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Hey all, On a roll with questions and awesome answers. I’m making some cables (instrument/xlr) for our studio. Which size for shrink for the main cable strain relief, and which size for the internal connections? Thanks in advance for your time. Was wondering if I got 3:1 shrink would it work...

I recently asked a question about solder and got great responses and help so I thought- here’s my next question… What is a top quality allen/hex key set available in metric and sae with sizes most relevant to to instrument repair/maintainence? Thanks in advance, Mike

Can someone please recommend me a preferred rosin core solder spool (bonus points for a link) for guitar electronics? I have used up my little stewmac trial coil and want to purchase a supply for my workshop. Thanks in advance for your time, Mike

I have a satin finished Spitfire tort pickguard, but I would like to make it more gloss to fit the bass vibe better. Any tips/procedures? Thanks in advance for your time, Mike

Seen in the Firelands symphony orchestra in Ohio. Sorry for the blurry pictures, low light. It’s a p bass type with a hipshot D tuner.

Anyone have one to confirm the size of the adjustment nut? It is really tight in the adjustment area I don’t want to guess with the wrong size and strip the nut. Thanks for your time. Mike

I have a friend bringing over a Sabre ( 4 string) for a new nut- was going to order a tusq replacement to make it go quickly. Any idea what size it would take? Is it flat or radius bottom? I will have it in had later this week, but wanted to have to nut here so I could do the repair quickly...

Do all tubes exhibit microphony at high gain levels? I have bought tested tubes, tested my own tubes, and purchased tubes screened for noise and microphones- do all tubes 12au7/ax7 type exhibit microphony when driven to high volume? Real world example- in my noble preamp- when gain is maxed...

Have a cab that is rated at 4ohm , and another rated at 5.3ohm. Running them together. What tap from my amp is best 4 or 2 ohm? Thanks in advance.

Hey all, Have a friend in the pit of the Back to the Future live show. He has a guitar he borrowed that has stains from the bubbles used in the “earth angel” scene. Anyone have any advice on cleaning off bubble stains? He tried dilute dawn on a damp cloth, naptha, and GHS guitar gloss so far...

What do the yellow power pedal power outlets do? I see some units with one, others with multiples. Sorry in advance- was not able to get an easy answer with google.

Anyone know? It’s a 31” scale length, but has a bridge where the strings go to a tailpiece. Anyone know what length string to use? Short or medium?

Have a bass in for repair with hot pickups that cannot go lower because they sit on the top in a metal housing. Before I think about inlaying them into the top- Any strings that have lower output- less ferromagnetic material that might allow the bass to work. Not a ton of room in the customers...

Hey all, The school band teacher asked me for a recommendation on a bass amp he can use with his jazz band (I’m the orchestra teacher) and I am unfamiliar with the gear he is looking for. My personal bass amps are out of his range and not what he is looking for- any suggestion? Bass COMBO amp-...

I have tried google and the search here to no avail- sorry if I missed something obvious. Looking for a P pickguard with a J pickup hole. I’d like to put a different pickup that is smaller than the split p shape. Anyone know where I could source one? Thanks kindly in advance.

Hey all, I have a 51’ style bass with two single coil pickups. They are wired in series with one volume, and one stacked pot wired for tone/blend adding the bridge pickup. So, I get normal sc hum with neck pickup only, and a humbucker function as I blend in the other pickup in series. I am...

Hey everyone. Want to get some slotted screws for my fender reverse wind tuners that will match the ones I used to mount them. Anyone know the size of these screws or have some/know where I could acquire?

I have a parts bass with an ebony neck and fingerboard. I would love to have an ebony pickguard as well. Or, if I could just land the right Spitfire tort guard? I am sold on the Jazz knobs in advance. Thanks friends! Mike

Hey friends, I have read through tons of threads recommending spirocore solo’s tuned at concert pitch for the BB Bass. There are two varients, one for 4/4 and 3/4, and one for 3/4. Can anyone give me a definitive answer as to which ones will fit the Ampeg best. Mine is the later version with...

This has been a really rough year for many of us. I personally have lost my bands, gigs, girlfriend, and the joy of playing music with my friends. Spending the holidays away from family to be safe and just needed to reach out to someone else who might need it. I am VERY fortunate to still have...

Hey everyone. I have a Mayfair bass that is on my bench now and I need some help finding string (flats) that are skinny enough to travel through the tailpiece. 31 scale length. Any recommendations? Thanks for your time!

Jule Amps M2500 Fresh back from Jule this week. It was not functioning after shipping. He replaced the amp module with a new hypex unit. It is in excellent shape. Any questions please ask. $1600>>$SOLD shipped/Insured ConUS only please. Mike

Jule M2500 amp. In great condition. Too much power for me. A hand built power amp. Please ask any questions you may have. Thanks for looking. Pictures are from the listing I bought it from. It is in unchanged condition. Up on reverb too. Cheaper here of course. $1600 shipped ConUs. Mike

Hello friends, Just scored a great 1963 Gretsch 6070 without a case. Its an odd beast for sure, but hoping someone has had some luck finding a case it fits into. Hard or gig bag, Im not picky. Just trying to avoid the custom (read expensive) route. Thanks for your time. Mike