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ISO - black tuner pegs 3R1L

50 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

Sometimes the serrated lock washer, if used... can cut through the foil, or paint, reducing the effectiveness of the contact... so a link of stretched TCW is a good call, or run all grounds to the Jack... easier with a simple single pup less wires... dont forget the bridge earth.

That's great thanks. I'm pretty green to it all so my thinking was to just mirror what's already there and solder it the way it was and hope for the best🤞 😂

12 minutes ago, itu said:

63/37 is lead tin, and very good to use. I certainly would use that. If you think it's too thick or thin, use accordingly. Save that roll for later use!

 

If your iron is weak, under 25 W, pot casings may be hard. First file some corner to shiny metal and it is slightly easier to solder. I still suggest a +40 W unit to bigger metal parts.

 

(Modern lead-free, like copper based ones need higher temp, and are far harder to use.)

Yeah we use like plug in irons in work but no temperature setting just heats up and that's that. 

I will keep in mind what size watt iron il get. Don't need anything mega but if it makes life easier I'm all for it. I seen a video and the guy suggests around 375° for soldering to make it easy

Just now, Downunderwonder said:

Definitely not an expert but you are dead right about needing an appropriate gauge. I tried putting a new end on a cable with some thick stuff and had to cheat it onto the iron because the wire insulation was melting before I could get it to flow. Ugliest mess ever. You don't want that with your nice new bits and bobs.

Yeah Im sure I've seen pics before and people using shinier and thinner stuff than we use in work (telecommunications). It's like me, quite fat and dull looking 😂

After some advice. 

Hoping to upgrade my pickup shortly and I'm a bit of a faffer so will give it a go myself. 

In work we use this solder, would that be ok for wiring up a pickup or does it need to be a higher spec or a thinner gauge? 

Thanks in advance 

Does anyone on here print out stickers/decals for the headstocks. Every forum usually has one. Show yourself 😂

38 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

Nah I can do all that sorta stuff. Shouldn't be an issue

6 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

Got a pic of what you have now?

This is it. It's a vintage something or other. Don't know exact model.

2 hours ago, TheGreek said:

IIRC Martin Herrick sells a replacement bridge for the Ray. 

Don't suppose you have a link. Thanks

42 minutes ago, tegs07 said:

It’s a Bitsa, Stingray neck, home finished body, G&L bridge. Photos taken a while back before it was properly set up and a few finishing touches to be completed.

 

Edit: I can’t see many bridges being replaced on a genuine Stingray as:

1. They are decent bridges 

2. They frequently have the serial number on them.

3. There would be some ugly holes to cover up.

4. If you changed your mind s after getting rid of the original bridge you would have a hell of a job getting a replacement.

That looks well nice mate fair play. 

Yeah mine isn't a proper one or I'm sure it would be fine. Mines only a cheap copy. Like that bridge looks tidy but still has the same kind of shape as the OG ones. Thanks for the reply

Anyone got any pictures of stingrays with non-stingray bridges or is it burned at the stake to do this. Looking to upgrade mine (I have a stingray style bass but isn't a sterling sub etc) but I can only find the 'albridge' bridges and they are well out of price range and shipping to UK would be astronomical. 

Failing that lets see them basses 🤟

Thanks in advance

Anyone got any pictures of stingrays with none stingray bridges or is it burned at the stake to do this. Looking to upgrade mine (I have a stingray style bass but isn't a sterling sub etc) but I can only find the 'albridge' bridges and they are well out of price range and shipping to UK would be astronomical. 

Failing that lets see them basses 🤟

Thanks in advance

Hey, searched and couldn't find anything. 

I have a stingray style bass and looking to upgrade the bridge. 

Just wondered if anyone's got any pictures of their stingrays with upgraded bridges not the usual style. Not sure if that is sacrilege or not. Only one I can find is the albridge ones but shipping to the UK would be mental money. 

Thanks in advance 

Just come across these. What was the outcome. Is it worth the money over other brands?

Hi mate would you be interested in a deal with a ibanez sr500??