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Two whole steps down :: 1994 Jackson SL1 Soloist [8.9 lbs]

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Two whole steps down :: 1994 Jackson SL1 Soloist [8.9 lbs]

A super low-tuned Jackson SL1 Soloist in for some hopeful improved tuning stability.  The low tuning is C standard (CFA#D#GC) and strung with GHS Boomers 12-52.

Another shop custom fabricated saddle stops in order to hold the 3rd and 6th saddles that needed to be pushed back to compensate for the low tuning.  This iteration of the Floyd Rose bridge was not designed to have those saddles so far back, hence the custom stops.

I was really impressed with machining of these stops, they blend in with the bridge perfectly.  The only things I did was some minor tweaks to the saddle intonation positions and re-tightened all of the hardware.  And there is a ton of hardware on these Floyd Rose / locking nut setups.  Tightening the hardware seemed to improve the tuning stability for me, but ultimately the player was still having issues (most likely to an aggressive attack and the low tension of the strings) .  He later brought the guitar back and we set it up for Eb.

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1962 Guild M-20 [3.7 lbs] :: bridge reglue & top touch up

1962 Guild M-20 [3.7 lbs] :: bridge re-glue & top touch up

The combination of the Fishman magnetic sound hole pickup and drop DGDGBD, this guitar sounds incredible.  This player needed the bridge re-glue turned around quickly as he will be playing at a friend's wedding.

*Note the airplane in the photo.  My shop is south facing and right under Boston's Logan Airport flight path.  Sometimes when the sun is in the right position planes will eclipse the sun and almost blackout the shop.

Coincidentally the owner is stopping by tomorrow before he picks someone up at the airport.

 

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