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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jvpp wrote:Finally got around to finishing it.
Before and after shots.
Was it worth it? Financially, big fat no; Satisfactory - hell yeah
Will you look at that handmade 316 stainless steel caliper please! LOOK AT IT!
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.
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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jvpp wrote:Finally got around to finishing it.
Before and after shots.
Was it worth it? Financially, big fat no; Satisfactory - hell yeah
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.
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.
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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
Will you look at that handmade 316 stainless steel caliper please! LOOK AT IT!
]
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.
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
I am going to miss the money but freedom to pursue my artistic endeavors is something I long for. (I continue to encourage her indoors to keep on working promising her dinner at 6pm, clean kitchen and house, washing on the line, etc).
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.