Multiscale Chambered 8-string Hybrid Singlecut - build thread

[thadood]

beautiful,
i really dig the bass/guitar machine head combonation

whats a centre detent?
not the lil tab next the shaft? i snap them off lol

I think it's one of the pots that have a "clicking" point, kind of like what a bass would have for active EQ boost/cut

This guitar is AMAZING looking. I can't wait to hear some clips!

 

[Cheesebuiscut]

Yesplz.

the space for the last fret is still erkin me xD

 

[BlackMetalVenom]

This looks so delicious..
Please make a video of you jamming on it. I bet this thing just oozes wonderful tone.

 

[Erik Hauri]

The sun rises on the final day that the BH-8 is in the shop - Ben is coming today to pick 'er up.

The stacked volume-tone pot arrived the evening before, but I discovered this morning that the threaded part of the shaft was not long enough to protrude through the thickness of the top. So - of course - the day Ben is due to arrive, I am routing more wood from inside the control cavity!!

All's well though. Finally, the man has the instrument in his hands.

Clips to follow.

 

[Despised_0515]

That is ONE. CLASSY. AXE.

Bravo.

Clips and vids if you can! Please!

 

[xwmucradiox]

Incredible work on this instrument. Im also surprised to see that there is an ERG builder right in my town which I hadn't expected. Do you build for other people regularly or is this sort of a one-off project?

 

[Erik Hauri]

Regularly but not often, maybe one per year or so. I've got like 4 projects of my own in various stages of completion as well.

 

[cvinos]

Oh Ben is actually wearing a shirt with buttons while playing it, seams to be careful enough though. What a nice instrument!

Any chance for sound clips or later on, recordings, to get an impression how it sounds?
And if the question actually may be answered, how much was it worth in dollars finally?

Thanks for posting!

 

[vansinn]

Gorgeus instrument Big congrats, Erik! Looking forward to the clips.
What a cool place you have, with table tennis and cozy corner and all..

 

[Skyblue]

Dude, that thing is freaking awesome. can't wait to hear some clips!
Oh, and the basses on the wall look quite badass as well

 

[Apophis]

just beautiful guitar, if it play how it looks it can't be any better

 

[Stan P]

Great influences, great personality, awesome work!!!

The neck does not look big for a 8 string!!

 

[hartguitars]

Hey everybody -

Just wanted to give another shout out to Erik as well as everyone on this forum that has been checking in periodically. I've had the axe for a month now and I have to say we are still going strong. I ended up putting some 12's with a wound G on the guitar side, and it has really helped the tone. This guitar just sounds amazing. Played my first gig with her last weekend and I managed to get through 3 set's without dropping the ball. Give me a few years and I'll start to feel comfortable... Anyhow I have a few videos from the show that can be found here:








The video of the guitar is a bit dark/grainy thanks to bar lighting, but we recorded with a couple of condensors into an interface so the sound is all there.

Thanks again everybody!

 

[ViK-master]

Congrats! Excellent work and the result is awesome!

The chambered character is heard very well on the vids btw. Nice tone!

 

[Erik Hauri]

Ben, you have really come along in just a month! It is becoming a natural extension of you.

It took me a long minute to realize you guys were a trio with NO bass player. Yes folks, that's Ben holding down the bass AND comping over top. Nice!

 

[Ironbird]

Very impressive build!

 

[right_to_rage]

Yes, this was amazing to see it all come together. Well done!

 

[Chumple Spuzz]

wow...AWEOSOME job on that, man. thats one of the most beautiful guitars i've ever seen. reminds me of charlie hunter.

 

[Dragonfly]

This is really sweet!

 

[Despised_0515]

Holy wow, playing the bass bit with the guitar over just sounds unreal to me!

Great playing and again, that is a GORGEOUS guitar!