johnakay Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I remember seeing a guy on you tube ,playing a bass guitar(4 string) with a tremolo.and he sounded really nice.of course he had lighter strings on.jet harris had one on his bass but 6 strings. the thing is I like to know is can you buy them?I know what do you want them for? well I'd like to try something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 [quote name='johnakay' post='32704' date='Jul 16 2007, 07:24 PM']I remember seeing a guy on you tube ,playing a bass guitar(4 string) with a tremolo.and he sounded really nice.of course he had lighter strings on.jet harris had one on his bass but 6 strings. the thing is I like to know is can you buy them?I know what do you want them for? well I'd like to try something different.[/quote] Bloodaxe may be the guy on here to ask. he brought an Aria to the midlands bass bash, it sounded quite effective here's a pic, it's the one on the left [attachment=1206:P1010399.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 [quote name='johnakay' post='32704' date='Jul 16 2007, 08:24 PM']I remember seeing a guy on you tube ,playing a bass guitar(4 string) with a tremolo.and he sounded really nice.of course he had lighter strings on.jet harris had one on his bass but 6 strings. the thing is I like to know is can you buy them?I know what do you want them for? well I'd like to try something different.[/quote] Greetings, Yes they're available. Kahler are back in business & do a multitude of variations one of which should fit just about any instrument you care to name provided it's got between 4 & 6 strings. They're not a simple retro fit though, a degree of routing is required to give clearance for the roller cam. What do I use it for? Going woo--eee--ooo--woeeooeoeeooo--waaaarggghhhhhh mostly. If you're anywhere in the Southeast & are planning on going to the Bash on August 18th in Guildford, I'll be bringing one. Otherwise the next National Bash, whenever & wherever that will be. Have a close-up... More info... [url="http://www.kahlerusa.com/home.html"]Kahler USA[/url] [url="http://www.kahlerparts.com/Other_Pages/Model_Specs.htm"]Dimensions Guide[/url] [url="http://www.wammiworld.com/"]WammiWorld[/url] ... or feel free to ask. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneythedog Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Oooh. Now there's a new toy. Maybe if I do the washing up she'll let me .......... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnakay Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) abit pricy for what I'm willing to pay.I've got a Fender quire but 6 strings.and that tremolo does not fit into the bridges.so I'm wondering if I fit a 4 string bridge and a bass neck,do you think that would be fine?I know the pick ups will be different but may work? oh I've found one on ebay check it out and see what you think... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150133816405&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=150142859810&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&usedrule2=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...s_promot_widget[/url] Edited July 17, 2007 by johnakay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='johnakay' post='33138' date='Jul 17 2007, 04:42 PM']abit pricy for what I'm willing to pay.I've got a Fender quire but 6 strings.and that tremolo does not fit into the bridges.so I'm wondering if I fit a 4 string bridge and a bass neck,do you think that would be fine?I know the pick ups will be different but may work? oh I've found one on ebay check it out and see what you think... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150133816405&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=150142859810&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&usedrule2=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...s_promot_widget[/url][/quote] Sounds like you're talking about converting a guitar into a bass. I don't think that'll work, for all sorts of reasons - the neck pocket will be the wrong size for a bass neck, the scale length will be off so the intonation would be WAY out, the pickups won't match the layout of the strings (and will have the wrong frequency response to sound good), and a tremolo bass bridge won't fit the body routing for the existing tremolo. And that's just for starters! Sorry to be so negative, but you really need to have a proper bass to begin with. There's plenty of half-decent cheap basses on eBay, so why not pick one up, along with that cheap trem bridge, take them to your friendly neighbourhood luthier/guitar repair place, and get them to install it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnakay Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 I have a good BASS well to me anyway ,its a yam RBX170.yes you are right. I'll sell the fender etc and the money to buy a cheapo ,and do what you've just said..anyway thanks for the replies. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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