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drbassman

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Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« on: June 22, 2008, 12:26:05 PM »
I was doing some more measuring and I just realized that the #6 x 1.5" screws could be too long if you have a shallow body on your bass.  They are actually too long for my all maple TB and just short enough for my 60s NR.  I'm thinking we need to be cautious and make sure the 1.5" screw isn't too long for your bass and my tail piece.  Let me know.  I'm going to order some shorter screws just to be safe!
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2008, 04:15:28 PM »
OK, here's the deal.  I have ordered some #6 x 1.25" and these should be plenty long enough to do the job without being too long for any typical TB bass with normal thickness.  I'm going to send these slightly shorter screws out to you folks who have asked for them just to be on the safe side unless you PM me and ask for the longer 1.5" size.  I also ordered some 1" ones too just as a backup measure.  I should be swimming in screws any day now!

Thanks!
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2008, 03:30:51 AM »
 Sounds like were screwed   ;D
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2008, 06:29:28 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on June 24, 2008, 03:30:51 AM
Sounds like were screwed   ;D

Won't be the last time either!!!
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2008, 06:39:09 AM »
Its customary to get kissed when screwed........ :-*
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2008, 09:39:36 AM »
Quote from: shadowcastaz on June 24, 2008, 06:39:09 AM
Its customary to get kissed when screwed........ :-*

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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2008, 12:34:01 PM »
OK folks, the shorter screws are on order still and I won't be able to get to this for another week or so, but I will send them out.  For those of you who asked for screws, I will include both the 1.5 and 1.25" screws in your package.  Way too much going here on the home front, but I will get it done as soon as I am able.  Thanks for your patience!

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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2008, 05:11:38 PM »
So it doesn't slow down once they are off to college ?   ??? My last ray of hope.
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2008, 07:40:46 PM »
Quote from: godofthunder on June 27, 2008, 05:11:38 PM
So it doesn't slow down once they are off to college ?   ??? My last ray of hope.

Nope, it never ends.  Gonna see the daughter in St. Louis.
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2008, 09:03:33 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on June 24, 2008, 03:30:51 AM
Sounds like were screwed   ;D

Stop screwing around!
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2008, 07:33:44 AM »
Yikes, I just got back from 13 days of vacation out west, what a great time!  I'll quit screwing around and get the screws out ASAP now!
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2008, 05:34:12 PM »
 Bill, Welcome home we missed ya !
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2008, 05:46:25 PM »
Quote from: godofthunder on July 11, 2008, 05:34:12 PM
Bill, Welcome home we missed ya !

I missed you all too!  I gotta charity gig tomorrow night then I can get back to business!
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2008, 05:18:06 AM »
OK, I'm caught up a little bit and have had a chance to catch my breath.  The screws are going out today for folks who requested them.  They will be the 1.25" length and should work perfectly.  Enjoy!   :)
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Re: Minor SCREW UP on tail piece screws!
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2008, 07:05:18 AM »
This is a bit like Axel Rose announcing Chinese Democracy's imminent release ...

(ducking ...)
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