GAS attack continues - changing tuners on my strat
GAS attack continues - changing tuners on my strat
More recently I've been playing my strat more and more and compared to my Sheraton I didn't like the tuners, not as smooth as I want. Now I ordered a set of original Fender machine heads, and later saw that they are vintage style (cut instead of hole). I hope they fit my Korean strat from the 90's...
My Sherry needs a new toggle, so I ordered a new one, too. Replacing looks not as easy as on my strat all has to be done through that tiny f-hole. At least something to do during the upcoming holidays.
My Sherry needs a new toggle, so I ordered a new one, too. Replacing looks not as easy as on my strat all has to be done through that tiny f-hole. At least something to do during the upcoming holidays.
- VikingBlues
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Re: GAS attack continues
Adjustments through an f-hole - EEEK ... brave man!
That should take up a day or two of the holidays!
That should take up a day or two of the holidays!
An improv a day keeps the demons at bay!
Re: GAS attack continues
Well, first project went wrong. Tuners don't fit.
Looks like on this pic: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8359 ... 4e21_n.jpg
I've found some threads on the net with the same problem, but the neck on 93' Korean strats is not always the same.
Some fit, some don't. I have to cut new holes, not the problem, but ADDING wood is not possible.
Looks like on this pic: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8359 ... 4e21_n.jpg
I've found some threads on the net with the same problem, but the neck on 93' Korean strats is not always the same.
Some fit, some don't. I have to cut new holes, not the problem, but ADDING wood is not possible.
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Hhmm. What's a GAS attack ? I don't know what GAS is.
Re: GAS attack continues
http://theguitarbuzz.com/guitars/guitar ... -syndrome/
Not always a complete guitar, even guitar parts are sometimes considered as GAS.
Not always a complete guitar, even guitar parts are sometimes considered as GAS.
- Blackhorse
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The answer to the age-old question "how many guitars do you really need?" is "just one...more!"
Re: GAS attack continues - finally
OK, so I ordered 6 Schaller M6 Mini 6L Chrome tuners and a tapered reamer.
Removed the old ones.
Enlarged the hole to 9,8 mm using the reamer.
Filled the old holes with toothpicks and glue.
Cut off extending wood.
Sand off for a nice finish.
Added some oil.
Put on the new ones.
Adjusted them.
Finished!
Removed the old ones.
Enlarged the hole to 9,8 mm using the reamer.
Filled the old holes with toothpicks and glue.
Cut off extending wood.
Sand off for a nice finish.
Added some oil.
Put on the new ones.
Adjusted them.
Finished!
Re: GAS attack continues
Nicely done! I have had to do that on a couple of guitars.
"Throw yo' big leg over me Mama, I might not feel this good again!"
- VikingBlues
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Nicely done - no need for the impossible task of adding wood with these tuners! They should do the job well for you.
An improv a day keeps the demons at bay!
- HalfBlindLefty
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Great job Gerd !
Mhhh First Lady has to go to a real guitar doctor.
Neck problems ( High E rattles against some frets and it is getting worse)
Neck pocket problems ( small/short tear in the body where it meets the neck's side. Noticed it today while playing )
I still have the Blues......
Mhhh First Lady has to go to a real guitar doctor.
Neck problems ( High E rattles against some frets and it is getting worse)
Neck pocket problems ( small/short tear in the body where it meets the neck's side. Noticed it today while playing )
I still have the Blues......
A long time ago, in the old forum : Registered: Mon, 27 Nov 2006. Wonder were the other old members all went....
Re: GAS attack continues
Doesn't sound good...
Neck adjustment should be possible, but a crack in the body is something for a good doc.
Guitar tools turned out to be quite expensive! Even a small fret file...
Let's hope for the best...
My next project: the toggle switch through the f-hole.
Neck adjustment should be possible, but a crack in the body is something for a good doc.
Guitar tools turned out to be quite expensive! Even a small fret file...
Let's hope for the best...
My next project: the toggle switch through the f-hole.
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Hope the good Doctor can work his magic! Fingers crossed for you and the First Lady.
An improv a day keeps the demons at bay!