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ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis was saddled with his 17-string bass after a joke appearance went viral – now he’s experimenting with a 2-string build
must be a real relief – a two-string Sam Hill offset bass built by Waterstone Guitars. “Life’s a blur once you start using a ...
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Elwood Francis on the origins of his 17-string bass – and why he regrets it becoming a ZZ Top staple
In 2022, ZZ Top guitar tech-turned-bassist Francis Elwood made headlines throughout the guitar press and beyond when he whipped out an almighty 17-string bass guitar with the Texas blues-rock legends.
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Best electric bass guitars to get the right rhythm
The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, six ...