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Topic: 8-string spacing |
Bob Gleason
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Hawaii, USA
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Posted 19 Mar 2018 7:59 pm |
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| I know Ive seen this info here before, but can't find it. I've built a number of 6-string steels and would like to try an 8-string next. Any info on string spacing at the nut and bridge would be appreciated, both parallel and tapered. Thanks, Bob |
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Andy Henriksen
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 20 Mar 2018 4:25 am
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It's largely going to depend on the pickup used. I built an 8-string and used a Lollar Console Grande pickup. I went with parallel strings (mostly to simplify the math!) so the spacing at nut and bridge is the same as the p/u - 2.685" outside pole to pole.
my guitar: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=323994&highlight=
The pickup: http://www.lollarguitars.com/lollar-steel-guitar-pickups/console-grand-8-string
Of course, if you have a p/u that doesn't have individual pole pieces, you have more flexibility.
One thing I did find, is that my picking hand seems to adjust surprisingly quickly to different spacings. I've been dabbling in PSG lately which has a much tighter spacing and I was initially worried that I'd have a hard time going between instruments, but that mostly doesn't seem to be the case, fortunately. |
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Bob Gleason
From:
Hawaii, USA
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Posted 20 Mar 2018 8:55 am
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Andy,
Thanks for the string spacing info reply. Nice, clean looking guitar.--Bob |
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Robert Allen
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2018 6:26 am String spacing
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| On the parallel 8-string I normally use .375 spacing at both the nut and bridge. On the tapered ones I use .375 at the bridge and .313 at the nut. On custom 8-string lap steels it's whatever someone orders. I've made as wide as .406 at both nut and bridge and as narrow as .344. Bob -- Melbert Guitars |
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 22 Mar 2018 7:08 am GeorgeBoards Spacings
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We made our spacings 3/8 (.375) bridge , and 11/32 (.340) nut slightly tapered.
My slot guide fixture for scribing is set to that standard. (sales Plug)
We use VGrooves , easily made with a Needle Triangle File , 5 bucks at any home center - ace.
My 3D printed nut and bridges come pre slotted VGrooves set for C6- A6 typical gauges , countersunk holes for hold down screws.
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 22 Mar 2018 8:08 am
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I like your sales plugs George !  |
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Bob Gleason
From:
Hawaii, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2018 9:32 am
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| Thanks for the info and replies.--Bob |
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