Hi,
I own three 4001V63 and decided to convert one into an 8 string. I was successful except for the string alignment at the nut and bridge. I obviously do not have the proper equipment to properly gauge these two critical points.
So, I am looking for a 'very good ricky' luthier to finish my Job. All that is required is to correctly adjust the bridge supports and nut.
I live in Montreal Canada. Tks.
4001V63 CONVERTED TO 8 STRING
Moderator: jingle_jangle
I believe that on the 'stock 1980's 8 string that were made ,the 'teeth' on the tailpiece were removed to give the strings plenty of area to move in.
The saddle issue was probably one of ...don't change the bridge just ,use the stock 4 saddles .It worked for years on the 12 string ,why not for an 8 string bass.Plus the cost of the new tooling for a limited market ,world not make it worth while.
I would suggest this for the tailpiece bridge.
1-remove the 'teeth'
2-have new saddles made from brass. these could be shaped to give you correct intonation .It would be set for the gauge that you would use and could only be set once ,with out more carving.
I do this on acoustic saddles all the time.
The string feed holes have to be addressed as well .I would not put 2 strings thry the existing holes .
It might be clever to install a plate under the tailpiece to notch in the standards and then feed the octaves thru the existing tailpiece holes.That would lessen the torque on the casting and would be rock solid.
The nut is an easy stock kind of thing .
Now to the interestying area...the headstock.
How do you want to do that?
Sounds like a total rebuild .
The Schaller Kluson style tuners are rather large for this ...the M$ mini's were used on the stock 8 string ,that would be my suggestion too.
The saddle issue was probably one of ...don't change the bridge just ,use the stock 4 saddles .It worked for years on the 12 string ,why not for an 8 string bass.Plus the cost of the new tooling for a limited market ,world not make it worth while.
I would suggest this for the tailpiece bridge.
1-remove the 'teeth'
2-have new saddles made from brass. these could be shaped to give you correct intonation .It would be set for the gauge that you would use and could only be set once ,with out more carving.
I do this on acoustic saddles all the time.
The string feed holes have to be addressed as well .I would not put 2 strings thry the existing holes .
It might be clever to install a plate under the tailpiece to notch in the standards and then feed the octaves thru the existing tailpiece holes.That would lessen the torque on the casting and would be rock solid.
The nut is an easy stock kind of thing .
Now to the interestying area...the headstock.
How do you want to do that?
Sounds like a total rebuild .
The Schaller Kluson style tuners are rather large for this ...the M$ mini's were used on the stock 8 string ,that would be my suggestion too.
So you too want yours "ALAPWOB"?!?!