Gra8, I want a Lumie 8 string

[Rodlucci]

So I finally found an 8 string Lumie to play:thumbsup
Now I want one:)
The problem is, it is easier to buy crack and cheaper too:D
Someone have 2 and can spare one to a Bro:scratchhe

[sumrnitz]

I wish that one that you played in Cinci wasnt priced equally with a used car:-x :bong

[jgaryt]

Here's an 8 string, but like you said, pricey!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=150215217573&Category=33042&_trksid=p3907.m29

How do you tune an 8 string anyway?

[Rodlucci]

Thanks Guys,

I was the high bidder on the White stagemaster 8, but I see it was pulled last night.
I was going to go for it, but.........

[Steve EZ]

Someone back doored it Rod? :-|

jgaryt, the extra strings are tuned an octave above the main strings. Gives a nice fat unison sound.

[Rodlucci]

The seller may have got cold feet, it was at less than 600 with no reserve and 12 hours left.
I was dreaming in octaves last night and woke up this morning to:arrg

[Steve EZ]

I'll assume you've contacted him?

[Rodlucci]

Yes I have and I am waiting on the owner of the shop to contact me.
We will see.....

[Rodlucci]

It is still forsale as of 5 minutes ago hanging on the wall at Mike's Music on Vine street in Cincinnati; however the answers I got about it being on eBay were"can I call you back in about 10 minutes":scratchhe

[Rodlucci]

Well suprise, suprise he did call me back.
This time I asked to speak with the owner, Mike and had a chat with him.

Guys the only advice I have is STAY AWAY FROM THIS SELLER AND HIS SHOPS -MIKE'S MUSIC.

SOME PEOPLE WOULD RATHER LIE, EVEN IF THE TRUTH SOUNDED BETTER!
SOME PEOPLE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT "IF YOU HAVE AN EXCUSE, YOU DON'T NEED ONE" WITH ME!

[Unhomed]

What a shame. Sorry it didn't work out :banghead .

[Steve EZ]

That sucks. :-x I've found that honest transactions, even if they are less than the expected price, are better for business in the long run.

[Rodlucci]

:jump :wiggle
:worthless
When she gets here:thumbsup

[Steve EZ]

I can't wait ;)

[Rodlucci]

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED :D
I have paid for the XL8; it has been picked up and is in the procession of my long time friend from elementary school. :jump
It will be in Bangor, Maine on Friday (in Mass. now)and I will work the details of getting it shipped down to SC ASAP :funnel ;)
Due to a schedule change, I don't believe I will make the EXPO this year to show it :-x
A great deal of effort went into bringing this one into the herd :treadmill
Many Thanks to it's previous owner for letting her go to a good home :poke

[Steve EZ]

Sweet!! Did you see the one that just popped up on Ebay :help

[Dr. Greenthumb]

:toast congrats...show us some pics when you can!

[Rodlucci]

Sweet!! Did you see the one that just popped up on Ebay :help

Interesting maple finish neck on that one:thumbsup

[amerturk]

One just showed up on the bay.

[Steve EZ]

Sweet!! Did you see the one that just popped up on Ebay? :whistle

[Rodlucci]

Sweet!! Did you see the one that just popped up on Ebay? :whistle

How about that maple neck, isn't that odd??
I can't say that I have seen one with anything but a neck that matches the body:scratchhe

[Steve EZ]

It would be odd if it were on a black body but I think that one is burgundy. No crack on the heel either.

[Rodlucci]

I recall the XL 98 that was up last year having the same burgundy color and neck:scratchhe

At any rate, it is cool with the maple neck and yes I notice the no crack ;)

[sumrnitz]

Way to go Bro!!!!!!!!!!! You better bring that pup to the Expo...I've never slapped 8 before:D

[Rodlucci]

I'm glad you were referring to the bass :D
"I've never slapped 8 before"

[Floyd Boy]

i need pics i'm on GAS For a lummie Bass
:worthless

[Rodlucci]

The eight is being shipped tomorrow, so i will see it next week. I will post pictures next week when she gets here. Believe me, I am anxious to get her here and this one was a chore to get:thumbsup

Maybe this picture will hold you over.....

BTW, the DMZ 5000 second from the right may become available in the near future.....it's the one with the frets :D

[Floyd Boy]

if it does tell me a price and if it includes the orginal kramer hard case its just about a done deal
:thumbsup

[Rodlucci]

So, I have a tracking number and the XL8 is scheduled to delivery Saturday the 24th.

I believe that the original case and the bass weigh in at 25.5 pounds.:thumbsup
The total weight of the package coming is 42.3 pounds.......:scratchhe
16.8 pounds of bubble wrap should stop a refrigerator from falling on it :D

[Floyd Boy]

16.8 pounds of bubble wrap should stop a refrigerator from falling on it :D


i'd hope so:D at least the guy you bought her off cares enough to pack her nice and tight and safe from ups.

[Rodlucci]

:thumbsup

[warriorbass05]

so where did the blue one go?

[bailgun]

Someone back doored it Rod? :-|

jgaryt, the extra strings are tuned an octave above the main strings. Gives a nice fat unison sound.

i really like tuning mine a 5th above the root. instant power chords. to really make it work, however, you gotta use a slightly heavier gauge strings on the little ones.

but trust me, its worth it.

[Rodlucci]

"so where did the blue one go?"
It is on a stand next to my Amp, it is my mule :)

"i really like tuning mine a 5th above the root. instant power chords. to really make it work, however, you gotta use a slightly heavier gauge strings on the little ones.

but trust me, its worth it."

I may try that after I get used to playing it ;)

[Don]

I have an XL-8 that I may sell as it has turned out a bit too hard to play for me. I have emailed Phil about taking some of the built in bow from the aluminum neck to make it easier for me. I have been spoiled by the ease of playing my 1973 4001 Ric. If that doen's work out I will sell for what I have in it. 1K plus freight. It is in perfect condition and is maple with walnut accent.

[Rodlucci]

Don,

Mine has with the bass strung , using a 24 inch straightedge spanning centerline from fret 0 to fret 24, measuring at the eighth fret (closest to center) the clearance, bow, is 0.927 mm, can’t be seen without a straightedge. That is .0365" in inches. Incidentally, this is the best neck I have from the fret board side out of 4 other Lumies. Guess I am fortunate!

What does yours measure?