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Old 02-09-2004, 01:30 AM
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My 8-string...Part I (Pics inside!)

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!









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Old 02-09-2004, 01:38 AM
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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....
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Old 02-09-2004, 01:56 AM
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Sweet! Can't wait to see it finished!
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Old 02-09-2004, 02:48 AM
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Smashing Mate!!!!



Regards

André
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Old 02-09-2004, 02:54 AM
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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.
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Old 02-09-2004, 03:05 AM
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Nice. Thanks for posting the pictures. I've been wondering what it would look like. That should give you plenty of range.
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Old 02-09-2004, 03:43 AM
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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
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Old 02-09-2004, 04:04 AM
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That is AMAZING. I think Im really gonna have to get mine made after seeing that....it rawks

-better shred than dead-ANDY
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Old 02-09-2004, 04:29 AM
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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?
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Old 02-09-2004, 07:30 AM
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WOW! That is AWESOME!!
Can't wait to hear what that sounds like

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Old 02-09-2004, 08:06 AM
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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
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Old 02-09-2004, 08:35 AM
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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.

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Old 02-09-2004, 01:17 PM
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How much roughly does a guitar like that set you back?

Kim
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Old 02-09-2004, 01:23 PM
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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.
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Old 02-09-2004, 01:33 PM
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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
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