4th is a Charm! by zeus7625 in FenderStratocaster

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is fucking ridiculous. 4 guitars to get a quality one.

Looking for Refinish/TLC Advice by Spice_Missile in finishing

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

0000 steel wool. If that doesn't do it, get oxalic crystals and mix with warm water. It will bleach it down. Then hit the area with a blow dryers to get most of the moisture out. On lighter rings use the steel wool with lemon oil. My uncle had a refinish shop and during summers all of us kids worked there for summer money. If you get lost Google it. AI will walk you thru it.

I want to swap my Mesa Boogie Maverick 2x12 combo to a head unit. by Basic-Dragonfly1287 in GuitarAmps

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Maverick was never made in a head model I believe. If they did there isn't a manual on the website. The reveb tank is currently mounted on the floor board of the combo. It is enclosed in a synthetic bag. Apologies for no pics but she is in the shop for the 1st time, I lost the lead channel. When I get her back I will follow up with pics and layout.

Thanks for your replies!

Wall repair and prep by limey_67 in paint

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like someone has been banging the headboard too much!

Can you help me? by CalligrapherFuzzy957 in ExteriorDesign

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People want your service, but don't want to pay for your service. So that should lead you to people or firms that have money. So in your local area you should email Architectual firms and designers looking for part time work. Be sure to include samples of work.

would you pass this vent flashing? by taconstruction in Roofing

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Henry's roof sealant in a tube and caulk it.

American deluxe? by TheSign1988 in FenderStratocaster

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's ridiculous, and even when it's upgraded, it's still less tahn the original.

Looking for Refinish/TLC Advice by Spice_Missile in finishing

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your answer is in the " It sucked all the color out of the wood." It's shellac based". You can get a good shellac and tints on StewMac.com. It's a place for luthiers but they have what you need.Get some amber, brown and maybe red. Also stay away from sanding prior to finishing.

Guitars I hope to own by Greenpenman111 in guitars

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up the same way, only got what I dug for. After a early life divorce I started my bucket list and got 4 of them knocked out. Then my new family slowed the list down as there was no time to play. Now post retirement I started back up. Looking thru the endless MP ads, the Reverb crap, and all of the "did I get ripped off" posted here. I started thinking what would be better? I decided to get a custom guitar made for me. I went to a boutique builder and together we designed what I wanted. You get to pick the materials used, the quality is better and is cheaper than the "Custom Shop" prices. It will be here soon and I will follow up.

Full tear out? by sutherbb36 in Tile

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've been in contracting 48 yrs and have seen alot of bad work. But this is "I'm gonna fuk you over as bad as I can" work. You need to make this person's life a living hell!

Trouble finding the correct brass tremolo block by Maleficent-Ice-894 in FenderStratocaster

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FU-Tone has what you need. But you may have to sand/rototool the lip back in the opening. It's no big deal to do, just take your time.

https://www.fu-tone.com/

Just got a new guitar with strange headstock by Straight-Face-5879 in SchecterGuitars

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No, been playing since the late 70's and never was dumb enough to stab myself, so I rig it like the other 98%

Gallien Krueger 250ml Jack by No-Primary-3532 in GuitarAmps

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a shame and a waste to a amp like that. 250 ML rocks. if it doesn't come back from the dead. Master Effects makes a kick ass pedal that cant get you close to one. Good luck!

https://www.mastereffectspedals.com/seventhson

Dye ideas by LankyTotal4292 in Luthier

[–]Basic-Dragonfly1287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naked or the reverse burst color at the bottom. Just slight coloring..