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  1. Thread: Firebird pup

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    It is, I have bits I bought for my last one I...

    It is, I have bits I bought for my last one I didn't use because I changed my mind.
    It's all part of the journey, which is fun.
    The wife said I needed to do another one but this is daunting!
  2. Thread: Firebird pup

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    That's handy thanks. The guy in Oz called Mr...

    That's handy thanks.
    The guy in Oz called Mr Fabulous guitars I have just discovered does a replica set but they are much more than the kit!
    Early days though I'm still in the research phase.
  3. Thread: Firebird pup

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    Ha ha yes. No I'm getting a lp p90 kit painting...

    Ha ha yes.
    No I'm getting a lp p90 kit painting it gold then black (all good experience)
    Neil reckons his firebird is so microphonic he can hear himself shout into it.
    It's funny isn't it that...
  4. Thread: Firebird pup

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    Thanks Simon, there is a difference between a...

    Thanks Simon, there is a difference between a mini humbucker and a firebird which I need to get right.
    I'm having a stab at Neil Youngs Old Black so it needs to be the right spec. If you do a bit...
  5. Thread: Firebird pup

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    Firebird pup

    I'm looking for a non boutique proper un wax potted Gibson type firebird pup for my next project but am struggling.
    The best deal seems to be a guy in Oz who sells on ebay.
    I'm based in the UK....
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    Well, I ordered the bone nut with the kit but...

    Well, I ordered the bone nut with the kit but didn't like the dimensions so I ordered one with better dimensions. By the time I got round to fitting it I put the Pit Bull one on by mistake causing...
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    Ha Ha, I'm already looking at the next one. My...

    Ha Ha, I'm already looking at the next one.
    My friendly joinery company was shut when I went down there on Monday and I was busy at work today and forgot to check.
    I think you're right about a...
  8. Thread: re size image

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    Thanks Colin

    Thanks Colin
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    Thanks Scott

    Thanks Scott
  10. Thread: re size image

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    An android xperia phone and Windows 10 on a...

    An android xperia phone and Windows 10 on a laptop.
    I take the photo on Quickimgur, send it to my email copy the url and paste it to the forum.
    God i'm a Luddite!
  11. Thread: re size image

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    re size image

    This is driving me nuts.
    I've put an app on my phone taken a pic copied the url then tried to post it on here but it's too big.
    How do I make it the right size?
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    I bought some tuners from Angels Music Guitar...

    I bought some tuners from Angels Music Guitar Store and got them to the UK in two weeks.
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    Thanks for the detailed reply. Yes there is a v...

    Thanks for the detailed reply.
    Yes there is a v shaped gap under the nut when it's up against the end of the fretboard which makes it an awkward shape to shim, I don't have any veneer so I will...
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    Gsj-1 teething problems.

    The SG jr Deluxe is all together and looks stunning ( I will post pics)
    But, the nut isn't high enough so what do I shim it with? (It's also at an angle)
    And, even though it's shielded it buzzes...
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    Could you please send me a template? Sent...

    Could you please send me a template?

    Sent from my G8441 using Tapatalk
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    Ha ha [emoji4], my back plate had two layers on...

    Ha ha [emoji4], my back plate had two layers on one side.

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    Appears to be missing a screw hole as well also...

    Appears to be missing a screw hole as well also same as mine.

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    Thanks Simon, it's the same as mine. I see why...

    Thanks Simon, it's the same as mine.
    I see why it looks a bit strange now.

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    Nearly done. Pick guard help. GSJ-1.

    I've just got my machine heads from China (two weeks to UK) and it turns out the holes aren't in the right place, oh well, the wife can't see it!
    Also the pickguard doesn't fit the shape of the...
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    Thanks guys, I get it now. It was a long day...

    Thanks guys, I get it now. It was a long day yesterday with many distractions and I just couldn't see it clearly.
    Yes Simon we did get the same bridge it looks great against the black which I find...
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    Scale length again!

    I want to glue the neck on my Gsj-1 and have set the saddles to the centre of the bridge but they are about 3-4 mm too far away, is this acceptable?
    I get that they and the bridge will need moving...
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    Thanks for that Simon, I have now ordered a gold...

    Thanks for that Simon, I have now ordered a gold one to go with the black body on my gsj-1, if it doesn't look right it hasn't broken the bank.
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    Yeah, kind of what I thought. I will try and get...

    Yeah, kind of what I thought. I will try and get round to doing the photo thing, it's just a bit daunting to one who is not a spring chicken!

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    The Vanson one turned up today and it is pretty...

    The Vanson one turned up today and it is pretty much a direct replacement.
    But, with the plastic nut knocked off it is easier to see down the neck and it has revealed a slight twist and a warped...
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    Thanks guys, one ordered. I'll email Adam.

    Thanks guys, one ordered.
    I'll email Adam.
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