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2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 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... | ||
Otto |
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Joined: March 2008 Posts: 179 Location: Central Florida | Silk purse from a sow's ear. Excellent, Johnny! Otto . | ||
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Joined: December 2008 Posts: 1453 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! | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 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. | ||
Trader Jim |
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Joined: June 2006 Posts: 7307 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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Joined: December 2008 Posts: 1453 Location: Texas | Originally posted by Trader Jim: 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!lefties are lefties and righties are righties. Other than that, their the same on the same guitar. (at least they should be) | ||
G8r |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 3969 | Wow, talk about a cleanup. Nice job, Johnny. | ||
cholloway |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 2791 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!!! | ||
BT717 |
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Joined: October 2007 Posts: 2711 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 | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 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... | ||
muzza |
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Joined: August 2005 Posts: 3736 Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Hey Iffy, did you only polish them? They look like they've been re-plated. Good work. | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 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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