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AJ Azure

 

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Post  Posted 7 Jul 2011 11:06 pm    
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So guys what do you think can the conversion be done?
I need a really really really affordable 8 string.

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Post  Posted 8 Jul 2011 7:53 am    
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Anything is possible, the hard part is figuring out if its worth it.
Do you already have one you want to convert?
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Brad Bechtel


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Post  Posted 8 Jul 2011 8:39 am    
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What's your definition of "affordable"? There are a number of inexpensive eight string lap steels out there that might sound better than the PowerSlide.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 8 Jul 2011 9:03 am    
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I need a really really really affordable 8 string.


If cost is the main issue, go with a used Morrell 8-string. I just bought one for $149 to use as a spare lap steel for students and for practice. I can leave it in the studio where I teach and not worry about it. Yes, it's a cheapo, but you did say "really really really affordable". Winking
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Post  Posted 8 Jul 2011 9:16 am    
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If cost is the main issue, go with a used Morrell 8-string.

That would be a good call Doug. And if you wanted, with less effort than would be needed to convert the Peavy, you could actually make one into a pretty decent sounding player.
A Wallace True Tone pickup and a new bridge would go a long way for not a lot of coin.
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