Rickenbacker Laredo 8 string Mod question...

[L. L. Elwood]

Hi All,

I'm thinking about acquiring a Rickenbacker Laredo specifically to modify to an 8 string bass. I have a schaller 8 string bridge and wonder if the neck width of the Laredo is wide enough as well as the pickups. The schaller's E-G spacing is 2 5/8" (see photo). Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[woodyng]

Well,it has been done,and Dane Wilder is the guy to ask. I would love to own an 8-string 4004,myself.
I'm pretty sure he used the Schaller 8-string bridge,too.

 

[Ric5]

Here's some pics of Dane's bass

 

[Ric5]

Here's one done by Simon Mole

 

[Ric5]

Rickenbacker 12 string bass ...

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[Ric5]

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/04/25/bass-of-the-week-brett-walls-thunderbacker/

 

[Ric5]

Hi All,

I'm thinking about acquiring a Rickenbacker Laredo specifically to modify to an 8 string bass. I have a schaller 8 string bridge and wonder if the neck width of the Laredo is wide enough as well as the pickups. The schaller's E-G spacing is 2 5/8" (see photo). Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Rickenbacker pickups are designed for a 2 1/8" string spacing. The older 4004 basses have a wide enough neck. The newer ones probably not. Get a pre 2008 4004 and modify or replace the bridge pickup and it will work.

The strings will be close to the edge of the neck even on an older 4004.

 

[L. L. Elwood]

Thanks everybody. Great info.

 

[rekesbass]

Seeing these pics of 8 strings is really making me wish I never sold my 4008 years ago..I really miss that bass..it's truly my only regret as far as basses I've owned in the past.

 

[L. L. Elwood]

Yeah, Those are soooooo rare to find. That's why i'm making my own. I just don't care for any of the manufacturer offerings out there, and beautiful high quality multistring basses just arent out there.

 

[fretno]

here is a "before" pic for ya

 

[Ric5]

 

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