I can feel new 8 string comming on...

[Paul Higgins]

Hi all
as I am still learning the six string... my thoughts are looking forward to a nice 8 string..
looks like im hooked.. ( dont tell my wife )
Regards paul

[Allan]

Told ya!

[Bent]

And after that it will be a 10 string with 3 pedals and 4 knee levers.
This hobby will do that to ya!

[azureskys]

go for it dont wait

[Paul Higgins]

Hi Guys,
Yea I hate to say it but you are right..I think the only prob is finding 8 string pick up in UK...
I have an idea that im going to incorpatrate in the new one..

I have this thing my son made like an head phone amp..it plugs into the socket and the headphones into that..but is all in one lead at the mo and takes 2 x 9v bats. which I have to unplug when not in use.. so I can put the bats into a cavitry with on off switch.
will save a load of wire's hanging around......

I have been reading about the humbuckers in pairs..Can this be done on a steel ???

Also a recap on my other guitar quick refresh...I had the wrong cap..I have now got the right ones 0.022 and it dose make a differance more control on the tone now...

Regards Paul and yea think it might be right 10 string and then on and on we go !!

[Bent]

When you say humbuckers in pairs, do you mean two pickups on one neck, like a stereo effect?
Yes, those are used on steels, however they are rather rare. I also question are they really necessary?

As to your difficulty in obtaining an 8 str pickup in Britain, I have an idea. For now, just lets say you send me an email thru the forum here and I'll explain what I have in mind.

[Paul Higgins]

Hi Bent..
I have sent you an email:
regarding the humbuckers, Yes they where for neck and bridge..I just wondered as I saw them advertized as a pair.. Time for practice at the mo has been very tight altho I have priced a volume pedal so that is an other step..things will quiten down in a few weeks so will have more time..the time i have had Im trying to get my head arount the theory side..

I called in to the libary today but they had nothing on music theory; what Im finding on the internet is either too basic or too much the other way...
speak to you soon Regards Paul

[Paul Higgins]

When you say humbuckers in pairs, do you mean two pickups on one neck, like a stereo effect?
Yes, those are used on steels, however they are rather rare. I also question are they really necessary?

As to your difficulty in obtaining an 8 str pickup in Britain, I have an idea. For now, just lets say you send me an email thru the forum here and I'll explain what I have in mind.

Hello Bent
I have sent a reply to your email..Hope you got it ok
Regards Paul