12-Strings & 8-String Fretless Bass | From The Archives

12-Strings & 8-String Fretless Bass | From The Archives | PRS Guitars

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From the Archives is a series where we explore unique instruments and items from our company archives. In this new episode, Paul Reed Smith and Marc Quigley discuss early PRS 12-string designs and a special 8-String fretless bass. Be sure to hang around for the end of the episode where PRS Product Specialist Bryan Ewald takes all three guitars for a spin.
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - 1981 Pre-factory 12-String made for Richard Sales
2:26 - Nancy Wilson's PRS 12-string
3:06 - 2003 Custom 22/12
4:39 - 1977 8-String Bass built for Anthony Bunn
8:10 - Playing of each instrument

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@peachmelba1000 3 жыл бұрын

This is like Christmas for me.

@sassycat 3 жыл бұрын

The 8 string bass (double courses) should make a comeback, they have a huge sound.

@Riverdeepnwide 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I was lucky to see David Henning of Big Wreck at a launch gig, smaller club, with his 12 string bass. Just an incredible show, really one of the most moving band performances I’ve ever been to in over fifty years of shows. If I remember right it was a 3x4 course 12 bass, looked like more than one amp for him back there.

@MilesTippett 3 жыл бұрын

Hagstrom still makes them, Got one last year!

@jasper24601 3 жыл бұрын

@@MilesTippett was it rather expensive!

@MilesTippett 3 жыл бұрын

I think I spent about 500 bucks on eBay

@iAmTheSquidThing 3 жыл бұрын

If only there were some way to give the treble strings a separate output to a guitar amp.

@iPhonedo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I stayed till the end! Wow.

@aguynamednathan 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I skipped to the end

@Linguae_Music 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@gevurgeldi5423 3 жыл бұрын

sen de mi burdasın abi

@Waterinmenbenen 3 жыл бұрын

Man, that outro tune 🔥

@ferox965 3 жыл бұрын

That's by far the best looking bass PRS has ever done.

@ZaneDalton 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@salottin 3 жыл бұрын

YEAH That color, that neck, that HEADSTOCK

@ferox965 3 жыл бұрын

@@salottin Yep. I find the basses don't look like anything special, like the classic look the guitars have. This bass does. I bet if they released a fretted version, it would totally sell.

@docdaytona108 3 жыл бұрын

“Hi, this is Bryan Ewald with PRS Guitars and today I have some absolutely killer models to demo. They’re all very unique, very beautiful in their own way, but the one thing they have in common, if you look closely, is that none of them are for sale. So enjoy and keep dreamin’.”

@Spidouz 3 жыл бұрын

You should make this more often. Not only it allows to learn more about the PRS history and guitars, but also it’s a good way to document memories from the man himself. We don’t have much about Leo Fender, Ted McCarty and such... so it’s good we can know more about Paul R. Smith.

@peterresetz1960 2 жыл бұрын

That bass guitar sound. That bass guitar riff. Gave me goose bumps. I looped it fir a half hour.

@nolanr7679 3 жыл бұрын

This project is really cool. I love when companies recognize the importance of their history.

@Jakeman90210 3 жыл бұрын

That song at the end was just fantastic. Peter Frampton vibes

@avielkharrat5788 3 жыл бұрын

Was that Bryan playing at the end? Boy did it sound good! Incredibly musical!

@mikeomatic9905 3 жыл бұрын

Brian’s always wearing flannel lol

@BryanEwald 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. both to playing and wearing flannel. And thanks Avi

@Spidouz 3 жыл бұрын

@@BryanEwald awesome groove on the bass, well played, thanks!

@BryanEwald 3 жыл бұрын

@@Spidouz 🙏

@drumrabbi 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of that bass, I've got to know...was the grit in your tone achieved from the amp eq using distortion or from the pickups in the bass?! I'd love to know how that bass was set up ( type of pickups and electronics and the amo settings used) the tone was amazing. Pleasant to this drummer!

@sparxlabprojects9545 3 жыл бұрын

Having Bryan demo the models discussed is a great add to this series.

@niro749 3 жыл бұрын

Pleeeeease release this bit at the end as a piece of music or a stand alone video, haven't heard such great music in a while ... Amazing instruments of course (needless to say)

@ChickenFriedBrad 3 жыл бұрын

I second this motion. Bryan, we're begging you!!!

