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by billy
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Graphtech replacement saddles 2005 FLY
Replies: 9
Views: 3904

Re: Graphtech replacement saddles 2005 FLY

Haven’t noticed more or less sustain but maybe a little less trebly. I like the black on black too.
by billy
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings
Replies: 7
Views: 10646

Re: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings

Olav- it’s been a minute. Thrilled with VJs comments, and got some from another person too. I’m traveling atm but can make what I have available next week and I think there’s material left for another batch. My cost is just under $20 ea and I’ll check postage asap. Figure roughly about $23 us and $2...
by billy
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: Rig Rundowns
Topic: Axe FX
Replies: 11
Views: 7881

Re: Axe FX

Great info! Just when I thought I got rid of my gas… 😉
by billy
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: My 1996 Fly Classic just quit. Help!
Replies: 11
Views: 1552

Re: My 1996 Fly Classic just quit. Help!

Whew!
by billy
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Greetings from 1st Time Parker Owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3410

Re: Greetings from 1st Time Parker Owner

Congrats! Italian plum ftw! Fwiw you can fit sd pups (not high output) in your fly but it takes some careful doing and an extra threaded wood insert (which is not commercially available). I made some myself using 4-40 inserts, drilling and retapping to 5-40 dimensions. Thread pitch is the same, just...
by billy
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: My 1996 Fly Classic just quit. Help!
Replies: 11
Views: 1552

Re: My 1996 Fly Classic just quit. Help!

Bummer. Hopefully you can document well enough to get a discount. All is not lost but it is a downer. Take the back cover off and look at the flat flex cables, especially the ones going to the jack or the knobs. If there are any tears or slits that’s likely the issue. Fortunately you can often run b...
by billy
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings
Replies: 7
Views: 10646

Re: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings

For neither the first nor final time do I thank you and everyone who does this thankless R&D work to keep Flys flying. Glad it’s appreciated! I am happy to help if I can. FYI My guy had some issues getting black delrin. Also made a small mistake and remade them for me. I sent one out for feedba...
by billy
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: Rig Rundowns
Topic: Axe FX
Replies: 11
Views: 7881

Re: Axe FX

I bought a non working axe II earlier this year and just got it working again a week or so ago. It’s amazing. You can spend hours and days just going through all the presets and not even tweaking knobs or IRs. Can’t wait to hear through a pa or record something with it. But there’s also something to...
by billy
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker Fly PPG Paint Codes
Replies: 13
Views: 9682

Re: Parker Fly Paint and Paint Repair

I'm a new member and just bought a 1996 Fly Classic Mahogany Transparent Cherry with 2 small chips I'd like to repair. I need to find the paint and get advice on doing the repair. I saw the paint code Fleet# 52775 but can't find where to purchase it online. The 2 chips are located on the bottom rim...
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Dual pot from 98 plz help if you can...
Replies: 2
Views: 786

Re: Dual pot from 98 plz help if you can...

10k dual pot? I know space is tight but it might be possible to shoehorn one of these in and wire to the flex. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Bourns/PDB182-GTRB1-104MN?qs=6oMev5NRZMHUmTL%2Fy42Xhw%3D%3D&mgh=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwspKUBhCvARIsAB2IYuuOQbfvEM8DwNXWAWBEa6I7lEJHgeIPzkZfzas9qh_3tzvH...
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 10:26 pm
Forum: Rig Rundowns
Topic: Roy Smith's Rig From Hell
Replies: 2
Views: 3818

Re: Roy Smith's Rig From Hell

This is nuts. In a good way. But not in a way I’m ready to invest in. Yet. Lol
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 207
Views: 294038

Re: Springs

I may have a 10 to trade for a 9. Lmk.
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings
Replies: 7
Views: 10646

Re: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings

You bet, thanks VJ! Just fyi- the molded part has draft on the ID, so it gets a little smaller where the two core pins in the mold meet. This actually is pretty nice- it gives a good lead in for the bar and can deform slightly at the split line to fit the bar exactly without being too tight. Unfortu...
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Parker Fly w/Douglas fir body
Replies: 10
Views: 4220

Re: Parker Fly w/Douglas fir body

That’s cool! Thanks for sharing
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: My Coil Tap Mod for Three More Sounds
Replies: 25
Views: 5261

Re: My Coil Tap Mod for Three More Sounds

Good to see you again Paul, glad you’re still circuit bending. This is cool stuff, love the split humbucking set up. Not a fan of rotary switches on guitars personally- lots of torque that can mess up the wood and then they spin. I’d be inclined to cut a rectangular hole in the back plate and use a ...
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: NiteFly
Topic: Nut replacement
Replies: 22
Views: 11935

Re: Nut replacement

Either black or clear should be fine. Nothing to lose! The eBay ones should definitely work if VJ says so. I don’t have much experience with the nitefly.
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings
Replies: 7
Views: 10646

Update- new plastic trem bar bushings

Hey everyone-

Been meaning to post about this- I got my prototype bushings but they need a little tweaking. I expect some new parts in about two weeks.

Feeling really good about them so far- I think they will be much more reliable and functional than the stock molded parts.
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: NiteFly
Topic: Nut replacement
Replies: 22
Views: 11935

Re: Nut replacement

Not sure about the nitefly but graphtech has more traditional shaped nuts that should work too. Probably the easiest thing is to fill the existing slot with some super glue and recut.
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Fly Body (original)
Replies: 13
Views: 17977

Re: Fly Body (original)

That’s cool- I have some surfaces started but have had lots of distractions. I do 3D surfacing professionally and it’s really not that bad aside from some tricky sections. The time consuming part is all the measurements and double checking. Your model looks pretty good so far. Let me know if you wan...
by billy
Wed May 18, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Graphtech replacement saddles 2005 FLY
Replies: 9
Views: 3904

Re: Graphtech replacement saddles 2005 FLY

Congrats! Agree with VJ.

Fwiw The graphtech saddles are my favorite. I personally haven’t had issues using powerchip with them. Some do feel the ghost preamp is noisy though.