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We sell used guitars at www.StillKickinMusic.com. We aim to make videos that will appeal to our target audience--namely guitar and bass players and musicians of all kinds. We do on videos that show the setups we do on instruments so our buyers see exactly what we did on their guitar. And we also like to show little how-to vids that can help people make their guitar play better.
I do all the guitar/bass work myself and try to make short videos showing any tips or tricks I've learned that might help others with their own guitars. Thanks for stopping by and rock on...
--Still Kickin Music
I do all the guitar/bass work myself and try to make short videos showing any tips or tricks I've learned that might help others with their own guitars. Thanks for stopping by and rock on...
--Still Kickin Music
Fender Stratocaster Noisy Spring Fix - Dampen Strat Tremolo Echo
Today a look at some noisy Strat springs that produce an echo effect when playing acoustically. It's fairly rare but when it occurs it's a real pain! The key is to get something soft underneath the springs to dampen the vibration that's creating the echo effect. good luck!
Please like/subscribe and check out my other videos. thanks!
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Website: www.StillKickinMusic.com
Serial Number Database: www.stillkickinmusic.com/blogs/still-kickin-blog/the-serial-bowl
My Relic Gallery: www.stillkickinmusic.com/blogs/still-kickin-blog/how-we-relic-guitars
Girls & Guitars: www.pinterest.com/StillKickinMusic/girls-guitars/
My music: crosstownrival.bandcamp.com/music
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#guitargear #packguitar #howtopack
Please like/subscribe and check out my other videos. thanks!
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Website: www.StillKickinMusic.com
Serial Number Database: www.stillkickinmusic.com/blogs/still-kickin-blog/the-serial-bowl
My Relic Gallery: www.stillkickinmusic.com/blogs/still-kickin-blog/how-we-relic-guitars
Girls & Guitars: www.pinterest.com/StillKickinMusic/girls-guitars/
My music: crosstownrival.bandcamp.com/music
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#guitargear #packguitar #howtopack
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How to pack a guitar 1 minute FINAL 2
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GO TO MY WEBSITE (StillKickinMusic.com) TO SEE MY GUITARS FOR SALE! Quick vid showing how I pack a guitar when I send to my buyers. thanks! Music by: Bensound License code: HDN2XA8PX0TAYXLP Please like/subscribe and check out my other videos. thanks! Website: www.StillKickinMusic.com Serial Number Database: www.stillkickinmusic.com/blogs/still-kickin-blog/the-serial-bowl My Relic Gallery: www.s...
How to get Strat Tremolo Flat to the Body for Tuning Stability #fender
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Today quick tutorial on some ways to get your Stratocaster tremolo to lie flat to the guitar body, which is important for tuning stability. I KNOW this is very triggering for guys who believe heavily in a floating trem. I'm just explaining what has made my buyers happy over 15 years of being in business. More power to ya all who like to float! As explained I like a tight tremolo feel, and becau...
BUZZ KILL! Super Glue Rattling Fender Bass Tuner #precisionbass
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Today a quick fix for a Fender P-bass with a loose cloverleaf tuning key. This happens now and then where the rivet holding the cloverleaf tuning peg gets loose and it can cause a horrible buzz and rattle and really be hard to even figure out where the buzz is coming from. I've had to deal with this issue only a few times over the years, but if you're careful, it can be done without messing up ...
Bowed Neck: Turn Truss Rod to Set Neck Relief Fender Precision Bass
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A quick video where I was able to visually capture how to sight down a neck and see when a neck has too much relief. Easy fix with a couple turns on the truss rod! This demo can apply to any guitar or bass. Takes some time to learn how to view and assess relief when sighting down a neck. Enjoy! Please like/subscribe and check out my other videos. thanks! Website: www.StillKickinMusic.com Serial...
1-Minute Guitar Guru: Essential Maintenance Tips for Every Player
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Cut this from a longer video I made. Just trying to squeeze in as many small maintenance tips into a minute as possible! If you want to see the full vid go here: czcams.com/video/wCZsVe2-uUU/video.html Enjoy! Please like/subscribe and check out my other videos. thanks! Website: www.StillKickinMusic.com Serial Number Database: www.stillkickinmusic.com/blogs/still-kickin-blog/the-serial-bowl My R...
In Between: Melissa Auf der Maur Tribute + Girl Guitar and Bass Players
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This is a tribute to an awesome bass player, Melissa Auf der Maur. She's played with Smashing Pumpkins and Hole in the past, and also has done here own music. Tribute to her and other women who've graced the stage...images over a 1-minute clip of my song...thanks! From Wikipedia: Melissa Gaboriau Auf der Maur (/ˌɔːf dər ˈmaʊər/;[1] born March 17, 1972) is a Canadian musician. Auf der Maur began...
