Newfoundfreedom

I knew who / what this thread was about before I even opened it. 😆

I have zero use or desire for a 12 string but I actually think that looks quite smart. I really like the shape.

One a year is enough, but that felt a little too hectic so I've dialled it back a bit to zero.

I really enjoy the chilled vibe of Dock of the Bay, and David Bowie's Heroes.

I wouldn't even pay the postage cost for it if the bass was free. £150 postage!!!!

What a bloody racket! Does it run on batteries? If so can someone take them out.

I've got a couple of cheap £2-300 acoustic guitars knocking around. Freshman and Lindo, and while they're very much both budget guitars, the Eko is loads better both in build and sound quality. Having been gifted it and not knowing anything about them I was extremely surprised to find out that they were a cheap guitar given the quality. Maybe they just aged well I don't know. I've played my mates 3K Taylor and I actually prefer the Eko.

Thanks. Copper grease I do have. 😁

Superb. Thanks. They look like a direct replacement. If I can't clean them up and free them off I'll get a set of these. Cheers. 👍

Got some? I've never even heard of it. 😂

Thanks. I'll give it a go.

Hmm. On second thoughts it might have to be a clean and lube after all. Having looked at all the replacement machine heads on Thomann they all seem to screw in at a 12 and 6 o'clock position. These are more of a 1 and 7 o'clock position and I really don't want to drill new holes.

Well it cleaned up ok, but I think I'll take @BigRedX's advice and order a new set of machine heads before I re string it next time. It's not really worth a lot so I'm not too precious about keeping the original ones. Although it's a good few years old now. Late 60's early 70's, and plays beautifully. The only thing I'm not sure about is how I get the right ones so I don't have to drill new holes. Are these things pretty standard or is it just a case of measuring?

Thanks. Not a bad spot for a gig either. 😁

It's not actually as bad as it sounds. 😆

I've got an old acoustic guitar that's been sitting up in the barn for a few months and the machine heads are quite stiff. What's the best way of loosening them up? If I take them off is there something I can soak them in to clean and lubricate them? They're the open back kind. Cheers.

Yeah I used to have the 50 as well. A good compromise for weight against performance, but struggles a bit to keep up in a full band situation with a heavy handed drummer.

I found out takes a bit of practice to get the timing down so that all 3 fingers hit at the exact right time, but yeah. Definitely a lot less taxing than the two finger method for that kind of galloping bass line.

I'll be honest. I've always hated the Fender headstock. I though they couldn't be made any worse. I was wrong!

I've bought and sold loads of stuff in FB marketplace and never had a problem. Other than the almost obligatory lowball offers. Maybe it's a cultural thing and the UK / US markets are much bigger target for scammers. Doesn't seem to happen here.

Cracking job that. Very impressed. I've looked at those Red Sub bases several times and been tempted myself and put off by the "metal" look of them. Yours is a big improvement. The only other thing that puts me off buying one is that I've seen loads of them for sale with cracked headstocks so it seems to be a weak point. Watch out for that.