yorks5stringer Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Yes, I think he's lost his "Mojo" but it's nothing a bit of waxoil won't bring back.... P.S,. I expect his next project will be "Covers" Edited October 29, 2012 by yorks5stringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ='yorks5stringer' Yes, I think he's lost his "Mojo" but it's nothing a bit of waxoil won't bring back.... P.S,. I expect his next project will be "Covers" MB1. Strange?...So's Mick Hucknalls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 It functions perfectly in his hands, how do I know he's not a magician? After all he does have many titles like, Mr Phillips Zero Fret Master Magician? Mr Phillips Subotonic flux magician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Yes he's almost a parody of his former self. I think the fame may be getting to him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 What's the half goat man from 'The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe' called? I wish people would stop highlighting this guy it makes me go all numb and ache (muchly so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Mr Tumnus! You are so right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 He is the Van Gogh of the guitar, he has no ear for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) With the "Master Axe Sharpener"'s penchant for cutting the "zero fret nut" to within a gnats cock of the fingerboard, I wonder what he'll do if he ever gets a guitar with a locking nut on it? Edited November 1, 2012 by Si600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The threads about this guy are by far the funniest stuff on BC by miles. that guy is ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I feel very proud of the work Basschat has done to bring MDP to a wider and more appreciative audience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1351774771' post='1855189'] With the "Master Axe Sharpener"'s penchant for cutting the "zero fret nut" to within a gnats cock of the fingerboard, I wonder what he'll do if he ever gets a guitar with a locking nut on it? [/quote] There was one and he did something terrible to it. Can't remember what but I think it was filing in grooves so it wouldn't lock any more, and then declaring no other tech would put the time in to do such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1351774771' post='1855189'][W]onder what he'll do if he ever gets a guitar with a locking nut on it?[/quote] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trev-Wilkinson-classic-electric-USA-style-solid-guitar-variant-/190695956293?_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&si=P0pLGTFaCE7rySQ6p4vhidOEeCw%3D&orig_cvip=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1351897830' post='1856841'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trev-Wilkinson-classic-electric-USA-style-solid-guitar-variant-/190695956293?_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&si=P0pLGTFaCE7rySQ6p4vhidOEeCw%3D&orig_cvip=true"]http://www.ebay.co.u...&orig_cvip=true[/url] [/quote] that was priceless! I love the fact he has a guitar with a 4mm action at the first fret and his first thought is "must be the nut"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I love the way he thinks anyone who uses a wammy bar must play heavy metal. Did anyone ever tell Hank Marvin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1351897830' post='1856841'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trev-Wilkinson-classic-electric-USA-style-solid-guitar-variant-/190695956293?_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&si=P0pLGTFaCE7rySQ6p4vhidOEeCw%3D&orig_cvip=true"]http://www.ebay.co.u...&orig_cvip=true[/url] [/quote] Google should be his friend (but apparently isn't...)... [quote]Working with a Locking style nut your choice's are more limited since filing down the slot really is not an option you must determine if you need to either remove or add a shim under the nut itself. There are many different styles and thickness of nut shim's available on the market today. Most are available in either half length (only placed under one side of the nut) or full length versions and all are available in different thickness'. If necessary you can even combine 2 or more to achieve the desired height across the fret board.[/quote] ...idem StewMac... [quote]A StewMac exclusive! These versatile "half shims" allow more precise height adjustment of Floyd Rose® locking nuts than ever before. They're specially sized for raising the string height at the bass and treble sides independently, with clearance for the mounting screws and for "bullet" truss rod adjustment. No woodworking! Made of bronze, so they won't dampen the instrument's tone or sustain. Locking Nut Shims Set of 8 $4.95[/quote] Edited November 2, 2012 by Dad3353 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 He has actually does have a book out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1351898764' post='1856851'] that was priceless! I love the fact he has a guitar with a 4mm action at the first fret and his first thought is "must be the nut"! [/quote] And claim he's set the locks in such a way the tuners still work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1352115180' post='1858797']And claim he's set the locks in such a way the tuners still work.[/quote] Mostly as the string is sitting in the equivalent of the Mariana Trench. He's a muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1351963842' post='1857389'] He has actually does have a book out. [/quote]do you think he converted that LDV ex post office van in the background into a camper van himself too? His talents are endless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='hollywoodrox' timestamp='1352199285' post='1859881'] do you think he converted that LDV ex post office van in the background into a camper van himself too? His talents are endless [/quote] You can see how the skills are transferable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Another gem; [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-wide-necked-Jackson-electric-for-guys-with-seriously-big-hands-/190748846290?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c698468d2"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-wide-necked-Jackson-electric-for-guys-with-seriously-big-hands-/190748846290?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c698468d2[/url] I almost feel a bit guilty about laughing at these, but it can be hard not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) [size=5][quote][color=#000000][font=Arial]I polished the fret wires so they gleam and give non scrapey bends, and bees wax oiled the fret-board.[/font][/color][color=#000000][/quote][/color][/size] [color=#000000][size=5] [/size][/color][size=5][color=#000000]Cant argue with that can you? [/color][/size] Edited November 6, 2012 by Hobbayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) [font=Arial][size=4]"My set up procedure starts with cutting the string grooves low in the nut and I cannot see how anything can be called a realistic set up that leaves the nut in standard factory form... or maybe I am the only guitar bloke who believes that?"[/size][/font] [font=Arial]I worked with a Luthier for 3+ years and he never cut the nut first, he'd always check the bridge and truss rod before doing anything else. MDP mentions cutting the nut in a V shape, I assume because that is the shape of his only file...! If every guitar I worked on needed loads taking out of the nut, I'd perhaps wonder if I was doing things the correct way...[/font] [font=Arial][size=4]"After the nut cutting to bring string heights across that first fret wire down from 2mm to .5 of a mm, then that established action is taken on up the neck with truss rod and bridge adjustment... while I think of it: the Jackson needs a small socket spanner for the truss rod not an Allen key... as with Washburn."[/size][/font] [font=Arial]Surely if he has set it up so perfectly, further adjustment is unnecessary?[/font] [font=Arial][size=4]"The neck single coil pickup is like a Fender jazz bass pickup with a hot-rail along the top"[/size][/font] [font=Arial]Translation: it looks hideous, you could store all your cables in the unused surrounding cavity![/font] Edited November 7, 2012 by yorks5stringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I don't believe it....and how can he say it has had a full pro set-up? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EB3-bass-by-Gibson-Epiphone-with-full-pro-set-up-by-me-/190727801901?nma=true&si=qDrLjeQsMVWOS%2Fz8U%2B11rnirmCI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EB3-bass-by-Gibson-Epiphone-with-full-pro-set-up-by-me-/190727801901?nma=true&si=qDrLjeQsMVWOS%2Fz8U%2B11rnirmCI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Ha, these large screws at the sides can't be to adjust the bridge height, where are my needle files? Might be using a spoon instead of a file if a nut takes an hour to do. Edited November 7, 2012 by Mr. Foxen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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