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ruddy
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Username: ruddy

Post Number: 9
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 9:40 am:   Edit Post

Hello,
I am an ex epic 6 owner, and I miss it dearly, I am not on the search for another alembic 6, but can any body tell me what is the string spacing at the bridge on these basses. as I can't seem to remember.
thanks in advance.
RB
lmiwa
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Username: lmiwa

Post Number: 271
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:28 am:   Edit Post

Center of B to center C is 3.5"
Spacing between strings is about .625"
ruddy
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Username: ruddy

Post Number: 10
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:23 pm:   Edit Post

thanks lmiwa!
I should have said, I AM in the search for another 6 :-)
is the .625" spacing in between or is that center to center?
thanks
lmiwa
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Username: lmiwa

Post Number: 272
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 5:39 pm:   Edit Post

I measured the .625" between the strings. The actual center to center spacing varies based on the string thickness. I think Mica has an explanation of that somewhere.

If you're looking for a 6-string, my Walnut Rogue is available. You can see pictures at:
http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/58622.html?1228507152
http://themiwas.smugmug.com/Music/Basses/Alembic-Rogue-6

I'm asking $2800. Send me an e-mail if you're interested.

(Message edited by lmiwa on November 24, 2009)
adriaan
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Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2355
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 1:35 am:   Edit Post

IIRC standard string spacing is center-to-center at the nut, and side-to-side at the bridge. You fret strings from above, and you strike them from aside.
adriaan
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Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2356
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 1:36 am:   Edit Post

<<Ze dreaded double-post ...>>

(Message edited by adriaan on November 23, 2009)
ruddy
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Username: ruddy

Post Number: 11
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 9:02 am:   Edit Post

Thanks for the info guys. and thats a breathtaking Rogue!!
most manufacturers talk about string spacing in reference to the bridge of the bass, mind due the spacing at the nut its important as well.
I find 19mm spacing very comfortable, and 17mm difficult to slap specially on a 6 string.
But I think my old Epic 6 was very wide and comfy. I just want to make sure..
Thanks again
I wish I could come up with $2800.00 !
interested in trades?

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