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Pole pieces freed up from underneath with pliers and GT85, extra magnets removed and now all is well.

Screw adjustment is VERY sensitive and makes a massive difference

Thanks for all of the good advice - SGF is sooo good

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Got some new side magnets from Mojo in the UK and before fitting them I noticed that the pole adjusting screws were seized. (Fixed now) Under the pup assembly I found 4 magnets as in the photo(my pencil markings 1-4) with nothing holding them to the assembly base apart from magnetism. Magnets 2 &...

Thanks for all of your help - one to avoid I guess

Whether or not to give the seller a link to SGF...

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-8-String-Lapsteel-Guitar-1956/182984954456?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 The seller has confirmed it has been refinished and that there are no legs, case or bridge cover. Any thoughts would be much appreciated - particularly about th...

Thanks Jon - I've contacted Marc at Mojo. He does make complete Valco style pickups at about the same price as Jason Lollar.

Does anyone know if Rick Aeillo still makes NIBro magnets?

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Advice much appreciated ...

I've tried the original magnets in every possible orientation with the result that the string balance transfers to other strings and in some configurations, the output is even lower.

Nothing on Jason Lollar's website so I've emailed to ask

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Just plugged in my 1946 (ish) Supro Supreme after quite a while and the string-to-string balance is very uneven. Swapping the magnets around produces variations on this and the magnets themselves seem very weak. Also, the output is much lower than I remember. I've picked up from other members' posti...

Thanks for the info - I'm trying to get a friend in NH to take delivery. I'll get in touch again.

Must be at least two years since I last posted - left academe and set up a risk management consultancy (mainly music biz and theme parks etc). Here's the link to the latest project http://www.jublencowe.com/. First track has Celtic Cross Weiss intro, one of Neil's first ones, so thanks due there. Li...

Any idea of the weight and dimensions so I can figure out the cost of shipping to England, please?

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Is it still for sale? Only just seen the posting.

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http://www.stringstation.com/dvdbig1.html


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Theo - what is it, can we have a look, please?

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I'm going to make a 7 string lap pickup and wondered if anyone has info/opinion on using...

1. ... one long bar magnet with the N and S poles at each end.

2. ... small cylindrical neodymium magnets

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I use a Boss GT5, similar to Twayn's but have just got hold of a Roland VG88 which works as a straight guitar multi FX unit as well as doing ridiculous things (drop D, DADGAD, capo 7, 12 string etc) at the touch of a switch) with a Godin XTSA. I find the vol pedal on the GT5 a bit notchy but certain...

chris ivey wrote:what does the 7 string humbucker come off of ??

All of the major makers do 7 string pickups in humbucker and single coil, there are some cheepies on eBay.co.uk at £25 for a pair or 3 strat type.

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Sorry Baz - I got the date wrong!!!

See you another time I hope

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I bought the body and (one piece old rosewood) neck off UK eBay for £26 and very quickly gave up trying to source original spares at any price near reasonable. So then..... http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0808/5321_DSCN2529_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0808/5321_DSCN2530_2.jpg 1...

Please remove this it's gone to a new home with Lasse in Finland via UK Steelies site

Donation to follow but the PayPal link is down?

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Link to auction on eBay.

What's this, any ideas? The machines look like factory and the P/U's too but the rest is home-made?

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I put this on eBay until today (Item number 230285964171 - there are some photos and full description) but had to withdraw it. If the eBay link is dead I'll post the info if you let me know £400 or p/x for a single 8 (doing smaller gigs these days!) or Tele or something interesting. Probably only of...

Basil H just came round and after <15 seconds with his Tribotone I'm convinced. Sounds really good on Weiss - I'll expand on that - fatter, smoother, quieter.

About to place an order

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Tried these?

http://www.strum-n-comfort.com

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I've posted on the Michael Messer site, thanks for the tip and for all the other info, as always SGF is so helpful.

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My good friend Larry came around this morning with this. It's been in the family for years and (ab)used as a toy (cricket bat :cry: amongst other things). Apparently it was settlement for a gambling debt and then loaned to a relative who kindly painted it red. Neck is V-shaped profile and made from ...