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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-02-02 12:31 AM (#430087)
Subject: Devil in the Details !
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast		Been busy during the SB...

Before:



After:


Yeah, all six were this bad.

The next 'related' project is a 12er. Hopefully they won't be near as bad...
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Otto
Posted 2009-02-02 1:42 AM (#430088 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !



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Location: Central Florida		Silk purse from a sow's ear.
Excellent, Johnny!

Otto
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standing
Posted 2009-02-02 2:10 AM (#430089 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !



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Location: Texas		So, I wasn't the only one working on tuners during the SB? ;)

What did you use to clean them up?

I found your post just as I was about to ask a pretty ridiculous question on the same topic:

Are all the tuners (in my case, all 12) identical except for the obvious top/bottom (left/right) orientation? It never crossed my mind that there would be any difference until after I pulled a few off (ok, 6, only half-way without thinking first… that's actually pretty good for me… ;) ) Only then did I discover the small numbers ranging from 1-4 on the back (normally hidden) side of the base of the tuners.

I THINK these are just different die numbers, but the tuners are otherwise identical? They sure appear that way, I even tried to determine if the gear ratios all appeared the same… they do.

They ARE all the same, aren't they?



thanks!
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-02-02 2:26 AM (#430090 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast		Thanx Otto!

Whoever had this git in the past took VERY good care of it. It's in great shape. But being subjected to a smoking environment, there were several areas not attended to during standard cleanings.

I get such a kick out of 'breaking down' the hardware and revealing the beauty beneath/beyond the standard wipe down. That's not counting reviving the fretboard, frets and body with some TLC. The tuners were broken down into four parts for the clean up. I used 0000 steel wool with mineral oil to remove the 'residue'. Well worth the effort!

Hopefully in the near future I can compete with Damon on a unique photo shoot...


standing,

Just caught your post prior to this response. I've already reinstalled the tuners, so I can't help ya as to the 1-4. I'll watch for that on the 12er that's next.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-02-02 5:20 AM (#430091 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !


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Location: South of most, North of few		lefties are lefties and righties are righties. Other than that, their the same on the same guitar. (at least they should be)
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standing
Posted 2009-02-02 11:31 AM (#430092 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !



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Location: Texas
Originally posted by Trader Jim:
lefties are lefties and righties are righties. Other than that, their the same on the same guitar. (at least they should be)
TJ - I was pretty sure that was the case, but the different numbers on the backs were just enough to make me question my confidence. Thanks!
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G8r
Posted 2009-02-02 11:57 AM (#430093 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !


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Wow, talk about a cleanup. Nice job, Johnny.
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cholloway
Posted 2009-02-02 12:05 PM (#430094 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !


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Location: Atlanta, GA.		Lookin' Good!
Perhaps I'll send you the tuners from my old Legend, since I'm SO busy watching reruns on TV!!!
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BT717
Posted 2009-02-02 12:19 PM (#430095 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !


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Location: Vernon CT		Hey Johnny,
You should set up shop at the next OFC gathering.
It could help pay for any unforseen medical bills! ;)

Don't Hate! :D
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-02-02 4:13 PM (#430096 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Originally posted by BT717:
Don't Hate! :D


I'm glad I wasn't drinking my coffee when I read your post!

BTW, I first tried using 'Cape Cod' metal polishing cloths which normally does a great job in most cases. In this case the 'gunk' needed some moisture in order to break it down. So out came the MO and 0000...
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muzza
Posted 2009-02-03 10:17 PM (#430097 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !



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Location: Sunshine State, Australia		Hey Iffy, did you only polish them? They look like they've been re-plated.

Good work.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-02-03 10:33 PM (#430098 - in reply to #430087)
Subject: Re: Devil in the Details !
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast		muz,

I didn't even polish 'em for the pic. Just mineral oil, 0000 steel wool and a wipe down. Prior to re-installation I did hit 'em a cloth that I had used to wipe down the git using 'ghs Guitar Gloss'.

As to your replating comment, that's an endorsement for the hardware quality. As I said, the guitar was well taken care of. Just the tight spots needed any detailed attention.
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