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pieanoman
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Username: pieanoman

Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2014
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 2:29 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 6:35 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 6:36 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post

There you go, I must have missed it !
ed_zeppelin
Member
Username: ed_zeppelin

Post Number: 55
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 10:25 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2015 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post

"....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
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 9:40 pm:   Edit Post

My Modulus has metal inserts like this. It makes for a very tight connection.

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