Members der oxenrig Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 After seeing King's X, I've decided that I really want an 8-string bass. A 12-string would be a bit excessive, but an 8-string would be perfect. Problem is, I don't like the look or features of any of the current production 8-string basses. Ideally, I would like an Explorer-bodied one with a flying-V style headstock, similar to this one: Obviously, I'd have to go Warmoth to do this, and it would probably cost quite a bit. Anybody else have any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 I guess you could get an 8 string neck and convert a cheap 4 string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted December 10, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2008 I guess you could get an 8 string neck and convert a cheap 4 string. It takes a goodly amount of work, but here's mine with the Warmoth neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nAmzrTakin Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 It takes a goodly amount of work, but here's mine with the Warmoth neck. p.s how do I join the "Mesa Brigade" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted December 10, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2008 Put it in your sig. #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pickdust Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 It takes a goodly amount of work, but here's mine with the Warmoth neck. That is really schweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pickdust Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 After seeing King's X, I've decided that I really want an 8-string bass. A 12-string would be a bit excessive, but an 8-string would be perfect. Problem is, I don't like the look or features of any of the current production 8-string basses. Ideally, I would like an Explorer-bodied one with a flying-V style headstock, similar to this one: Obviously, I'd have to go Warmoth to do this, and it would probably cost quite a bit. Anybody else have any other suggestions? You're going to have to play a lot of em because the range of tone and general sound is all over the place. As most know I settled on the Waterstone 8 and 12 but the 8 is my main bass. I agree that the explorer looks cool but it won't matter how cool it looks if it sounds like carp. PM me if you have any questions or would like some TP-8 or TP12 samples. PD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 In before the waterstone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am just going to get a Warmoth 8 neck and put it on a RD Artist body... When I could be bothered, and afford, to make the body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cpt. Spliff Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 Here is my Washburn. As mentioned the construction and sound of 8-strings is diverse. On this one the double-strings are a little too wide apart to my liking. I also would have preferred the octave string to be beneath as I use my thumb to play. Otherwise it's nice enough and the Barts on active give it a mansized sound. Unfortunally one of the trussrods have broken and I'm still waiting for a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Martinez Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 Waterstone has a KILLER 8 string bass in their Tom Petersson series. Sounds HUGE! Check it out in blue pearloid or cherry burst: www.modguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Edge%208%208%20String%20Bass%20Gloss%20Black_-1_10052_10002_-49976209?cm_mmc=Google-_-6%208%20%2012%20String%20Basses-_-Edge%208%208%20String%20Bass%20Gloss%20Black-_-DEDGE8CBK go cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 If you're gonna do it, do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fealach Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 It is possible to convert an existing bass to an 8 string with a new bridge, nut, and extra tuners. I have seen pictures from a now defunct website of an OLP 5 string converted to a 12 string using the original neck. My BC Rich 8 string has the same neck as the 4 string version. My Gibson Explorer 12 string still has its original neck. If the previous owner hadn't had the bright idea to put guitar strings on it and tune them to standard pitch thus screwing up the neck, it would be fine. It sounds and plays awesome below the twelfth fret, but above that is severely FUBAR'd. You'd want to be careful about the extra tension, but plenty of cheap 8 strings have bolt on necks no different than the 5 or 6 string version of that particular bass. You can go Warmoth, but I'm not sure that's really any cheaper. A friend had a bass converted to 8 strings with a Warmoth neck by a respected luthier. It was virtually unplayable and a poster bass for "Neck Dive" when the guy was done, but it looked nice. My friend ended up buying a Carvin 5 string neckthrough neck, sawing the wings off his bass, and doing it himself with very nice results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 Yes...yes, you do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Hamer-Bass-Head Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 $2399 take the extra octave strings off and adjust the truss rod(s) you can always switch back to 12 strings later. http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6429.JPG http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6430.JPG http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6431.JPG http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6433.JPG http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6428.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fealach Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 $2399 take the extra octave strings off and adjust the truss rod(s) you can always switch back to 12 strings later. http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6429.JPGhttp://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6430.JPGhttp://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6431.JPGhttp://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6433.JPGhttp://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/hamer/hamer12926/CIMG6428.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hamer-Bass-Head Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 that bass is just gorgeous but no way I could justify a 3rd custom explorer shaped '12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members texasbassplayer Posted December 10, 2008 Members Share Posted December 10, 2008 I've owned a few 8s in my life but since the early 90s I've preferred 12s. I wonder what song The Who are playing, with Pete playing an Alembic bass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fealach Posted December 11, 2008 Members Share Posted December 11, 2008 that bass is just gorgeous but no way I could justify a 3rd custom explorer shaped '12 But at that price, it's actually a pretty good deal. If I still had a job I'd be scrambling to get the $$ together. I think I still have the "Long Cold Winter" CD around somewhere too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted December 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 11, 2008 I've owned a few 8s in my life but since the early 90s I've preferred 12s.I wonder what song The Who are playing, with Pete playing an Alembic bass too. It's Trick of the Light, off of Who Are You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted December 12, 2008 Members Share Posted December 12, 2008 I'm with you buddy. And oddly enough, it was after I saw Kings X. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Martinez Posted December 12, 2008 Members Share Posted December 12, 2008 Again, try a Waterstone TP 8 string bass! I was playing mine last night, it has incredible tone, is smooth to play, and has killer looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chubrocker Posted December 12, 2008 Members Share Posted December 12, 2008 Buy a P.O.G. Seriously, with the sub, +1 and +2---you can get 8 and 12 string tones. I borrowed a friend's 8---it got lost in the mix. Strapped by 5-er on with the P.O.G.---hot knife thru buttah. IMO, spending money on the P.O.G. is wiser option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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