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by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Agile/SX
Topic: End of an era, no more SX in US.
Replies: 48
Views: 3675

Re: End of an era, no more SX in US.

:noseg:
by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Projects You're Working On
Topic: Whats on your work bench?
Replies: 839
Views: 61539

Re: Whats on your work bench?

Decided to put brass saddles on the Kramer. 20231122_114825.jpg Beefy lads compared to the original zinc saddles, eh? I haven't got things all set up yet (had to grab my son from school as he was sick), but getting some buzzing that wasn't there before on the B and E strings. I'll see if I have the...
by Rollin Hand
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Projects You're Working On
Topic: Whats on your work bench?
Replies: 839
Views: 61539

Re: Whats on your work bench?

Decided to put brass saddles on the Kramer. 20231122_114825.jpg Beefy lads compared to the original zinc saddles, eh? I haven't got things all set up yet (had to grab my son from school as he was sick), but getting some buzzing that wasn't there before on the B and E strings. I'll see if I have the ...
by Rollin Hand
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Projects You're Working On
Topic: Whats on your work bench?
Replies: 839
Views: 61539

Re: Whats on your work bench?

Acetone cuts Krazy Glue. You might not want to use it in the same room as a nitro finish thought...
by Rollin Hand
Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Hipsters
Replies: 5
Views: 322

Re: Hipsters

These danged hipsters and their new fangled hard rock. What's this country turning into ? https://www.instagram.com/reel/Czxxpj4sMOH/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Before Pete moved to Nashville & become famous he formed a local "garage band" there in Atlanta named "Sons of the South.&...
by Rollin Hand
Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Favorite lyric quotes
Replies: 9
Views: 448

Re: Favorite lyric quotes

DLR could be all over this "Her t-shirt ended early and her hot pants started late. When it came to vice and versa, I did not hesitate." But...Gord Downie. "His tiny knotted heart Well, I guess it never worked too good The timber tore apart And the water gorged the wood" This who...
by Rollin Hand
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Projects You're Working On
Topic: Whats on your work bench?
Replies: 839
Views: 61539

Re: Whats on your work bench?

I went a bit "nuts" on my Kramer.
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by Rollin Hand
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Deals On The Web
Topic: 57 les paul
Replies: 18
Views: 1236

Re: 57 les paul

Could it a be a '75?
by Rollin Hand
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: What Makes Up Your Current Gig Rig?
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: What Makes Up Your Current Gig Rig?

I haven’t gigged since before my son was born, but I’m still wearing out the Orange OR15|EVH 1x12 with a tube screamer clone in front setup. Almost exclusively playing the Gibson Mustaine V, I think I’ve picked up the LTDs a couple of times at most. But the boy just turned one recently, and he alwa...
by Rollin Hand
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Special gift this christmas?
Replies: 23
Views: 847

Re: Special gift this christmas?

Tonray's Ghost wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:42 pm
tlarson58 wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:26 pm I just got some new pants. Not exciting, but needed.

My wife and I don't exchange gifts but this year I'm getting her some big, comfy bath towels. She'll appreciate them and they'll last forever.
Hard to go wrong with thick and thirsty
We still talkin' about towels?
by Rollin Hand
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: DIAMOND MARTY ALLEN GETS WHAT VAN HALEN IS ALL ABOUT
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Re: DIAMOND MARTY ALLEN GETS WHAT VAN HALEN IS ALL ABOUT

I think at the time the album was recorded and video filmed Becker could have still pulled it off. They would just need him to stand and play air guitar for a few minutes and then use creative editing and waist up close ups to finish the video. The bigger issue is the music world was going through ...
by Rollin Hand
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: DIAMOND MARTY ALLEN GETS WHAT VAN HALEN IS ALL ABOUT
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Re: DIAMOND MARTY ALLEN GETS WHAT VAN HALEN IS ALL ABOUT

I love trying to play that song, but the level of skill combined with the level of swing is beyond my comparatively meager capabilities. And who the hell was that guy? Did he own the strip club or cocaine cartel or something? There's a comment on the video from the guy who made the video , and I qu...
by Rollin Hand
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: DIAMOND MARTY ALLEN GETS WHAT VAN HALEN IS ALL ABOUT
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Re: DIAMOND MARTY ALLEN GETS WHAT VAN HALEN IS ALL ABOUT

I love trying to play that song, but the level of skill combined with the level of swing is beyond my comparatively meager capabilities.

