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[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1492344770' post='3279524'] I've never had a nut come off in 20 years of using them (only 5 years of using threadlock) the rotational movement is the cup around the button, the nut is there to lock the strap against the body of the lock (with a washer as per good design practice), there ate 3 little pins on the body of the lock to stop rotation. i believe that Cleco fasteners are for temporarily holding sheet material in position prior to fastening with rivets (that's certainly the only time i've seen them used.) Matt [/quote] The same fastners are used on any covers that need to be removed for inspection.

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1492343070' post='3279506'] i'm a schaller fanboy, you do need to enlarge the hole in the strap to get a nice flat fit, i use a dab of threadlock on the threads to keep the nut in place, i didn't used to bother and never had an issue with any of my straps but i keep a bottle of threadlock on my bench now so use it as a belt and braces insurance. i had a good look at the designs of the different straplock designs before i bought them and the schaller design makes more sense in my head, i never trusted the dunlop design with the internal locking method, all of my engineering schooling gives me no confidence in the dunlop design, the idea of the wweight and the locking device on the pin inside of the button seems wrong, a bit of wear and i'd be afraid of it letting go mid-gig whilst the schaller design has the "cup" of the straplock to take the weight and the pin as a locking device. Matt [/quote] You'd probably best not look into aircraft construction next time you fly if you dislike the idea of Cleco style fixings. That 'cup' you prefer is a chocolate fire guard once the nut comes off the strap!

Anyone that designs something with rotational movement using a nut to secure it needs a slap

Bass up quite high, I used to go full but I'm more like 3/4 now then use the treble pot like a tone pot, juicy.

Yes those do look really nice, good find!

In this day and age "In stock" does not necessarily mean it is actually in the store, many shops will post the item out either direct from their supplier or have a warehouse possibly miles away and possibly not open at weekends, I know this first hand regarding Fairdeal music 15 years ago as I did some work in the warehouse, it was open 8-5 mon to friday.

I think Thundercat has some good tunes there, [b]if,[/b] you changed the drummer and I re wrote all the basslines without the bloody twoddle!

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1492118367' post='3278166'] It's really strange, I've offered bassists the use of my bass, but they've always looked worried and said no politely. Guitarists often go quiet too. [/quote] [URL=http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/20150105_201850_zps9am97dvx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/20150105_201850_zps9am97dvx.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Likewise

Rang three times, no answer, drove 140 miles anyway, seems sensible.

The 3EQ is more versatile for live stuff where getting a useable sound is more important but the two EQ is where that killer stingray tone is at!

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1492017743' post='3277261'] Anyone ever had a stingray go silent at a gig ? 2 Eqs enough for me , can't see what else id need to do to the sound [/quote] I've had one totally dead at sound check and I've swapped to the spare between songs after hearing the tone going off as the battery was getting low.

Slab body Birdseye neck Strung thru body String mutes 2 EQ 6 bolt neck Wheel of fortune truss adjuster What's not to like?

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1491999103' post='3277040'] Why not take your battery out and try it? [/quote] Yes, you can make sure the screwdriver to keep in the kit bag fits then too It still won't work though.

If you get all the hook bits in there your average wedding or party audience will be up dancing, they can fill in the gaps with their air guitars!

I'd make it illegal to have burst and tort "without" RW!

Nope-silence! Being a ClassicRay it's worth keeping a screwdriver and a battery (obviously) to hand. Cracking basses though, I think we need a pic?

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1491996806' post='3277028'] Seems I'm alone in not enjoying playing in trios. No matter how accomplished/inventive the players, the limited tonal palette limits the ability to create arrangements and harmonic texture too much for my taste. [/quote] Most of my favourite bands are essentially trios or only have three players as such, RCHP, Nirvana, Queen, RATM and many more no doubt.

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1491914152' post='3276403'] The OP doesn't say if this is covers or originals. I find the choice of songs that can be played well as a 3 piece covers band frustrating. [/quote] If a song is good it should work stripped right down ime.

What does headline really mean though?, last on in front of ten people normally! I've found the best way around it is to avoid multi band gigs now.

People will sell expensive items to them but they won't have been given top money for them, sharks can smell blood!

But you still did a deal. Anyone selling goods to a pawnbroker is going to get a bad deal, you might just get a bad deal with a smile somewhere else then

Did I miss the bit where he held a gun to your head?

We leave the PA tops up until the end, we also put the stage lights onto the dance floor, the hanger ons like that and you can pack up the band stuff under the cover of darkness. My band would suit that requirement perfectly right down to the male and female lead vocals but I'm on holiday for some of that month and it's maybe just a bit too far for us.

Yep all ok here, could well be dodgy venue electrics and it's gone into protect mode?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1491733643' post='3275051'] Same here, Rich. The way this fellow polices his brand, well he`s not getting any of my money. I don`t see the Fender Precision or Jazz decimated by copies, either cheapor more expensive. [/quote] People always cite Fender as the business model to copy (pun intended) regarding John Hall and a possible Squier version yet Fender are $246 million in debt?