could this be made into a bass?

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could this be made into a bass?; (need help)
Topic Started: Aug 23 2007, 08:20 PM (804 Views)
Skot	Aug 23 2007, 08:20 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	Um, hi guys, this is my first topic ever. Woo. I've been looking around for ages at what I'd like for my next bass, but ive fallen in love with the esp ex 50 model guitar, (type that into google images, youll find loads of pics), but i cant find a bass verison that look sanything like this. The closest I've found is a thunderbird. This is a link to see the guitar on google images: http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=+esp+e...18&sa=N&ndsp=18 I dont know if the question im asking is a possibility, but would any custom bass manufacturers be able to turn that guitar into a bass? Sorry if it sounds stupid, but ive never ventured into the world of custom made before. Thanks everyone.



Skot	Aug 23 2007, 08:21 PM Post #2
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	um, it says i need two posts to put links in :/ damn. But like I said, I typed in esp ex 50 in google images- theres loads. much help appreciated.



mynameisDavid	Aug 23 2007, 10:28 PM Post #3
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	Skot Aug 23 2007, 08:20 PM Um, hi guys, this is my first topic ever. Woo. I've been looking around for ages at what I'd like for my next bass, but ive fallen in love with the esp ex 50 model guitar, (type that into google images, youll find loads of pics), but i cant find a bass verison that look sanything like this. The closest I've found is a thunderbird. This is a link to see the guitar on google images: http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=+esp+e...18&sa=N&ndsp=18 I dont know if the question im asking is a possibility, but would any custom bass manufacturers be able to turn that guitar into a bass? Sorry if it sounds stupid, but ive never ventured into the world of custom made before. Thanks everyone. you could but the neck would be really long i wouldnt advise it
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Skot	Aug 23 2007, 10:31 PM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	I was wondering about that, it would probably lose most of the allure :/ would it not be adviseable because it would sound awful or because it would loo about as graceful as a stoned duck?



+�Rob S	Aug 24 2007, 10:15 AM Post #5
Retired Posts: 918 Group: Retired Member #770 Joined: July 6, 2007	The biggest problems that will confront you will be (apart from the Neck) that you are looking at pretty major changes with just about everything. All the Pickups will be useless to you, The Bridge will need changing and so it goes on. I'd suggest that you keep an eye open on Ebay,,,,,Hamar used to make a Bass that wasn't far off that. Sort of a Bass Explorer, I have no idea as to what they would set you back, but I would also consider an Epiphone or Gibson Thunderbird. Alternatively......How are your Woodworking Skills? There is always the Build Your Own Route? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-Epiphone...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BC-RICH-MOCKINGBIRD-...1QQcmdZViewItem THERE YA GO.....Epiphone used to do an Explorer Shaped Bass http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BC-RICH-MOCKINGBIRD-...1QQcmdZViewItem
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Skot	Aug 24 2007, 11:12 AM Post #6
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	Thanks so much I dont mind doing things with the bridge and pickups and the elctrics, ive done work on those before, and pretty much everyone I know have done as well, a few of my friends have built their own, but I'm not sure whether I have the experience to build my own just yet. That BC Rich looks really nice, but I have no experience with BC Rich. Are they decent guitars for metal?



Skot	Aug 24 2007, 11:19 AM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	I've jsut looked at the Hamer guitar- that looks ideal, still cant find a bass version. it's called a 'Hamer XT Standard ' http://www.backandforth.nl/Hamer/hamerlist_04_0004.jpg So want a bass one I'm going to talk to some people I know soon about the DIY route and see what that would be like.



Skot	Aug 24 2007, 11:24 AM Post #8
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	The epiphone is ideal. Never used a epiphone either, My experience is mainyl with jacksons, ibanezes, yamahas, corts, etc. Worth getting for a gig guitar?



+�Rob S	Aug 24 2007, 11:27 AM Post #9
Retired Posts: 918 Group: Retired Member #770 Joined: July 6, 2007	Er.... Whoops!!!!!! Try THIS! http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-Explorer-Bass...1QQcmdZViewItem Sorry thought I had got the Link Wrong!! I know several people who regularly Gig with Epiphone Basses. In Fact.....My Last Band's Bass Player used a Thunderbird and an Explorer Style Bass........They sounded absolutely Monsterous!!!!!! HUGE Sound and REALLY Nice Quality
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Skot	Aug 24 2007, 11:57 AM Post #10
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	really? Because that guitar looks lovely and if the sound is great... When I'm playing some fast thrashy stuff (covering all of the fretboard, even the high end) is the sound still good? Also, I've noticed that the Dean Metalman Z bass is similar (not as nice looking, but almost) and has some great reviews. http://www.thomann.de/gb/prod_large_AR_110221.html It seems readily available for around �200 as well, and I know Dean are pretty lush. Do you know anything about that guitar?



+�Rob S	Aug 24 2007, 01:06 PM Post #11
Retired Posts: 918 Group: Retired Member #770 Joined: July 6, 2007	I know Zip about Basses. But I do know what I like to hear......... And certainly Dean do make a Good Enough Guitar....so I would expect their Basses to be at least comparable? As to style of music.......either one will do the job.
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Skot	Aug 24 2007, 01:36 PM Post #12
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,213 Joined: August 23, 2007	Thanks so much for your help! I'm now set on either the Epiphone/Dean, whichever one is the easier to get ahold of really. cheers again, skot.



zoidbergpsp	Aug 24 2007, 03:09 PM Post #13
Hippy Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #1,068 Joined: August 14, 2007	BC rich are always a no, go for the epiphone
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mynameisDavid	Aug 24 2007, 04:37 PM Post #14
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	zoidbergpsp Aug 24 2007, 03:09 PM BC rich are always a no, go for the epiphone no ive searched and i couldnt find anything bc rich... no esp yes ibanez yes epiphone...maybe you may be able todo it go to espguitars.com and click custom shop and maybe you could =O
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mynameisDavid	Aug 26 2007, 03:56 AM Post #15
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	mynameisDavid Aug 24 2007, 04:37 PM zoidbergpsp Aug 24 2007, 03:09 PM BC rich are always a no, go for the epiphone no ive searched and i couldnt find anything bc rich... no esp yes ibanez yes epiphone...maybe you may be able todo it go to espguitars.com and click custom shop and maybe you could =O http://www.music123.com/Dean-Metalman-Z-Ba...275110.Music123 its a dean
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