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Topic: Lubrication |
Chris Langman
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted 12 Jul 2006 4:50 am |
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| To all GFI folks.... I have done a lot of miles with my Ultra, and I know that Factory recommends that no lube is needed (on the legs..etc) but they seem to be crying out for a bit of a squirt. Dont want to go against factory specs, but any thoughts? [This message was edited by Chris Langman on 12 July 2006 at 05:54 AM.] |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 12 Jul 2006 5:02 am
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| Chris, I would use a few, well placed microdrops in the Delrin bushings and the changer shaft. Use an oiler with a long, needle applicator. Such can be found on ebay, and other places. 3-in-i oil is good, as any 10wt. The key is to not use too much, and tilt the guitar, so that gravity will pull the oil where it is needed. Be careful though, it is easy to apply too much. Clean any excess with a clean cloth (non lint type) |
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Bobbe Seymour
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Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jul 2006 5:22 am
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Dry silicone is the perfect material for lubricating this guitar, it won't swell the "Delron" inserts. Will not attract dust in the changer also.
Petroleum based oils will work for a while, but will damage the "Delron" after a period on time.
Bobbe |
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Chris Langman
From:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted 12 Jul 2006 5:27 am
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| Thanks Bobbe.....got a SD Ultra keyless in stock? Might come over for a look and a buy. Not fussy about the colour. |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 12 Jul 2006 6:11 am
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| GFI uses Delrin in their guitars. Delron and Delrin are two different compositions. |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jul 2006 10:38 am
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WARNING! ‘Never use anything recommended by Bobbe’! If you do, then all your problems will be solved and there will be nothing more left to inquire about except, ‘what time is dinner’?
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“Big John”
a.k.a. {Keoni Nui}
Current Equipment
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