanks, a groove is a groove and this one was a bit different to play on the 12-Strinng Hamer for sure. Sure like doing it though, more to come! Keep on Rockin'!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

Thethumb1218 Says:

Jul 21, 2008 - Well, that's OK. Like I said, a groove is a groove!Very "beast" reagrds,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

hulio77 Says:

Jul 24, 2008 - another question,are there differences between the ch12 and the b12L?Thanks

gvt76 Says:

Aug 13, 2008 - Man you rock! Your voice remeber David Gilmour singing "Young Lust". Cheers from Brazil!

Thethumb1218 Says:

Aug 13, 2008 - Hey Man,Muchas Gracias! That's cool, I really appreciate your comments. Being compared to David Gilmour in ANY way is a HUGE compliment. I'll be doing more very soon!Hasta la Vista Baby!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

Thethumb1218 Says:

Aug 13, 2008 - Hey man,Sorry, I thought I'd answered this a few weeks ago. Anyway from what I understand, the only difference is that the CH-12 is an import (China, Korea, Indonesia) and the B12L is made in the USA. HOWEVER, it's up to the personal taste of the player as to what bass he or she prefers.Keep on Rockin'!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

welshausten Says:

Oct 8, 2008 - not badprops all round

Thethumb1218 Says:

Oct 12, 2008 - Hey there,Thanks, I'll do better in a month or so, I've recently broken my left wrist but have been planning a better-recorded version of the piece and some others!Keep on rockin'Very "Beast" Regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

Thethumb1218 Says:

Nov 9, 2008 - Hey man,Thanks, this could be better and WILL be once I finish rehab on my wrist, the cast is off and I really do need to pick up my game. The new video has been pushed into next year, but I promise you the wait will be worth it. Yes I was the first to slap a 12-string bass on the net, but now this MUST improve! The more I see this video the more I want to show what I can do with a 12-string slap bass solo! Keep on Rockin'!Very "beast" regards,Hans "The Thumb" Sahlen

LuizaR07 Says:

Nov 13, 2008 - really cool! but are you popping at all during the main riff? oh and by the way we don't speak Spanish in Brazil we speak Portuguese