Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:45 pm
In addition to Ed's great pickups you might also consider the M3 split output models. Either way you can't go wrong.
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Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:14 pm
We also have Dana at Artie's Front Porch Music......
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:15 pm
MWaldorf wrote:In addition to Ed's great pickups you might also consider the M3 split output models. Either way you can't go wrong.
Agreed! The only reason I mentioned Ed's pups over any of the others was because he has the correct NOS Mosrite embossed logo plastic pickup covers, in case Austin was wanting to go as original as possible.
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:23 pm
Makes sense to me! For a vintage correct look, Ed's the way to go.
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:58 pm
I forgot that M3 has pups with a coil tap, Thanks. I think I'll get a set of those. What type of knobs did MK Vs use, The short or tall type? Oh and I ordered replacement intonation screws yesterday.
Austin
Austin
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:15 pm
Today I took a closer look at the bridge and some of the screw holes are too small for the screws. Next, I'm removing that doggone screw remnant from the G saddle if I can by drilling it out (I know, Risky... I don't want to ruin the saddle either) And I'm also drilling the small bridge screw holes to a proper size.
Austin
Austin
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:45 pm
Good luck drilling out that saddle. I've never had any luck drilling a broken screw out of a saddle. I've ruined two of them trying it, but I'm sure it can be done. Hopefully!
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:15 am
Austin, you may want to apply some penetrating oil to the screw first, in an effort to loosen it up a little ...preferably a lot!101Volts wrote:I'm removing that doggone screw remnant from the G saddle if I can by drilling it out (I know, Risky... I don't want to ruin the saddle either)
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:29 pm
Thanks. I'm still not yet sure how I'm going to drill it out.
Austin
Austin
Re: 1966 Ventures II GC Restoration
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:29 am
And I don't think any type of lubricant will help getting it out without drilling. Its wedged in there pretty good, I think the screw might be stripped and trying to remove it without drilling might only make it worse. I'm going to use a drill press to drill it out.
Austin
Austin