Stambaugh 8 String

ricez · 04-27-2008, 03:58 PM

I recently received my second 8-string from New Hampshire builder Chris Stambaugh. The specs for this instrument are:

-28" Scale(I am using a low F# to High E tuning with a 9 set of D 'addarios with a 70 or 72 on the bottom. I am still experimenting with the gauges.)
-Birds Eye Maple Fretboard
-Sperzel Locking Tuners
-Graphtech Ghost Saddles with acoustic pre-amp and synth pre-amp
-Custom Aero Pickups
-Mahogany body

Chris can build just about anything you can dream up. He is a super nice guy and his prices are very reasonable. Check out his site: stambaughdesigns.com. My band Storms Approach is working on some new material with the 8, so you should hear some samples soon.

04-27-2008, 04:00 PM

I like the neck.

Apophis · 04-27-2008, 04:05 PM

Looks nice, congrats

Esp Griffyn · 04-27-2008, 04:44 PM

The neck looks awesome, looks like it was made from a really nicely figured piece of wood. Not so keen on the pickups though, I love the wood look and the exposed pole pieces, but the design looks too thin almost, they look like they should be bigger to fit the guitar more.

Shannon · 04-27-2008, 09:31 PM

Cool! I know Stambaugh has an excellent reputation with the custom basses he's made.

Durero · 04-28-2008, 03:07 AM

Nice

yevetz · 04-28-2008, 05:54 PM

Trespass · 04-28-2008, 06:15 PM

Very nice

ricez · 09-01-2008, 11:56 PM

I finally got around to recording a tune/video with the Stambaugh 8. The guitar was modified from the original photos I posted. It now has Lundgren M8's from my fanned-fret 8. The original pickups didn't have the tone I was looking for, and the Lundgrens really fattened things up. The video doesn't show much going on with the 8th string, but the Rhythm guitars in the backing track use it quite a bit. Here is the link:

YouTube - Passing Through Time by Eric Clemenzi

09-02-2008, 12:01 AM

Not bad at all.

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04-27-2008, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
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04-27-2008, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	I like the neck.

04-27-2008, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,869 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Looks nice, congrats

04-27-2008, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Esp Griffyn It came from Africa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newcastle, England Posts: 319 Main Seven: Ibanez K-7 Main ERG: Ibanez RG2228 Rig: PodXt > Fender D90 Thanked: 2 / 1	The neck looks awesome, looks like it was made from a really nicely figured piece of wood. Not so keen on the pickups though, I love the wood look and the exposed pole pieces, but the design looks too thin almost, they look like they should be bigger to fit the guitar more.

04-28-2008, 03:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Durero prototyping... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 3,545 Real Name: Leo Pedersen Main Seven: Raven 7 - my design Main ERG: Ergo 10, Ergo 9, Stick 8 Rig: 2101LTD>TS100>2x1936 Thanked: 36	Nice

09-01-2008, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
ricez Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 21 Real Name: Eric Main Seven: JP MM 7 Rig: POD's, Mesa DC 5 Thanked: 2	I finally got around to recording a tune/video with the Stambaugh 8. The guitar was modified from the original photos I posted. It now has Lundgren M8's from my fanned-fret 8. The original pickups didn't have the tone I was looking for, and the Lundgrens really fattened things up. The video doesn't show much going on with the 8th string, but the Rhythm guitars in the backing track use it quite a bit. Here is the link: YouTube - Passing Through Time by Eric Clemenzi

09-02-2008, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	Not bad at all.

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