Classical guitar converted to a 5 string bass

[slaerts]

I've converted an old classical acoustic guitar, 26 inch scale, into a 5 string bass. Its lasted 2 weeks now and hasn't buckled or had the top pop off and I thought I'd share it.

It is strung with pahoehoes like a u-bass. Tuning is BEAD, standard 5 string. Here's a quick utube vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoCHCnLM10I

and a link to my initial build ideas and eventually build photos over on ozbass
http://ozbassforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12037

[bongomania]

Cool!

I was tempted to try the same basic idea with a baritone steel guitar, but I didn't really have the money or time to risk failing at it.

[slaerts]

Played some covers today at a fair with an acoustic guitar and vocalist and this thing sounded great.

[tova]

I always love experiments with old guitars, great idea and outcome!

[slaerts]

This one worked out better than I hoped now looking to do better pickups and experiment further before using a new instrument for conversion.