8-string Jackson Guitars

[thetroy]

It seems like any machinist could make you a baseplate and sustain block compatable with OFR stuff to fit on an 8-string. Just add 8 OFR saddles and be all set!

[kruneh]

Wohaa, can´t wait to see that!
8 strings may seem stupid to many, but I´m a major Meshuggah-fan so to me it all makes perfectly sense

[McD]

I'm making it in Japan - it's his signature model, just an 8 string variation. The trouble is finding a good bridge right now...

[mayzan]

Yeeha.. really? so we can order it from Jackson Custom Shop? Must be very pricey.. say $4500 or maybe more... right?

[McD]

I'm making one for Christian Olde Wolbers right now... so yes, it can be done.

[Scholomance]

I'd dig having a Jackson Custom 8 string! I'm sure they could make one without much extra effort. All the hardware and pickups are readily available now.

Scott

[mayzan]

Hm how about having High A on 1st string and then Low B on 8th string? You can play Fear Factory rhythm & Uli Jon Roth solo in one guitar!

Jackson Sitar lol

[Gartron]

Originally Posted by levantin

Why not just have seven strings and tune them lower?

Cause this one has eight!

[DrDoug]

IMO, seven strings is pushing it, eight is just silly.

Coming soon! Jackson to release a 19 string model. The Jackson Sitar!

[levantin]

I am glad someone picked up that reference...I wasn't sure it would go over well in text. :-)

Nah... we were just ignoring it

Why not just have seven strings and tune them lower?

[The Mitch]

8 string Ibanez?
Absolutely useless for me

[thetroy]

If the string guage AND scale length are appropriate the thing will sound fine. That being said I personally don't see the point of that many strings unless you are doing some wild 2-handed stuff trying to be a piano player.

[mayzan]

From my experience, if the string is big enough for the low tuning, it wont get muddy.

[Stinkbug]

Ha ha "these go to 8"

I am glad someone picked up that reference...I wasn't sure it would go over well in text. :-)

[Sanctuary]

Kahler have 8 string bridges out too...