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@Maude, @Rich ... Here's a couple of very bad photos, hot from the press. I'll need a check on the dimensions; I've marked one photo with a specific distance. I can alter this to any other (not, not six miles, you fool, stop it, Jack ...); different sizes for a multi-print are no problem either. Once I get confirmation I'll go ahead and print some off. Could you please PM your postal addresses, so that I may send the bailiffs the Cray Twins the results..? Does anybody want 'em painted, or at least prepared for painting..? I have airbrush stuff for primer and the like, if it helps.

We'd rather have posts directly relating to this topic; discussion on the workings of other social media platforms may continue in another topic, but not here. Thanks again.

To keep this topic readable, please can we just: Keep to reported facts and updates about case progression. Thank you.

The plug-in being lauded is part of the Presonus Studio One Artist or Pro packages. Oddly enough, it's featured on a Presonus blog page..! I've no doubt that it's a decent enough Fx, but it's only available if using one of these two packages. Just sayin', that's all.

Rotosound Tru Bass 88..?

Fixed.

Just a memory refresh, for the very old... When It Was Illegal To Buy American Guitars In The UK ... Things change, and folks adapt to those changes. Sometimes the pendulum swings one way, then, later on, swings back, or somewhere else entirely. This is a transition period. History will be written about it in another few decade's time. It's too soon to know how it'll pan out.

Good afternoon, Tegs, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Yes, it's still good (posted here end of 2018, and maybe before then...)

Good evening, Jean-Luc, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

You might try these folks ... 3D-Printed Gears ... I've no idea what they might reply; t'would be interesting to find out...

[Mod's Hat On] It's too much of a hassle to tidy up topics of the sort. This one has had its say, and is now 'retired'. The political garbage will have to stay, but it's polluting an otherwise interesting topic. A shame, but there you go. Some folks just can't help it, it seems. [/Mod's Hat On]

There are two 'difficult' parts to this. The first is the obtention of a file that a 3D printer can work with. Scanning can be done, with the right equipment, but there are those able to create darned good files 'from scratch', with enough experience in 3D modelling. Once one has the file, the next issue would be the material. Most domestic, hobby, printers use PLA filament, which is a very inexpensive plastic 'wire'. It's easy and cheap to work with, but does not have the mechanical qualities for all uses. Other filaments exist (notably ABS or nylon, but many more...), some of which can only be used by professional printers, often costing... well, even more than that..! For the RC 'planes I build, the parts I print (dummy motors, pilots, accessories...) have no other needs except to receive acrylic paint well, but for moving parts subject to wear, a more robust solution would be to get a quote from a 3D firm. The Yellow Pages would be a good start, or a web search. The economy of this depends on the importance, really. When PPE visors were required, they were cheap to do. A gear wheel could be pennies, could be pounds, depending on specification. Hope this helps.

There you go, the .stl file I have. I use 3D Builder, Sketch-Up and Blender, and will use these as part of my 'learning curve' to attempt modification of this file, but it may take some time. Meanwhile, I can print this this evening, as a trial. If you've 3D software on hand, I'd be grateful for a revised version, incorporating the bevels you've mentioned. Any chance..? Hofn_Logo_With_Pins.stl

I've sent similar stuff all over the world, and am quite able to fill in any Post Office forms that may crop up. Items of the sort are not for sale; they are freely offered, post free. All I ask (and usually obtain...) is a wide smile, s'all. The cost of stuff like this is not even pennies, and the printing occurs in 'temps masqué', whilst I'm asleep in bed, or typing on t'interweb. @BigRedX : The files I have are not for exact replicas, and would not fool a museum curator checking for originality; they're 3D-printed, not moulded nor cast. I'll print 'em 'as is' for now, and we'll see how suitable they are, once painted. The printer is now set up, ready, so I'll do a test run this evening.

I may be able to beat them on price. I've been asked for some funny ol' things, mainly from fellow RC 'plane enthusiasts. A couple of pilot projects, for some US buddies ... One for France ... It doesn't always go to plan, though...

'...The fingerboard is bound, and a black/white plastic laminate is used to face up the headstock. The plastic raised Hofner logo is the same as fitted to post 1964 500/1 (Violin) Basses...'

Is that centre to centre..? The file I have has 21.5, centre to centre. Measure from the right side of the 'A' hole (sorry..! ) to the right side of the 'B' hole. I'll adjust to what you come up with...

Happy daze..! Not very active there of late, for personal health reasons at first, and most of the action has moved over to that Face-thingy. Good times, and some fine friends found through there, though. Happy daze..!

Size (or sizes...) isn't an issue, as long as I know what they're to be..!

It's certainly 'doable', at 45mm. I'll set the machine up tomorrow, print one out and post a photo. If it's of good enough quality, would it need painting (I'd suggest white, with a gold top surface...)..? Once it's validated, it's no more bother doing two than one, so put your name down if you're happy with the what I come up with. Yes, but it won't fool anyone. Wotchit, matey; I've much stranger 'friends' that I can 'call upon'.

Would something along these lines be of help, or a head-start..?

I do 3D printing, and I have Hofners, so I might be able to come up with something. Give me a couple of days to see what kind of 3D file I can come up with... [Terminator] 'I'll be back' [/Terminator]

Fish puns..? Basschat..? The clue is in the name.