seandesigner
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Ok thanks, I'll look into it later when I have a spare minute.
Ok thanks, I'll look into it later when I have a spare minute.
Okay, I've made the requisite 3 prior posts, so methinks I can share some pictures of my modded SE?
Meet my Angry Angel. Under the covers the pickups are the stock 85/15 "S" and the new bridge is a TonePros. I had the truss rod cover made by an artist in Canada and the locking tuners are from Mann. Ebony knobs and buttons from various eBay sources. Schaller strap locks.
Your pictures link to a googleusercontent.com URL, probably your Google account photos folder - which, I suspect by definition for default privacy, no one else can see them.I can see the pics on every device I view here on. I assume others can see them?
Your pictures link to a googleusercontent.com URL, probably your Google account photos folder - which, I suspect by definition for default privacy, no one else can see them.
I don't know how easy it is to enable public access, or perhaps you can upload to Photobucket or Flickr or similar.
Okay, I've made the requisite 3 prior posts, so methinks I can share some pictures of my modded SE?
Meet my Angry Angel. Under the covers the pickups are the stock 85/15 "S" and the new bridge is a TonePros. I had the truss rod cover made by an artist in Canada and the locking tuners are from Mann. Ebony knobs and buttons from various eBay sources. Schaller strap locks.
I want to replace the bridge because it seems to be tilting forward. Is this "normal" for SEs?
The TonePros locking studs are good. The bridge is a huge pain in the ass to string, and the break angle means the strings slide around on saddles (even well notched). I am back to the stock SE non-adjustable bridge using the TP studs.This is the one I believe you'll want:
http://www.tonepros.com/avt2m-tonepros-wraparound-set-wmsprs-locking-studs-for-prs-santana-models/
I got the AV2P and the studs were US threads so I had to get the metric replacements. Note that the one I got was a crap ton cheaper than that, which is why I jumped on it. Might be worth looking for some bargains rather than getting it from TP direct.
The TonePros locking studs are good. The bridge is a huge pain in the ass to string, and the break angle means the strings slide around on saddles (even well notched). I am back to the stock SE non-adjustable bridge using the TP studs.
That looks awesome (now that I can see it)! That zebrawood has fantastic coloring and grain.2017 SE Ltd Edition Custom 22 Semi-Hollow Zebrawood.
I decided I didn't like the Amber knobs when as soon as the guitar arrived so i replaced them with Gold Speed knobs instead.
I then thought that some brushed pickup covers would look much better than the stock Zebra pickups. For anyone interested, I bought some raw nickel covers, polished them up, then brushed them using 3M pads to get the subtle brush effect. (worth noting on the S85/15 pickups the pole spacing is 50mm on both neck and bridge pickups)
I think the only other mod I may do will be to fit some locking tuners. Not sure it'll make much difference with a fixed bridge though.
Thanks, it's definitely something a little different/special. So pleased with it, I can't put it down.That looks awesome (now that I can see it)! That zebrawood has fantastic coloring and grain.