Learn to Spot Level & Crown!
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Today we do a spot level & crown on a couple small string marks made during shipping. Keep in mind this can work on shallow marks, but if they are deep, you'll be stuck doing a fret level. If you're not sure, it may be worth a try. If you spot level and then hear some fret buzz, you can proceed to a full fret level. Seeing how a full fret level is such an undertaking, I save myself tons of time...
THE BIG SHORT! Fender Short Scale Telecaster Small Size, Big Sound!
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Today a quick look at the Fender Modern Player Short Scale Telecaster. All the fun of a Tele shrunk down just a bit so it's nice and light and with a 24" scale neck. Great little guitar and hard to find anymore. The Guild neck humbucker is a real standout on this. Loads more fun than the standard Tele neck pickup! Manufacturer info down below. cheers PS: Here's a page for this guitar with specs...
Gibson 60s Tribute Les Paul w/ p90s! Sounds & Specs! (SOLD!)
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Gibson 60s Tribute Les Paul w/ p90s! Sounds & Specs! (SOLD!)
How to Use the StewMac Bullet Guitar Jack Tightener: A Must-Have Tool!
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How to Use the StewMac Bullet Guitar Jack Tightener: A Must-Have Tool!
How to Fix Guitar Neck Back Bow: Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Fix Guitar Neck Back Bow: Step-by-Step Guide
12 Essential Guitar Maintenance Tips: Pots, Frets, Tuners, Nut, & Jack
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12 Essential Guitar Maintenance Tips: Pots, Frets, Tuners, Nut, & Jack
Fretboard Cleaning 101! Murphy's Oil Soap/Steel Wool Secret! #guitar
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Fretboard Cleaning 101! Murphy's Oil Soap/Steel Wool Secret! #guitar
Fender 24" Short Scale Telecaster Tiny Tele! Modern Player
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Fender 24" Short Scale Telecaster Tiny Tele! Modern Player
Epiphone Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul + Old Guy Name that Tune
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Epiphone Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul Old Guy Name that Tune
Better than USA Fender!? Squier Matt Freeman Bass Rancid Signature Precision
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Better than USA Fender!? Squier Matt Freeman Bass Rancid Signature Precision
Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Special 4-Min. Demo! Name That Tune! #guitar
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Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Special 4-Min. Demo! Name That Tune! #guitar
FRET SPROUT SUCKS! Smooth & Roll Sharp Fret Ends Fast! #guitar
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FRET SPROUT SUCKS! Smooth & Roll Sharp Fret Ends Fast! #guitar
Tutorial: Fix Out-of-Phase Guitar Pickups!
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Tutorial: Fix Out-of-Phase Guitar Pickups!
Guitar Pickups Out of Phase! Easy 2-Wire Fix! #guitarrepair
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Guitar Pickups Out of Phase! Easy 2-Wire Fix! #guitarrepair
TUNING ISSUES? Do These 4 Things When Changing Guitar Strings
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TUNING ISSUES? Do These 4 Things When Changing Guitar Strings
Better than Les Paul Classic? 8-Pound Gibson LP Tribute Goldtop!
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Better than Les Paul Classic? 8-Pound Gibson LP Tribute Goldtop!
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop relic w/ p90s
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Gibson Les Paul Goldtop relic w/ p90s
Super Glue & Baking Soda Nut Slot Fix: Make Your Guitar Play Better!
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Super Glue & Baking Soda Nut Slot Fix: Make Your Guitar Play Better!
Smooth Sharp Fret Ends - Easy 3-Step Fret Sprout Fix!
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Smooth Sharp Fret Ends - Easy 3-Step Fret Sprout Fix!
Babicz Bass Bridge Is Junk! I Changed My Mind - 3-Min. Teardown...!
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Babicz Bass Bridge Is Junk! I Changed My Mind - 3-Min. Teardown...!
Fender Squier John 5 Telecaster 3-Min. Demo/Walkthrough J5!
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Fender Squier John 5 Telecaster 3-Min. Demo/Walkthrough J5!
