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#81
The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been lis...
Last post by Dave W - March 26, 2025, 10:51:22 PM
#84
Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Lowe Shop Notes
Last post by BTL - March 26, 2025, 10:47:45 AM
Thanks!

These are priced competitively with other US-made parts available on Reverb.com. It will be interesting to see if they gain any traction.

:mrgreen: 
#85
Thanks for the confirmation. I was considering replacing the pickups in my early 90s Les Paul Special. Not having a hot bridge pickup isn't such a deal breaker. It might be a good idea to grab them while they're still being offered. I think the only Gibson bass currently in production using the modern version pickups is the Gene Simmons signature T-bird. 
#86
Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Lowe Shop Notes
Last post by gearHed289 - March 26, 2025, 08:01:24 AM
As a fan of shiny things, yes, those are cool! Switch tip too.
#87
Gibson Basses / Re: More mod collection basses...
Last post by Dave W - March 25, 2025, 09:18:56 PM
Quote from: 4stringer77 on March 25, 2025, 11:31:12 AMCould be hanging around because of that spot on the fretboard near the body joint. Looks like some dings in the fretboard and what might be some delamination between the fretboard and neck.

Those are premium features, not defects!  ;)
#88
The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been lis...
Last post by Dave W - March 25, 2025, 09:17:54 PM
I've posted the video with Albert Lee and Sterling Ball but this is quite a group.

#89
The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been lis...
Last post by Dave W - March 25, 2025, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: Alanko on March 24, 2025, 11:37:04 AMMy buddy had a Telecaster out with him yesterday, so I was trying out Wilko's right hand technique. It is brutal! All the muting and phrasing comes from the left hand, which is bloody hard work.

Wilko's schtick of being Mr. Canvey Island polymath geezer was quite endearing. Not sure how well it translated outside the UK!

Dr. Feelgood was little known here, but if you did know them, you paid attention to Wilko.

Gypie may have been more versatile but Wilko was a presence.
#90
Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Lowe Shop Notes
Last post by BTL - March 25, 2025, 03:27:19 PM
Thanks! I'm proud of this collaboration with Allparts. :)

Something else new...I've had these for a while, but never shared. These Top-Hat UFO Strat-style knobs made from CNC-machined aluminum and plated with shiny chrome (not nickel). They're intended for use with standard ¼" solid-shafts as found on vintage-style CTS pots. These are made in the USA.

Kind of cool, right?