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JohnnyBlackhands
03-19-2006, 11:48 PM
I was wondering, what are some wide necked 5 stringers, roughly about 19mm string spacing? I've been toying with the idea of converting one into a six string, to equal out to roughly 15mm spacing....

I played a four stringer at guitar center with the spacing of 15mm, and everything I played on it felt way way easier. I've looked around for a mass produced six with string spacing like that, but I have not been able to find one.

Thanks for your time
Tryxx
03-19-2006, 11:49 PM
Modulus Wide Q5.

Warwicks make wide necked basses as well.
super deluxe
03-20-2006, 12:13 AM
Yamaha makes some basses with monster necks as well.
Criss Frantic
03-20-2006, 12:15 AM
Are you sure that conversion would work? I think I remember JP or someone arguing a case against converting 5ers into 6ers, something about neck tension or something. Arrgh it's vague but I do remember it.
JohnnyBlackhands
03-20-2006, 12:16 AM
I have no idea if it will work, I've just been toying with the idea, as in no way can I afford a custom shop anytime soon, and after experiencing the tight string spacing, it makes me not want to go back to my sixer anymore
FunkMetalBass
03-20-2006, 12:31 AM
BTB's have rather wide string spacing. I think Tune also has a really widely spaced 6er you should check out.
zink182
03-20-2006, 03:56 AM
Just try harder to find a 6 string with tight spacing.. It'll pay off..
Akira
03-20-2006, 05:51 AM
Someone on here owns a wide-necked Warwick that is massive.
zink182
03-20-2006, 05:57 AM
wide neck warwick are only made 6 string.. they have 20mm spacing.. 4 and 5 string warwicks have 18mm
Alma
03-20-2006, 06:41 AM
wide neck warwick are only made 6 string.. they have 20mm spacing.. 4 and 5 string warwicks have 18mm

You can get broadneck 5's, they're 20mm spacer's.
mastrrbasser
03-20-2006, 10:18 AM
BTB's have rather wide string spacing. I think Tune also has a really widely spaced 6er you should check out.


yes. BTB's have pretty wide necks as far as i can remember (hasn't played one in a long time)
The Forgotten Bassist
03-20-2006, 10:41 AM
Are you sure that conversion would work? I think I remember JP or someone arguing a case against converting 5ers into 6ers, something about neck tension or something. Arrgh it's vague but I do remember it.

Yeah, if I've got the info right you can't change a normal 5 string bass into a 6 string unless the 5 string neck had a dual truss rod, if it doesn't the neck will be seriously damaged.
StickNaving
03-20-2006, 10:52 AM
Just as a suggestion, if the only reason you're not playing a 6 is the spacing, check out the ibanez SR series.

SR506 is either 16 or 16.5mm spacing, rather tight.

Or you could always get a Fender Bass VI (the 6 string guitar tuned an octave lower thingy). Surely that would have tight enough spacing ^_^
ebe9
03-20-2006, 11:58 AM
Have you had a look at the Cort Artisan A6

I owned the 5 string version and found the neck to be a fair bit "thinner" than other 5ers, plus the advantage is that you can adjust the spacing at the bridge, to a point.

(the Cort & Warwick whore strikes again)
chaosMK
03-20-2006, 01:22 PM
With the costs/hastle of switching it to a 6-string bridge and nut, you might as well get a 6-string. Just my thought.
JohnnyBlackhands
03-20-2006, 01:50 PM
Ah, it seems it would be a bit too much hassle to deal with it then. Ill just have to keep my eyes peeled for one, and stick with mine I have now.

It's a cort curbow six, it plays well enough, just the body as well, too tiny, and uncomfortable
Thonk
03-20-2006, 02:11 PM
Those Yamaha 6'ers (TRB1006?) have tight spacing. I think they're 16mm..

It might be the Patittucci model i'm thinking of though.
EADG
03-20-2006, 02:21 PM
I was wondering, what are some wide necked 5 stringers, roughly about 19mm string spacing? I've been toying with the idea of converting one into a six string, to equal out to roughly 15mm spacing....

I played a four stringer at guitar center with the spacing of 15mm, and everything I played on it felt way way easier. I've looked around for a mass produced six with string spacing like that, but I have not been able to find one.

Thanks for your time


19x5÷6 = 15.83... closer to 16mm.

If you want 15mm spacing, 18x5÷6 = 15.


What four string has 15mm spacing by the way? I've never heard of that.
EADG
03-20-2006, 02:23 PM
Yeah, if I've got the info right you can't change a normal 5 string bass into a 6 string unless the 5 string neck had a dual truss rod, if it doesn't the neck will be seriously damaged.


BTB = 5 stringers with wide spacing and dual truss rod.
Esp Griffyn
03-20-2006, 02:28 PM
Look to the Ibanez BTB
bass&cookies
03-20-2006, 04:04 PM
i played a squire p 5er with massive string spacing. the neck felt almost as wide as a sr506.
pukeboy66
03-20-2006, 04:20 PM
maybe trb1006?

BTB have wide necks too
pukeboy66
03-20-2006, 04:21 PM
maybe trb1006?

BTB have wide necks too