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Starting an 8 string.

Sep 17, 2011
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Los Angeles
Disclosures
Bassist: www.acidicband.com Luthier: Good Funk Guitar Craft
So i was looking through my bass collection and decided the thing i need next is an 8 sting, so i figured i'd build it myself. i have every limited experience with 8 stings so i was wondering if anyone has any good specs to start from. i mostly curious about what people like for nut width, final fret width, and string spacing.

secondly i was wondering if anyone has strong opinions about good hardware, i need the most help in the bridge and pickup department.

If anyone has a thread posted on tb for an 8 string build plz post the link below so i can check out you process, and maybe steal you good ideas :).