You often need to route out some extra space for the mounting screws and arms when you add a humbucker to a Strat. PITAcodedog wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 1:24 pmI've been stung by buying a single coil sized humbucker which, apparently, fits in Strats. Evidently "fit" meant just fits. It didn't leave much room for lowering.Danger Mouse wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:43 amIt's just the photo, I don't have a real strat to compare with, but it looks and feels standard thickness. Good question though, I should measure and double-check before considering any trem upgrades.
What's on your work bench?
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Re: What's on your work bench?
God, yes. Been there, done that so many times. Trying to route the wires so the hamburger sits flat. PITA. Buy a Hot Rails...olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:46 pmYou often need to route out some extra space for the mounting screws and arms when you add a humbucker to a Strat. PITAcodedog wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 1:24 pmI've been stung by buying a single coil sized humbucker which, apparently, fits in Strats. Evidently "fit" meant just fits. It didn't leave much room for lowering.Danger Mouse wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:43 am
It's just the photo, I don't have a real strat to compare with, but it looks and feels standard thickness. Good question though, I should measure and double-check before considering any trem upgrades.
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Re: What's on your work bench?
I was actually referring to SC-sized hamburger. Can't remember what I had... I think it was an SD Little 59. It was a pretty tall wee fella.Molly wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:59 pmGod, yes. Been there, done that so many times. Trying to route the wires so the hamburger sits flat. PITA. Buy a Hot Rails...olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:46 pmYou often need to route out some extra space for the mounting screws and arms when you add a humbucker to a Strat. PITA
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A stacked, i.e double patty hamburger?codedog wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 3:20 pmI was actually referring to SC-sized hamburger. Can't remember what I had... I think it was an SD Little 59. It was a pretty tall wee fella.Molly wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:59 pmGod, yes. Been there, done that so many times. Trying to route the wires so the hamburger sits flat. PITA. Buy a Hot Rails...olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 2:46 pm
You often need to route out some extra space for the mounting screws and arms when you add a humbucker to a Strat. PITA
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If it is a double-stacked one, try removing the middle layer of cheese, this should free up enough room for height adjustment to workDanger Mouse wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 3:24 pmA stacked, i.e double patty hamburger?
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Now I'm hungry...olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 4:24 pmIf it is a double-stacked one, try removing the middle layer of cheese, this should free up enough room for height adjustment to work
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Well you know what to say when you phone the take-away and they ask: Delivery or pick up...?codedog wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 4:49 pmNow I'm hungry...olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 4:24 pmIf it is a double-stacked one, try removing the middle layer of cheese, this should free up enough room for height adjustment to work
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Anyone averse to second hand clothes, don't read any further
From the hospice shop... excellent condition re stitchwork, lining and pockets; No smells and stains either but appears to have never received any leather related TLC.
That is what it is getting now... through lots of elbow grease.
Gonna look a real Westie once its done
From the hospice shop... excellent condition re stitchwork, lining and pockets; No smells and stains either but appears to have never received any leather related TLC.
That is what it is getting now... through lots of elbow grease.
Gonna look a real Westie once its done
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To be fair, you should pair that with those shorts and start a Wham tribute band
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Hmmm, prefer The Sweet tribute band. Are you cooking and posting?
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Indeed I am, got a big pot of beef stew on the go, chopped with global knives sadly
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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but you would be a ringer for george with that jacket and shorts...
You would just need to hang around the lavs, JB would turn up at some point
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Also, it is very sort after, was a real bargin for what I brought it for
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Re: What's on your work bench?
My Ali Express locking tuners turned up today
Quality seems reasonable enough, will fit them to my budget strat copy over the weekend.
Have also started messing around trying to set up the guitar. I'm crap at it, but it does seem to be decent enough quality that I could achieve a reasonable set up with more practice.
Quality seems reasonable enough, will fit them to my budget strat copy over the weekend.
Have also started messing around trying to set up the guitar. I'm crap at it, but it does seem to be decent enough quality that I could achieve a reasonable set up with more practice.
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Lols. That's shameless exhibitionism. I prefer the subtle tease...just the hint of a slightly out-of-focus toeDanger Mouse wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:44 am My Ali Express locking tuners turned up today
Quality seems reasonable enough, will fit them to my budget strat copy over the weekend.
Have also started messing around trying to set up the guitar. I'm crap at it, but it does seem to be decent enough quality that I could achieve a reasonable set up with more practice.