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Does anybody have a 4004/8? I don't think I've seen any yet. Thanks - Jason aka his dogness

I don't think they've built so much as a prototype yet.

Nope. No 4004/8s yet, and it will probably be a while. That would constitute a new model, and RIC is so far behind fulfilling orders for current models, they probably won't introduce this until they can get caught up a bit. I don't recall RIC every stating that a 4004/8 was in the works, so it might just be speculation.

I think JH said once that it was always 'in the plan' for this model (referring to the 4004) somewhere on their Forum.

I'll take 2 please,

one in quilted MG!

Nuts. The poster says (under the picture of the 5 string) "also available in eight string." Bummer. I want a green one.

somebody did a 4-2-8 conversion of a 4004 ...

Simon Mole did one!

...and its a ROCK monster! I've played the whole of The Who's Tommy on that bass, and didn't even break a string....

Simon - Really??? Got pix? -Jason

Hi Jason - I'm afraid the best I can do is say have a look at Bjorn Ericsson's great site, www.rickbeat.com, where I've posted (that's literally posted, sent with a stamp and an envelope!) some pics, and the 8 string is lurking there - I don't understand computers and submitting pictures as a rule! In fact, I'm going to have to lie down right now.

Not to worry, Simon, I've got your back!

Looks real nice. How did you do the bridge? -Jason

now THATS what I'm talking about!

I think he used a schaller 8 string bridge ... it has 8 adjustable saddles ... I have one for my future 8 string project ...