@theFixer the nut width is just under 1 3/4" wide on the 4 string Epi NR. I know the 5 is wider but it is what I would consider tight spacing for a 5er. Hopefully Larry will be able to provide some insight tomorrow.
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There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Indeed we do... it's almost like you are a mentor to us all...
Yes, and to the Pro-IV/Pro-V before that...
Thank you for giving a damnBummer, man..! You've been through Hell and all - Glad to hear you've come through all the hardship and are now seeing things from a positive perspective. Can't imagine how your life must have been.
Thanks for sharing...
Hey! Thanks bruv
The Squier NR 4 string is almost 1 3/4"??? That's encouraging! What's the thickness at the nut?
Hey! Thanks bruv
The Squier NR 4 string is almost 1 3/4"??? That's encouraging! What's the thickness at the nut?
No clue. I don't have the tools to measure that. Larry might be able to clear that up as well.
Only using mm because all our tape measures are metric.
Always been a bass player from day one back in my teens.
Cool man! The nut on my Epi 'bird is 1.70, & I can hang with that if I gotta thick neck. The NR 'bird is my FAYV! I'd be slightly less enthusiastic about the P/J pups, but I'd take one to bed with me
Oh yeah Dude, 2 for 2!. Metric measurements and teenage bass playin'.Only using mm because all our tape measures are metric.
Always been a bass player from day one back in my teens.
Or I can post it when your offline so everyone can still keep up with you. The Fix says "........." Quote unQuote.Wow! Thanks man! I don't really know about that whole "tough" thing... but when you figure out what I'm gonna say next, lemme know so I can post it
Just put on the Dean Markley Blue Steels. Sounding really nice, if a bit bright. But then again, they're new stainless steel strings. Reminding me of the new Rotosounds. If I'm correct, they should sound similar, but keep their brightness longer. Once these are done, I'd still like to try out the La Bella Stainless Steel and the DR Hi-Beams.
Utter insanity! I LOVE it!!!Or I can post it when your offline so everyone can still keep up with you. The Fix says "........." Quote unQuote.
Only using mm because all our tape measures are metric.
Always been a bass player from day one back in my teens.
Yeah - can only see metric on my tape measure.
Inches are bigger, so of course they're better. ;-)
Cool man! The nut on my Epi 'bird is 1.70, & I can hang with that if I gotta thick neck. The NR 'bird is my FAYV! I'd be slightly less enthusiastic about the P/J pups, but I'd take one to bed with me
With some routing something like Thunderbuckers would fit in there I bet.
I know everyone is waiting for the new Vintage. But the Sacto GC had a new Alpine White Classic hanging on the wall the other day marked with a clearance tag for $499. Time is running out on this great model....
I'm very happy I picked one up a few months back. A Vintage is next on my list and hopefully a Gibson at some point. 'Birds are all I'm looking at these days.
Pickups are temporaryCool man! The nut on my Epi 'bird is 1.70, & I can hang with that if I gotta thick neck. The NR 'bird is my FAYV! I'd be slightly less enthusiastic about the P/J pups, but I'd take one to bed with me
Ive always been fascinated by birds
, some more fascinating than othersdrool
I spent some time this past weekend bonding with the rescued Goth I wrote about a month or so ago. The straightened neck is still straight, intonation is still perfect and it was pretty much in tune even though I hadn't played it in a while.
So now I want to replace the three black bridge mounting screws/bolts; as some of you pointed out they are pretty banged up (that's how they were when I got it). I've searched the net, but I can't find anyplace that sells them a la cart. Can anyone point me to a source?
I guess I can clean up the ones I have with a file or with careful work on a Grinder, and then paint them with enamel. But I'd rather replace them with new ones.
So now I want to replace the three black bridge mounting screws/bolts; as some of you pointed out they are pretty banged up (that's how they were when I got it). I've searched the net, but I can't find anyplace that sells them a la cart. Can anyone point me to a source?
I guess I can clean up the ones I have with a file or with careful work on a Grinder, and then paint them with enamel. But I'd rather replace them with new ones.
Ebay have those from used to brand new in black or chrome. I give you this link because they are made by Gotoh if that means anything to you and they are located in the U.S, other option for the same money unbelievably come from China with no brand affiliation. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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Thanks. I'll contact them and see if I can get a set of black bolts.
