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chewed up pup screws how to remove?
MoonBassAlpha replied to pal1972's topic in Repairs and Technical
or cut a groove in the head with a Dremel disc cutter. Wear eye protection as they can break quite easily and unexpectedly. -
That's interesting. It reminds me of an S.D. Curlee. -
Well I thought it was funny..... -
Kramer metal necked basses like the 450B, the strings always sound new! They don't cost the earth either. The stock pickups are a bit weak but you could get them re wound for not a lot....
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It's a shame this isn't an EXACT copy of a Fender, with that name!
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I really feel for you man, but thought it cruelly ironic that you first picture posted said "attached thumbnail(s)". That's just adding insult to injury.
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Kind of off topic, but do (Fender) Custom Shop basses actually sound any different to the regular American made equivalent?
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Look on it as an opportunity, not a setback!
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I think the ACG Harlot single cut is about the only one I've seen that really looks like it was designed, and not an afterthought. Aesthetically, the lines flow well, imo.
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Just looked up the new price for this on the Alembic website - $6300. This looks like an awesome bargain for someone!
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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='785022' date='Mar 24 2010, 07:13 PM']Not quite sure how you are figuring that. Square wave distortion sounds nasty, and if it is coming from before the power amp, its not comparable to clipping the power amp into square wave territory.[/quote] It's happening at high volume. That is exactly what is happening.
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just a note of caution here with the feedback thing. You will effectively be driving a full power square wave into your speakers. If you do this for long-ish periods you will end up dissipating a lot of heat in them, it is the way to blow them up.
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The tuners look out of proportion to the head to me. Like Wayne Rooney's ears.
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[quote name='Twigman' post='767678' date='Mar 8 2010, 10:26 AM']Rodeo Club Athens Greece Friday 12th and Saturday 13th March..... €23[/quote] you lucky man! Have a great time Ian. I've got 2 gigs on the trot too, in, er Oxford and Paignton! Not exactly Greece though is it?
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The good thing about amps of this vintage is that just about anything IS repairable, as they use discrete components and simple ICs. Any decent tech should be able to sort out any fault, really. I'd be more worried about modeling amps and class D power stages...
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It's an interesting question, but it also asks "what are we aspiring to these days?" I think it really shows what an influence these guys/this style had then.
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Just got a nearly new tip-top condition strap from Gareth. Good comms and delivery. Cheers dude. Jules
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Does it only drop volume when used with an active bass?
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my t-bird won't fly any ideas before i burn it
MoonBassAlpha replied to hagguy's topic in General Discussion
Well done, we love a happy ending here! -
Smashing Pumpkins! Nice boots too!
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Hi there collective Oracle. I'm after any tips for doing this as I have a lot or sharp ends sticking out on a recently aquired instrument. There is no binding and it is a one piece maple neck. How do you protect the wood whilst getting medieval on the frets? Cheers Jules
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[quote name='bobpalt' post='751058' date='Feb 19 2010, 04:12 PM']Hi. Looks like a really nice guitar, and I believe the older Yams now have serious collector values, but any trades would have to be bass stuff, sorry, as I really am not a guitar player! Thanks Anyway, Cheers, Bob[/quote] Like you need more bass stuff Bob!
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Any tips on getting a stiff bridge saddle to move?
MoonBassAlpha replied to Mike's topic in Repairs and Technical
WD40 oil should do the trick. You might need to grip it with some small pliers to get it moving. Use a bit of card to protect the bridge. -
Is this a weighty beast? It kinda LOOKS heavy! Nice craftmanship though. -
+1 to a Jack bass, they are so well balanced and light (mine is 7.5 lbs) you hardly notice they're on. They're so cheap you could leave one at the church and not worry about it! They have a jazz width neck too.