DreamSeller Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Can It Be Done, Is It Worth It -Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 It can certainly be done. It will bring the strings very close together though. I remember hipshot selling a 4 to 5 string conversion kit, but I can't seem to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamSeller Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Is it just a case of adding the tuner, changing the bridge and nut or is it more complicated than that. Is it practical of to fiddly to play -Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamSeller Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 And are there any tutorials on this anywhere. Also anyone who has done this please let me know how it went -Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Is it just a case of adding the tuner, changing the bridge and nut or is it more complicated than that. Is it practical of to fiddly to play -Dream As far as I know, it's as simple as that. Add a tuner, change the nut out, and add on the new bridge. As a bassist, I'm pretty picky about string spacing. I honestly couldn't handle 5 strings that close together for finger / slap style. But I honestly have never played on a 4 string converted to a 5. My preference is 6+ strings anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamSeller Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I would put on as many strings as I could if I wasnt limited by how much money I have to spend, Im usually really skint for cash. Im getting this bass for cheap from my school, They have stripped it for parts so its missing bridge, 2 tuners and most electronics. As for string spacing it most likely wont bother me because I have small fingers anyway and sometimes struggle to reach certain frets on a usual bass. Well I suppose I will give this a go, The only thing im wondering is if it dosent seem to be going well can I just realign the 5 string bridge and use it for 4 strings only? If I go through with this conversion will the EMG select bass humbucker still work? Does it use a bar magnet so string spacing dosent matter or will I have to look into it further Also I know I have posted this already but if someone has succesfully done this can they please let me know how it went -Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvotre Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 ?? man, sorry for being little off topic here, but im just loving that idea right now !!!!! im thinking about geting a 7 string guitar, but i know i woldnt play it that much ! and i got a nice strat body and neck there ! can the same goes for the guitar ? i just change the nut and bridge, add a new tuner and get a 7 string?? i know the strings will be closer, but i can live with that (and if i like the all 7 string deal, just got a real 7 string ! maybe get my own strat, change the neck pocket and put in a brand new neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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