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It'll be ready for RPM, right?
1965 Starfire VI Reclamation Project
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Yeah and I smell a song coming out of this project too!
My bigsby spring just got delivered so I'll pop that in tonight. Baby steps!
Just ordered a Vibramate String Spoiler from WDMusic, 20% off right now if you use 'fruitcake' as a code so it covers shipping, nice.
http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-string-spoiler.php
Oh and just a little self-inspiration, a while back Hans posted this Guild Starfire VI Special, special since it was all factory chrome/nickel hardware. Hey, looks good to me! Of course this is a '67 and mine's a '65 so the Bigsby's going to be missing a bar, but hey it'll work.
My bigsby spring just got delivered so I'll pop that in tonight. Baby steps!
Just ordered a Vibramate String Spoiler from WDMusic, 20% off right now if you use 'fruitcake' as a code so it covers shipping, nice.
http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-string-spoiler.php
Oh and just a little self-inspiration, a while back Hans posted this Guild Starfire VI Special, special since it was all factory chrome/nickel hardware. Hey, looks good to me! Of course this is a '67 and mine's a '65 so the Bigsby's going to be missing a bar, but hey it'll work.
Bigsby spring came in and works nice and smooth, getting the tall version was a smart choice. During the tryout I realized that the nut slots were cut too deep, probably a result of years of bigsbying. Maybe try the bone dust and glue trick? I'll think about it.
60s USA Bigsby nickel tuners, the ones marked "USA" made right after the patent pending grovers, came in and they popped right in, look great and stay in tune - i found the locking gold grovers to be a bit futzy when stringing up, trying to poke the string through the hole up top and all. Here it is!
http://www.doctorvintage.com/tuners/grover_diffs.html
http://www.doctorvintage.com/tuners/grover_diffs.html
hansmoust
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Jahn said:a while back Hans posted this Guild Starfire VI Special, special since it was all factory chrome/nickel hardware.
Wow! That's really 'orange'! I know, I know ...... it's my own photo!
Here's a link that shows the same guitar, but a little closer to the actual color:
http://www.guitarchives.nl/guitarsgalore/gallery_detail.php?id=77
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl
Well i bit the bullet and took the wiring harness out again. Multimeter still didn't come so i did ye olde test of "push things until i hear things." Turns out the ground wiring on the master volume pot lifted, so i soldered that back into place. Hum problem fixed. And the neck wire to the selector switch had popped off, so i soldered that back on the lug and OH YEAH NECK PICKUP BACK ON!
So after threading all the pots back on once more, I put some of the plastic on (still need bracket for pickguard, probably cut pickguard too, need screws for trussrod, work on nut, couldn't find nails small enough for knob indicators) and got as close as I'm going to get for today. Here's a pic!
So after threading all the pots back on once more, I put some of the plastic on (still need bracket for pickguard, probably cut pickguard too, need screws for trussrod, work on nut, couldn't find nails small enough for knob indicators) and got as close as I'm going to get for today. Here's a pic!
AcornHouse
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Suh-weeet! 
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Great job Jahn!
Zelja
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Fantastic work Jahn! You've given me mini-hum & Guildsby GAS!
jcwu
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I haven't piped in yet, but I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. Awesome project!
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Jahn said:
According to Walter, baking soda and superglue is a good remedy. You wouldn't have to mess with bone at all.
baking soda and superglue? heck i can get that going right now then! hmmmmm
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technic ... t-fix.html
oh boy getting the "first time" shakes again, oh boy
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technic ... t-fix.html
oh boy getting the "first time" shakes again, oh boy
Darryl Hattenhauer
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A tip of the hatted frau hat.
Terrific Jahn! That guitar just oozes the same kind of Hoboken mojo that both of mine have. And your Starfire TRC is might close to mine.
Good luck finishing up, and keep us tuned. 8)
Good luck finishing up, and keep us tuned. 8)
Darryl Hattenhauer
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I drink it all the time.
bluesypicky
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Since you learned about Rosie's engagement?...Darryl Hattenhauer said:
Darryl Hattenhauer
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I was proud when she asked me to be the best man, until I found out I'd be the only man.
well i decided to wait until my nut files came, i ordered them along with the crazy glue with the super skinny pipette attached. the files are actually these, a welding tip cleaner:
http://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-Welding- ... B000UVR0NO
http://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-Welding- ... B000UVR0NO