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Old 12-01-2006, 09:00 PM
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My 8 string guitar

Here is some pics of my 8 string guitar! i have made it myself from scratch!







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Old 12-01-2006, 09:15 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

wow, that thing is gorgeous..I love the finish..How did you end up doing that?
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Old 12-01-2006, 09:18 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

Holy cow!! 28 frets! Nice job. You can make me a guitar from scratch anytime! Did you get the body and neck somewhere? Give us some info man!
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Old 12-01-2006, 10:05 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

those extra frets seem pointless with that cutout, otherwise very cool.
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Old 12-01-2006, 10:31 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

Wow! Beautiful!

Tell us how you made it!
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Old 12-01-2006, 10:42 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

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those extra frets seem pointless with that cutout, otherwise very cool.
Ever heard of tapping? Tapped harmonics are also easier with frets to hit.

Great looking guitar! More info please!
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Old 12-01-2006, 10:53 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

S T U N N I N G !!!!!

BUT, in this case, the pictures are not enough...

We must also HEAR that baby growl and sing!!!!

Please let us hear her voice!!!!!

Regards,

JP
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Old 12-01-2006, 11:55 PM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

*Scoffs* Lucky!!
Nice green.
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Old 12-02-2006, 12:04 AM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

Wow, nice job, the finish and binding look amazing!
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Old 12-02-2006, 12:07 AM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

very nice one.
we can hear some meshuggah tunes with her maybe?
congratz.
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Old 12-02-2006, 12:08 AM
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WOW! Damn nice work
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Old 12-02-2006, 12:10 AM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

Wow! Well done. Thats really nice looking.
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Old 12-02-2006, 12:13 AM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

Dang ! Thats on top! What s the scale lenght for this ? what pickup is that? You said made from scratch ? So, self wound pickup?
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Old 12-02-2006, 02:17 AM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

This is the most beautiful 8-string I've EVER seen!! Congrats!! Please give us more details on the specs and the building process!
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Old 12-02-2006, 04:27 AM
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Re: My 8 string guitar

Awesome stuff there, got any pics on the build-up?
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