whats the best way to do this? I'm guessing I'll need to file down the bridge so they'll fit, and probably modify the strings so I can string it. has anyone ever tried this with a floyd rose before?

somebody help me

Have you thought about buying a BASS guitar?

Why would you want to put bass strings on a guitar?

Seems like a real shame to turn a guitar into a bass, why not try to swap it for a bass ? It should be a crime to ruin a good guitar! If you do it though, please tell us if it worked and how it sounded.

yes I do have a bass, but I need bass AND guitar strings on the same instrument. and guitar strings sound like crap on a bass. I've thought about it alot of ways and it's the only way to get the sound I want.

I've rigged it very poorly right now, and the guitar pickups seem to work well enough. I filed down the bridge to fit the strings in, and uncoiled the end of the strings to fit them through the tremolo. I had to put them in backwards, and then re-attach the little balls at the end to get them through. I'm just wondering if anyone has experience doing this, and knows of a better way...

The only one I've seen doing this is that guy from the Presidents of the united states of america. He plays on a guitar, strung with 2 bass strings.
My suggestion, take it to a tech, explain what you want, and ask if it can be done at a reasonable price.

Though I'm not sure if guitar pickups will work so good with low frequencies like that.


Greetz, TK

AH! This topic makes me worried for the safety of the guitar. If you do this (and I'm not completely sure why you would) MAKE SURE you have a trained professional complete it all for you. String tension, etc, could warp the neck if it's not done correctly. Goodluck.... but I wouldn't recommend doing this.

-ejd
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*This re-wrapping string balls and filing down bridge stuff sounds kinda garage, dude....I'm REALLY curious why you're doing this ....Do tell us

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