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The Ibanez Club (Part 5)

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#181
actually I have some dunlop fretboard conditioner that I use on the fretboard. works great. BTW most lemon oil that is for use on musical instruments is really lemon scented mineral oil (baby oil).
From what I've read, real lemon oil will actually dry out the wood. Not sure about this but might be worth checking into first before using.
 
#185
Still on the subject of setting up and taking care of my new baby...

I noticed on my SR300 that my Schaller strap locks seemed to have a narrower screw than the stock end pins. This kind of worried me until I screwed them in--they went in pretty snug, so I figured it was ok. It hasn't given me any problem so far.

Anyone else notice this? Or did I just imagine it? If there's a strap lock system which better matches the preexisting holes in SR bodies I'd sure like to know about it.
 
#186
Strap button screw sizes vary wildly from brand to brand, model to model. For strap buttons, I do not like "pretty snug", I shoot for "very snug" for obvious reasons. If you fear they might be too loose, just stick a wooden toothpick or two in the holes, then install the strap locks.
 
#187
Yeah, I might have done...but like I said, the screws went in snug and they're rock solid as far as I can tell. Had them in for months without any issue. I just wondered because I'm about to do the same to my new SR500 and if it's a known issue, like standard Schaller screws don't' fit right and everyone knows to get different ones, I just wanted to be clued in.
 
#193
Scott, I would never do that to you. I'm just new to woodworking. I like the idea of pushing a toothpick in with the threads of a straplock, and after securing it-breaking off the rest of the remaining/excess wood.
 
#197
Not in the club, as I don't own an ibanez bass (tho I do have a lawsuit strat from 1977). But I played two of these today, one not yet set up:

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and at first glance, it seems enormous in every aspect. The BT1206 body is huge, the fingerboard wide. And the first one I played did nothing to dispel that impression, it was a bear that was difficult to play and sounded clunky. But a funny thing happens when you start playing one that is properly set up - it sounds phenomenal, and feels like it is almost playing itself. So little effort, such wonderful tone! And the balance is good, so while it is no lightweight it would not wear you down onstage.

Ibanez' concept of an inexpensive 'boutique' bass is spot-on. If I could justify the price at this time, I'd grab it.
 
#199
I just got a used SR300 Iron Pewter (looks more like dark gray) off CL for $150. The neck and set-up are fantastic. I'm not too thrilled about the pickups or the active EQ's.
I'm planning to replace the PU's and electronics and dropping in a set of Dimarzio Ultra jazz pup's and and just go passive. I know the pup's aren't an exact fit and I might have some space in the cavity but I think the bass will sound awesome.
 
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