Author Topic: 7 string down to F# or 8 String (Read 7911 times)

OD-Black_Fire · « **on:** August 30, 2007, 12:38:51 AM »

I'm wondering, is BKP planning to make 8 string pickups? Also, what would be a good choice for a pickup if I buy a 7 string guitar and tune it down to F# ( so its like a standard 8 string tuning)? I am after a huge grinding tight sound. Imagine big like Mnemic's tone and tight like...well...tight. Usually people bring up ceramic warpigs but don't you think it would get muddy when tuned down to F#? Perhaps a over wound miracle man?

maverickf1jockey · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:02:49 AM »

Warpigs would do it.
If you were to provide the bobbins I am sure Tim would be happy to wind an 8 stringer for you.

maliciousteve · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2007, 04:35:02 PM »

I'd say a Painkiller. For stuff that low you would need something with more mids to really bring those low notes out. I plan on putting one in my next 7 string.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:01:17 PM »

Quote from: maliciousteve

I'd say a Painkiller. For stuff that low you would need something with more mids to really bring those low notes out. I plan on putting one in my next 7 string.

+1, you're gonna need some mids in there with the tuning THAT low.

:twisted:

Tim · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2007, 06:38:57 PM »

We're looking at 8s right now-I've been asked more than enough times for 8s and now feel confident to cost out making the parts. I'm hoping that by Chrismas we'll be able to offer our own 8 string humbuckers totally handmade like our 6s and 7s.

WezV · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:24:00 PM »

damn - - i keep forgetting the 8 idea because i would have to compromise on the pickups!!

might have to do one now!

CJ · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:49:17 AM »

isn't 6 strings too many?

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2007, 02:00:49 AM »

Quote from: callme.nasty

isn't 6 strings too many?

So Naive!

Eric · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2007, 04:09:20 AM »

Tim,

You have just caused great joy in many extended range players, myself included.

Thank you.

Oli · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2007, 09:56:10 PM »

Quote from: WezV

damn - - i keep forgetting the 8 idea because i would have to compromise on the pickups!!

might have to do one now!

Funny this thread appeared, I asked Tim the same thing a couple of weeks ago as my next build is an 8 string :) Took a few weeks for the bridge to come through from Hipshot, then got a £25 customs fee slapped on, courtesy of Queen Liz!

Low quality pic, but you get the idea 8)

Wes: looks like we're copying each others ideas! First fanned, now 8s :p

CJ · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2007, 03:55:09 AM »

with all seriousness, can someone explain to me the purpose of 8 strings?

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2007, 04:14:01 AM »

Quote from: callme.nasty

with all seriousness, can someone explain to me the purpose of 8 strings?

Extended Range.

CJ · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2007, 04:24:44 AM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Quote from: callme.nasty
with all seriousness, can someone explain to me the purpose of 8 strings?

Extended Range.

and is it necessary?

OD-Black_Fire · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2007, 04:53:13 AM »

Yes. Only if you need it. One way to need it is if you want the range. You can go as high as standard tuning and as low as well... F#. Rawr.

The other reason, which is my reason, is that you basically have three guitars in one. Right now I have my ESP tuned to Drop C, and I kinda miss playing in standard. But I also really want to play in B tuning. And I also want to play in F#. I could get a 6 string and tune it standard, and two seven strings, one standard and one down to F#, or, I can spend all that money on one really nice 8 string and get all the tunings I need.

WezV · « **Reply #14 on:** September 02, 2007, 10:18:06 AM »

Quote from: Oli

Wes: looks like we're copying each others ideas! First fanned, now 8s :p

Thats the problem though aint it - too many ideas and not enough time, or money for that matter! I think i was going to do an 8 string though i would definately fan the frets, maybe 25 to 27" scale or something like that.