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Yesterday, 11:14 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Ernie Ball licenced floyd rose questions in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

There should be a grub screw on the bottom of the block I believe.

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Yesterday, 11:01 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Standard stingray discontinued? in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

When it was first announced, what became the Stingray "special" was being talked about as a redesign and revamp of the standard Stingray, which had...

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Yesterday, 05:38 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Help: problem with noise in my axis super sport in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Is this the axis SS with the humbuckers or single coils?

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12-07-2018, 06:21 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Question: Replace Luke frets for Jumbo ? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

It's your guitar, put the frets on it that you like. The come stock with "low profile, wide" frets, which may not be what some like. I'm actually a...

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12-07-2018, 06:18 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Silo question(s): fret size? To shim or not to shim? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

A shim would just be closest to the bridge. The idea is to increase the angle between the fretboard and the body of the guitar, which brings the...

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12-06-2018, 08:29 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Cutlass sacrilege part II. :) in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

I like it! Stickers can always be taken off. Those are really nice though!

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12-04-2018, 09:57 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Luke neck or body wood change? For second luke? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

What Body wood does your BFR Luke III Have? Roasted maple neck?

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12-04-2018, 09:34 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Acceptable Neck Joint on New Cutlass? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

That looks about normal, maybe 1mm? The neck can shrink and grow a bit as well. It definitely looks far better than what radrock posted, which looks...

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12-04-2018, 09:30 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Cutlass Volume Control Weirdness in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Hmm.. I haven't noticed any issues like this with my Luke III and my THR10. Does the luke have a buffered output as well?

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12-04-2018, 09:26 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Trim pot diagrams Luke3/ Valentine in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

There should be two trim pots for the Luke III. One is the volume compensation for positions 2 and 4, the NOTCH positions. The second controls how...

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12-04-2018, 09:23 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread St.Vincent neck wood iterations? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Rosewood necks are definitely nice. However, so are the roasted maple necks. The "roasting" process increases the hardness and density significantly,...

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12-04-2018, 09:06 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Bongo 5 HH Problems in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

That is odd, definitely. Doesn't sound like the previous owner (s) did anything to it. And I only asked that because sometimes PO's don't like to...

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12-03-2018, 07:55 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Truss Rod replacement for 2004 JP6 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

I would find out how much the new neck would cost. Truss rod repair like this is NOT easy or inexpensive. If it was just stripped threads, they can...

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12-03-2018, 07:45 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Bongo 5 HH Problems in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

I would call or email customer service back, and see what they say. Has the volume issue always been there, or is it a recent development? Also, did...

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11-30-2018, 11:30 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Help: 2018 Cutlass RS HSS bridge rattles in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Were these guitar techs, or actual luthiers? Either way, I would recommend not going to either one in the future. Unless there is something...

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11-29-2018, 07:00 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread St.Vincent neck wood iterations? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

There have been updates in the CITES world lately, from what my friends in the industry tell me, so who knows what the future may bring. It currently...

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11-28-2018, 03:34 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Repaint in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

I would also really go with a place that specializes in refinishing. The turnaround time can often be far better, and the options better as well....

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11-28-2018, 03:20 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread 5 String Tuning Questions in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Just check the overall tension of the string set. As long as you use the right high C for that set it should be fine.

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11-25-2018, 03:12 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Albert Lee SSS - compensated nut removed? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Your tech will know if it's in need of a refret. in many cases only a fret dressing is needed to get everything good again.

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11-21-2018, 05:52 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Truss Rod replacement for 2004 JP6 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

dang!!! Looks like there may have been some type of defect with the steel the truss rod is made out of.

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11-20-2018, 04:35 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Help: JP15 case latch spring? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

I've had other G&G cases develop this problem. Lubricating the hinge helps. Also sometimes they just get stuck in the slot for some reason. I really...

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11-20-2018, 04:34 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread NGD - Steve Morse Standard with Floyd in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Nice!!! They are great guitars! Super versatile! I have the hardtail version, because I am allergic to floyds.

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11-20-2018, 10:27 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Truss Rod replacement for 2004 JP6 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Ok, well that would explain why nothing is happening. The "wheel" IS the truss rod Nut. That wheel is what puts pressure on the end of the neck...

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11-18-2018, 09:24 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Luke III in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The active electronics are responsible for more than just the boost function. It also is what makes the different pickup positions all be the same...

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11-17-2018, 11:00 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Do you have to drill holes in your guitar to use Ernie Ball Super Locks? in Ernie Ball Accessories

A lot of the import brand guitars use VERY small strap button screws. Far smaller than adequate IMHO. You will probably have to drill out the holes...

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11-15-2018, 06:43 PM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Truss Rod replacement for 2004 JP6 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

How much resistance did you feel when you were turning the wheel? Did the tech try removing the wheel nut? It's possible that it got stripped out...

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11-15-2018, 10:07 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Stingray tuning key question. in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Yeah.. the other problem of course is that it'll be backwards as well. I don't know if you can flip the tuner key easily.

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11-15-2018, 10:06 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Question: EBMM Setup FAQ in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

It's less about the string height than it is about the curvature of the neck. If you have too much relief, you get buzzing between the 5th and 12th...

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11-15-2018, 10:04 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Pick Guard question in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Nope. No reason I can think of. I doubt it would effect the sound at all. Even putting pickup covers, which are usually nickel plated brass or...

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11-15-2018, 09:50 AM

tbonesullivan replied to a thread Help: My new Majesty Artisan has no sustain on G string 12th fret :(((( in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yeah, I would also contact customer service, to see if they have any suggestions. It definitely sounds like a resonance issue, and those can be...

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