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     Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 51 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
Last night I took my 360V64 round to a friends to show off, generally have a bit of an experimental session and to "throw it around" a bit. This was the first Ric I bought and I've only had it a few months so I've had kid gloves on with it so far but I kind of went for it last night.... Anyway, it sounded fantastic and said friend was suitably impressed. As I was smuggly placing the guitar back in the case I noticed one of the four bridge screws was missing. Horrified, I spent the next 30 minutes on my hands and knees with my face pressed to the floor trying to locate the damn thing. Thankfully I found it and another ten minutes later I found the spring too. This has got me worried though. Had it happened in a gig or if I hadn't noticed at the time, there's no way I'd have found it. Has this happenend to anyone else? Had I played for longer would the whole bloody bridge have flopped off?!??!?! Should I just stand still like George Harrison in future??? I checked to see if there were earlier threads about this and I found the one about loose screws that were causing the bridge to slip down and the loc-tite suggestions but no one appears to have experienced them falling completely out so I thought I'd ask. | ||
| Peter McCormack (Admin) Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 3199 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 142.166.105.220 |
Rob: This has not been reported here as a significant problem. But, if you are going to be playing like Pete Townshend the I guess you can expect this sort of thing. Just kidding. I routinely make sure that the screws are adjusted to the same height and that one of them is not loose. You can also purchase a couple of extra screws to have just in case. | ||
| Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 52 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
Thanks Peter. Any tips on where I can but those screws? Should I contact RIC or try my luck on ebay? | ||
| Peter McCormack (Admin) Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 3200 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 142.166.105.220 |
I would start here. Of course, once you get a handful of these springs and screws you will never lose another.  | ||
| Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 53 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
Thanks Pete! Is there ANYTHING this site can't help with?!?!?! | ||
| Peter McCormack (Admin) Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 3203 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 142.166.105.220 |
Your're most welcome Robert. Regarding our ability to overcome obstacles, whether you think you can or you can't, you're right! | ||
| Anthony Carey (Tony_carey) Senior Member Username: Tony_carey Post Number: 463 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 81.157.124.49 |
I don't think it is a general problem Rob. I am a pretty aggressive player, but I have not had this problem with any of my gtrs, other than once. That was because the bridge was not adjusted properly & had a 'tilt' on it & one of the screws used to undo. The bridge was set up properly & it doesn't happen any more. | ||
| Peter McCormack (Admin) Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 3205 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 142.166.105.220 |
Exactly right Tony. Robert: When you lose a part just get Tony to send you one. Another resource in the UK. I would still like to know from both of you what your best price on a Celestion Blue is in the UK? After all, they are made there. | ||
| Anthony Carey (Tony_carey) Senior Member Username: Tony_carey Post Number: 464 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 81.157.124.49 |
I don't know if it's a 'best' price or not Peter, but you would expect to pay around the �200 for one. Pretty hefty, but with a bit of luck, you only have to buy it once! | ||
| Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 54 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
Sorry Peter - I forgot that you'd asked about that. I think I have a knack for getting ripped off or something because the ones I've seen have been about �250! I reckon my bridge screw problem might just be teething troubles. Now that I know to look out for it I'll ensure the bridge is set up correctly and there's no loose screws. Or maybe I should just calm down....I'll sign in tomorrow asking what to do when the neck falls off! |