Learn to Check Guitar Nut Slot Depth + Super Glue Baking Soda Repair
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Learn to Check Guitar Nut Slot Depth Super Glue Baking Soda Repair
3-Min. Tele Bass SETUP! Fender Vintera II Plays Like Butter #telecaster
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3-Min. Tele Bass SETUP! Fender Vintera II Plays Like Butter #telecaster
Another suggestion for that is sticking a long small object inside the springs and it quiets them down. It’s like getting a spring reverb effect when they are noisy 😂
@@vayabroder729 yea could work too. What do you use?
@@stillkickinmusic small little plastic straws work.
The Japan Junior Version is still routed for the Modern player neck pickup...under the pick-guard. A "weight-saving" tactic....but it does mean you could put a variety of pickups at the neck.
That's a bonus!
This works, thank you! 🤘🏻
Glad it helped. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks. Can you tell me how to fix it on a humbucker? A video will help. Thanks in advance
Hi, It is the same process of switching the hot and ground wires for one of the pickups. Only thing that might make it more confusing is some humbuckers can have multiple wires. I will try to make a video on this. cheers
@@stillkickinmusic Thanks. I have a PRS SE CE 24 and the new guitar has this problem. I don't know how to fix it. So many wires.
omg thats what my bass looks like
Worked great - took me 2 min to do it for a problem that has been blocking me from playing my SG for the past months! Thanks a lot mate!
Glad it helped you. Thanks for stopping by!
My Les Paul Tribute has got a lot of greening, but it has not been reliced. Just 12 years of hard playing and sweat 😅
Ha that's awesome. Real relic. I'm currently relicing a Tribute and have been dousing it with a vinegar/salt solution on tissue, wrapping it in plastic, and letting it sit for days. The solution mimics sweat, but still very hard to achieve greening. Your way is best. cheers!
Big thanks for advice Man! I just instantly fixed one of my Rgs....👏🤘💥
Cannot thank you enough, how are you with troublesome telecaster bridge buzz?
Hi, thanks for stopping by. I have had some Tele's with some bridge buzz. For me it usually ended up being a saddle screw that was a little loose. You have to make sure (if they are barrel saddles with 2 screws) that both screws are making solid contact with the bridge, or they can buzz. Also springs on the intonation screws can buzz if they don't have enough tension on them. after that it becomes just checking pickup screws and everything else to make sure nothing is loose or rattling. I've had some weird situations, where I can't find a buzz/rattle and turned out to be a slightly loose strap peg or string tree--anything can buzz. You can check out this one video where I go over some rattle/buzz info: czcams.com/video/9cTo_rqkGI4/video.html cheers
Ive played fender style 6 screw bridges for 40 plus years. I have yet to see one hold tuning using the bar. Sometimes they come close, but with any gain, the slightest thing sounds horrible. Decked is only way im sorry to say.
yea, so you're saying floating the 6-screw bridge is not really ideal. I'm not surprised. I think with careful attention to the nut slots and bridge saddles so there is no friction and careful tremolo adjustment (and knowing how to play a floated bridge) they can be made semi-workable, but I'm no expert as I just always deck the ones I set up just for simplicity and tuning stability. thanks!
How did you remove the pink paint?
Hi, I did some very careful wet sanding with high grit paper around 1000 grit or higher, wet sand using WD-40 (you can also use water or Windex). Slowly sand down through the layer of pink paint to show some of the original coat underneath. PS: watch this video where I show how I do this type of sanding: czcams.com/video/HYwBSul-Guk/video.html It's a little different situation, but could be instructive.
I know someone who has this same guitar, color and all, for a decent price. I am heavily considering buying it. Is there anything inherently up with them that I should be aware of first? I know some people said they picked up static noise a lot...
Hi, my experience was very positive with this 12 string. They sound great and I don't remember much noise beyond the usual you would get with Strat pickups. 12 strings are always more work to tune and string, but that comes with the territory. They are very easy to play compared to some electric 12s, so if you find a good price get one. Make sure you get a good setup on it. My last one was able to get very low action, making it very fun/easy to play. cheers
Thanks. Worked like a charm. 👍
Glad it helped
APPRECIATE VID, I MHAVE BLACK GLOSS BLACK 10. I NEED A NINI SWITCH
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
What is the correct size allen key to turn the truss rod? Mine i feel kind wrong with the 4mm
Hi, I don't have this bass anymore, but the Fender page says 1/8" hex size. You can see the Fender reference page in my old listing here if you like: reverb.com/item/80478995-fender-vintera-ii-70s-telecaster-bass-vintage-white-mint-bag-see-video-30678
You should put a Bad Ass bridge on that guitar.
Excellent piece of hardware. I like them too....
Short, to the point, and actually fixed the problem!
