Fender just came out with a new luthier tool to help straighten bent and warped bass necks. I believe it's called the Fender Bender. Guitar Center has them in stock.
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The B-Bender is specifically for bass necks.
For guitar necks it's called Twisted Sister.The B-Bender is specifically for bass necks.
Hooples were once common in music. But you ask kids today and they won't even know what a hoople is.Freddie Mercury had a Hoople he used to take with him on tour. Hence the lyric in "Now I'm Here", ..."Down in the City the Hoople and me..."
Priscilla Presley has never got a cent in royalties from the Presley estate, as it is still disputed as to whether Elvis is really dead, or if he works in a chip shop or lives on the moon.
Swapping valves in an amp should be done at normal operating temperature. The new valve can be preheated in a pan of boiling water.
For heavy metal any poisoned water will do fine.For blues, ensure you use authentic Mississippi water for this. It is available in 500ml bottles for $50 from StewMac.
For heavy metal any poisoned water will do fine.