@BklynKen gifted me this handy little device, and as the EBCF’s break in.
This little guy picks up the slack.
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@BklynKen gifted me this handy little device, and as the EBCF’s break in.
This little guy picks up the slack.
Ken turned me on to those as well. Great pedal!
Best of luck! Stay hydrated and avoid cramps!
Apparently you have some real life Crocodile Dundee types:
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If the Hipshot (or similar)bushings are loose, I wrap them with electrical tape (cut to width) until they sit snug in the holes.I went to replace my Greco machines recently and tried some ½" Hipshot Ultralites (well, tried one), tho the Greco posts are kinda ½" the Ultras didn't fit, annoyed theout of me at the time
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The bushings for the Greco parts are not the same size as the bushings for the Hipshots. So I ended up using the ⅜" Hipshot Ultralites and those bushings were a teeny bit loose in the headstock holes but careful installation of the things - marking up and drilling the single screw holes needed and patiently tightening the hex bushings - they are on there solidly and have noticeably improved the neck heaviness as well as having no baggy play (as per the original machines).
The instrument wasn't appallingly neck heavy but would try to drop to the horizontal - now it sits and stays where I hang it with no dive at all!
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Hipshot also makes a number of different adapters.
Playing at home, the acoustic sound of roundwounds bothers me, so I tend to put flats on most of my basses.
I've gone back to EBCFs, on the 'Bird anyway, after a coupla sets of SIT Power Flats(still on the Epi Embassy). The 2814's(45/65/80 100)seem to give it/me the tonal range I've been looking for with slightly less tension on the neck. No legitimate complaints re the SIT's. They're fine on the Embassy, but EBCFs are the best bet for the NR.
All 5 o' mine have flats(one has tapes).
Agreed, but the SIT Power Flats are right up there too...and a lot cheaper.
Clearly you never met any on a moonlit night.
5? I thought it was 4. My 3 players have EBCFs, and if I ever get round to finishing The Project, it’ll start with those.
He’s quite the pedal pusher.
Looking at an Epiphone 60s 'Bird at GC, $499. Needs strings, looks fine. Can't post a pic...
I'm considering offering a couple amp heads in trade...
I'm considering offering a couple amp heads in trade...
He's what they call an interwebs influencer.
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They don't do layaway anymore... I'm going to try and come back with my Eden and GK200RB. No bread today though, so hey, there'll be another of this doesn't happen.