How to remove residue when it dried? I'm too scared to do anything about since it might ruin the gloss/coating.
@@hexaldecima6839 start with your fingernail first. Sometimes I try a guitar pick or wood scraper. In between using light abrasive polish to clean up any light scuffs I make.. Slow and gentle is the way
It doesn’t do anything for tuning stability if you use the vibrato.
ok, please expand. my only point here is lying decked to the body you've got more tuning stability than floating....
@@stillkickinmusic if you dive the bridge having it decked won’t return the tuning to pitch. The only thing the instrument responds to is the last state it was in, example, if you stretch the strings aggressively and tune your guitar this way it will stay in tune no matter how hard you bend regardless if it floating or decked, next if you dive and tune dive and tune no matter how much you dive the guitar will remain in tune independent if it is decked or floating but as soon as you bend a string or pull up you are out of luck. Same theory if you float the guitar and tune to pull ups. The vibrato bridge setup is a system and dependent on the state in which you set it up. No matter what snake oil people promise you can never get it to remain in tune with all 3 scenarios Bend/Dive/Pull Up that is why you have to decide how you will play and use the vibrato so you can choose the best configuration for your needs. Double locking system is only minimally affected by this almost unnoticeable.
@@bluwng I think I get what you're driving at. the only thing I notice is floating bridges have some room for error, where if not set up just right (or played just right) they will not even return it to whatever that initial state was. They will return all strings slightly sharp or flat. Decked gets rid of that problem.
Just an observation…WD40 is NOT a lubricant, it’s a parts cleaning solution. It will damage the finish over time. Also, don’t use to lube enclosed gears…it will eventually turn to a gummy mess that’s almost impossible to clean. Jus’ sayin’…
thanks for jus sayin! I know what it is and what it's for but I choose to use it this way and for my money it's the best for wet sanding but as I say in the vid use Windex, use water, use nothing! it's just what works for me. cheers
You are a braver man than I am. I’m not touching the truss rods on any of my Rickenbackers. 😄
haha! Yea, I didn't have any choice as I was selling it and needed to set up the guitar for my buyer, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten into it myself. thanks.
That's a real pretty guitar. Came here from your Reverb listing that's still up. Bummed to see it sold.
oh, thanks for stopping by. I believe I have the same model in goldtop right now if you're interested. let me know!
I own a 2011 model myself
yea, they are some nice ones. thanks for stopping by!
I don't know why anyone would replace the pickups in these...they sound fantastic stock.
@@toddbrittain1060 just to be clear I got this bass with the Aguilar pickups in it. I didn’t replace them
@@stillkickinmusic Yes, I understand that. My comments were directed at the previous owner.
Great video, and VERY helpful, thank you. I have a BMG version of the special, and, for whatever reason, that one seems far more friendly to 10s. That “almost straight neck” you mention is definitely a thing with these.
yea, definitely very flat necks usually. able to get low action usually too. I've had better luck with 9s on them but 10s work too. cheers
I got a 50s Vintera bass, I would never replace the pickups , they nail the 50s tone
right on. they are nice ones!
Regarding the weight, it’s made of aluminium (by design and not as a money saving exercise) so will be significantly lighter than brass or steel.
ok, thanks for that info.
Super glue will slowly water your chrome
ok, thanks. I don't know what "water your chrome" means but doesn't sound good. I'm not sure how else you might fix a loose tuning peg like this unless you just change out the entire tuner. so probably doesn't hurt to try gluing. If it ruins the chrome you can just replace the tuner like you would have had to do anyway. thanks.
How about using borax powder in a fabric bag, or sprinkle borax inside and close the case for a day or two, then vaccuum it out?
Thanks! I never knew Borax could help deodorize. I'll look further into that!
@@stillkickinmusic Yes, I use borax for smokey & stinky 45 records and a whole bunch of other items, too. Borax is a natural substance also referred to as sodium borate. It may take a few days or even weeks, depending on how long the stink has been allowed to fester. Sprinkle some inside, vaccuum out weekly. The smell is absorbed by the borax, you will literally be vacuuming out the stink. Works great inside hard cases with no wet scrubbing. Using it now inside a gig bag.
You should really tape off the pickup when doing this. Otherwise shavings get attached.
@@tylersilva93 good advice when using steel wool but when it’s bathed in soap you don’t get loose shavings!
@@stillkickinmusic I didn't even consider that, makes sense!
Nope.
Thank you for the comment.
I love Leo, love his designs, love the Strat, but gawdam it irks the SH_T outta me when I hear people say "trem" and "tremolo."
