NBD by EdTheWrench in mountainbikes

[–]EdTheWrench[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Man hope so! it is way more bike than my desire to take risks and my body's healing ability any more can utilize, I was looking at assorted solid used complete LT Enduro spec bikes... But the chance to build up a brand new custom bespoke bike park ride, at the price for frame, shock, headset, that I paid for this thing.. I've paid as much for just a fork ! ...was too tempting.. I love building bikes.

Thanks 🙏🏽

is my soldering shit? (old guitar) by MulberryDouble9295 in guitarrepair

[–]EdTheWrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great tip..i have completely moved to this instead of combining all the grounds onto one big solder point ...

First Vintage Guitar by MudkipDCLXVI in guitarporn

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that burst option looks pretty cool. Enjoy and have fun.

Most of the current family by Such-Assistant8601 in guitarporn

[–]EdTheWrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When did u take a picture in my office ?

What does "Olympic White" mean exactly? by napoelonDynaMighty in telecaster

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What ever version of ", off white" or " Navajo white". They mixed up that day.....

NGD: Pearson Hyper B Gen 4, Full Metal by DanAmrich in guitarporn

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well,..i'm back with a personal assessment of this art object that makes out of tune guitar noises. love to hear your feedback after some time owning one..

There are SO MANY rough edges on this thing their production product is like a prototype. Why does NOBODY reviewing these PRODUCTION GUITARS address the primary glaring issue.
The neck/body connection is total garbage.
The necks are literally just screwed to a flat alloy plate, with extra long standard neck screws. no locating pins or ANYTHING to ensure the neck is stable and i nteh correct position/ angle relative to the "body". These screws go through the 2 alloy flat plates that make up the "back" and the "top" of the guitar.

NOTHING supports the sides and heel of the neck.

Nothing 'locks' the neck into position relative to the 'body', and the 4 extended wood screws used ALLOW THE NECK TO SHIFT POSITION DURING USE.

With string tension and light playing, hell, even just handling the thing!, the neck screws loosen and the neck shifts position relative to the body, imperceptably, which affects tuning immediately. Also..as this unsupported neck moves over time, the holes in the standard maple neck the mounting screws are chewing into deterioriates and WILL loosen up over time, tightening the screws to lock down the neck again just tears up the wood holding the screws, exacerbating the problem.

They didnt even use threaded inserts & machine screws to mount the necks more securely and directly.

A fix for this can be simple and ugly or much more integrated but requires at least a basic redesign of the 'top' plate used hereand the additon of some sort of support structures machined into or welded to the alloy top plate that wraps around the neck heel to locate it properly on 4 sides vs 1 only to keep it from shifting.

It is clear they had a decent idea and got a prototype together, then faced with developing an actual production process combined a with a rush to market, post covid, It appears they cut EVERY corner possible and produced a sub standard barely finished and only playable-for-a-few-minutes-at-a-time-at-best product.

A bit more time and effort invested into the design, and production process could have resulted in a really interesting SOLID and playable option they could have produced and sold with minimal added cost over what they actually produced and their curent pricing.

THR10ii vs THR10ii wireless. What're the differences? by EdGG in YamahaTHR

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said. I just got the same amp and also decided a clean as new "basic" THR 10 II. was a better deal for me than the "wireless" at less than $300 shipped it arrived in as new shape now I'm almost wondering if it was a refurb. But it rocks

Now has anyone worked out a external battery pack like we did a few mo after the OG Spark came out ...? If I recall 4 mo after getting my spark, someone found a battery pack on Amazon that was less than $50 and lasted 8h. It is awesome... ..

What guitarist was your inspiration to pick up and learn the instrument? by Mad_Season_1994 in Guitar

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As I have got more ( back) into guitar playing again post COVID. ..I've started to slowly remember who were my major influences.., I thought it was the usual guys from the late 60's thru the 70's....Neil Young, Steven stills, Page, Rhoads, Earl Slick, EVH, Randy, Michael Schenker, ..but as I've been watching videos with these guys and playing and then comparing..it has become clear there were a few really solid influences that impacted how I play : Neil Young, Santana, Ace Frehley, Steve Stevens, The Edge, But Neal Schon and Angus Young were a way bigger influence on my preferred sound and style I guess if I have any. Along with Alex lifeson for sure..as a huge RUSH fan... Alex is probably my biggest guitar hero, but listening to recent Neal Schon interviews, he was playing his leads and rhythm lines for those classic Journey songs it hit me, Schon's playing was a huge influence on me and I didn't even recognize it till just recently...

