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psychetelec · February 3rd, 2012, 12:16 PM

Converted a lefty short-scale 4-string into Bass VI.

Got the inspiration for the tuner layout from this old Teisco 6-string bass.

Rhomco Guitars · February 3rd, 2012, 01:10 PM

Good on ya! That sir is just plain cool. Ya got me think'n now.

Rob

psychetelec · February 3rd, 2012, 01:21 PM

Total cost = $196.

sequencepro · February 4th, 2012, 03:42 AM

where'd you get the bridge?

momotrucker · February 4th, 2012, 09:15 AM

GFS squier 51 bridge?

bcarter_1 · February 4th, 2012, 10:17 AM

Is it just me, or is it not strung for you?
Looks great by the way.

Doug 54 · February 4th, 2012, 11:53 AM

YOU da Man!!
6 stringer on-the-cheap!

E-E tuning??
What gauge of strings?

I have my eyes set on a $200 Dean 24 fret short scale, to convert to 6'er

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psychetelec · February 6th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momotrucker

GFS squier 51 bridge?

Yep, from ebay.

psychetelec · February 6th, 2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcarter_1

Is it just me, or is it not strung for you?
Looks great by the way.

It IS strung for me.

psychetelec · February 6th, 2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug 54

YOU da Man!!
6 stringer on-the-cheap!

E-E tuning??
What gauge of strings?

I have my eyes set on a $200 Dean 24 fret short scale, to convert to 6'er

/

Yep, E-E.

psychetelec · February 6th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Had its first gig on Saturday. About 4 times a year we do a special show with a full orchestra, used the new 6-string on the appropriate Beatles tunes. Was perfect!

Doug 54 · February 6th, 2012, 11:45 AM

The La Bellas are new to me-- thanx for the heads up

Do the low E and A make full contact at the bottom of the string, the saddles seem narrow there?

.

psychetelec · February 6th, 2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug 54

The La Bellas are new to me-- thanx for the heads up

Do the low E and A make full contact at the bottom of the string, the saddles seem narrow there?

.

If you dig flats, check these. I have them on my Gretsch Bass VI, they're sweet but expensive.

I don't understand the question but everything works perfectly.

Doug 54 · February 6th, 2012, 04:06 PM

Clarification:

how well do the low E and A rest on the saddle? It sounds like you didn't have to do anything there.

psychetelec · February 6th, 2012, 04:28 PM

Oh, yeah, no prob, strings are seated just fine.

Doug 54 · February 9th, 2012, 09:52 AM

btt

Folks,

heed the budget call what this resourceful gentleman did to create the wonderful bass VI.
Whether you're 'tic-tac'ing' or doing chet style playing on a VI, they open up a whole other world!!

psychetelec · February 9th, 2012, 10:05 AM

The bass string tree isn't lined up with the strings anymore, and juts the two strings under it off to a weird angle, no biggie, doesn't affect performance, but I'm just not digging how it looks, so I've ordered a couple guitar string trees. Pics when I install 'em.

Doug 54 · February 10th, 2012, 07:07 AM

Im getting ready to git a 24 fret 30 incher.

psychetelec · February 10th, 2012, 12:47 PM

Dano?

Doug 54 · February 11th, 2012, 10:17 AM

Dean

February 3rd, 2012, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
psychetelec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 54 Posts: 490	Converted a short-scale 4-string into a Bass VI. Converted a lefty short-scale 4-string into Bass VI. Got the inspiration for the tuner layout from this old Teisco 6-string bass. __________________ "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2012 Austin Music Poll "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2011 Austin Music Poll Proud owner of Dee Murray's Steinberger! http://www.eggmen.com

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Rhomco Guitars Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,312	Good on ya! Good on ya! That sir is just plain cool. Ya got me think'n now. Rob __________________ "If I won the lotto... I would be a full time Luthier until the money ran out". Coffee, Sand Paper & Lacquer Fumes..... now thats a good day! www.rhomcoguitars.com

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February 4th, 2012, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
momotrucker Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: canada Posts: 289	GFS squier 51 bridge?

February 4th, 2012, 11:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Doug 54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,768	YOU da Man!! 6 stringer on-the-cheap! E-E tuning?? What gauge of strings? I have my eyes set on a $200 Dean 24 fret short scale, to convert to 6'er / __________________ . KENNY POWERS for Precedent !!

February 6th, 2012, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
psychetelec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 54 Posts: 490	Had its first gig on Saturday. About 4 times a year we do a special show with a full orchestra, used the new 6-string on the appropriate Beatles tunes. Was perfect! __________________ "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2012 Austin Music Poll "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2011 Austin Music Poll Proud owner of Dee Murray's Steinberger! http://www.eggmen.com

February 6th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Doug 54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,768	The La Bellas are new to me-- thanx for the heads up Do the low E and A make full contact at the bottom of the string, the saddles seem narrow there? . __________________ . KENNY POWERS for Precedent !!

February 6th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Doug 54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,768	Clarification: how well do the low E and A rest on the saddle? It sounds like you didn't have to do anything there. __________________ . KENNY POWERS for Precedent !!

February 6th, 2012, 04:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
psychetelec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 54 Posts: 490	Oh, yeah, no prob, strings are seated just fine. __________________ "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2012 Austin Music Poll "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2011 Austin Music Poll Proud owner of Dee Murray's Steinberger! http://www.eggmen.com

February 9th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
Doug 54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,768	btt Folks, heed the budget call what this resourceful gentleman did to create the wonderful bass VI. Whether you're 'tic-tac'ing' or doing chet style playing on a VI, they open up a whole other world!! __________________ . KENNY POWERS for Precedent !!

February 9th, 2012, 10:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
psychetelec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 54 Posts: 490	The bass string tree isn't lined up with the strings anymore, and juts the two strings under it off to a weird angle, no biggie, doesn't affect performance, but I'm just not digging how it looks, so I've ordered a couple guitar string trees. Pics when I install 'em. __________________ "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2012 Austin Music Poll "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2011 Austin Music Poll Proud owner of Dee Murray's Steinberger! http://www.eggmen.com

February 10th, 2012, 07:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Doug 54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,768	Im getting ready to git a 24 fret 30 incher. __________________ . KENNY POWERS for Precedent !!

February 10th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
psychetelec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Texas Age: 54 Posts: 490	Dano? __________________ "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2012 Austin Music Poll "Top 10 -Best Bass Player"-2011 Austin Music Poll Proud owner of Dee Murray's Steinberger! http://www.eggmen.com

February 11th, 2012, 10:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
Doug 54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,768	Dean __________________ . KENNY POWERS for Precedent !!

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