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    For sale , my hardly used Zoom MS-60B, with original box . No Manual ( can be dowloaded from Internet ) Price includes UK Mainland Postage Pete
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    Bathroom scales 7 1/2 lb , nice for an old man like me , centerline join on Mahogany body . Dont know if its a Thunderbird pickup or not ( looks about the same size ) Fingerboard was really dry when I got it , used plenty of Leamon Oil . Frets still need polishing I have set it with a highish action ( as I like ) , and I have still got to find out what difference the push / pull pot makes on the overall sound . Bedroom level is not a true test . Got to wait now till our guitarists fingertip has healed to start gigging again ( cut most of it off on a guillotine at his works ). A Gator Les Paul delux case is on order , after a lot of research on internet , which came up with this case as the best fit . Slight neck dive , but have got used to playing with my 1997 Epiphone Rivoli which has neck dive , so no problem there . Will get a few more pics up later . Pete
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    Just a couple of quick pictures
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    Just got a Gibson Les Paul DC from Bax . At the price they were throwing them out , l could not resist (£575) Always fancied one . I see they have gone back up to £800 ish now . Some small quality issues 1) end of fingerboard not stained correctly - patchy 2) scratchplate screws going in at an angle 3)small "ding" on back of neck . Could have sent back , but at this price l was expecting some quality issues . Plays and sounds BEAUTIFUL . Pics to follow
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    To get over the gap at the bottom of pickup to body , when the pickup was raised , l put some black modelling putty ( milliputy l think it was ) around the resin coils , and sanded back to make the pickup cover look deeper . Looks ok to me . Going to put the parallel , series switch in and remove the choke connections next . Pete
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    Just put my 1997 Rivoli ( no scratchplate ) on the bathroom scales............9lb 13oz ! I`ve gigged it a few times , does not seem too heavy ! Gap of pickup poles to bottom of strings E and G held down at last fret .........E = 5mm.....G = 4mm Pete
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    Hi Jus Lukin , I have a 1997 Rivoli that weighs a ton , made in the Peerless factory , same pickup , coils in parallel but with the choke and different capacitors . Can I ask what height the pickup is - the gap between the top of the poles to the bottom of the G and E strings when held down at the last fret . I have found a great difference in Tone and volume by having the pickup near / far away from strings . I`m working on a bass cut control pot , to try and "tame" the series boom at the moment . Pete
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    At the moment I play through my Helix stomp into my Messa D800 ( set flat ) into two Markbass 2x10 cabs . I am looking at going through my Helix stomp , into a full range powered speaker (lightweight) Any suggestions ? Pete
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    Hi, I have put a DiMarzio Model One on my 1997 Rivoli . Coils in series , far too "boomy" , but wired in parallel , it is a bit lower output , and has more clarity . I also removed the .02 capacitor from the from the choke , and replaced it with a .100 , and replaced the tone cap ( dont know what it was ) with a .047 . Now that is some improvemet , more to my taste . I use D`Addario Nickel Wound 50 70 85 105 (EXL160S) Sounds great in a Stones Tribute Band . Pete
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    Hi , Approx 33lbs on my bathroom scales .
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    Eden Ext112 for sale , in as new condition . Used for a couple of acoustic rehearsals , and as a bedroom practice cab . 300W at 8ohms , back top handle , one man lift . Meet anywhere around Coventry M6 , or you arrange courier at your expense and risk ( I have got original packaging ) Pete
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    Hi, Just got Rivoli back from my local luthier , neck heel crack repaired , you can see it but not feel it . Just noticed , the pickup routing on this one is the size of the pickup, so the whole pickup drops inside the routing ...... very strange , my old one had the routing done for the pickup chrome flange to sit on the surface. Anyhow, I have far more adjustment in height on this one.
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    Hi barrycreed , Looks really good , did your Luthier make the string extender , or buy it somewhere ? The pickup on mine , Stock 1997 Peerless factory , is Gotoh , same as the cast bridge , and I am really supprised as to the balance across the strings on output . After reading quite a lot on internet about short scale string gauges , I ended up buying a set of D`Addario EXL160S , I find them really good . Whats the serial number of yours ?
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    Bought a DP120BK for a new build project £90 + postage . Project fell through a week later , so pickup not needed . Pickup not even removed from box , all seals intact , so asked Thomann for a return number , as it was not needed . I expected to pay a return postage fee but not the only two that they offered...........DHL Drop off £18 , DHL pick up from house £22 . Basically told them to stuff it , andthat I would get more money selling the pickup on ebay ! I have had a 14 year account with Thomann , but I have now closed it . Daylight robbery ! Pete
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    Just took the pup out of my 1997 Rivoli bass to put a bit more packing underneath to raise it up a bit , stamped into the brass plate at the underside of the pup is JAPAN , so either the pup was made in Japan or the brass plate was ! This may be the reason the pup sounds so good ( being made in Japan ) , also now I have the wiring all working - no crackles , button working for the choke etc , be it only a slight difference in sound .
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    When l click on notifications , they do not open up . They just say " ..... .made a comment about ....."
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    Just got hold of a Epiphone Ravoli , sunburst . Arrived with a cracked neck joint ( UPS again ) seller is claiming for a repair from them , and has refunded me the repair ammount . NICE ! This one is a 1997 Korean , made at the Peerless Factory . Had one about 10 years ago , and the pickup was crap , changed it for a D`Marzio No1 , but the sound was not suitable for the band I was in , so it had to go . The pickup on this one is superb , balanced output from all strings . not microphonic either . Now playing in a Stones Tribute band , so its gonna fit in perfectly ,
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    Squier`51 Precision For sale, the above, almost new condition, some light marks from gigging, with some serious mods. Lindy Fralin Standard Pup, Brass saddles, Recessed jack socket, CTS pots, and .025 Sprague capacitor for better tone control. Fender Sleeve bag included. Price includes UK Mainland Postage. Pete
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    Could well have done it without knowing , I`m new to it . thanks Pete
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    Hi HX Stompers , The volume control on the unit just stopped working , anyone else had this problem . Re set factory , now OK , lucky I had saved my settings , so downloaded them again . Pete
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    Thanks Gavin ,........got them Pete
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    Hi Gavin, Cant seem to open them .......says I need HEVC Video Extension ? Pete
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    Hope you haven't got a headache.........
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    Hi krispn, attachments will not open . Can you please send to my email [email protected] Thanks Pete
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    Hi krispn, would really like to try a preamp . Pete
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