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  1. Bigguy2017
    Standard M5 Nylon 66 washer is 5.3mm ID 9.5mm OD 1mm thick - so basically correct https://www.flexibleandfasteners.co.uk/Shop/m5-nylon-metric-plastic-washers/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/M5-Nylon-Washer-Washers-Natural/dp/B006XURJH8 These are nearer M5 x 7.5mm, also nylon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Nylon-Washers-Screw/dp/B07NRYZG81 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362586035318
  2. Bigguy2017
    Anyone know what size (ID and OD) they need to be? M4? nylon and PTFE washers are available for pennies...
  3. Bigguy2017
    Rubber O rings might work ?
  4. Bigguy2017
    Possibly a bad solder joint on the neck pickup / pot ?
  5. Bigguy2017
    If Deoxit doesn't fix it then replace the pots.
  6. Bigguy2017
    That size is a Neutrik D-Series - panel has a 24mm hole (also known as Universal Format Connector). M3 countersunk - usually 10mm or 15mm long, plus a plain washer, lock washer and a nut (M3 Nyloc can be used). If doing a lot of them get an M3 nut driver/spinner...
  7. Bigguy2017
    If relief is AOK and minimal check the nut slot heights. Get the fret rocker out... any high frets will ruin a low action. If fret rocker shows high frets then a spot or full fret level is indicated.
  8. Bigguy2017
    I sound a little bit conservative.... Columbus Fender Musicman Aria Rickenbacker EB Musicman Fender Fender Fender Fender Fender
  9. Bigguy2017
    Can't quite get the scale from the photos but they look like 'B' guage (GPO) jacks - bantams are, well, smaller...
  10. Bigguy2017
    PM incoming
  11. Bigguy2017
    From the picture it looks like all four string slots are 1mm towards the E side - way too much wood showing on the G side. It needs a new nut.
  12. Bigguy2017
    Yes, I think I paid £110 s/h around 1978.... my new Stingray cost £375 in 1979 !!
  13. Bigguy2017
    Lovely - my first decent bass was one of these.
  14. Bigguy2017
    Try Home - Marten Cables they can make to length with HO7RN-F Rubber Cable Also https://www.designacable.com/
  15. Bigguy2017
    Meant for an upright acoustic bass?
  16. Bigguy2017
    That is a classic example of 'green goo'. It happens when the plasticiser in the insulation reacts with the copper wire and corrodes it. It's a manufacturing defect in the cable and was (is?) reasonably common in mains (and other) cables of a certain age of manufacture. Google 'green goo in cables' What To Do About Green Goo | No Shock Electrical Only fix is to bin the cable and replace.
  17. Bigguy2017
    No, it isn't. I've fixed so many dirty pots with Deoxit and it is actually formulated for this purpose. Also if the pot's f!*ked anyway what have you got to lose? It's easier than replacing the pot, which may finally be necessary. Over 45 years as a Broadcast Engineer I have never had Deoxit harm a pot - cleaned literally thousands of carbon track pots this way - entire mixing desks. Don't believe ignorant chat on the internet... https://caig.com/cleaning-and-maintaining-pro-audio-gear-deoxit/
  18. Bigguy2017
    Does tapping the knob produce the crackle? Could be the pot itself or it could be a dry solder joint. Give the pot a squirt of Deoxit and a few twists. Resolder the pot's connections on the PCB. Tap around the PCB with a plastic pen or similar, to identify dry solder joints - reflow any suspects... Replace the pot.
  19. Bigguy2017
    lighting stand top plate / tilting top plate ? In lighting circles I've seen similar called a baby plate ... I'm not finding anything small exactly like this - closest are adjustable AV/speaker stands Pyle Pro Swivel/Adjustable Wall/Ceiling Speaker Mounts PSTNDC31 Acesonic NB-901 Speaker Mount Headliner HL31001 Speaker Stand Mounting Plate for TV, Monitor, Projector, or Moving Head A much chunkier thing is a Unicol CP6 tilting ceiling plate, so a small projector ceiling mount might do...
  20. Bigguy2017
    The Polytune also has a DC loopthrough so one PSU plus a single short DC cable will power these neatly.
  21. Bigguy2017
    They never seem to last for long. Switchcraft are better than most. Has anyone tried the Pure Tone ones with four spring contacts?
  22. Bigguy2017
    Yes, looks like there is an open circuit in the pickup - as the two halves are in series it could be in either one. Unsolder / clip the black + white pickup wires and check for continuity - you should see around 8.5K to 10K Ohms. If open circuit unscrew the pickups and have a good visual - check the fine coil wires where they are soldered to the output wires. Check each half for contunuity - expect around 4K to 5K per coil. Carefully reflowing the solder joints on the pickup wires may fix things...
  23. Bigguy2017
    Most (?) side cutters are for electrical or electronics work and are only rated for copper wire. The jaws on these will dent when cutting hardened steel wire, and the jaws may break. Cutters rated for hard steel wire are required for cutting strings.
  24. Bigguy2017
    Yes, these Facom 192.16CPE 160mm (ffx.co.uk) (they are now replaced by a newer model) Great cutters for hard wire, even low B etc.
  25. Bigguy2017
    Lower your pickup.
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