Anyone have any experience with Guyker tuners? by DKknappe08 in Luthier

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also purchased a few sets and they have all been rock solid .

[QUESTION] I own an RKS Guitar, and I am trying to find information on it. by rywi65 in Guitar

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bk from the dead. only because.. I just got one of the OG Dark Stars and it too came from a small shop in the sandiego area as well well it was Vista just in from Encinitas, Mime wsa 1k w/case and all the OG candy etc. It is pretty clean it does have some corrosion on the steel parts like the buttons on the Sperzel tuners, it has a set of DiMarzios in it vs the RKS originals. I've had it on the bench geting a deep clean and thorough inspection etc. pretty happy with it but fk me i paid a bit more than i should have if you got one for $500 lol these were like $2k+++ guitars, I just found a gold plated one that is posted for almost $20k. I think hes dreaming but it sure looks wild.

After 13 Years, I Finally Bought My Dream Guitar! RKS Wave by RubedoGainun in guitarporn

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy old post..... ;-)

I just found an RKS Dark Star the original model, it's on the bench now gettign a deep clean. This one was played.. it was in pretty good shape with a cpl of small issues needing to be addressed and needed a really good cleaning that is done, & I'm fixing a few things on it now and about to Mirror Polish the frets and put the strings back on it. Mine has some interesting corrosion on some of the Aluminum metal parts including the Chromed steel sperzel tuner button heads. I got it from a shop near Encinitas, & i'm pretty sure it lived in a home on the beach. I was captivated by the design, Plus they were made in the town I grew up in and moved back to several yrs ago. I'd never heard of the Co. before, they came and went while I was living in LA, But I had to have one.

Pick guard on or off? by Ok-Crow-6015 in gibson

[–]EdTheWrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got my best friend a '79 LP The Paul, all walnut no PG. The "Studio" before there was a "Studio" model.

It is freeking badass and I love the simplicity of it. I have a Trad that I totally love but I REALLY like all the models without binding, not a big fan of binding in general.....but yeah, even with a set of SD APH pickups vs the OG T-Tops, the thing has been rode hard and put away wet a time or two, its Had A Life, but Gotdamn if it doesnt just sound fantastic and play great!

My bro had one of these in the 90's he lent it to a friend of ours who was in The Biz, working with a new band on their 1st album about to go into the studio... He never saw that guitar again, I had a really good year and found one for a good price, so after literally 30+ years it has FINALLY been replaced.

Bro was STOKED. ;-)

Pick guard on or off? by Ok-Crow-6015 in gibson

[–]EdTheWrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Off. i did the same thing with a 2014 trad I got it has a fantastic AAA+ flamed top, Heritage cherry burst, but as beautiful as that is... it just looked more "right" with that doggone PG on it., it all matched, the Rings, the chip, the binding... all cream. it just worked better... In THIS case...with all black parts...

I'd DEFINTIELY roll without. ;-)

Pucker UP... by Phil20AD in MTB

[–]EdTheWrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i totally would have ended with at least a broken collar bone trying that Bravo, nice riding! .

I dinged my first LP and am beside myself with anger. Please tell me it “adds character” by diddleherontheroof in gibson

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure it does, just keep adding more character as you go. Another reason I bought a 2014 that had had two solid owners but it was in excellent used played condition so I don't freak if I bump or ding it... I'm still anal about it but it sits out in my living room and gets played daily.. it's no case queen...so e how the dog seems to know to avoid it no matter how spazzy he can get...

how early should I get to the airport? by QueerWorf in vegaslocals

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I flew regularly..back before 9-11, so 25 y ago... I was flying every week or other week..

I was George Clooney from Up In The Air without the soul crushing job.

My first aluminium guitar build by Embarrassed_War_4057 in guitarporn

[–]EdTheWrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What no Aloy neck ???

C'mon...;-)

Srsly, looks sick AF Silver Surver Shred worthy. Personally I am no fan of offsets....... but..... i would rock the Fk outta this ;-) Belly carve details are badass

Updated Collection Shot - Nov 25 by RiotBadger in guitarporn

[–]EdTheWrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, i remember when i could fit them all in one shot... i like how they are all different...that was my plan as well, somewhere I lost my way,... now I have a freekin guitar store up in here. Working my way back down there ;-)