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by billy
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: Springs, shmings

Thx Flyrod! You’re doing some great stuff and not at all slacking!

This project wasn’t tons of hours but they were spread over years…. Such is life.
by billy
Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: High fret
Replies: 21
Views: 3235

Re: High fret

I agree with earlier comments in general, but that chipping on the side looks like the fretboard could be delaminating. There were some others from around that same time period. Use a piece of masking tape (like a handle) near fret 4 to see if there’s any movement in the edge of the fretboard when y...
by billy
Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Saddle threading stripped
Replies: 11
Views: 2621

Re: Saddle threading stripped

Awesome! And yeah, that fly is pretty
by billy
Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Stereo-switch Button Housing
Replies: 7
Views: 15301

Re: Stereo-switch Button Housing

Cool- never seen that piece by itself!

Looks expensive…
by billy
Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

So at a qty of 10 pieces, I can get these made in black delrin for just under $17. If I charge $20 and send first class mail, I think that would cover it. It will look very much like the original but not glossy, hard to remove tool marks in delrin. I updated the design to include a thru hole in the ...
by billy
Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

Yeah that should work. I created a CAD model today and measured the stock piece and I get .393 OD and .193 ID. (More roughly, 3/8 and 3/16.) I don’t remember the overall length. Anything about 1” long should work, there’s less than that engaging with the bridge. The rest just hangs below and doesn’t...
by billy
Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

Oh cool- great stuff JB!

Notes, meantime, you could remove that plastic that remains, spin it around and maybe good enough to use temporarily. Most likely it will split again.
by billy
Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Fly Deluxe Respray Recommendations (UK)
Replies: 4
Views: 1078

Re: Fly Deluxe Respray Recommendations (UK)

Saw this on Facebook, super sad. Look for a PPG auto paint store nearby. Give them a call, describe the issue (you need a carbon fiber/wood guitar refinished), and ask if they can recommend anyone. With luck, they might say they know “just the perfect person” without any hesitation. Worst case, they...
by billy
Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:15 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: Springs, shmings

Thanks Sindri!
by billy
Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:13 am
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

Bummer

My Home Depot is pretty messed up too. I didn’t look at the sku just eyeballed it. Ace hardware is a good bet too.

You might try an assortment kit on Amazon, it’s about $12-15 and multiples.

Mcmaster is great but not for saving $$.

Failing that, I can try to mail you one.
by billy
Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

Hey notes You can loosen that set screw and just use the bar to push it out from the rear. I actually just got home from home despot and picked up two of these $1 parts. You should be able to clear the old broken piece without any drilling and then insert the new piece. Get it set where you want hei...
by billy
Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: Springs, shmings

Lol. Not quite $10 but shipping was just as expensive as the shell. I had looked for years, and was overjoyed to find this, and my beat up artist shell. It is very fun to play- there’s a little extra resonance from the strings behind the bridge, and it’s very slinky. I didn’t like the pups at first ...
by billy
Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

Mcmaster link for black

https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/unthre ... lor~black/

Double check your diameters, this is a guess.
by billy
Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:34 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: Springs, shmings

That made me smile! Its beautiful! Now get out there and make some noise with the thump stick! Awesome, billy ! Love seeing these!! Great job billy ! I bet finishes like that would have been popular choices back when Parker was still alive. Greetings... Nef Thanks guys, really appreciate it! I foun...
by billy
Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: Springs, shmings

I’m sure it’ll still be prettier than the three Flys I intend to paint. Like Pat, I’m all about that Silver Surfer vibe the swirl gives me. Thanks much! I used to paint cars when I was a teen, and then product prototypes when I was in grad school. I do know what I’m doing. But I have to say there i...
by billy
Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Replies: 29
Views: 14656

Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.

Wiguitar on eBay has them for about $14 I think. Or, there are nylon bushings at the hardware store that don’t look as nice, but cost about $1 and will never break. You might have to drill out the center a little bit to match the od on your bar. Just as an example, I think it’s this one, but not sur...
by billy
Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Re: Springs, shmings

Thanks Patrick! There are parts of it that I love and a few where I messed up a little but it was more about the problem solving for me.

If any of my neighbors were watching, it must have been like “Billy’s Comedy Hour”.
by billy
Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Springs, shmings
Replies: 15
Views: 3149

Springs, shmings

Aka mojo surgery (what madness is this) for people from the old forum. :D Finally decided I wanted to play this more than I wanted to invest lots of time wet sanding and polishing. So, I found the parts while unpacking other stuff and decided to just put it together. It’s been a long project… but re...
by billy
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Non-OEM Fly Cases
Replies: 4
Views: 1400

Re: Non-OEM Fly Cases

Love the Levi gig bag! I have two generic Levi bags too, basically triangular, also great.

Failing that, I’d check into mono cases, seem really sturdy and well designed.