Stambaugh 8 String

[ricez]

I recently received my second 8-string from New Hampshire builder Chris Stambaugh. The specs for this instrument are:

-28" Scale(I am using a low F# to High E tuning with a 9 set of D 'addarios with a 70 or 72 on the bottom. I am still experimenting with the gauges.)
-Birds Eye Maple Fretboard
-Sperzel Locking Tuners
-Graphtech Ghost Saddles with acoustic pre-amp and synth pre-amp
-Custom Aero Pickups
-Mahogany body

Chris can build just about anything you can dream up. He is a super nice guy and his prices are very reasonable. Check out his site: stambaughdesigns.com. My band Storms Approach is working on some new material with the 8, so you should hear some samples soon.

 

[Desecrated]

I like the neck.

 

[Apophis]

Looks nice, congrats

 

[Esp Griffyn]

The neck looks awesome, looks like it was made from a really nicely figured piece of wood. Not so keen on the pickups though, I love the wood look and the exposed pole pieces, but the design looks too thin almost, they look like they should be bigger to fit the guitar more.

 

[Shannon]

Cool! I know Stambaugh has an excellent reputation with the custom basses he's made.

 

[Durero]

Nice

 

[yevetz]

 

[Trespass]

Very nice

 

[ricez]

I finally got around to recording a tune/video with the Stambaugh 8. The guitar was modified from the original photos I posted. It now has Lundgren M8's from my fanned-fret 8. The original pickups didn't have the tone I was looking for, and the Lundgrens really fattened things up. The video doesn't show much going on with the 8th string, but the Rhythm guitars in the backing track use it quite a bit. Here is the link:

YouTube - Passing Through Time by Eric Clemenzi

 

[Desecrated]

Not bad at all.

 

[twiztedchild]

I just looked at his inlay work on his site.

man, that is badass

 

[Daggorath]

Looks very nice. Anything with 8 strings and a maple board is full of win.

 

[st2012]

Very nice.

 

[Thrashmanzac]

that looks stunning