Author Topic: Epic 6 string spacing (Read 128 times)

ruddy · « **on:** November 19, 2009, 09:40:27 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:28:42 AM »

Center of B to center C is 3.5
Spacing between strings is about .625

ruddy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2009, 02:23:12 PM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:39:41 PM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2009, 01:35:13 AM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2009, 01:36:32 AM »

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(Message edited by adriaan on November 23, 2009)

ruddy · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2009, 09:02:10 AM »

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?