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by Bg
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?
Replies: 12105
Views: 1781252

Re: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

New (to me) bass being picked up today.... Mexi Jazz five string. I won't see it for a couple weeks, as it's being picked up by someone their way to Wellington, brought back when they return. Because cash converters in palmy wouldn't ship - and pack and send would have been $cary I think. IMG_4210....
by Bg
Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?
Replies: 12105
Views: 1781252

Re: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

Jay wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:05 pm
Bg wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:57 pm Ok no-one wants to see what it is. No worries
It's not all about you!
Yes it is, are you crazy?
by Bg
Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?
Replies: 12105
Views: 1781252

Re: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

Ok no-one wants to see what it is. No worries
by Bg
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?
Replies: 12105
Views: 1781252

Re: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

Been awhile coming but thanks to Rob for enabling ez payment options.... and its in the mail
by Bg
Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Guitar Mods
Topic: Rick Toone's revolutionary Strat trem
Replies: 11
Views: 2911

Re: Rick Toone's revolutionary Strat trem

Had the same feature on my transtrem steiny, novelty wore off even for Eddie Van
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Late 70s Strats - thoughs?
Replies: 52
Views: 4067

Re: Late 70s Strats - thoughs?

JustMatt wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:01 pm
Anybody seen inside a late 70s cavity? Does that seem usual?
Jb?








sorry but it was inevitable.
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: recommend me a drill press
Replies: 35
Views: 39909

Re: recommend me a drill press

easy... I did the legs for my work bench with it - 19mm bit, to 75mm? can't remember the leg width now, but no trouble at all

It has a shitload of torque, I was surprised.
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: recommend me a drill press
Replies: 35
Views: 39909

Re: recommend me a drill press

I’m really happy with my Bosch, electronic speed control, laser sights, great depth gauge, built in clamp. What’s not to like? Kept my old Ryobi but will use for fret pressing ;) seriously https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/bosch-electric-bench-drill-press/p/269303?store=43&gad_source=1&gclid=C...
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Late 70s Strats - thoughs?
Replies: 52
Views: 4067

Re: Late 70s Strats - thoughs?

JustMatt wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:19 pm
The neck join is tight
Fake!!!
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: recommend me a drill press
Replies: 35
Views: 39909

Re: recommend me a drill press

I’m really happy with my Bosch, electronic speed control, laser sights, great depth gauge, built in clamp. What’s not to like? Kept my old Ryobi but will use for fret pressing ;) seriously https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/bosch-electric-bench-drill-press/p/269303?store=43&gad_source=1&gclid=C...
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: What's on your work bench?
Replies: 1330
Views: 580116

Re: What's on your work bench?

tolex and metal corners hide a multitude of sins. I'm always proud to not use corners for that reason ;) still make the odd fuck up though. Yep, even with the guidance of our upholsterer, I still fudged them.... and then realized it didn't account for the fabric when buying the corners. practice ma...
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: recommend me a drill press
Replies: 35
Views: 39909

Re: recommend me a drill press

StrummersOfThunder wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:09 pm
sizzlingbadger wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:53 pm
StrummersOfThunder wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:15 pm https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... tid=HHaHfI


Any thoughts ?
Looks great, shows "Out of Stock" though ?
Damn
It didn’t earlier

Don’t worry , this was just a drill
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: recommend me a drill press
Replies: 35
Views: 39909

Re: recommend me a drill press

I’m really happy with my Bosch, electronic speed control, laser sights, great depth gauge, built in clamp. What’s not to like?

Kept my old Ryobi but will use for fret pressing ;)
by Bg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: What's on your work bench?
Replies: 1330
Views: 580116

Re: What's on your work bench?

tolex and metal corners hide a multitude of sins.

I'm always proud to not use corners for that reason ;) still make the odd fuck up though.
by Bg
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: Artists
Topic: Steve Harley Rip
Replies: 3
Views: 633

Re: Steve Harley Rip

:( Nooooooo :(


Look after yourself mate, these things come in 3's :(