The bass in Francis' hands wasn't a 4-string or a 5-string bass guitar, nor was it a 6-string model. No, readers, this yellow-finished low-end behemoth was a (by our count, at least) 17-string bass.

Elwood Francis reveals the origins of his preposterous 17-string bass – and why he’s disappointed it went viral. ... Thu, July 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM UTC. 3 min read.

As American Songwriter reported, ZZ Top’s bassist Elwood Francis played an odd-looking 17-string bass at the band’s recent show on November 5 for the rock group’s 1983 song, “Got Me Under ...

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ZZ Top's Elwood Francis took to social media over the weekend to discuss the headline-grabbing 17-string bass that he used during a recent show.. He unveiled the oversized monstrosity during the ...

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