@LandonSiebens 3 жыл бұрын

That groove at 8:18 🔥

@RonnieVaiArovo 3 жыл бұрын

that 8 String bass Sounds WICKED and MEAN 👌

@SCBeatty1 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing Cheap Trick at an outdoor concert. I was probably 100 yards from the stage and that 12 string bass was punching a hole in the sky. Felt like front row

@petruccirocks02 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute beast of a bass tone! Love it! And that 12 string! 😯

@gmetzgermusic 3 жыл бұрын

Always love listening to Brian’s playing. So tasteful.

@alanshewitt 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad I watched to the end.

@irvingsherwood1234 2 жыл бұрын

Love the jam at the end. And the bridge engineerings.

@hibernative 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, that ending jam is great.

@xoxxox5352 Жыл бұрын

Wow - I’ve watched all of the archive videos, skipping around, and avoiding this one because it seemed less interesting to me. Wow was I wrong! The song at the end using these three instruments is by far the coolest thing in all of the archive videos so far.

@ThePandaProcrastinates 3 жыл бұрын

IT'S BACK! Those are excellent. The violin carve on those are beautiful. That bass is a beast.

@Charismafire Жыл бұрын

The jam at the end was very tasty!

@tedstilles88 3 жыл бұрын

That jam at the end was awesome! Killer tone from all three instruments...

@martinheath5947 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm in love with that bass, love at first listen. Great jam fellas!

@camelusdromedarius3789 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know I needed an 8 string fretless bass until now.

@jasonsapp792 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate these videos from the PRS archives.....such craftsmanship.....makes me proud owning the collection of PRS guitars I have. AweSome work Mr.Smith!

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

Glad you plugged in that bass, and that 2nd 12 string is gorgeous with the signature headstock.

@alba7or 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible playing by Bryan yet again, man those are beautiful pieces!

@barberelectronics5672 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode, and good lord, Bryan is killing it again!

@Riverdeepnwide 3 жыл бұрын

I love these vids, so good to hear the talk and the music Thank You!

@gorlagOv 3 жыл бұрын

Love the archive episodes. Beautiful instruments.

@imacmadman22 3 жыл бұрын

Brian’s tune at the end of the video was glorious, thanks Brian!

@bjornandersson6713 3 жыл бұрын

What a jam at the end!!! Man!!! Cool guitars as well😜... as usual

@DiscoD777 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the song at the end

@ericsyre9418 3 жыл бұрын

That bass sounds like a roaring beast! Amazing!

@JanisKlinnert 3 жыл бұрын

boy oh boy sounded that amazing! Great Playing Bryan!

@paulsimmons5726 3 жыл бұрын

The 8-string fretless bass sounds so full, never thought of that type of bass but it sure does sound good. Great video!

@kevmac1230 3 жыл бұрын

Love the 8 string bass.Great jam

@doctersound9630 3 жыл бұрын

So pretty. Thank you for the song at the end! Beautiful. 🖤 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

@oscarsantos2608 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to have a demo of the 8 string bass alone. It sounds great in the mix!

@nathanielvargas3863 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’ve been waiting for another episode

@wanderingfirbolg6738 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bass! Great upload!

9 ай бұрын

wow amazing sound at the final song! It make me wanna have one of those

@erik2446 3 жыл бұрын

What I enjoyed about this video is the insights to Paul's talent as a luthier. Really cool to watch!

@jeffreytaylor6257 3 жыл бұрын

Splendid. Good job all around.

@kevincostelloe4463 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got one (a 10 top, at that), and it’s the most amazing 12 string that I’ve ever played! It actually stays in tune for months at a time!! PRS guitars rock!!

@joshuafreedman7703 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! Those sounds are incredible! ❤️

@bikergeekgd 2 жыл бұрын

Love these episodes.

@rosewoodsteel6656 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@davidcampbellii6342 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly awesome, thank you for sharing this content, amazing. Gotta say, I would love to check out the factory in MD someday.

@mackymaca 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome guitars! That 8-string sounds amazing.

@jonathanmachjacksontrad5704 3 жыл бұрын

Best youtube video I've seen in a while

@beridus 3 жыл бұрын

That jam at the end was marvelous

@MrTelecosta 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos

@canucklehead0 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a new bass player, been at it for about a year and before that played trombone for about 40 yrs. The tone of that fretless Bass is amazing, just so smooth and deep (of course a lot of that comes from the fingers playing the instrument) I can only imagine what it must have sounded like booming out of some SVT driven speakers live! Like all PRS built instruments, just as stunning to look at as I dream it would be to play.

