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by jdma
Fri Sep 07, 2001 4:17 am
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: Nu-Finish
Replies: 12
Views: 4067

After using Nu Finish, is the finish ruined? What specifically is done to the finish that makes Nu Finish a "bad actor"? Is there any recovering from the use of Nu Finish? Thanks.
by jdma
Fri Aug 31, 2001 8:18 am
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: "Clincking" during string pulling
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Well, that makes more sense than it somehow magically disappearing between guitars. I'll take your advice. Thanks! John
by jdma
Thu Aug 30, 2001 4:01 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: "Clincking" during string pulling
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Well, before taking the bridge apart, I swapped the bridges of the 360v64 (with the problem) and the 330. Now both are working fine. I've got no idea why, but I'm not complaining! John
by jdma
Mon Aug 27, 2001 3:31 am
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: "Clincking" during string pulling
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Interesting process...I'll give it a try in the near future. Thanks! John
by jdma
Sun Aug 26, 2001 11:21 am
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: "Clincking" during string pulling
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Thanks for the idea, Mark. Here's what I did. I slid the B string off the saddle, and put a narrow blade screwdriver in the slot, and tried to rock it sideways. Didn't see any motion. Did the same with the G string. With the bridge cover off, and the strings in their saddle slots, I then began to ...
by jdma
Sat Aug 25, 2001 3:04 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: "Clincking" during string pulling
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

"Clincking" during string pulling

This question has to do with a 360v64. When I pull the B and G strings, I often get a "clincking" sound, which then results in the string(s) being out of tune. I've got most of the string wrapped around the tuner, and the ball end of the string is tight in the tailpiece. I've taken a screwdriver and ...

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