This video and the whole idea of how to adjust a tremolo has triggered a lot of people. Got die hard "floaters" who say flat to the body is heresy and the other side who say keeping a Strat in tune is a pain. Now we're gonna get into terminology? Gotta love it...
@@stillkickinmusic Well, it's something I hear alot, don't often comment, guess I was in a mood. Anyway, it's a vibrato....
@@mykhedelic6471 ok noted. unfortunately I think that horse has left the barn. I along with many others now use the term "vibrato" in the wrong way without even knowing it. cheers!
if you want your bridge elevated yet parallel to the body, fund some those PRS style 6pt screws, they have a ring towards the head so the plate will sit in those and you can adjust up or down, a little each screw obviously but n one guitar I only use 2 screws, works, light strings and half step down but I use it like a 2 pt, WORKS .. if you can find sturdier I managed to find some stainless with the rings on the shank.. why I can get away with only the 2 on he one strat, they do warble slightly when hitting the bar hard but they go right back to tune so . . . try to find some on the bay and try it, if they are not stainless use at least 4 of them otherwise it may be unstable.. on a few I use all 6 and very stable and I can adjust the leading edge up and down, set the plate parallel, I usually set the bridge parallel about a string 1/8th" above the deck . . works great .. one more thing, be careful when tightening these, with the ring the shank is narrower there and can snap, so i pre-drill so only the threads are grabbing then I wax the screws so they screw in and out with ease, have few n hand in case one snaps off until you dial in hole size and lube so forth, once you do that you should be good to go . . .
thanks for this. interesting. can you explain why you like to have your bridge elevated yet parallel? Maybe you should make a video on the process. thanks.
that is a terrible thing to do it floats a nickle deep or tuning is hopeless
I'm sorry I don't understand what you're saying but I don't think decking a Strat bridge is a terrible thing to do. thanks.
@@stillkickinmusicThe only people who deck the bridge don't use the trem and that's fine. If you use it, it's much better floating. If you can't get it to stay in tune when floating, there is an issue that can be resolved. 42 years of playing Strats.
Thank you for this info and your experience. Agree floating can be done right. Only thing I might quibble on is that if you deck then you don't use. I think lots of people keep it flat to the body and only bend down. I understand it may not be as expressive or flexible as floating but I think people may still use the tremolo in that way. thanks!
@TeleCaster66 i got about as many years as you playing strats. And i would highly disagree. Floating strats all tske a trick to get them back in perfect tune. Either string bending, diving the bar. Or pulling the bar. No strat will stay in tune without one of these methods for your typical heavy bending lead player.
@@DonFonzarelli-uq9yx you stretch and tune, stretch and tune, stretch and tune. You wiggle the arm and slap it. You tune. Wiggle exactly the same and slap. Around the 4th time you just wiggle and slap. It is tuned now. I can stand on a strat and kick the strings then pick it up and wiggle then slap. Tuned. 45 years same trick, just like Jeff Beck before sticky rollers.
I have the black one and Its my favorite bass.
They really are outstanding quality basses. I see a lot of basses in my business selling guitars and I really liked this bass. cheers
It's a trade-off. If you want tuning stability decking the trem as the vid instructs will get you there, but the trem gets pretty stiff and you may have to bend the arm to have it in a usable position. If you want ease of engagement and that old-school warble like a Bigsby B6 or a Jazzmaster-type trem, it's gotta float. Yuh pays yer money and yuh takes yer choice.
hi, thanks for putting it that way. It's a very personal choice. Some guys like me just prefer to have the extra tuning stability of a flat bridge and don't care about the more flexible floating setup. If I was a lead player that might be a different story. Also, as I mentioned in another comment, I'm usually setting up Strats for guys that bought them from me, so I like to just deck them and they will probably want to set it themselves if they prefer a float. thanks!
And for budget strats, it's really difficult to get them to float properly with the cheaper parts.
I've got the two point trem and have tried everything to get stable tuning. The Strat now stays in the case, and I play the Les Paul.
