8 string P bass conversion

[Subthumper]

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.

[SpondonBassed]

That's interesting.

Will you be routing the J cavity yourself?

[Subthumper]

On 28/06/2018 at 14:13, SpondonBassed said:

That's interesting.

Will you be routing the J cavity yourself?

In some way or other yes I expect it will be me.

[SpondonBassed]

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.

[Subthumper]

2 hours ago, 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.

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
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