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Re: Dreaded truss-rod issue post - is my fly fried?
No problem- I have another idea too that is harder to do but involves going in from under the nut. This presumes that nothing is sheared (or rather the truss rod is in tact) but the wood around it is deformed from over torquing. You’d probably still have the slight bulge but should allow for adjusti...
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:39 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
Re: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
Just a heads up, these are ordered and hopefully they arrive soon and in spec. Will let you know more soon! VJ- the 10-32 nylon tip set screw is almost exactly like the one I was looking at, but I’m probably going to go a bit longer- easier to handle and leaves less space for crud to collect. I’m al...
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:00 pm
- Forum: Show Us Your Parker
- Topic: Springs, shmings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3561
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.
This project wasn’t tons of hours but they were spread over years…. Such is life.
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...
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:49 pm
- Forum: Fly
- Topic: Saddle threading stripped
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2895
Re: Saddle threading stripped
Awesome! And yeah, that fly is pretty
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:48 pm
- Forum: Fly Parts
- Topic: Stereo-switch Button Housing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16335
Re: Stereo-switch Button Housing
Cool- never seen that piece by itself!
Looks expensive…
Looks expensive…
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:45 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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 ...
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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...
- Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:44 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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.
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.
- Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:41 pm
- Forum: Fly
- Topic: Fly Deluxe Respray Recommendations (UK)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1229
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...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:15 am
- Forum: Show Us Your Parker
- Topic: Springs, shmings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3561
Re: Springs, shmings
Thanks Sindri!
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:13 am
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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 $$.
Failing that, I can try to mail you one.
My Home Depot is pretty messed up too. I didn’t look at the sku just eyeballed it. Ace hardware is a good bet too.
You might try an assortment kit on Amazon, it’s about $12-15 and multiples.
Mcmaster is great but not for saving $$.
Failing that, I can try to mail you one.
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:42 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: Show Us Your Parker
- Topic: Springs, shmings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3561
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 ...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:44 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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.
https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/unthre ... lor~black/
Double check your diameters, this is a guess.
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:40 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:34 pm
- Forum: Show Us Your Parker
- Topic: Springs, shmings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3561
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...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:01 pm
- Forum: Show Us Your Parker
- Topic: Springs, shmings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3561
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...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:50 pm
- Forum: DragonFly/MaxxFly
- Topic: Broken plastic where vibrato inserts into the tail.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16427
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...
- Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:43 pm
- Forum: Show Us Your Parker
- Topic: Springs, shmings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3561
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”.
If any of my neighbors were watching, it must have been like “Billy’s Comedy Hour”.