What the heck? 14 strings

[waseok]

I'm going to wind myself a big single coil pickup, hopefully this week as well, which I've never done before, so as soon as I make some progress, I'll update the thread

I can imagine what a big magnet u need AND how much wire u need...are u sure single coil is the way to go? maybe split? (like in 3 pieces)

 

[eleonn]

Dusty... which are the scales on your brothers guitar?

 

[Dusty G]

Dusty... which are the scales on your brothers guitar?

That one's 25" - 26" Really easy to do w/ a normal bridge!

 

[rap138]

xmas and new year gone, any news with the 14?

 

[0175westwood29]

+1

 

[Kwesi]

See any similarities?

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lmao. $50 bucks says that thing would be considered a weapon by airports worldwide.

 

[Yvarg]

lmao. $50 bucks says that thing would be considered a weapon by airports worldwide.

Well, that is an aircraft carrier, sir.

 

[bassteban]

Well, that is an aircraft carrier, sir.

Yes & 300-odd posts later, it's *original* again...

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

I can imagine what a big magnet u need AND how much wire u need...are u sure single coil is the way to go? maybe split? (like in 3 pieces)

Multiple smaller coils will sound better... too long a coil can lose both top and bottom.

If you go that route, make it an even number, like four. Then every other coil can be opposite phase/opposite magnet polarity, for hum cancelation, while still sounding like a single coil.

Think of a big P bass.

 

[Dusty G]

This weekend I'm going to finish all the fine sanding, and then I'm going to start on the electronics. Not too much to show in the way of pics for now, let me bump this thread when I have some noteable progress to show. I'm doing 2 pickups btw. Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[metallight16]

how wide is the neck? can you put a dollar bill on it for comparsion? that would be cool.

 

[mutedeity]

Dusty, have you seen some of Delano's custom pickups? They would probably make something shape wise that suits your project.

 

[mattofash]

That is insane, I've often thought about attempting to build a couple of basses but I dont have the technical know-how. But I applaud you on this front it is a work of art

 

[ixlramp]

Hi Dusty G, it's good to see a full photo of it, it's a mad instrument and i like it. Here's a mad tuning idea:

7 pairs of identical strings, for example B B E E A A D D G G C C F F, and then detune strings 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 by a quarter tone to make a 24 tone equal temperament (24TET) guitar. You could play Arabic and other exotic scales. All normal notes are available on strings 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 and quarter-flat notes are right next to the normal notes (on the string closer to the player).

24TET scales are archived here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[murph.vienna]

Hi Dusty G, it's good to see a full photo of it, it's a mad instrument and i like it. Here's a mad tuning idea:

7 pairs of identical strings, for example B B E E A A D D G G C C F F, and then detune strings 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 by a quarter tone to make a 24 tone equal temperament (24TET) guitar. You could play Arabic and other exotic scales. All normal notes are available on strings 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 and quarter-flat notes are right next to the normal notes (on the string closer to the player).

24TET scales are archived here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

you are an insane person - and i LOVE your idea!

another variety:
BEADGCF BEADGBE

7string bass + 7string guitar! but useless without dual output..

 

[Foxworthy925]

Soooooo....any updates yet?

 

[Hyper-Flexion]

yea...this seems to be one of those "edge of your seat" type builds...updates!!!

 

[Kalyptic]

i think someone should start an argument so we have something to do while dusty is working

 

[bassteban]

i think someone should start an argument so we have something to do while dusty is working

I say you're wrong.

 

[superbassman2000]

thats not an argument, thats just a contradiction!