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Topic: Broken pull rod/ball joint connector |
Jake Bopp
From:
Tallahassee, FL
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 6:40 pm |
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| Today I went over to Ron Bryson's house to get some tuned eyes and ears on my guitar (Hi, Ron!) While we were fiddling around with my steel, we discovered that one of my ball joint quick disconnects had failed. My CMI has the top load type joints, and I'm now having a difficult time finding replacements. I see the forum store is down, and can't seem to track down anything by simple google action. (perhaps user error, there.) We got her back on the road for now with a little dremel and file action, on a side loader type. I'd like to get three replacements, and probably a couple spares judging by how this one failed. I'm sure it'll happen again in the future. Not opposed to used, but would ideally like new. Thanks y'all! Happy New year! |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 8:01 pm
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| Did you try the Show Pro website? That's where the forum store gets them. The website info can be found above there in the LINKS button. |
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Jake Bopp
From:
Tallahassee, FL
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 8:11 pm
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| Yessir, they appear to only have the 90 degree style, and I have the 180 degree style. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 8:13 pm
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| Must be out of stock then, because they normally sell both types. |
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 4:59 am
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| Try the Forum store. |
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Ron Bryson
From:
Bonifay, Florida, USA
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Jake Bopp
From:
Tallahassee, FL
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 7:11 am
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Will call tomorrow morning! Thanks for the great Saturday, Ron! |
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Chris Lucker
From:
Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 2:58 pm
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Jim Palenscar has the machine tools necessary to convert a 90 degree to an inline connector. All that needs to be done is to drag an end mill to make the slot at the end that is the size of the nipple "waist". The ball of the nipple goes through the 90 degree hole on the side.
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Chris Lucker
Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 6:09 pm
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| Ck with BMI. There pedal connections are end type. |
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