My 8-string...Part I (Pics inside!)

revsharp777 · #1 02-09-2004, 12:30 AM

As most of you know, Eddie at EKG Guitars is building the body & then, assembling what will soon be my custom 8-string! Here is the first update he sent me. I can't wait to get this in my hands!!!!

Enjoy the pics!

pawel · #2 02-09-2004, 12:38 AM

Wow, this is really nice...basically reminescent of an 8-string RG...what does the headstock look like?

And also, what are those pickups? They look really wide...

I like it a lot....

BucketBot · #3 02-09-2004, 12:56 AM

Sweet!

Can't wait to see it finished!

fettouhi · #4 02-09-2004, 01:48 AM

Smashing Mate!!!!

Regards

André

revsharp777 · #5 02-09-2004, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawel

Wow, this is really nice...basically reminescent of an 8-string RG...what does the headstock look like?

And also, what are those pickups? They look really wide...

I like it a lot....

The headstock will also be Ibanez RG based, but with a few tweaks. Yes, EIGHT IN-LINE tuners!

Those are EMG45DCs. Basically, it's 6-string BASS housing with the guts of an EMG85.

Ancestor · #6 02-09-2004, 02:05 AM

Nice. Thanks for posting the pictures. I've been wondering what it would look like. That should give you plenty of range.

the.godfather · #7 02-09-2004, 02:43 AM

Thats gonna be one mean mother when its done.
What finish you going for out of interest?? Will it be tung oil or unfinished??
Looks smashing, and those EMG's look just killer. No wonder you cant wait to play it! Congrats, and keep the pics a coming.
Gary - The.Godfather

Jammy · #8 02-09-2004, 03:04 AM

That is AMAZING. I think Im really gonna have to get mine made after seeing that....it rawks

-better shred than dead-ANDY

revsharp777 · #9 02-09-2004, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the.godfather

What finish you going for out of interest?? Will it be tung oil or unfinished??
Gary - The.Godfather

For now, we're going with a natural satin finish. I believe that's what Eddie called it.

Eddie, where you at?

Wound · #10 02-09-2004, 06:30 AM

WOW! That is AWESOME!!

Can't wait to hear what that sounds like

Kim

dex · #11 02-09-2004, 07:06 AM

Should have gone for 5 string bass EMG pickups as these will stick out to much when you string it up.
Otherwise it looks amazing.
Congrats

ilia

Jammy · #12 02-09-2004, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex

Should have gone for 5 string bass EMG pickups as these will stick out to much when you string it up.
Otherwise it looks amazing.
Congrats

ilia

You would think so but the actual useable length (maximum string spread) of those EMG "bar" type pickups is deceptivly small compared to the overall size of the pickup. Look at a guitar with 707's in, for example.

-better shred than dead-ANDY

Wound · #13 02-09-2004, 12:17 PM

How much roughly does a guitar like that set you back?

Kim

Jim Soloway · #14 02-09-2004, 12:23 PM

Looks good. I love the way Eddie put the neck pocket together. I've been watching this with real interest since the beginning and I'd love to hear the final results.

EKG · #15 02-09-2004, 12:33 PM

This is still a ways from being completed....I have a very strict deadline on this one, so more updates coming soon......

The finish has not been decided yet, but I think tung oil is out for a future finsh....

....back to work