| Author | Message | ||
| pieanoman
New Username: pieanoman Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2014 |
Hi experts. This just appeared on that website. Did Alembic ever make such a beast? Thanks for your comments in advance! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980s-ALEMBIC-Japan-AJ-II-HB-Used-w-Gigbag-Worldwide-Shipping-/171902754924? | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 2415 Registered: 11-2004 |
Logo, pickups and top hat knobs look Alembic as well as the inlay but what throws me is the bridge assembly, I guess Mica will have to confirm this one ! | ||
| spose
Advanced Member Username: spose Post Number: 368 Registered: 5-2002 |
http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/212140.html?1440305265 it is being discussed here. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1773 Registered: 5-2006 |
She already did: http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/212140.html There has been several threads on these in the history of this club :-) | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 2416 Registered: 11-2004 |
There you go, I must have missed it ! | ||
| ed_zeppelin
Member Username: ed_zeppelin Post Number: 55 Registered: 2-2010 |
Danny Gatton replaced the neck screws on his guitars with heli-coils and machine screws. It made a huge difference in tone. Now they make neck joint locking systems that work better, are much cheaper and are way easier to install. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WBS-Guitar-Bass-Neck-Joint-System-Kit-Project-DIY-L-K-FREE-FREIGHT-/170305952745?hash=item27a7069be9 Anybody who is reasonably handy with a cordless drill can replace the neck screws in a couple of minutes and lock that sucker down. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1930 Registered: 10-2006 |
Bill Kirchen did his '66 Tele that way (or actually, IIRC, had Dan Erlewine do it), not for tone, but to facilitate repeated break-down for flying as carry - on (detune a bit, capo to hold the strings to the head, a minute or so with a cordless screwdriver, and Bob's yer uncle - briefcase guitar with no wood strippage). If you're not in the habit of removing the neck often, you can greatly enhance the grip by reaming the neck holes just enough that the screw threads slide through, thus only biting in the body wood; pulls the neck very tight into the joint. Peter (Message edited by cozmik_cowboy on August 24, 2015) | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1932 Registered: 10-2006 |
"....you can greatly enhance the grip by reaming the neck holes just enough that the screw threads slide through, thus only biting in the body wood; ...." Oops - those directions are, of course, 180° from accurate; through the body biting into the neck. Boy, is my face red. Peter | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2103 Registered: 5-2002 |
My Modulus has metal inserts like this. It makes for a very tight connection. |
