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    Joe B in Cape Cod

    Anybody else going to the '3 Kings' show in Hyannis tonight?? Haven't seem him live before so I'm getting pretty psyched!! The 'Melody Tent' is a smallish venue so should be on the more 'intimate' side!!! Saw that video clip that was just posted so I'm Looking forward to a roaring 355!!!:)
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    Medallion Firebirds vs 60's

    Hey Kids... Recently saw an old pic of me playing my ('72?) medallion firebird and it got me wondering how closely they sound to the original version?? I remember it as being a really nice guitar that played great!! Wound up trading it @ '77... pretty sure it was #265. Was the construction of...
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    Glue for Crow Inlay

    One of the crowns popped out on my R7. What is the "approved" glue to stick it back in there? Thanks
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    Cool firebird Color

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120208341412&indexURL=3&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting Just thought this was a cool color on this bird!
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    Installing older JBL/EV Speakers

    I can't get my older speakers to fit in newer amps/cabs using the existing mountings. The mounting holes on the JBL D120/EV SRO are just 'off' enough so that they won't go. Does anyone 'modify' the holes in the speaker frame( :ganz ) or do you put new holes/t-nut in the cab? I have some newer...
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    PUP phase/magnet polarity question

    planned on flipping a magnet to change the out of phase sound on the Boneyard(Joe Perry) pickups however... checked the magnet polarity with a little tester and they appear normal. Bridge: screws N/ slugs S Neck: screws S/ slugs N Wouldn't this mean that they are wired out of phase...
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    How To DE-Peter Green Boneyard Burstbuckers?

    Just picked up a Boneyard (Joe Perry) and the stock "Buttsuckers" have the out of phase/Peter Green thing goin' on. This sound is of no use to me and I'd like to change it to a more "normal" condition. Can anyone advise me as to which maget/s need to be flipped? Thanks
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    Gibson Scale = 24.625 ??

    Is it true that Gibson uses a 24.625 scale and not the 24.75 that has been refered to over the years? Never heard of that till the other day. :wtf
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    Re-gluing binding

    Had a big chunk of binding come loose on my old 345...from the nut to the middle of the second fret... What's the "approved" type of glue to use to re-attach it? Thanks for any info
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    Pickup adjustment screw size?

    Hey all, Can anyone tell me what size tap is needed for Gibson pickup adjustment screw? I need to make a P-94R a little shorter to fit in a neck cavity. Thanks
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    Best way to notch ABR saddles?

    Hey...Have a couple of un-notched ABR type bridges on the way and was wondering what the approved method for notching was? Thanks for any advice.
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    "Brightening" up a TV finish

    Hey Kids, My 58' TV Special has gotten kinda dark over the years. Is there a way to "freshen" it up?? edit to add: The avatar pic was in BLAZING sunlight but in normal conditions it looks much darker.
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    P-90 magnets

    What magnets would be in a 58 Special? II's...V's???
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    335 Gig Bag

    Does anybody make a nice gig bag to fit a 335 style guitar?
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    59' Tele pickup rewind recommendations?

    Hey kids, Need to get a rewind on a 59' Tele pickup and was wondering where the place to go would be. Thanks
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