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Post subject: Is this possible?
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:48 am
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I know this'll sound like a crazy idea, but I wanted to know if it's possible.

I want to buy a USA made bass.
But, my curtrent six-string has stuck with me too long.
Would it be possible for me to rework the guitar body to fit the bass hardware and neck?
It's a chinese made Fender Starcaster, the budget guitar sold for 100 bucks.
So, can it work??


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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:46 pm
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Maybe I am wrong but this doesn't sound like a very good idea to me...
Anyone else?

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:00 pm
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I don't think the neck would fit in the current neck pocket, and I really don't think there is enough room to expand it to make the neck fit.
Personally I would pass on even trying.

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:43 pm
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bss wrote:
Maybe I am wrong but this doesn't sound like a very good idea to me...
Anyone else?


Trust me, I've had bad ideas before and they've worked, well, mostly.
But the neck was really the problem. I'd thought that it could be trimmed, but I took rather quickmeasurments, and it doesn't look like a good fit still..
And any tips of working the internal cutouts for new electronics would be great.
Because I'm thinking of installing humbuckers, or maybe just one, over the existing singles.

If I manage to find a cheap/unwanted bass and guitar body (both of which I can get from a local shop) I'd try with that one instead of wasting a good one though.

But of course, the risks may outweigh the possible benefits, and cost will eventually be a factor, so, depends.


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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:06 pm
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You could try, god knows some people have tried but honestly I think it really isnt worth it.

If you dont have a knowledge of scale lengths, intonation, pick up placement, string tension and so on and so forth then...well it'd be a rather steep learning curve...and you'd soon see why you'd be better off just buying the separate bass and leaving your guitar well alone. Oh and then there'd be the neck pocket and neck dive issues...


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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:42 pm
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ally wrote:
If you dont have a knowledge of scale lengths, intonation, pick up placement, string tension and so on and so forth then...well it'd be a rather steep learning curve...


That's not a problem, I do have a substantial knowledge, I was really hoping for examples.
Or someone who actually did it, so I know what is more resonable.


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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:57 pm
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dont try it. first off, you just took away your six-string from yourself if you do. and then if it doesnt work, your out one more. i say go get an American standard and just go with that. that way you can play both you six and play bass. i would never rework an instrument. partially because im afraid of the outcome bein bad and i like my instrument to be itself. the hold to much character to change them.

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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:03 pm
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Hi.
I've actually done this operation with alot of success...Warmoth sells a baritone guitar neck that not only will fit a 6 string , it is meant to.The neck heel is already trimmed to fit the smaller neck pocket of a 6-string,and it has 24 frets, so the intonation is ok. If I may make a suggestion, why not go with a vintage style 6-string bass and not have to worry about routing, wiring and moving the bridge?


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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:15 am
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docfowler wrote:
Hi.
I've actually done this operation with alot of success...Warmoth sells a baritone guitar neck that not only will fit a 6 string , it is meant to.The neck heel is already trimmed to fit the smaller neck pocket of a 6-string,and it has 24 frets, so the intonation is ok. If I may make a suggestion, why not go with a vintage style 6-string bass and not have to worry about routing, wiring and moving the bridge?

first off, thanks for the info.
But, I'm not sure about your suggestion.
Maybe, if i save up the money, i'll go for it.


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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:30 pm
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i dont mean to be a smart a** but if the six string means that much to you,just keep it as is.trust me you will always wont to play it at some point.and buy a bass if money is an isue just save for one you really wont.at least thats what i would do. good luck what ever you do.


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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:29 pm
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I also think it's not worth the effort. If you want an inexpensive bass similar to your Starcaster, get a Squier Bronco Bass. Great little bass. If you want a full scale bass, a Strat-style body will end up giving you heavy neck dive, assuming all else goes well.

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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:13 pm
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Random update, got a (Fender, not Squier) P-bass.
Although this'll always be in the back of my head..... :lol:

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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:22 pm
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The Squier basses have some award winning performers...

http://www.bassplayer.com/article/squie ... v-06/23890

It will save you a lot of time and they are function as they where intended; a bass.


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