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    Sire Bass Club!

    I used 1/2" US Ultralite. Sire tuner holes are 18mm meaning the Ultralite threaded bushing are smaller than the holes. I used the tape method to...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 24, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Neck gloss removal: sand paper, steel wool, scotchbrite?

    Thanks for the input everybody! Awesome community here. I dove in and did it. Pretty simple really and the result is impressive. I taped off...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 7, 2022 in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    Fender Rumble Club

    I didn't know it before a few months ago either, but it's pretty cool stuff. It's an old skool cleaner and works a treat on fret boards and necks,...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 7, 2022 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Fender Rumble Club

    I had a set of PSB headphones get this sticky feel. I used diluted Murphy's soap oil and it cleaned up really nice, sticky feel gone and the...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 7, 2022 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Neck gloss removal: sand paper, steel wool, scotchbrite?

    The gloss neck on my Gretsch Junior Jet 2220 is the only thing I'm not crazy about on this bass. It plays great, sounds great and is fun to noodle...
    Thread by: pilmat, Jul 7, 2022, 12 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    Stock tuners were fine, no hate. In fact I'm not a huge fan of the UL feel, the stock felt smoother, lol. The Gotoh GB350 I put on the Gretsch...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 2, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    The pickup is the last thing I have planned to change on the D5. I even like the bridge with the brass saddles. The tonestyler is an interesting...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 2, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    Last night the D5 picked up a lot of him versus the first night with. It was very dry yesterday versus the rain on first night. It’s a holiday...
    Post by: pilmat, Jul 1, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    I Don't Get Bass Distortion/OD

    Fantastic thread. Learned a ton and enjoyed the musical ride!
    Post by: pilmat, Jun 30, 2022 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    The strap buttons on the D5 have a smaller outside diameter then I've seen on other basses. Are these strap lock buttons? And if so, which locks...
    Post by: pilmat, Jun 30, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    Sure Club membership application: [ATTACH] Sounds so good at home. Just lowered the action and been noodling for an hour. Now the stomach is...
    Post by: pilmat, Jun 29, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    :laugh: Now onto "which flats?" for it. My first thought is TI Jazz flats as I love the low tension feel. Any other suggestions in that light...
    Post by: pilmat, Jun 29, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    Aaaaannnndddd, it got me... call me a club member now! The vintage white was just WAY to much. Dropped in a branch of my local shop in the next...
    Post by: pilmat, Jun 29, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Sire Bass Club!

    I hear you. Selling a Rob Allen Solid 4 and trying not to plan too many purchases with what I get for it, lol
    Post by: pilmat, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]