You can get the tusq nut for under $10. I'm having one and Phase II tuners that I'm putting only Custom 24. I'm getting them done as soon as I get some new pickups and rings.
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You can get the tusq nut for under $10. I'm having one and Phase II tuners that I'm putting only Custom 24. I'm getting them done as soon as I get some new pickups and rings.
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by maxtuna26
I just refinished the face of the headstocks, not the sides or backside (or neck).
If you look closely at the SE245, you can see the tortoishell color on the sides of the headstock.
I actually like the "look" better than the Tremonti SE Custom, which is all black.
Once it's cleared, wet sanded and buffed out, it all blends really nicely and looks like it came that way from the factory. The decals were a little pricey ... they were around $25ea., if I remember correctly.
Worth it in the end, IMO.
$25 for the decals :eek: i see, i didnt notice the SE245's headstock, thanks for pointing out :D might want to try a natural coloured headstock one day, hmm...is the acrylic urethane you used same as the stock poly finish?Quote:
Originally Posted by dbonanno
I've been wanting a set of tuners for my SE Custom 24, but then there's virtually no one stocking on good tuners in my place. Gosh, some place i live in! (it's not UK nor USA) Hell, we don't even have TUSQ nuts here. Imagine that. Might have to go to another city to hunt for them :/ but then I can't just walk away from college.
To the best of my knowledge, the SE's are finished in the same acrylic urethane, not poly.Quote:
Originally Posted by maxtuna26
ohh i see, thanks man! New things to learn every day! :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by dbonanno
Ok, I'm finally getting around to upgrading my SE245. I've already got pickups, electronics and a Tusq XL nut but am now looking for the following.
TonePros locking posts (large head)
PRS USA wraparound bridge
Locking tuners
PRS lampshade knobs (black w/ clear)
Will the Schaller M6 locking tuners be a direct drop-in or must it be the mini's? Also, where can I get a reasonable deal on the PRS USA parts?
If anyone has these parts to sell, drop me a line.
Thanks
Can you get the lampshade knobs anywhere else or just from prs. I think they are a bit pricey but would look a whole lot better than the speed knobs on my se245
Check E-bay thats where I got my knobs. some PRS dealers post listings on E-bay.Quote:
Originally Posted by carpincowboy
I've looked there but just can't pay out $60 + shipping for four plastic knobs.Quote:
Originally Posted by lgk1208
Just remember to get knobs to fit metric pots if you're still have the original pots in.
they do these http://www.prsaccessories.com/collec...ampshade-style but they dont ship outside of the u.s. would love some of the american made style ones but at $30 a pair that is steep.
just found a selley on fleabay selling 2 se lampshade knobs at$25. there only $2 each on the prs website.
I have a set of CTS 550K pots delivering today that will be replacing the stock Alphas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikegarveyblues
Yah, I paid $30 for two(same price as PRS store) but it was worth it to me. I put the amber USA lampshades on my SE CU24. I really like the look better than the stock ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by mookyshoots
Nice. I got some 550k pots for my Bernie from Bare Knuckle Pickups. Good pots!Quote:
Originally Posted by mookyshoots
And there 's the rub about the cost of the knobs. I got four new 550K pots for $30.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikegarveyblues
Yeah, but those pots are not the sexiest thing that has ever happened to guitar knobs.... I lucked into my first set of lampshades, and they are worth every penny.Quote:
Originally Posted by mookyshoots
Maybe I'll give in at some point. I'm prone to moments of weakness.Quote:
Originally Posted by sergiodeblanc
The lampshade knobs look nice, but is it just a style choice or do they "play" better?Quote:
Originally Posted by sergiodeblanc
I put Schaller 3x3 Locking tuners and Seymour Duncan VINTAGE BLUES Humbucker Pickup Set SH-1 '59 Neck & Bridge on my SE Santana. The tone is now even across all strings and no overbearing lows as before. Next I am putting a PRS wide/fat wide/thin nut on it and some .010 set of strings. The quality of the stock electronics along with the professional manner they were installed and soldered put a smile on my face. I love this guitar! Something else I noticed about this guitar when it first arrived is the un-amplified tone and sustain is amazing.
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