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Mark Helm


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Post  Posted 21 Jun 2018 7:31 am    
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Hey, guys! I'm looking for another RIckenbacker single neck 8-string and having a heck of a time. Please shoot me a PM if you see one somewhere, or if ya have one you'd part with. I put a note in the "Wanted" section, but not everyone looks at that. Thanks!
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Mark Helm


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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 24 Jun 2018 10:20 pm     Thanks, guys!
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Well, a few guys PM'ed me about double eights ... and thanks.

But I'm actually after single 8-strings, bakelite preferred, but a nice used Clinesmith single 8, or Fender 8-string Deluxe could work.. Thanks!
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Bill Creller

 

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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 25 Jun 2018 3:01 pm    
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8 string bakelites seem to be quite rare. Only one I know about belongs to Bobby Ingano. Sevens are a bit more common....
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Cartwright Thompson


Post  Posted 25 Jun 2018 4:03 pm    
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The sevens are a lot more playable too, they have the same string spacing as the six strings. The string spacing on the 8-strings is way too tight for me.
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Mark Helm


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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 25 Jun 2018 6:03 pm     A Seven
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Cartwright Thompson wrote:
The sevens are a lot more playable too, they have the same string spacing as the six strings. The string spacing on the 8-strings is way too tight for me.


I could try a 7 string if you have one--PM me. And, please: only message me if you have something or know of something available. I already know they're relatively rare, but they're not Bigfoot (I have one, I'm trying to find another for a friend). Appreciated.
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Todd Clinesmith


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Lone Rock Free State Oregon
Post  Posted 25 Jun 2018 7:59 pm    
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Ray Montee's widow Sally has a few 7's and several 6 strings. The 7's are about $1700. Both are prewar single knob. Now that I am typing this, only one 7 string may be left.

The 6 strings are a lot less.
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