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I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:36 pm
by psychomatthias
... for saving me a lot of money. My customized 8 string still rules.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-RICKENBACK ... 286wt_1326
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:21 pm
by HydrasBreath
Nice! I've always wanted to do an 8 string conversion on a Ric. Must sound wicked.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:47 pm
by ajish4
Dane is the man to talk to about the conversion.
He has every detail worked out.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:48 pm
by colin
Do those things have a one-piece neck?
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:08 pm
by HydrasBreath
colin wrote:Do those things have a one-piece neck?
I think so. Two piece necks started in 2009 didn't they? Unless were talking a 4008 which would of had the skunk stripe.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:11 pm
by HydrasBreath
ajish4 wrote:Dane is the man to talk to about the conversion.
He has every detail worked out.
Yeah me and him had a back and forth when I used to frequent the forums years ago. I had just gotten my first Ric and wanted to get another one to do a conversion on. Maybe it's time I revive those plans. I was contemplating picking up a 4003 in FG around Christmas time. That might make a nice looking 8 string
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:12 pm
by paologregorio
Nice one! Good job, Dane!
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:35 pm
by DoubleThink
She's a stunner; a heart-stopper. Excuse my newbie-ness, but can you fill me in re: Dane Wilder, please? Whoa, love the 8.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:43 pm
by winston
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think this is a bit misleading in the sense that the bass in the ad is a regular Rick 8 string bass. Dane does a potato head version IIRC. But he does do great work never the less.
Maybe Dane will chime in here with a photo or two of his work.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:54 pm
by weemac
The overpriced eBay one has an aftermarket tailpiece....
Emac.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:37 pm
by winston
Good eye on that catch Eden.......
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:52 pm
by psychomatthias
The bass in the link is not mine. It's a factory one that place is auctioning. I was attempting (and failing miserably in the process) to point out that I would have to pay at least 4 grand for an 8 string Rick and it was cheaper to just buy a 4003, send it to Dane and have it converted into an 8 string and save at least a grand.
This is the Dane Wilder-customized 8 string that I will be buried with:
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:10 pm
by rickenbrother
ajish4 wrote:Dane is the man to talk to about the conversion.
He has every detail worked out.
+1
Dane does a great job!
As far as the 4003S/8 in the link goes, I know these hold a high value, especially if they are in nice condition, but that one is overpriced.
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:39 am
by jdogric12
How bout a pic of the headstock on your conversion?
Re: I would like to thank Dane Wilder...
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:43 am
by HydrasBreath
psychomatthias wrote:The bass in the link is not mine. It's a factory one that place is auctioning. I was attempting (and failing miserably in the process) to point out that I would have to pay at least 4 grand for an 8 string Rick and it was cheaper to just buy a 4003, send it to Dane and have it converted into an 8 string and save at least a grand.
This is the Dane Wilder-customized 8 string that I will be buried with:
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wow that's really sweet looking. I'm really digging the black on black. Makes me want to get one of my own
