More strings bigger body?

dremy2006 · #1 08-25-2009, 08:26 AM

I have seen templates for 4 string basses. Here is my question, when building a 5,6 string bass; does the body width change too or just the neck?

Rickett Customs · #2 08-25-2009, 08:28 AM

I think in most cases, just the neck. Think about 10+ string basses...... Body would be HUGE, if compared with the neck width.

tjclem · #3 08-25-2009, 10:53 AM

I tend to make my 5 and 6 string basses a bit larger to avoid neck dive and also to be more balanced looking

fenderthrupeave · #4 08-25-2009, 11:10 AM

just a personal thing, the body on my sx 5 jazz compared tp my fender 4 string jazz and I cant stand it. It just makes it more difficult to switch between the two.

lunarpollen · #5 08-25-2009, 11:14 AM

Haven't you seen the wide variety of body sizes of the plain ol' 4 string basses out there? From big jumbo hollowbodies to Steinbergers that have almost no body? Why would an extra string or two have anything to do with body size?

vbasscustom · #6 08-25-2009, 12:20 PM

mostly just the neck, some might widen a bit, and change some stuff, but not a whole lot