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Post by redpick on Nov 7, 2013 15:51:09 GMT
Today I've just ordered the Ernie Ball power stringwinder and PW lemon oil. Haven't used either in the past, how about you? I've also just taken delivery of some Newtone strings for the first time and some Dunlop max grip .60mm which I have used and like. Thinking about some Turtle wax. Have you used any of the above and what are your thoughts....
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 7, 2013 17:03:54 GMT
Love the Dunlop maxigrips.... My oldest guitar was introduced to lemon oil for the first time in 35 years by Akquarius at HB4, she seemed to enjoy the care Newtones - used 'em once (a gift), loved 'em. Would get 'em again - eventually
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Post by maninashed on Nov 7, 2013 17:36:10 GMT
I'm eagerly awaiting a tortoiseshell self adhesive pickguard blank. I never liked the cheapo black plastic one on my Yamaha so when it started to come away I couldn't resist peeling it off. The change in colour of the top after 20 years compared to the original colour under the pickguard is remarkable but it looks weird so I'm hoping this will smarten it up.
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 7, 2013 17:43:02 GMT
Powerwinder - not used - I sometimes use a hand winder though; lemon oil - not used - I'll put a bit of Fast-Fret on my fingerboards once a year or so if they seem dry; Dunlop max grip - not used - Tortex triangles for me when I want a flatpick; Turtle wax - never use anything on my instruments other than an old T-shirt that's been hurred on with a v occasional slightly damp cloth preceeding it - wouldn't dream of using anything described as a polish of any kind in fact; Newtone strings - oh yes, definitely very yes! This week I have mainly ordered a strap to my own design and measurements - the leatherworker is drawing up a suitable template right now. Keith
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Post by bellyshere on Nov 7, 2013 17:44:37 GMT
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 7, 2013 17:49:13 GMT
Oooh, that looks fun - we'll expect a full build report and final review with lots of pics!! Always had a hankering for a Tele. Keith
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Post by bellyshere on Nov 7, 2013 17:53:11 GMT
Shaping the headstock will be the tricky bit.
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Post by alig on Nov 7, 2013 18:08:05 GMT
I'll echo Keith - that looks like a lot of fun. Progress reports would be interesting too...
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Post by bellyshere on Nov 7, 2013 18:18:54 GMT
However, i have all the DIY skills of a small child. I can see one of these moments occurring.
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Post by windminstrel on Nov 7, 2013 18:50:00 GMT
Lemon oil on my old guitars only, not my Tanglewood. And maybe only once or twice a year... if that. Manual string winder. Dry Micro-fibre cloths on all guitars. I shouldn't need to buy anything for a while though as I have a 'guitar toolbox' chock full of all kinds of spares.
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Post by 007 on Nov 7, 2013 19:44:33 GMT
MM like lemon oil when I change the strings use Fast Fret and have Newtone strings just bought a set for the 12er
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Post by colan on Nov 7, 2013 20:11:36 GMT
Lemon oil every string change. Three quid delivered; tinyurl.com/pg3x4kwLuthier wax polish to the back of the neck and arm-pit areas- the guitar's that is, not mine. Applied with old T-shirts since the front rows stopped throwing panties. I don't wrap the posts with more than three turns so a winder isn't necessary. I don't use ' sets ' of strings anymore as I'm experimenting with non-standard gauge mixes. I have a 50p terrarium humidity gauge in the case and I load the Oasis humidifier with distilled water whenever it feels like Albert needs a drink.
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Post by sigmadel on Nov 8, 2013 0:09:38 GMT
Fast fret for me with Dunlop polish for the body picks wise its .50 red shark fins although I have just got some Dunlop .38 grippy things that feel nice . The best thing is the silver jewelry polishing cloth though as it brings the frets up like mirrors . String wise I've got Newtones for both guitars ready to rock but the Elixers I put on them ages ago just refuse to die . My 12 string has a superb chromatic needle tuner built in and I've also got a snazzy little red Snark . Dunlop and Kyser cappos . That's about it except cases the Sigmas in a Freshman ply job and the 12 sits nicely in her Gator .
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Post by sigmadel on Nov 8, 2013 9:02:38 GMT
I meant to add I've got 2 of those winder things bit I only use them for pulling the bridge pins out , and I've got a Hercules stand .
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Post by paganskins on Nov 8, 2013 9:10:24 GMT
Today I've just ordered the Ernie Ball power stringwinder and PW lemon oil. Haven't used either in the past, how about you? I've also just taken delivery of some Newtone strings for the first time and some Dunlop max grip .60mm which I have used and like. Thinking about some Turtle wax. Have you used any of the above and what are your thoughts.... I've suggested the power stringwinder as a stocking filler for me. I've also just put a set of newtone heritage 12 string set (11s) on my Emerald, I've not had much of a play yet but they sound promising and I think the guitar is louder and has more going on tone wise - not sure if that's the strings or the increased tension.
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