Just figured out I have two different radius'.
...Must be a Monday morning oversight on Gibson's part.
I think the Epiphone's also offer a 14" radius, but most are 12".
The machined threads are more like drywall screws on this assembly. For now, I used some Teflon tape on the stopbar's stud anchors.
So, what do I need (in gold)? From Gibson? Tone Pro's? StewMac? other ?
Explorer (Destroyer) ABR-1 Tune-0-matic - radius
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Re: Explorer (Destroyer) ABR-1 Tune-0-matic - radius
You got to dump all the guts and hardware on that thing and put in some good stuff. Chrome looks much better! I used a harmonica style bride and it was much better than the crappy bridge that came stock.
I think it was this bridge:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Kluson-Stee ... 4d27d12773
I had two Epiphones but sold and traded both for amp parts. They were both really solid guitars with big tone.
I think it was this bridge:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Kluson-Stee ... 4d27d12773
I had two Epiphones but sold and traded both for amp parts. They were both really solid guitars with big tone.
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Re: Explorer (Destroyer) ABR-1 Tune-0-matic - radius
Upon further review:
Found some more neck issues with the nut.
Removed it and adjusted the angle which helped with radius setup.
O.K. I took it a step further and gave it the Chris Holmes Destroyer look.
I just slapped it in for looks. ( It will need anchors so I will hunt some down. )
Made in Japan:
I noticed he's missing the lock nuts and his adjustment screws don't protrude out as much.
The saddle channels look slightly diff ?
Found some more neck issues with the nut.
Removed it and adjusted the angle which helped with radius setup.
O.K. I took it a step further and gave it the Chris Holmes Destroyer look.
I just slapped it in for looks. ( It will need anchors so I will hunt some down. )
Made in Japan:
I noticed he's missing the lock nuts and his adjustment screws don't protrude out as much.
The saddle channels look slightly diff ?
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Re: Explorer (Destroyer) ABR-1 Tune-0-matic - radius
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Sweet guitar!! Where did you get your radius measuring tools at?
Sweet guitar!! Where did you get your radius measuring tools at?
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Re: Explorer (Destroyer) ABR-1 Tune-0-matic - radius
I prefer the faber with brass on e, b, g, and titan on D, A, E
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Re: Explorer (Destroyer) ABR-1 Tune-0-matic - radius
Excellent! When you get it set up, you must play "Take Your Whiskey Home" on it!