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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 8
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inkandlead
You could also look at this as a great reason to...
You could also look at this as a great reason to learn how to wind pickups. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 12
Views: 360
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There were some loose frets that I got down the...
There were some loose frets that I got down the first time. Had to glue in the ends. The bar I'm using isn't super long, about 7 inches. but does get many frets at a time. I guess I'll just rethink... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 12
Views: 360
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fret levelling nightmare
Hey there allstars, I'm having a huge difficulty levelling the frets on a Kramer Baretta. It was brought in to me a week ago with terribly high action and the fret heights were all over the place.... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 196
Views: 12,956
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Just checking in to make sure this build still...
Just checking in to make sure this build still kicks ass. Carry on. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 2
Views: 166
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Staining is easier if you know the right method....
Staining is easier if you know the right method. You don't just apply stain and leave it on there. And it will dry easier and faster than letting paint cure for weeks. Don't forget to clear coat... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,126
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inkandlead
I didn't start this fire and maybe I'm wrong for...
I didn't start this fire and maybe I'm wrong for not putting it out but I can't sit silent. I've seen the two guitars you posted. They're fine. I don't like them. They're not mine. Enjoy them. Enjoy... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 2
Views: 197
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Please post pictures. I've never heard of the...
Please post pictures. I've never heard of the guitar let alone the brand but you seem to have a good argument for it being actually old and legit. It wasn't that uncommon for guitars of that era to... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 196
Views: 12,956
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I understand the N/S poles and the resistance of...
I understand the N/S poles and the resistance of pickups but what is all of that other math you've got going there? |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 5
Views: 381
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inkandlead
The only Seymour Duncan pickups I know of that...
The only Seymour Duncan pickups I know of that aren't potted are the Seth Lover model. And even those may be potted at this point. Get the cover on as tight as you can. Solder it well to the mounting... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 248
Views: 15,576
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I'll be honest, I hate those tuners. but the body...
I'll be honest, I hate those tuners. but the body came together way nicer than I anticipated. The copper under the mirror is slick. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 4
Views: 201
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inkandlead
That is what I mean. And unless I'M...
That is what I mean. And unless I'M misunderstanding, the pedal does that already. The switch is shot though. Need to source out a new one so I'm not drilling through the face of someone else's pedal. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 4
Views: 201
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inkandlead
I googled the same thing. Took me to other ibanez...
I googled the same thing. Took me to other ibanez delays and pictures of pedals. Not that it matters now. Thank you for checking it out. I'll open 'er up and see what I can see. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 4
Views: 201
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inkandlead
Ibanez ad9 mod?
I just took in an AD9 from a guy who wants me to mod it. Can't find the schematic anywhere. What we're hoping to do is set the Delay Level control so that when all the way down it is just dry input... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 248
Views: 15,576
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I say ditch the Vai logo. I get why you've got it...
I say ditch the Vai logo. I get why you've got it there but this isn't a Vai guitar. It's your guitar. And yes, I get that with that it should go "It's your guitar and you want a Vai logo so have a... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 6,644
Views: 295,312
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inkandlead
I've checked all of the wires. He had no idea...
I've checked all of the wires. He had no idea what he was doing and followed a Duncan diagram that wasn't actually lined up with how the bass was wired from the factory. I opened it up to see that a... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 6,644
Views: 295,312
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But if it wasn't shielded in the first place...
But if it wasn't shielded in the first place would that really be what is making the difference? |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 6,644
Views: 295,312
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Ok fellas, I come to you with the usual "oh...
Ok fellas, I come to you with the usual "oh god why is this buzzing?!" dilemma. I've got a squier p bass here that a guy put a quarter pounder in and now it hums and buzzes until you touch it. I'm... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 248
Views: 15,576
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Do you get much adjustment out of that strap? It...
Do you get much adjustment out of that strap? It looks short. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 9
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His repair manual has been re published a few...
His repair manual has been re published a few times with upgrades. I think he may have also put out other books aside from that. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 14
Views: 557
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Try flipping the saddles if necessary. Make sure...
Try flipping the saddles if necessary. Make sure that the string is seated in the nut properly too. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 9
Views: 227
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I own the Dan Erlewine book and it is great. I...
I own the Dan Erlewine book and it is great. I bought it long after I got started in repair but still read it front to back. He puts a lot of his own stories and experiences into it so it's not just... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 248
Views: 15,576
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YOU PAID 100 POUNDS FOR A PICK? Thats crazy. I...
YOU PAID 100 POUNDS FOR A PICK? Thats crazy. I hope you attach it to your keys or something. I don't care how great that may sound, most people pay 30 cents a pick not because they're going to get... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 6
Views: 317
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You want a pot with an Audio/Log taper. NOT a...
You want a pot with an Audio/Log taper. NOT a linear taper. 500k if they're humbuckers. I had no idea Dimarzio had their own pots. CTS are the way to go. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 8
Views: 282
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Why does it need to be so simple? The nature of...
Why does it need to be so simple? The nature of those kinds of effects make them pretty part heavy. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 15
Views: 640
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Replies: 5
Views: 204
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It needs a set up. Tremolos need to be adjust...
It needs a set up. Tremolos need to be adjust when strings are changed. You may have put on a different gauge of strings that are putting less tension on the bridge to lift it high enough to clear... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 15
Views: 640
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 7
Views: 238
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inkandlead
You could always get something like this...
You could always get something like this http://faust.fastspot.net/rich/aerosol-pva.jpg |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 10
Views: 311
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inkandlead
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,332
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inkandlead
To be blunt, if you don't know what a router is...
To be blunt, if you don't know what a router is then you don't have the skills to use it. I'm all for the idea of changing things around and making them how you want them. But this is a big job for a... |
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