@GoldenBoyDims 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you switch to bass after so long I’m just curious(been playing for 4 years now)

@canucklehead0 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenBoyDims Hi, I lost my right leg below the knee 4yrs ago. I can't drive at the moment which keeps me from my community band rehearsals, although I do still manage to get there a couple times a month. I haven't given up my Trombone, I just wanted something different to do that kept my hands and fingers moving (I have arthritis setting in and playing Bass is actually a really good form of therapy!). Thanks for responding, I hope the answer satisfies your question, and the best to you and I hope your enjoying playing the Bass as much as I am!!

@AlbertAnguela 3 жыл бұрын

that bass sounds amazing and it's really beautiful

@dadam6900 3 жыл бұрын

I've been dreaming of a 12 string guitar/8 string bass duo for so long.

@zakman1964 Жыл бұрын

I've been checking out your guitars for while was so nice to see you guys jam on them especially when your the creator. Greg from Australia

@jamestonguet1737 Жыл бұрын

wow , I've only played one 8 string bass and it was amazing ..the carves on both of those are spectacular!

@gazzy_burns 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely loving that 8 string bass, plus the the body shape is lovely. Bring it back! S2 basses!

@jonnychrist69 3 жыл бұрын

This video rules! More like this please!

@ZakkiLowe 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool instruments!

@FredRijsdijk 3 жыл бұрын

I would be very interessed in this bass ! It sounds super !! Amazing craftmanship as well !!

@SixSixthSix 3 жыл бұрын

That bass sound, wauw! Amazing

@gimpalopagus 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 74 Washburn B20 8 double course and I love the sound it has

@jarikoskenniska299 Жыл бұрын

Great sound from that Eight string Bass, Like the Jammin´ ...Mike Oldfield wibes!

@davidcripps3011 3 жыл бұрын

That bass sounds amazing!

@jettsom Жыл бұрын

That bass sounds really great!

@Hillbilly_Papist 3 жыл бұрын

Great, just as my 5 string fretless shows up I see this. Now I want an 8 string.

@gethappygiving1789 3 жыл бұрын

Make a 12 string again... I’ll buy one!

@iananderson12796 3 жыл бұрын

12 strings and PRS. Two of my favorite things!

@ArtistJAYE 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@VadiaRotor 11 ай бұрын

the 8-string bass is worderful. I wish there was a fretted version

@arboldigital6310 3 жыл бұрын

That PRS bass is so beautiful!!!

@diegonataren7824 3 жыл бұрын

I love the 8 strings basses that things are incredible and very useful for a lot of music generes

@yrj77 3 жыл бұрын

The sound of that 8 string bass was amazing.

@thehandseesall 3 жыл бұрын

Nice jam

@robertbarwick6197 3 жыл бұрын

Killer sounding Bass👍😎

@sergionogueirars 3 жыл бұрын

Both twelves and the 8-string are awesome and richly sounding.

@madgeniusmusic 3 жыл бұрын

They were awesome.

@natorious314 3 жыл бұрын

That bass sounds absolutely epic. Would kill to own that.

@spurioustransients 3 жыл бұрын

That fretless 8-string bass is beautiful!

@MazzazzG 3 жыл бұрын

That outro thoooo! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@GoffCool 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing bass

@andreigeist7767 3 жыл бұрын

They missed a golden opportunity to call this place "the guitarchives"

@jbpmusic4900 2 жыл бұрын

8 string bass sounds amazing

@Killenmachine05 3 жыл бұрын

Love when we get to check in with larry and see what hes up to.

@Chris_Nouvelli 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Would love to see the origins of the Singlecut models (yes, including the aftermath with big ‘G’) and leading on to Tremonti’s first signature.

@MikeyVonSwank13 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my God ... they sound heavenly

@michaelschiessl8357 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Paul more going into the vault vids please..

@Doty6String Жыл бұрын

Coolest demo song by far

@gcvrsa 3 жыл бұрын

The early basses are so beautiful. Sometimes I wish they would bring them back.

@CocoKoi321 3 жыл бұрын

THOW US EVERYTHING FROM THE ARCHIVES 😭

@jerkface69 3 жыл бұрын

That bass is WICKED!

@jeffreykavanaugh6634 9 күн бұрын

I'm likely commenting years too late to be relevant, but you can really see the influence of Gary Cooper's "Oasis" guitars and (especially) basses on these early designs. Beautiful instruments.