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Posted on Feb 22 2009 03:38 PM
Oh man I forgot to add
-Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 04:00 PM
So true man -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 04:18 PM
IT WAS THE BEARINGS! It's like that from the day I bought it... THANKS! —Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 04:23 PM
Hell yeah man I'm glad the gremlin was the bearings
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 04:27 PM
I don't know how to express my feelings, Kyle! Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 04:33 PM
It's all good man that's what were all here for (SG101) to learn from each others experiences and help, trial and errors now go play that women and surf
-Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 04:34 PM
I wrap a band of black electrical tap around all the strings right behind the bridge. Then I go back and make sure that the tape has stuck to itself top and bottom. This deadens any behind the bridge sympathetic droning or strings flopping around. I do the same basic thing on a Jazzmaster or Jaguar in that I wedge a small strip of spongy foam under the strings right in front of the tremolo string plate. It stops that annoying overtone crap. ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 10:25 PM
I dont have any rattle, but it seems that every time i change strings it plays a little diffrently. not bad, but diffrent. I like 10's on it. I am missing one of the origianal bearings, i have a replacement from the hardware store but not quite right. Give me reverb or give me death! |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 10:40 PM
Man oh man the bearing is going to be a very hard and rare find -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 10:49 PM
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 10:57 PM
At looking at Hallmarks trem I wonder if their bearings will fit reissue and vintage US it never hurts to ask? Yes Zamminc could have the hook up? Zak do you know of these guys? -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Posted on Feb 22 2009 11:27 PM
I'm surprised the site is still up -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Posted on Feb 23 2009 10:46 AM
The bearings from Hallmark will fit the vibrato base but the shaft in the rocker is a different size and would require some machining of a step down pin to fit the shaft. When Mel Waldorf built his three pickup Mosrite he researched and learned that the original Mosrites used a Torrington B 46 bearing. However, he found that the B36 was the same dimensions and were cheaper. They are available through <u>Amazon</u>. A simpler cure might be to clean the bearing and vibrato base with alcohol or Naphtha, then use very minute about of some type of adhesive on the outside edges of the bearing and reinsert before it dries. It can always be removed by heating the bearing with a soldering gun if needed. —Danny Ellison aka dubtrub |
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Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 23 2009 03:02 PM
Once again.....Locktite. Locktite makes a "hi-fill" compound that will often times take care of a sloppy bearing fit. Either Locktite 620 or 680. Gap fill limits are .015" for either. ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
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Joined: Nov 09, 2008 Posts: 1140 Davenport Iowa
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Posted on Feb 24 2009 11:57 PM
if i come across on on ebay or something ill grab it. but seems to play and stay in tune just fine. trem works and feels nice. as long as theres no issues or rattles or whatever....im not dyin without it. Give me reverb or give me death! |
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Posted on Feb 25 2009 07:03 AM
Back in topic... Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. |
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Posted on Feb 25 2009 07:53 AM
Check the pic... you can see the allen screw... It looks like there are covers at yours. Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Feb 25 2009 10:12 AM
Mine doesn't have any covers or allen screws to hold the bearings in place hhmm -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Remember after every string change or "maintenance, good call Zak" always remember to line up the bearings on the trem unit! and she will always stay in tune/pitch.
you know what I wonder if the folks at Hallmark guitars can assist? I would contact those guys and see what the possibilities are, maybe someone else here could chime in any thoughts guys?
I came across that site this summer when I was poking around for Mosrite pups on the net but never got a hold of them.
the bearings are held in by nothing just think of bearings on a skateboard wheel the bearings just pop in and the 2 trem stumps on the sides slide in it's bizarre or at least that's what it looks like to me 