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That proves that all drivers of the same nominal diameter are not equal.

Based on the drawings I expect each hole was 1degree or about 0.5mm offset but the offsets would be the opposite way between adjacent holes. The result is that no hole is exactly right for the handle to be exactly parallel to the front and back. Whether your eye would see it is another matter.

What roller did you use to get that finish.

Manufacturers usually sell at RRP, something dealers never do. In defence of Ashdown there are areas in the country (like mine) where the dealers do not stock Ashdown and Ashdown really do take care of their customers. So while I agree with your general point, I don't think it is totally valid with Ashdown.

Another bonus. Just been playing for over am hour and my neck/shoulder are not complaining. Anyone want to make an offer on some Fender Machine heads? I am now tempted by a carbon fibre/titanium bridge.

I have now fitted the GB640s. I bought a 20mm tapered reamer to widen the holes. It is a tight squeeze but I am very pleased. I did ask Andyjr1515 for his advice and he advised using a crafty knife to scrape away the paint from around the hole before reaming, ream and then widen the inside of the whole with a round file or multitool. .It worked well except I did scratch the headstock with the multi-tool. So what were the advantages and disadvantages? The light weight is great but the real win is the smoothness of the Gotohs. In addition the size of the 640s mean the original fixing holes are hidden. Although the posts are much wider than the original ones, the strings still travel in a straight line from the nut to the machine heads. The downsides? It is a lot of work. Would do it again? Yes but I would have bought the Gotoh GB528s. There would have been no reaming, just new fixing holes and there would have been some existing fixing holes to fill. Of course there are some Hipshot Ultralites that may fit exactly.

Still waiting for my Grille.

I am waiting for the grille, foam strip, corners and 5mm bolts and still need to put the final voats of TufCab on. The deadline is that I have a gig on the 9th. Fingers crossed and pictures to come soon.

We are actually agreeing. Unless the wood is special, I would get it sprayed (I don’t have a spray booth). If the wood is beautiful in its own right I would use the Crimson Oil. I also have used danish oil on my last neck and although it took almost a month to “harden”. Anyway thank you for your contributions on BC. I always enjoy your posts and usually follow them.

I have used Truoil and Danish oil but in my opinion Crimson's Guitar Finishing oil (the original one) https://crimsonguitars.com/store/penetrating-guitar-finishing-oil/. Is the best I have used.

I am not being funny but can you tell me which ones are better?

I had a GK combo like that but the screws sat proud Of the side of the cab. Not friendly to delicate surfaces when Laura on its side. They only needed to countersink the holes. However it is a good idea bit would be more expensive.

I have used about 20 of the HiCon pancake plugs and had no problem.

They look great but I worry about any sealed plug. Sealing a plug can often be hiding a multitude of sins.

Won’t see a Barefaced there though.

Is the “tribute” a Fakenbucker?

As no fan of thermionic valves I could be cheeky and say you will only get a lovely warm drive tone from a solid state amplifier. On a serious note, call Ashdown. Their customer service is awesome.

This is the full link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPECIAL-LISTING-10-mm-Holes-Aluminium-Perforated-384-x-567-mm/303340339569?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3Df9e8100c53d4447aa9baaa5f236ee2ca%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D13%26sd%3D303340339569%26itm%3D303340339569%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2053904&_trksid=p2053904.c100227.m3827

Great thanks.

They have now put it back up. and I have ordered one. Ebay item number 303340339569 there are 9 left.

Agreed my local store stocks them but not in the gauges I use 45-105. Hardly a rare size.

I have had the same problem and did think about three feet. However it would be better if the cab was trangular.

Stevie is this the grille you used? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292422094116 10MM Diameter Holes PERFORATED Sheet - 4 Materials - Popular Pre Cut Sizes? It has round holes but I thought I saw a picture of yours with hexagonal perforations. I have a quote £19 for this one.

As someone that suffers from neck and shoulder pain I half agree about the balance but my solution is Gotoh Res-O-Lite machine heads. With typical machine heads weighing well over 1lb or 500+ Grams, hanging on the end of a long lever, the balance issue is mainly with there. Of course the Hipshot Ultralites weigh a similar amount as the Gotoh Res-O -Lites. Another ways to improve the balance is 2L 2R headstocks and move the rear strap button closer to the top of the body.

OK. Thanks