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Finally got around to finishing it.
Before and after shots.

Was it worth it? Financially, big fat no; Satisfactory - hell yeah :D

Will you look at that handmade 316 stainless steel caliper please! LOOK AT IT!

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Re: Another resurrection

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Job well done!

NZ seems to have a reasonable representation of these Yamaha’s. I’ve seen them often in the olden days in the real proper pawn shops, owned some, played heaps. Hate ‘em, but others love them. Why did NZ get so many?
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Awesome!

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jvpp wrote:Finally got around to finishing it.
Before and after shots.

Was it worth it? Financially, big fat no; Satisfactory - hell yeah :D

Will you look at that handmade 316 stainless steel caliper please! LOOK AT IT!

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That is a lovely job, the hobbley calliper is a thing of beauty I literally cannot find fault, except for those sharp bits on the horns... if you could just round those over with a bench sander or something? Maybe a rasp?
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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GrantB wrote:Job well done!

NZ seems to have a reasonable representation of these Yamaha’s. I’ve seen them often in the olden days in the real proper pawn shops, owned some, played heaps. Hate ‘em, but others love them. Why did NZ get so many?
Thanks. I don't think there were too many shipped to NZ. IMO they are just more noticeable because of their unique horns. This was the second one with frets so low it could not be played, so yes, there are people who love them.
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Re: Another resurrection

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That is a beautiful piece of work. Well done sir.
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Bg wrote:
jvpp wrote:Finally got around to finishing it.
Before and after shots.

Was it worth it? Financially, big fat no; Satisfactory - hell yeah :D

Will you look at that handmade 316 stainless steel caliper please! LOOK AT IT!
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That is a lovely job, the hobbley calliper is a thing of beauty I literally cannot find fault, except for those sharp bits on the horns... if you could just round those over with a bench sander or something? Maybe a rasp?
Thanks BG, 316 SS is hard work and a bitch to polish. Rounding the horns, I have seen a pic of such attempt and it did not look pretty.
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Re: Another resurrection

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Single coil wrote:Would hoon
Next gearfest?
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Re: Another resurrection

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looks fantastic
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jvpp wrote:
Bg wrote:
jvpp wrote:Finally got around to finishing it.
Before and after shots.

Was it worth it? Financially, big fat no; Satisfactory - hell yeah :D

Will you look at that handmade 316 stainless steel caliper please! LOOK AT IT!
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That is a lovely job, the hobbley calliper is a thing of beauty I literally cannot find fault, except for those sharp bits on the horns... if you could just round those over with a bench sander or something? Maybe a rasp?
Thanks BG, 316 SS is hard work and a bitch to polish. Rounding the horns, I have seen a pic of such attempt and it did not look pretty.
Stainless is a pain in the arse for any kind of working.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Slowy wrote: So now you have time for a Blue Amp? :shifty:
Told them I ain't going to extend my contract and that they needed to find another PM... So with a bit of luck soon, otherwise December :(

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As always, you've done a fantastic job. As for the horns, I think they look super cool!
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AiRdAd wrote: As for the horns, I think they look super cool!
I respect your opinion Danny, but its wrong :P
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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