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  1. 16-10-2015, 06:02 AM #81
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    Ok. Tuners changed. I ended up with Gotoh SG381's as they had the same screw hole fixing tag at 45 degree. These tuners feel nice and solid. Same style as on my 'goldie' Tele - they never go out of tune





    Also changed the bridge for a Gotoh 103B-T. Bridge is nice and wide so loads of room for intonation. The body posts were a bit loose so used the stock kit ones. The Gotoh height adjustment posts screw in perfectly and the bridge otherwise is a perfect drop in replacement. I forgot to order a new matching tailpiece, that will happen later.. when I next change the strings...

    Note the difference in colour between kit supplied gold tailpiece and the gotoh bridge, looks almost silver in comparison!

    Now to intonate.



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  2. 16-10-2015, 06:29 AM #82
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    That looks very nice...great job. Was wondering why you mixed the gold bridge and tuners with the silver tail...
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  3. 16-10-2015, 08:48 AM #83
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    looks good Ponch, nice upgrades should sound and play much nicer now
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  4. 16-10-2015, 10:11 AM #84
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    Cheers Woks. The difference in volume playing this acoustically after upgrades is incredible, I would say a 1/3 louder.

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  5. 16-10-2015, 10:16 AM #85
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    nice one Ponch that is a huge improvement acoustically so with the Rocksongs you better warn the neighbors to head out before you crank it !
    But your Chips motorbike would be louder than your amp wouldn't it ?
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  6. 16-10-2015, 10:51 AM #86
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    Quote Originally Posted by wokkaboy View Post
    nice one Ponch that is a huge improvement acoustically so with the Rocksongs you better warn the neighbors to head out before you crank it !
    But your Chips motorbike would be louder than your amp wouldn't it ?
    Ha yes, the Kawasaki is the neighbourhood morning alarm clock!
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  7. 16-10-2015, 10:58 AM #87
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    nice one Ponch, since its such an oldish Kwaka hope you made some mods to the engine and pipes ?
    You need to keep up with the current hoons in their faster cars than the 1980's !
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  8. 16-10-2015, 11:35 AM #88
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    No problems Woks, fast forward 30 odd years and the traffic is at a standstill (in Sydney)! I can simply lane split alongside the offenders!
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  9. 16-10-2015, 11:48 AM #89
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    ah nice one Ponch, you have always been a thinker ! haha

    and nice thread jack on your own thread mate, I'll take the wrap for that hahah
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