Now you can tap, strum, pick, pluck, even play open strings, on one instrument.
Our 8-string stereo multi-mode instrument is a collaboration between Emmett Chapman (creator of the Stick) and Ned Steinberger (creator of the NS Double Bass, Bass Cello and many other instruments). Designed to optimize both two-handed tapping, and conventional guitar and bass techniques, this instrument incorporates a number of ideas from both The Stick (the tapping fretboard) and the Steinberger bass (knee rest and headless design), as well as some completely new ideas, like a patented retractable damper, and unique side-saddle bridge and nut height adjustment screws.

For 2006 we've added a new graphite neck by Moses, Inc, with our distinctive Stick rear bevel, and a choice of beautiful hardwoods with staining options and a "soft finish" so the player can really feel the wood.

Other features include:

• Switchable stereo/mono ouptput for two groups of four strings or one group of eight
• Two pairs of active EMG "Front Tele" pickups, with 3-position selectors and independent bass and treble controls

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