8 string.

sabbath_of_bass · Post by **sabbath_of_bass** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:07 pm

Okay guys. I kinda really want a 8 string.
Yeah... kinda really. Hows that work. Anyways. I was wondering what your guys thoughts was on some brands. Well actually. I want you to name some brands that are good. Of course Ric right. Well Im thinking i dont have the money on hand to go out and get another ric. So I was looking for something a tad bit cheaper. If possible under a thousand bucks. Thanks

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atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:23 pm

I'm always down with Hamer, since I play a 12-string Hamer...just don't go with a Hagstrom, they are a little tempermental.
A Ric under $1K? You can't even get a 4-string for that...

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:26 pm

Sam Ash!

or this will be going soon...

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:46 pm

You can always try one of the 8 string models made by Dean, Schechter and ESP.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:03 pm

You have good experiences with Dean basses Jacob, why not get another? I've played a Schecter. Great bass. It sadly put my 4001 to shame at the time.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:28 pm

get one of these ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dean-8-string-Rapsody-electric-bass_W0QQitemZ7399622459QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:36 pm

I used to think these Kramer 8's were cool:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kramer-XL8-8-String-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7400418169QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

These Schecter 8's look cool also, but I've never tried one to know how good they are:

http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=84

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:14 pm

Jared, where is your 8 going? One of how many, exactly?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:46 pm

aw gotta go, here first of course.

It's 1 of 4

7 of 9

hieronymous · Post by **hieronymous** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:24 am

Hey Jared - is that a 4008 or a 4003S/8? Looks like the octave strings are on top like the 4008, though it's hard to tell in the pic. (Can you tell I'm interested?)

rickde · Post by **rickde** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:26 am

I've got a Washburn RB2802 8 string bass for sale. It is in "like new" condition. I've only used it a few times. Looks and sounds very nice. Let me know if you are interested and we can negotiate.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:20 am

Harry-

its a S/8. With Barts

originals in case.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:13 am

I've never heard an 8 string. What would they bring to the table for a pocket player?

alanz · Post by **alanz** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:15 am

I generally think of them as being more for metal or other heavy music styles; they have ton(ne)s of harmonic overtones and are very bright sounding, perfect for a heavy power trio type band.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:27 am

Thanks, not for me then.