Filippo Morelli wrote:
kenjeffs wrote:
As I am new to resonator insert issues (currently building my first one), I lack knowledge with insert lifespan.
Could polishing the reso with Viagra help? lol
Filippo
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| Author: | kenjeffs [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | insert issues |
I just noticed this weekend during a jam session that my dobro would not stay in tune. This has never really been a problem with this instrument before but upon investigation I notice that string heights are off. This was new and the string that was low was the culprit concerning the intonation... going flat. Question: As I am new to resonator insert issues (currently building my first one), I lack knowledge with insert lifespan. My current insert is all maple and was installed about 15 years ago when I had the original cone and nut replaced. For information, this is a roundneck 60 and I had it set up for slide. Do inserts wear out? I thought maybe that a small split may have developed below that strings slot. I have yet to disassemble so nothing concrete regarding my hypothesis...? Any suggestions, advice, welcomed |
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| Author: | Mike Dotson [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: insert issues |
Maybe the inserts weren't 'inserted' all the way I usually run a file in the slot and some builders actually run an end mill through them to get them square. I install my inserts with a vise too, to make sure they are bottomed out fully. |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: insert issues |
Filippo Morelli wrote: kenjeffs wrote: As I am new to resonator insert issues (currently building my first one), I lack knowledge with insert lifespan. Could polishing the reso with Viagra help? lol Filippo
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| Author: | kenjeffs [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: insert issues |
Jim... And we have all these comedians out of work.... LOL |
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