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    Nash bridge replacement on 60s trib

    Hey There Ongoing dynamically unpredictably unreliable Tuning instability issue So can I just put the bridge part of the tone-pro T3BT on my Studio 60s trib ? I think it might need the T3BP, since I have smaller posts.... Or do I need to install their studs as well It's a Nashville Metric...
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    A burst with no flame

    Very rare indeed to have someone like me enjoy a CH burst (*HC burst?) with no flame. Hard to try to sell it as such as well. Plain Janes are just as beautiful and sexy IMHO, but most others do not agree SHow your plain Jane burst here, since I'm pretty sure we haven't done one of these types...
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    LP Jr P90 Screws

    LP Jr Spec Seems like the P90 screws are off / goofy For some reason I cant seem to get my neck pickup screw to lower on the bass side How can I get my screws to behave properly so I can lower my Neck P90 ? Thank for any help
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    M S L

    Anyone deal with these guys? Is this a good deal for a 76 Custom? http://www.musicstorelive.com/item/gibson-les-paul/-1976-gibson-les-paul-custom-c/lid=29307508 Not one pic shows the headstock angle I'm leary of the tuners as well Any Mid 70s gurus around share their wisdom ? TIA
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    Midtown Custom

    I like it but what exactly is Richlite ( fingerboard?) http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Custom/Specs.aspx http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-midtown-custom-electric-guitar
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    L6 S reissue ?

    Is it because they have a majority of Maple due to recent events ? I kinda like it ! Can I get another color maybe? Although I dont think it has the Lawrence super humbuckers in it Also I notice a lot of these are GC & MF only and not at SA...
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    Volume and tone pots values

    Did a search but didnt find my specific answer 500k pots for humbuckers ? Linear volume and audio tone ? WHats the diff? If I had a 500k volume pot and a 250k tone pot ( humbuckers ) What would happen if I subbed a 500k tone in place that scenario ?
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    Jet City

    I was wondering if anyone knew the origins of Jet City amps Are they a Asian spin off of Soldano? They sound pretty good and are neatly priced
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    Special Ed

    Well my Special arrived and its not mint Level A1 ! THe toggle switch has been, what looks to be, swacked sideways. It plays ok, though I haven't plugged it in yet DO I send it back to MF or do I send it to Gibson under warranty It's a Christmas gift, so there may be enough time What say ye...
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    Wrap or not

    Does it make a difference to wrap the strings around the tailpiece ? Action ? Tone ? I'M worried about scratchin the shiny tailpiece, but would there be something significant thats worth the scratchin? Thanks
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    Bridge direction

    I always wondered if there is a correct or proper way the bridge should be installed Does it matter if the screws are on the pickup side or the tailpiece side? Is there an advantage or disadvantage either way ? Which is correct ? Thanks
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    Buffing and Shining

    Thinking of Buffing and Shining up my 60s tribute What is good to to use on these ? THanks
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    Removing bridge from 175

    So my 175 sounds more metallic without the floating wood underneath - especially acoustically Very bright The bridge alone must be bad right ? Theres more unnceessary vibration too something is rattling I should have never messed with it should I put the floating wood bridge back underneath ?
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    Grover Kidney tuners

    I really love the keystone keys tulips - whatever you call them I really dont like the kidney bean keys Is there replacement keys for Grovers ? Kidneys to Keystones? or Tulips ? Will the Kluson tuners line up with the existing holes Do they make Grover chrome plated keystone tuners I really...
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    Gibson USA Anniversary Flood Les Paul Studio

    I read a review somewhere these had a more 60's profile neck than a rounded 50's profile Anyone play these or own these yet that can confirm ? I'm itchin for a Green swirl since I sold my Jalapeno DC a couple years ago
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