Subthumper Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Hi folks. I thought I'd let you all have a nose at this. I've always wanted an 8 string octave bass but couldn't justify the cost against something that might only get used on a few songs. So I took the steps of converting a regular P bass copy. Didn't take too long, the big question was whether the neck would take the extra tension . All is good, it's staying in tune and the neck is still straight. I got photos of most of the state's of build so most of it is self explanatory. Only last bit is to install a humbucking jazz pickup in the bridge position. So far it sounds huge, especially through a big valve head. 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 That's interesting. Will you be routing the J cavity yourself? Quote
Subthumper Posted June 29, 2018 Author Posted June 29, 2018 On 28/06/2018 at 13:13, SpondonBassed said: That's interesting. Will you be routing the J cavity yourself? Expand In some way or other yes I expect it will be me. 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Squeaky bum time then. Before you mark out the cut, be aware that jazz pick-ups are not all to a standard size. Sometimes the lugs are placed differently as well. There have been a few comments on the issue in recent build topics. Until you have the pick-up in your possession it would be wise not to commit to any dimensions that you have been quoted. Quote
Subthumper Posted June 29, 2018 Author Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) On 29/06/2018 at 13:30, SpondonBassed said: Squeaky bum time then. Before you mark out the cut, be aware that jazz pick-ups are not all to a standard size. Sometimes the lugs are placed differently as well. There have been a few comments on the issue in recent build topics. Until you have the pick-up in your possession it would be wise not to commit to any dimensions that you have been quoted. Expand Haha yes indeed. Thanks for the heads up. I might get a friend of mine to do me a guide jig, he has access to a laser cutter, very handy. I won't take dimensions until I get the pickup back from the re winding place, although it's a semour so should be accurate to a fender. Edited June 29, 2018 by Subthumper Missed sentence 1 Quote
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