Well that's one way to avoid dealing with Strat tuning issues, but they really can be set up to be stable, just takes some work. cheers! thanks
I have the two fulcrum point trem on my 2013 Fender FSR 59 Thinskin USA Strat. The guitar looks almost Identical to the one in this video, accept for the trem, even the same color and maple fretboard. It has a one ply pickguard like the ones on original 59 Strats also. I setup the trem with an eighth inch gap between the body and trem. It is really stable and stays in tune as compared to the old MIM Strat I had before. The MIM Strat had the same problem as you're having. No matter what I did it just wouldn't stay in tune for more than a song, if I was lucky. I bought the FSR Strat from a friend about three years ago because he let me take it home to try it out for a few days before I bought it. It was in new condition as he only played it a few times after getting it new as a birthday present. He said it was in the case in his closet for five years without touching it. It even still had the fresh lacquer smell when I first opened the case. Seven years ago I bought a made in France 1998 Vigier Excalibur that has a Floyd Rose style trem and locking nut to replace the old MIM Strat. I will go to the grave before I part with my Vigier, as it stays in tune forever, even when doing wild divebombs. The trem on the Vigier has roller bearing fulcrums instead of blades like most Floyd Rose trems. It has a super fast neck that is the most comfortable, lowest action, buzz free I've ever played, bar none. I was lucky to get the Vigier so cheap because the lady that sold it to me never heard of the brand and didn't know they go for $4500 new. Sorry for the rant, I'm stuck in bed for a couple of day's with nothing to do but surf the web and TV.
Eh? Flat to the body may be some folks' preference, but it's not the setup that Fender intended. It's designed to float. That said, I might try this with mine, in case it works for me.
thanks for the comment. I should mention I set up guitars for buyers of my used guitars. If I send them a floating trem I get nothing but complaints. ("This guitar won't stay in tune!") I have found the average buyer is very happy with a flat stable tremolo after selling guitars for 15 years as a business now. The floating guys will probably want to set up to their preference anyway. I'm sure there are many out there that know more about Strat tremolos than me, but I have learned what the average player/buyer wants. I think in 15 years I had one guy ask me why I didn't float the tremolo, otherwise very happy customers with no float. thanks again!
Did these sell?
@@dannyfreeman7554 yes both sold! Thanks
UPDATE: I have another one of these coming. I should have it up for sale in about a week! Let me know if you're interested it getting it before I put it up for sale. thanks!
dude... THANK YOU! I fully desoldered my guitar because of noise like 4 years ago, planning to have to replace a bunch of parts. Today I finally put it back together just to test it and it still had the same issue. I watched your video, sanded with 400grit and the problem went away lol
CZcams worn….😅
Thanks for stopping by!
Hey there. I thought you might be interested to know that I now own the exact cerulean 60s strat that you had listed several years ago. I bought it from a guy in northern Tasmania last year, and I was just doing some research on the guitar, searched the fender serial database for more info (so the serial number was fresh in mind), and then searched the web in general, and came across your USA store for vintage guitars. You can imagine how blown away I was when I saw the serial in your photos matched my own. I didn't believe it, so I even checked some of the grain patterns in the headstock front and back and they match perfectly, so it's definitely the same guitar. Did a bit more searching and what do I find but you're working on another and in a youtube video, great! 🙂 (I make youtube videos too) If you have any more info on the guitar, please get in touch, would love to know when you got it, and when you sold it, and anything else you can remember. It's a great guitar, but the nut action is very high, I need to lower that, so it plays in tune with open chords etc. I did change the pickups for Gen 4 noiseless USA pickups, and I really like the tone of those. Thanks!
Hey thanks for getting in touch. I'm glad to hear it found a good home. Those are beautiful guitars. I'm afraid I got that one at a guitar store and so have no info on previous owner, etc. I'm sure it's sounding even better with that pickup change. Good luck with it!
I hope you're making your measurements in playing position, and not while it's laying on a bench.
Hi thanks for your input. I sometimes take some initial measurements on the bench and confirm in playing position. I rarely find any difference however. thanks!
WHATS THAT SONG IN THE BACKROUND BROTHER ?
Hi, thanks for asking. That's a song I just finished recording. You can hear the entire song here: crosstownrival.bandcamp.com/track/all-i-need-mix-2 cheers
the dirty keeps the funk .. ;)
hhahahahaahah...dirty is purty!
Well done video, thanks for the info
Hi thanks for stopping by and the comment. cheers!
I've had to do this..just glad I'm not the only one....👍
yea, can be nerve wracking. usually worth a shot though. thanks
0:15 If you're having trouble finding them you can still get 24" scale length Telecasters, Stratocasters, and Jazzmasters in the Made in Japan Junior collection.
Ahhhh...good point! I haven't had one in my hands yet, but they look super cool. thanks
If they made them in a Gibson scale of 24 3/4" Gibson guys ....all one million of them wanting a real Fender sound for a second guitar would keep Fender working 24/7 to keep up with the demand.
ahh, yes good point....A Fender for Gibson guys!