And who the hell was that guy? Did he own the strip club or cocaine cartel or something?
by Rollin Hand
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Agile/SX
Topic: Is this one of those funky Agile guitars?
Replies: 16
Views: 1436

Re: Is this one of those funky Agile guitars?

Chocol8 wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:24 am They sure pumped a whole lot of ugly into that guitar for only $600!
I'm sure it has a lovely personality. :)
by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Special gift this christmas?
Replies: 23
Views: 847

Re: Special gift this christmas?

No idea. I kind of throw a monkey wrench into the works by having my birthday in December too. I do intend to try to give myself the gift of being healthier, but not easy with kids. Perhaps the best gift will be my wife leaving her job for a new one that pays WAY more and is hopefully not nearly as ...
by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Mods and attitudes
Replies: 15
Views: 734

Re: Mods and attitudes

I try to make mods reversible where possible, but since I generally do cheap mods, it's not the end of days if I can't reverese them. And if the mod is a true upgrade, it'll be factored in somewhat to an asking price. Some mods however really hurt value, like the guy here who is selling an RG550 wi...
by Rollin Hand
Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Mods and attitudes
Replies: 15
Views: 734

Re: Mods and attitudes

I try to make mods reversible where possible, but since I generally do cheap mods, it's not the end of days if I can't reverese them. And if the mod is a true upgrade, it'll be factored in somewhat to an asking price. Some mods however really hurt value, like the guy here who is selling an RG550 wit...
by Rollin Hand
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (BLUE BARETTA ARRIVED TOO)
Replies: 22
Views: 1837

Re: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (ARRIVED)

HNGD! Like I said, it's nearly impossible to go wrong with these.

I am pondering snagging another one used for a visit from my old friend Floyd, or one of his friends from Aisa and the sub-continent.
by Rollin Hand
Sun Nov 05, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (BLUE BARETTA ARRIVED TOO)
Replies: 22
Views: 1837

Re: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED INCOMING

I cut the cap, and it made little difference for me. Perhaps an audio taper pot.... As for the pickup, I can see it working better lower. This guitar is bright, and sometimes it seems as though the frequencies are fighting each other. I have also pondered switching to a flat pickup ring. I'll never ...
by Rollin Hand
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (BLUE BARETTA ARRIVED TOO)
Replies: 22
Views: 1837

Re: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED INCOMING

Sound like my trem knife edge lube. Chap Stick works well, but if you melt it and stir in a bunch of Teflon, it works better. The Magic Lube I mentioned above has Teflon in it. I used it as a medium to hold the graphite, but it might work just as well by itself... The graphite probably isn't hurtin...
by Rollin Hand
Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (BLUE BARETTA ARRIVED TOO)
Replies: 22
Views: 1837

Re: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED INCOMING

Pencil lead works as well, and even the Tusq XL nut apparently doesn't solve the problem if one intends to whammy. I can't speak to its effectiveness on Floyd Rose guitars, but I'll find out as soon as I put some strings on an AL-2500 that came with one. A roller nut might be an interesting solutio...
by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (BLUE BARETTA ARRIVED TOO)
Replies: 22
Views: 1837

Re: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED INCOMING

...The wildest part to me is that now that I sort of have it set up, it stays in tune better than I expected, though the g-string still binds (ouchies!). I might put the Tusq XL nut on this weekend.... A possible short-term solution might be something I use. I mix up some graphite powder with a lit...
by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED (BLUE BARETTA ARRIVED TOO)
Replies: 22
Views: 1837

Re: KRAMER BARETTA SPECIAL in RUBY RED INCOMING

If it's a new one, it'll have a maple body, and will ring like crazy. Mine has presence even acoustically. The wildest part to me is that now that I sort of have it set up, it stays in tune better than I expected, though the g-string still binds (ouchies!). I might put the Tusq XL nut on this weeken...
by Rollin Hand
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Willie Nelson???????? NO!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 658

Re: Willie Nelson???????? NO!!!

Willie transcends labels.
by Rollin Hand
Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: It's only uphill one way - what do you do for exercise?
Replies: 38
Views: 1646

Re: It's only uphill one way - what do you do for exercise?

I am working towards being able to exercise again. I have been having a lot of mobility issues since 2019, but thanks to physiotherapy exercises every other day, they are now mostly solved. Once my wife's career move is sorted out, I plan to start gently exercising (no more injuries allowed) and bui...