Guitar Tech Corner

[calexico]

I might have to get a "the stick'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZO_A6QJ1A

Tony Levin is a beast on that thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lCYdMXVre0

Word.I saw him play some of his stuff on BBC 2 here one night. He certainly has the touch.

[gdavis5446]

I might have to get a "the stick'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZO_A6QJ1A

Can you do any Catfish Noodlin' on that?

would you believe me if I told you that I remember zero about that?
That happened in San Jose and I know I started in San Francisco that night.
whoops.

I believe it after seeing the videos. You looked like you'd been living the lyrics to a Motorhead song on that night. Another reason to love SH.

[Talus]

I might have to get a "the stick'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZO_A6QJ1A

Tony Levin is a beast on that thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lCYdMXVre0

[jon]

I might have to get a "the stick'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZO_A6QJ1A

Can you do any Catfish Noodlin' on that?

would you believe me if I told you that I remember zero about that?
That happened in San Jose and I know I started in San Francisco that night.
whoops.

[gdavis5446]

I might have to get a "the stick'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZO_A6QJ1A

Can you do any Catfish Noodlin' on that?

[jon]

I might have to get a "the stick'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZO_A6QJ1A

[Grifterwithafunnylittleha]

Thanks for all the information everybody. I've been able to make a good decision about the nut replacement.

Check this out (I think 10,000 people watch it over and over again like me.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4

I love the days of Hedges, MacLaughlin (Billy), and all the soloers, individual accompaniests - uhhhhhhhhhhh ....

I love it, no matter what.

Pony

[Low4]

This probably speaks more to my own level of incompetence as much as anything, but I'd have a pro do it, especially any guitar with a trem like a Strat or anything with a Bigsby. If the nut setup is off, it'll never stay in tune. That's why I stick to Tele's and SG's.

[Creston Electric]

Hi Tonejunkies and luthiers,

I need to replace the nut in a 50th-anniversary Fender Stratocaster (Mexican).

Does anyone have any insight about the process and recommendations about nut-types and sources of information?

Thanks,
Grifter

Unless you want to invest in the files, I'd say take it to a repair shop. The difference between a pretty-good nut and a good nut is the difference between a lousy guitar and a good guitar. It takes practice and isn't easy. Even a pre-slotted nut will likely need the slots adjusted to play in tune below the fifth fret. A set of good files costs $100ish. Repair shop should be like $35-$40. I use unbleached bone for everything and polish them with MicroMesh 1500-6000.

[Tupelo Son]

Hi Tonejunkies and luthiers,

I need to replace the nut in a 50th-anniversary Fender Stratocaster (Mexican).

Does anyone have any insight about the process and recommendations about nut-types and sources of information?

Thanks,
Grifter

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/

I'm no luthier but have changed out many a nut. Best advice is to be GENTLE when removing the old nut. The rest is a piece of cake.

[jon]

I need reccomendations for a new amp.

something small to medium sized, must be versatile, would like one rig to play acoustic and tele through that can do both justice - don't wanna haul a bunch o shit around, don't wanna second mortgage.

thanks in advance.

Fender Pro Jr. & or 65 Deluxe.
try 'em both out & together.

trust me.

[Grifterwithafunnylittleha]

Hi Tonejunkies and luthiers,

I need to replace the nut in a 50th-anniversary Fender Stratocaster (Mexican).

Does anyone have any insight about the process and recommendations about nut-types and sources of information?

Thanks,
Grifter

[half-n-half]

my B-93 is excellent. a hand me down from my
brother. plays like a champ! with the K Feinstedt OR
its a fucking dream!

rock on!

1/2

[MrOctober]

MrOctober, THAT is a stunning guitar. Holy cats.

Glad you like it - it sounds and plays fantastic. I'm playing it through a '59 Bassman RI and it rips it up!

[gdavis5446]

Oh, yeah. My DeVille replaced one of these. Our singer, who plays strictly acoustic, used it for a while. This is one loud SOB of an amp and it's got a nice revert, too. Might be real spring. However, it's solid state. If your budget allows, go tube. If not, you can pick one of these up on ebay or craigslist for $100-$150.

That is one loud freaking amp. I used to have one but traded it in on a Classic 30.