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Post by Sean on Sept 18, 2018 17:26:48 GMT -7
Found a decent deal on a B7 and vibramate set used. It was a bit to pretty so had to relic it a wee little to better match my Les Paul. Pretty happy with how it turned out just might get a shorter spring to bring the arm down (already have the washer out).
Seller included the Vibramate "Spoiler" ... it's the bit that is supposed to make stringing it up a bit easier. Never thought a Bigsby was that difficult, but since it was there I am giving it a go. Certainly easy to use as it just slips on, but jury is out. Was going to play this for a week and then try it without and see if any difference.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 18:49:12 GMT -7
Looks great. Bill Callaham also makes a shaft that's drilled out for the strings instead of the original shaft with the pins for the strings. Gretsch knobs look great on there!
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Sept 19, 2018 8:29:41 GMT -7
Looks great... interesting that you want a shorter spring... i'm always thinking of ways to lengthen the pull..
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Post by Sean on Sept 19, 2018 9:18:09 GMT -7
Looks great... interesting that you want a shorter spring... i'm always thinking of ways to lengthen the pull.. Well, decided I might leave the spring and bend/adjust the arm very carefully. Don't like it sticking up and out at such an angle. I like to be able to finger pick and have the arm in my hand..can't do it currently due to the angle.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 10:52:18 GMT -7
Looks great... interesting that you want a shorter spring... i'm always thinking of ways to lengthen the pull.. Well, decided I might leave the spring and bend/adjust the arm very carefully. Don't like it sticking up and out at such an angle. I like to be able to finger pick and have the arm in my hand..can't do it currently due to the angle. Did you take the washer out from underneath the spring? Another option is to get the softer spring.
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Post by BritInvasion on Sept 19, 2018 12:56:10 GMT -7
Very cool! I like the idea of the Spoiler - I would think it makes changing strings a breeze.
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Post by Sean on Sept 19, 2018 14:51:20 GMT -7
Well, decided I might leave the spring and bend/adjust the arm very carefully. Don't like it sticking up and out at such an angle. I like to be able to finger pick and have the arm in my hand..can't do it currently due to the angle. Did you take the washer out from underneath the spring? Another option is to get the softer spring. Yes, washer is out. Might just get a softer spring...this is the default that came with the B7 I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 15:02:10 GMT -7
Did you take the washer out from underneath the spring? Another option is to get the softer spring. Yes, washer is out. Might just get a softer spring...this is the default that came with the B7 I guess.
Vibramate lifts the whole thing up quite a bit too. It’s helpful for the break angle over the bridge but the byproduct is the raised arm.
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Post by Christopher on Sept 19, 2018 18:17:17 GMT -7
Looks good Sean. Didn't realize your LP was that checked. That is impressive relicing, bro. Did you have to put four new holes in the butt of the guitar to mount that?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 8:12:36 GMT -7
Looks great Sean, like it's always been there.
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Post by Sean on Sept 20, 2018 20:29:36 GMT -7
Looks good Sean. Didn't realize your LP was that checked. That is impressive relicing, bro. Did you have to put four new holes in the butt of the guitar to mount that? Play hard and leave it in the cold a few too many times. 🎃 no new holes at all with the vibramate.
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