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Post by gtrjunior on Aug 19, 2018 8:13:16 GMT -5
I won’t reveal exactly what it is just yet but I’m super excited about it.
Mid 80’s shredder....
Should be here in a couple of days.
I bought it with no pickups installed.
And now for the second time I’ve ordered a set of pickups from Fokin which should arrive fairly soon as well. He makes KILLER pickups and his pricing is ridiculously good.
SUPER excited. Lol
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Post by briman on Aug 19, 2018 11:20:27 GMT -5
Ah ha!! Is it the Splawn SS?!? Can't wait to find out!
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Post by gtrjunior on Aug 19, 2018 11:38:04 GMT -5
Unfortunately no...
It’s out of my budget for the time being.
This guitar is from 1986...(possibly ‘85, we aren’t sure).
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Post by briman on Aug 19, 2018 13:07:35 GMT -5
I have been searching for an Ibanez Destroyer with burst top or flamed top with binding and floyd rose for a few months. No luck yet.
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Post by gtrjunior on Aug 19, 2018 15:12:56 GMT -5
I’ve been lusting after an Explorer type as well...
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Post by gtrjunior on Aug 22, 2018 10:21:56 GMT -5
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Post by briman on Aug 22, 2018 23:47:49 GMT -5
Very nice! Original floyd too! Love Kramer!
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Post by splawndude on Aug 23, 2018 22:20:30 GMT -5
Happy New Shred Stick Day!
rippin' man...congrats!
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Post by schmasty on Aug 26, 2018 7:20:31 GMT -5
O ya... Back in the day I had a Focus 1000 in white 2 single coils 1 hum bucker three toggles to turn the pickups on and off.. How's the knife edges on the Floyd ? Keeps us posted on the progress
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Post by gtrjunior on Aug 26, 2018 7:53:19 GMT -5
I think you had a Focus 3000 (with a pick guard) or Focus 6000 (pickups mounted to the body)....the 1000 was a single humbucker, like the Baretta.
The knife edges aren’t perfect but they should be in good working condition.
Worst case I can get a replacement base plate if needed.
I’m still waiting on he pickups to arrive and I’m fairly certain I’ll be swapping out the block for a 42mm brass block. But that will have to wait until next paycheck!!
Once I get the block I’ll disassemble the Floyd and give it a good cleaning.
I’ve also decided to replace all of the electronics. The toggle switch is iffy so I figured I may as well replace all of it. I forgot to order a new output jack so I’ll reuse the current one. If it’s bad I’ll replace that too.
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Post by schmasty on Aug 27, 2018 8:34:24 GMT -5
gtrjunior you are correct a quick google image search. I had the focus 6000 1 volume speed knob and three toggles for the pickups..
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Post by gtrjunior on Aug 27, 2018 15:02:46 GMT -5
gtrjunior you are correct a quick google image search. I had the focus 6000 1 volume speed knob and three toggles for the pickups.. I’ve been trying to learn a little something about the brand lately. Up until now all I knew is that when I started playing guitar they were: 1) crazy popular 2) I couldn’t afford one. Lol |
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Post by schmasty on Sept 8, 2018 8:17:48 GMT -5
How's the progress coming ? I love the flame in the neck up by the heel. Still waiting on the SS1. Scott's a busy boy
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Post by gtrjunior on Sept 8, 2018 8:36:09 GMT -5
It’s almost done. I had a small snafu wring it up though.
I replaced all of the electronics and rewired it, but I have a ground loop somewhere in there and I can’t seem to find it. 😡
I’m going to drop it off to my tech today and let him deal with it. I’ll have him set it up too. I should have it back in about a week.
And of course, pics to follow!!
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Post by briman on Sept 8, 2018 15:07:43 GMT -5
Yeah... that neck is a jem!
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