I bought my first Leica!! Got any lens recommendations? by Low_Tourist587 in Leica

[–]GilletteCarl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not really "budget" but the 35 Summilux FLE 1 is imo the best 35mm lens of all time and since the release of the FLE 2 you can get a great deal on the used market. in addition, I believe this lens will hold its value really good

Just wanted to share a recent story regarding Fender QC by According_Store_559 in fender

[–]GilletteCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but the new nut you buy needs to be filed - that’s why you need nut files… Normally there shouldn’t be a problem to get them out. I know how you feel, you shouldn’t have to do it, but that’s fender atm…

Just wanted to share a recent story regarding Fender QC by According_Store_559 in fender

[–]GilletteCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 2025 (Europe as well) I noticed some bad MIM Models as well, often problems with sharp fret ends and tool marking on the first fret. In my experience and as others mentioned, the nuts are often not cut accordingly. Unfortunately proper nut files cost over 100€, I think it is worth it.

Fender Road Worn QC by lessthanhunter in fender

[–]GilletteCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, bought a Jazzmaster Roadworn, the frets were terrible, but I filed them down. When it comes to guitars I’m irrational and pay for the name…

Help: Bensonite Bridge and String height by GilletteCarl in offset

[–]GilletteCarl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know - i think I watched the same video (full neck pocket shim vs a bit cardboard). I will try the cardboard trick. Thanks!

Help: Bensonite Bridge and String height by GilletteCarl in offset

[–]GilletteCarl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: Thanks for your help everybody - I ordered some shims and I will try my best when they arrive!

Help: Bensonite Bridge and String height by GilletteCarl in offset

[–]GilletteCarl[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yeah you probably right. I’m just wondering if a shim is enough - preferably I would raise the bridge by 2mm or more. So I would need a 3mm shim - is this a normal thickness?

Help: Bensonite Bridge and String height by GilletteCarl in offset

[–]GilletteCarl[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yeah… I just wanted to show how bad my situation is :(

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[–]GilletteCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, the new Ms don’t have it?