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  1. Deadnightshade

    Custom 8 string headless- "old" Strandberg copy

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Headless 8 string guitar. The shape is a Strandberg copy, from Ola Strandberg's provided templates. The original design and guitars can be found at .strandberg* Guitars | Headless, multi-scale and extended range guitars for your unique requirements...
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    Ghetto way to fix a stripped/worn truss rod nut?

    I have for about a year now an RG8, which I ordered from Thomann. Foolish as I was, I didn't check out the truss rod until I've already made modifications on the guitar (new bridge pickup, replaced the 8th string tuner with a better one that can accomodate thicker gauges, but it required an...
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    Sources for 8 string active-sized pickup covers

    I found this one: Mojotone EMG Style 2-Hole Mount Soapbar Bass Pickup Cover Black (5 String) Though the width is stated to be 1.5 inches.If it's truly an EMG 5 string bass (=EMG 8 string guitar) sized cover,it should be 4 inches!Maybe I'll throw them a line to ask about it. Post other sources...
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    Rejuvenating wound strings "hack"

    I saw this video in another forum,and in the light of being prompted to change my bass strings in a help thread that I posted,I figured I'd post this: When I first did it it didn't work.Maybe it didn't slap the feces out of my bass strings hard enough :lol: Supposedly it works on...
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    Help for settings btb 5 string with para EQ/contemplating a custom preamp

    I have had this older btb 5 string for some time now (trans quilt veneer).I really like it playwise,and I enjoy the longer scale. The bass looks like this (web picture) and it has korean bartolini pickups,with a 18v onboard preamp. However I seem to find it a bit difficult to get a...
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    Song in DADGAD - critique please

    https://soundcloud.com/dimitris-chaviaras/gridded Hit me up with criticism about both the composition and the mix. Using: -pod hd desktop -meambobbo's patches for guitar and bass -bulb's big and open kit preset. (all slightly tweaked) Guitar is a beat-up ESP grassroots with the (at best)...
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    Gear-related nightmares you've seen

    Nightmares about live performances and gear are fine too (e.g. went to play live with only your underpants,and your guitar was limp like an elastic bike tire ) I'll start to set the mood... I have a 12string el-cheapo stagg that I've strung it as a 6-string.And I haven't changed the...
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    Schecter Omen 8 Black (EU)

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar:Near mint Omen 8 Black.The usual minimal surface wear you'd expect from a black gloss finish. Modifications (if any):None Accessories (hardshell case etc):Simple gig bag Location (City,State or City,Country):Patra,Greece International OK? :EU...
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    Custom 8 Strandberg shape copy

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar]:A bit more than a year old custom 8.Shape is a Strandberg copy.Template and original shape courtesy of mr.Strandberg .strandberg* Guitars | Headless, multi-scale and extended range guitars crafted for your unique requirements My NGD thread with the...
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    "STRINGS` TUBES" - vibrato tailpiece (and not only) mod video

    Well , I had a very hard time deciding whether to post this video I randomly found in the off-topic or the general modifications subforum. You'll see why I chose the first one after you see the video and the uploader's comments :lol: DO NOT miss the description of the video ! On...
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    (slightly belated) NGD : Strandberg shape content!

    After the bittersweet taste of my first 8 (a Roter FF8 ) , I wanted to get something different.I knew I would most probably do something with a local luthier that I trust. By that time I first saw Mr.Strandberg's awesome work I was intrigued by the aesthetic optimization of an ergonomic...
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    Upgrading a black sheep (Roter content)

    Many of you know the deal with the semicustom run once Roter did.This thread is NOT about how they suck for screwing up people etc,so use your best judgment before posting I really liked the guitar despite some flaws it had,so I decided to upgrade 1)The HORRIBLE Merlin bridge pickup to a...
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    Having to use two different pick "grips" ?

    Let me clarify my problem..Cause I'm getting to a dead end..Somewhat long read ahoy. (mods if this belongs to the beginner's section,feel free to move it) The past 2-3 years I've completely scratched my old picking style,which was open fist,anchoring the pinky on the body of the guitar...
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    What's your Global EQ on your mp3 player and/or media player in your computer?

    I wasn't sure were to put this,so mods feel free to move it if it's in not in the correct section. So what the title says...What are your preferred global EQ settings in whatever device plays back music?Do you keep it flat or do you have certain preferences? Here's mine...
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    Wiring a current driven with a voltage driven humbucker?

    So..I've ordered a lace bassbar for the bridge position of my 8-string.According to the manufacturer alumitones,bassbars,tonebars etc are current driven instead of voltage driven. I am a noob as far as pickup diagrams and electronics go (i'm not going to do the pickup swap ),so my question...
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    Rough mix test (SD2,HD300,roter FF8)

    Finished a very short and simple as fuck rough mix test Music page of Under Deadly Nightshade - MP3 music page on SoundClick Excuse my sloppy playing ,but the noisy as fuck Merlins aren't forgiving at all :spock: Guitar patch is HD300 (i can upload it to customtone.com if you like it)...
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    Wah range on line 6 weeper and/or vetta wahs?

    I'm using a toneport with the humble gearbox at the moment,with wah as a crucial part of my eq. I usually use the weeper wah at about 81% .Considering the fact that it's modeled after the cry baby,does anybody know the freq range so that i can find which is the frequency that i actually boost...
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    Alumitone Bass Bar for 8 string?

    I'm really tempted to buy a pair of alumitone Bass Bars 4.0 (they are supposed to be direct replacement for EMGs 40 Hz from what i understand) for my next 8 string custom which i hope i'll order in the next few months.The only dealer that brings them to Europe is Guitars, Musical Instruments...
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    My Brother's belated NBD

    So on 27/7/10 a local luthier know as Antonis Bass finished this beauty for my brother: Specs: 5 string singlecut fretless maple inside the slots wenge fingerboard 2-piece maple neck with assymetrical profile wenge thick bookmatched top tulipwood bookmatched back glued-set-neck-ish...
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    Passive 5 string bass passive EMG as an 8 string neck pup?

    So..I can get a wonderful custom made 8 at a wonderful price from a local luthier i know.He is excellent at building basses and uses EMG pickups both passive and active and they really make his basses pop,and let their character shine through.My brother had a custom 5 string fretless made by him...


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