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Headstock advice.... 8 string project
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:46 pm
by h8mtv
So I am wanting to build a short scale 8 string bass thing. I scored a Kramer bridge made by schaller for the project. I am considering grabbing a Bronco bass but I have a bullet strat here minus bridge. I see a few odd Japanese 25.5 scale basses out there so I may try that route first. I am guessing a good start is to fill the tuner holes with dowel rods. Any other advice getting going?
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 9:20 pm
by MattK
For smaller tuners you will need to trim off about 1cm from the top edge of the headstock - otherwise they won't align with the neck. You could do four-a-side like a short version of the XII headstock!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:25 pm
by h8mtv
Yeah, I was even considering one of the cheap 12 string tele kits to build from. I think 4 a side is the way to go.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:15 pm
by h8mtv
Perhaps 5x3?
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:38 pm
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:20 pm
by Mo Law-ka
Looking good. I'm excited to see where this winds up
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:03 pm
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:39 pm
by HNB
Looks pretty cool.
