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just bought an 89 strat, which is great, but the bridge tone pot has a definite "stop" on it, about half way round its travel ( works OK, and it feels very smooth - the small stop, that is).Is this normal for an 89 strat, or do I need to fit a new one ?Thanks for any advice.
its probably had a new tone pot at some time and been replaced with
a ' detent ' type pot...this 'stop' is to let the user know that the pot is halfway round
its travel..they're usually used in pan and eq pots on mixers ..as long as its operating
as you'd expect it ( sound wise ) theres no need to fit a new one although is is not normal for a tone pot on a strat
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thanks for that polyal, I guessed it was intentional, as the pot feels so smooth in its operation, and does do its job.I`ll try to ignore it ( it may actually be quite useful at times).A bigger issue altogether is the maple fretboard, which will need re-fretting at some point ( I was aware of this when I bought it at a much reduced price).I gather they`re a pig to re-fret.
theres some good refretting vids on youtube..but if it is DIY make sure you've
got all the proper tools etc...not for the feint hearted..
alternatively you could get a generic neck ..theres loads about and they're an
easy replacement ( 4 screws )
i bought one and apart from not having 'fender' written on it .. it was identical
depends if you're the ' designer label ' type or not
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there's 22parts to this and its DBX
theres some good refretting vids on youtube..but if it is DIY make sure you've
got all the proper tools etc...not for the feint hearted..
alternatively you could get a generic neck ..theres loads about and they're an
easy replacement ( 4 screws )
i bought one and apart from not having 'fender' written on it .. it was identical
depends if you're the ' designer label ' type or not
[youtube]/watch?v=tka_BQ_tl1U[/youtube]
there's 22parts to this and its DBX
thanks for that. I had considered buying a replacement neck, and I know there are some good ones about. would like to keep its originality however, if only for re-sale value.I know this is "designer label - ish", but I would like to keep the Fender logo on the headstock - does that mean I can only use a Fender neck ( legally !)? Am I right in thinking that Mighty Mite make pattern copy necks which are OK to put a Fender logo on ?I imagine that Fender replacement necks are hugely expensive - any other companies that make good necks which are " Fender acceptable" ? Thanks again.
you could put a fender logo on the headstock...theres no law against it ....unless...you try to sell it
as a genuine fender..you could put a generic neck on it..then put the original back when you come to sell it..( this would be my option )IMO designer stuff is the biggest con going.. a fender neck would be a generic neck with a fender logo added at the fender production lines..this would make it a genuine fender neck..and cost you £shed £oads ...what a load of bllx..dont get swollowed in
or buy a genuine 1979 fender neck with original frets ( EBAY ) for £550...then find out it needs re-fretting??
whats the problem with the original neck ?..some fretting problems can be sorted by just filing the frets..depends on the state of wear
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my mate put a gibson logo on a les paul copy..nobody could tell the difference ..cared or give a sh!t..he was a great player and got a great sound out of whatever it was
thanks for that reality-check.Didn`t know there was such a racket going on, but should have guessed.
I`ll try filing the frets to begin with ( I had thought of that option, after having a really close look at them, and realising they weren`t as bad as I first thought).If that doesn`t work, I`ll go with your plan - buy a generic neck, and swap them over when( or if) it`s time to sell. You`ve just saved me shed-loads of cash - thanks again.So glad I joined the Forum.
quote:Didn`t know there was such a racket going on
racket is a bit unfair ...' nobody knows they're made in the back streets of china ' is better
anyway:
good strategy...you know it makes sense...take care though ( with any files )
my strats ( japanese 1990 ) is a real hybrid..humbuckers / ffloyd /earvana nut / build in tuner / internal mike / internal transducer/re dressed neck etc etc ..its had them many mods its like a jackie stallone and worth f** all now..but theres no way i would part with it...its my best mate..hope yours serves you well
If i could just offer up a bit of advise....
Fitting a generic neck can be a real pain in the bottom.....
You need to some how clamp it into the body before you drill the holes.....
Then there is nearly always issues with linement...
Shamphs have to fitted and even a truss rod adjustment might be needed....
Then if its a real shitty ebay neck the chances are you will need to level the frets.....
Get the frets done by a pro.....Generic necks can lead you to a whole host of problems
I meant Fender, when I said "racket", - I know they`re made in China by people who can hardly afford to eat. Sorry, I thought you said you bought one.
quote:Didn`t know there was such a racket going on
racket is a bit unfair ...' nobody knows they're made in the back streets of china ' is better
anyway:
good strategy...you know it makes sense...take care though ( with any files )
my strats ( japanese 1990 ) is a real hybrid..humbuckers / ffloyd /earvana nut / build in tuner / internal mike / internal transducer/re dressed neck etc etc ..its had them many mods its like a jackie stallone and worth f** all now..but theres no way i would part with it...its my best mate..hope yours serves you well
thanks for that advice. I have investigated local Guitar techs who could do it - part of the problem seems to be that it`s a maple fretboard.
If i could just offer up a bit of advise....
Fitting a generic neck can be a real pain in the bottom.....
You need to some how clamp it into the body before you drill the holes.....
Then there is nearly always issues with linement...
Shamphs have to fitted and even a truss rod adjustment might be needed....
Then if its a real shitty ebay neck the chances are you will need to level the frets.....
Get the frets done by a pro.....Generic necks can lead you to a whole host of problems
sorry polyal, last post was a bit sharp - too early and a bit hung-over.Many thanks for all your time and trouble in helping me sort these problems out.
I meant Fender, when I said "racket", - I know they`re made in China by people who can hardly afford to eat. Sorry, I thought you said you bought one.
polyal wrote:quote:Didn`t know there was such a racket going on
racket is a bit unfair ...' nobody knows they're made in the back streets of china ' is better
anyway:
good strategy...you know it makes sense...take care though ( with any files )
my strats ( japanese 1990 ) is a real hybrid..humbuckers / ffloyd /earvana nut / build in tuner / internal mike / internal transducer/re dressed neck etc etc ..its had them many mods its like a jackie stallone and worth f** all now..but theres no way i would part with it...its my best mate..hope yours serves you well
