Redneck 8 string

[paulw123]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and really don't know where to post so hope its OK I started a new thread. I am hoping someone mite be able to help! I have an 8 string Redneck bass and owned it for 10 years or so, I am just now discovering its rarity and looking for any info I can, I will register it on the register as soon as I can take some pictures. Any info will be much appreciated, thanks

[libratune]

You mean like this one?

[johnallg]

KABOOM!!!!!

Welcome Paul. If you use the search function, you will find some info on redneck 8 string basses. Yes, very rare.

Here is one: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=404906

[paulw123]

Yep one just like that, I acquired it in Germany when on tour over there from the UK, it was hanging in a music store that endorsed us, I showed interest in it and was given it for a really good price, only ever gig'd it a couple of times as it is really headstock heavy but it always looked the biz sitting amongst the back line but wasn't ever played to its full potential . Thanks for the reply I will search the forum but the only thing I've found so far is a thread on tom Petty's guitarist owned one. I will post some pics of mine as soon as I can.....I hope its of interest to some! I found a post on another website saying only 12 made? This is getting interesting

[paulw123]

Oh and thanks again......just seen your link

[badeggs]

Now that's a nice introduction!

[JakeK]

Welcome, Paul! We'd love to see some pictures of your bass, if you don't mind.

Mike Campbell and Tom Petty were given a pair of redneck basses some time in 1987 or 1988. In 1992, Mike removed the octave strings and had it set up as a 4-string, and used it heavily for studio work between 1992-1998. According to Campbell, Rick Rubin always requested Campbell use it whenever he played bass. Rubin said it was the best sounding bass the band had.

[T.A.R.]

Great entrance Paul! Welcome to the forum!

[paulw123]

Thanks all for the warm welcome to the Forum, Here is a quick pic i took of the beast, i will take some more pic's and register it when i reattach the pickup guard which i am hunting the house high and low for (its hear somewhere....i put it away somewhere safe :/, again thanks for all the info and welcomes

[paulw123]

sorry had problems uploading, hope it worked this time!!

[8mileshigher]

One of those Redneck 8-strings would compliment Kenny Howes' Ruby 12-string bass in his arsenal !!!

[rickenbottom]

Welcome. Wow that's cool

[chrisdski]

Shwing!!

[johnallg]

sorry had problems uploading, hope it worked this time!!

It looks to be in great shape too. Very nice!

[beatlefan]

THUNK!!

wow....welcome to the forum!