KEY TO SYMBOLS HEREIN:
+++ = Things to do. ### = Things accomplished. >>> = Information.
WORK AND INFO LIST:
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+++ ### Post to webpages any issues found as feasible time allows.
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INITIAL INSPECTION:
+++ ### Inspect guitar overall.
+++ ### Initial Ops check.
+++ ### Inspect all items of permitted disassembly.
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VIBRATO:
+++ ### Remove vibrato assembly for treatment of interior and bottom surfaces otherwise inaccessible:
+++ ### sonic oil bath.
+++ ### clean.
+++ ### adjust to medium tension action.
+++### corrosion inhibitor treatment (for future benefit of hidden surfaces with parts mounted).
+++ ### lube fulcrum ridge and receiver with a drop of lithium grease. It will work itself along the ridge & receiver as guitar is used.
+++ ### Reinstall Vibrato Assembly.
+++ ### clean up donor vibrato arm.
+++ ### install donor vibrato arm.
PICKGUARD & ELECTRONICS:
PICKGUARD:
+++ ### Remove pickguard / electronics assembly to access pots, switches and output jack for:
+++ ### inspection pickguard.
+++ ### clean.
+++ ### lube.
+++ ### Reinstall Pickguard.
ELECTRONICS:
+++ ### inspect circuits and componants.
+++ ### check and lube pots.
+++ ### Tighten loose pots mount nuts.
+++ ### Clean anything needing cleaning.
+++ ### Clean / deox jack's plug contacts.
+++ ### draw schematic.
+++ ### Computer draft electronic schematic and publish to Work Pages.
+++ ### Determine and computer draft switching and knobs functions.
+++ ### devise strings ground.
+++ ### tweak rear / treble tone control capacitor that's intermittent, and; Provide explanation of degradation of old small value caps and suggest replacement in suggestions section on this page.
+++ ### Bench ps test electronics assembly before installation.
+++ enter pickups static impedence on schematics page. 11K neck, 9K middle, 9K bridge.
+++ ### Make a page of high resolution circuit componants, so a tech in the future could look inside well without having to take guitar apart.
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BRIDGE:
+++ ### Work old bridge glue down flush with pickguard. Do not compound lower because it will create a dip in the pickguard plane.
+++ ### See if I still have the Gretsch roller bridge and analyze it's modification for retrofit onto this guitar as an option to solve bridge regluing. Advised Dinos & posted to Work Page 6.
+++ ### Research bridge retrofit with roller bridge(s). Advised Dinos and posted to Work Page 6.
+++ ### Publish bridge retrofit examples. Advised Dinos and published to Work Page 6. Added options / alternatives research results.
+++ ### Install bridge without tape footing, for intonation.
+++ ### Mark intoned bridge position, with masking tape. Remove bridge for tape footing installation.
+++ ### Install bridge footing tape for vibrato operation.
+++ ### Publish finished bridge.
+++ ### Camouflage strings ground wire.
+++ ### Lemon oil bridge when all is installed.
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TUNERS:
+++ ### Replace non-original tuner string post clutch gear screw. Check gear for proper originality. lube tuners and ferrules.
+++ ### Renew 2 loose ferrules with a glue priming of shaft holes.
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NUT:
+++ ### Inspect nut.
+++ ### Lube nut slots with graphite.
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FRETBOARD:
+++ ### Clean fretboard.
+++ ### Lemon oil fretboard.
+++ ### With lighted magnifier, inspect unusual grain line between nut and first fret. It's OK; A factory grain fill.
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NECK:
+++ ### Inspect neck and pocket (externally).
+++ ### Check neck lateral alignment during bridge intonation.
+++ ### Check for proper relief during set up.
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DINOS DECISIONS OF SUGGESTIONS AND OPTIONS:
+++ ### Audit / ensure Dinos' final decisions.
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STRINGING AND SETUP:
+++ ### String with heavy bottom medium gauge.
+++ ### Initial systems Ops check.
+++ ### Set Intonation and mark bridge position with masking tape.
+++ ### Loosen strings, remove bridge, install tape footing at intoned position.
+++ ### Retune and ops check.
+++ ### Set up for medium low action affording optional slide guitar playing and other parameters prescribed by Dinos.
+++ ### Ops check by playing along to CD's of various music styles, looking for any issues or suggestions.
+++ ### Include an extra set of heavy jazz strings and a set of Medium gauge with Heavy Bottom for you to choose custom gauges from.
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FINAL COSMETICS:
+++ ### Polish-compound as many mars as feasible.
+++ ### Polish-compound "sneeze tars".
+++ ### Final wipe-down / wipe-off of Ace LUB-E.
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CASE:
+++ ### Repair loose tags in case felt.
+++ ### Repair missing felt tab over belt rivet.
+++ ### Clean white styrofoam tape residue.
+++ ### Lube hardware hinges.
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ENSURE ALL PRE-SHIP ITEMS ARE ADDRESSED:
+++ ### Review all notes.
+++ ### Review all webpages.
+++ Review all emails.
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SHIPPING & PREP:
+++ ### Nest guitar into case for shipping.
+++ ### Cut VCI paper for nesting.
+++ ### Vacuum seal outer plastic bag moisture barrier.
+++ ### Finish final cutting of custom cartons.
+++ ### Pack for Int'l shipping.
+++ ### Prepare invoice.
+++ ### Prepare International shipping paperwork.
+++ ### Ship.
+++ ### Set up USPS tracking events automatic email notices.
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POST SHIPPING TASKS:
+++ Prepare correct(ed) base price + shop work invoice and letter advising of same.
+++ Answer Dinos emails about other related things when guitar is shipped.
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ADVISE DINOS OF:
>>> +++ ### Roller bridge research findings; Published to Work Page 6.
>>> +++ ### His decision needed on bridge glue / tape, or glue type he might otherwise desire; Or leave unglued for roller bridge retrofit. Published findings and suggestions to Work Page 4 and Work Page 6.
>>> +++ ### Suggestion for strings / vibrato ground wire, as said & shown on Electronics Schematic Page.
>>> +++ ### Send link to Family's / Dean's eye work this last week.
>>> +++ ### Explain Harry DeArmond's design of these pickups: High resistance readings of fine coil wire, ...and broad width of coil that picks up a larger and more dynamic area of strings.
>>> +++ Explain sneezes, sweat and drink marks on old guitars (although I was able to get the vast majority of them off innocuously with no harm or marking of guitar.
>>> +++ Advise of pickguard's old bridge glue plane compounding or polish options.
>>> +++ ### Advise of my crash after having to open guitar back up to satisfy myself of correct functioning electronics with rear pickup volume level when selected alone; And why that is with old cap, and it's rating value; And symptoms should that old cap give up it's ghost. Sent some by email and posted the remaining pots / caps info on the Schematics page.
>>> +++ Advise of compounding options on plastics.
>>> +++ ### Advise of non-original ferrule change-out with closer matching ferrule; Entire tuner that clutch screw was replaced on was a previous owner replacement, probably due to screw falling out and lost and no replacement screw so similar but slightly different tuner was installed. --- Posted to page:
>>> +++ ### Remind to periodically lube bridge saddle slots with graphite (pencil lead is OK) or dry NON-SILICONE lube, to help prevent strings from clutching in bridge saddle slots during vibrato operation. --- Posted to page:
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