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This is where it gets funny... oops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppaJJFJvdz8

Thanks - good to know.  Contrasting color grain filler sounds kinda cool.  Got to think about that one!

Hi Folks, Any issues with doing a tru-oil finish on a mahogany neck?  Just wondering if it will be too "breathable" and result in the neck being unstable. If good, how many coats would you recommend, and should I consider using a grain-filler as well before starting the finish process? Cheers.

It's a little late in the day to pitch in as you've already ordered from the sound of things, but this is where the 720 mod comes in handy (if you are not getting a strat with pickguard)!  With that said, if the new body you just ordered is from Warmoth, then you should be fine.

Thanks for the insight, will definitely look into it...  I don't particularly like messing with high voltage stuff so may have to take this to a pro!  Arcing sounds a little dangerous so may reach out to Boogie as well and see what they suggest!

Trying to figure out what is wrong - if anything with my amp (Boogie Mark 5-35) In the last few weeks, I've had two instances where when switching the amp from "standby" to "on", I've heard a large cracking sound coming from the amp.  Amp wasn't cold either time and had been running a good five...

I think the string gauge is really the key as per the other posts in the thread... I will add though that I own a carved top tele with a recessed (staggered TOM) and a 24.75 scale conversion neck.  I play 10-46 and I am really fine with the string tension on that one.  It plays great and is...

7/8th Tele with carved top option - that might well lead to some GAS.

I don't deny there is tremendous value in the brand, I just think the bondholders are going to require that Henry hand over the keys and title to the house as a condition of the restructuring. It would be nice to see Gibson focus on a more limited line of US made high quality instruments and...

Well he does own over 30% of Gibson, which now equates to 30% of nothing...  but that hit is well deserved as it's entirely self inflicted.  I'm sure he's taken plenty of cash / equity out of the business over the years and isn't going to have to sell the Mercedes and the mansion(s) to make ends...

I see 5/1/18 at the top of each page for date of filing / date of signature by Henry.  Definitely today.

It was a long time coming: https://new.reorg-research.com/data/firstday/437046_0.pdf Hope someone competent takes over and sorts the mess out. Shame it had to come to this but things can only improve.

Cool, thanks for confirming.  I heard that installing the screws could be a b*tch!

Thanks for taking an interest!  I actually have a US custom 24 so I guess I can get out the calipers and do some measuring myself, just not confident that I have the right skills to capture the data correctly (where to measure from and all that).  I plan on taking it up with the Mann himself as...

Has anyone ever installed a PRS trem on a Warmoth body?  If so, would love to hear about whether this worked out or if there were major incompatibilities that couldn't be overcome. Mulling this over as an option on my next build...  would get a "back trem cavity only" route and then have...