All Discussions Tagged 'retrofit' - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T12:37:35Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=retrofit&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBigsby Vibrato Retrofit Kittag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-02-02:2177249:Topic:508492011-02-02T23:31:33.741ZChristian J Townerhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TownerVibratoGuitarParts
<p>I found this site and thought it would be a good opportunity to share my device with you all.</p>
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<p align="justify" class="style7">I have invented a kit that alleviated myself from drilling holes in the deck of my Gibson ES-335 dot series guitar, in conjunction with a Bigsby B3 vibrato bar. This challenge presented itself when I was up against the option to install the Bigsby B7 vibrato bar.</p>
<p align="justify" class="style7"><br></br>During the development of my kit, I discovered…</p>
<p>I found this site and thought it would be a good opportunity to share my device with you all.</p>
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<p align="justify" class="style7">I have invented a kit that alleviated myself from drilling holes in the deck of my Gibson ES-335 dot series guitar, in conjunction with a Bigsby B3 vibrato bar. This challenge presented itself when I was up against the option to install the Bigsby B7 vibrato bar.</p>
<p align="justify" class="style7"><br/>During the development of my kit, I discovered the kit has the option of variable string tensions per the height adjustment of the studs. Thus revealing another option to CANT the kit, allowing it to rest evenly over the guitar strings, given that the strings are of different thicknesses. The third revelation in the development of my kit, I found the kit improved my guitar tone and tuning stability.</p>
<p align="justify" class="style7"><br/>This kit can fit any Gibson guitar because the tailpiece hardware is the same in all of Gibson and Gibson-like electric guitars. The kit mounts in place of of the stop tailpiece with the existing studs & holes. Rested over the strings, and applying the necessary down tension needed per the height adjustment of the studs.</p>
<p align="justify" class="style7"><br/>This kit can be adjusted to whatever height you want and or need to accommodate the action of your strings & bridge height. The CANT, per the adjustment of the studs, provides an even amount of down tension over the strings.</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-2"><em><strong>Visit the site <a target="_blank" href="http://www.townerusa.com">Towner USA</a></strong></em></span></p> Plug and re-drill mandolin pegheadtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-23:2177249:Topic:408812010-09-23T23:34:20.668ZPaul Statmanhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulStatman
In 1982 in England the only replacement tuners were Schaller MNI3, sold as a replacement for Gibson mandolins. A novice, I knew not of spacing and gear orientation. I drilled them (gasp) all the way through to accommodate the fat Schaller ferrules. At the time I was just desperate to have a serviceable mandolin. Please don't hate me for what I did to my 1923 snakehead. I feel bad enough.<div>Q: Now that Stew-Mac offer the relic replacement tuners, what is the accepted method (actually I'll hire…</div>
In 1982 in England the only replacement tuners were Schaller MNI3, sold as a replacement for Gibson mandolins. A novice, I knew not of spacing and gear orientation. I drilled them (gasp) all the way through to accommodate the fat Schaller ferrules. At the time I was just desperate to have a serviceable mandolin. Please don't hate me for what I did to my 1923 snakehead. I feel bad enough.<div>Q: Now that Stew-Mac offer the relic replacement tuners, what is the accepted method (actually I'll hire a luthier this time) to plug and drill new holes? I've bought the Loar era jig, too, but my local repair guy says you can't drill down the grain, even with a jig. </div>
<div>Is there a source for cross-grain mahogany(?) dowel for this purpose? The holes now measure ∅ 10.28mm</div>
<div>This is what I've come up with. Is this a good way to go? That's a 3 ⁄8"∅ tapered plug, ¼" deep.</div>
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