musecasters Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Nah it isn't Also, I didn't get to see the MBC-1 in the shop, but I wonder if that has a different finish. edit: What musecasters said, though I'm pretty sure my wooden floor is actually plastic... mmmm that floor.....no straplocks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 mmmm that floor.....no straplocks?? #plastic And nope, I think it's mainly my customs that have strap locks! I've noticed that schaller seems to have changed the design slightly as well, so some of the new strap buttons won't fit my existing straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 #plastic And nope, I think it's mainly my customs that have strap locks! I've noticed that schaller seems to have changed the design slightly as well, so some of the new strap buttons won't fit my existing straps really? not noticed that. i even have straplocks on everything, even #MiniDL1 #NotForSale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 really? not noticed that. i even have straplocks on everything, even #MiniDL1 #NotForSale I imagine you can play that without a strap! And it was just the last few sets that I got. The locks on the strap don't slide on at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I imagine you can play that without a strap! And it was just the last few sets that I got. The locks on the strap don't slide on at all. imagine all you want Mr90 #NotForSale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 imagine all you want Mr90 #NotForSale I didn't recall it being too difficult to play without a strap anyway! And if that's #NotForSale, hurry up with that other one so I can throw some ideas at you again Actually, I'll do that now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I didn't recall it being too difficult to play without a strap anyway! And if that's #NotForSale, hurry up with that other one so I can throw some ideas at you again Actually, I'll do that now... joking aside its easier without Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Yeah he did also, someone got a refinish on theirs Is that a mansons job or steal (steel) customs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Is that a mansons job or steal (steel) customs? The owner just said it was an upgrade, but I'm guessing it's Mansons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbias12 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The owner just said it was an upgrade, but I'm guessing it's Mansons I'm curious if it has a matching headstock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yeah he did also, someone got a refinish on theirs this makes me even more impatient for my MA tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam511 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I've noticed a very small patch of "glossy" paint on the headstock right under the strings... not too bothered about it as I'm guessing it was something during the set up has rubbed against the paint. As long as it doesn't happen on the body ill be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've noticed a very small patch of "glossy" paint on the headstock right under the strings... not too bothered about it as I'm guessing it was something during the set up has rubbed against the paint. As long as it doesn't happen on the body ill be happy It'll happen over time, nothing you can do about it but embrace it. Matte finish just naturally will get polished slightly by the rubbing and wear of use. I've yet to see anyone produce any sort of matte guitar that doesn't eventually get his effect. I've got a Gibson SG that does the same thing. Sadly matte black guitars show this gloss effect the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) anyone with a sustainiac installed in their mbc would kindly post up a pic of the back cavity? I wanna see just how tight of a fit it would be since im planning on buying a cort here in the states then ordering a sustainiac setup and installing it myself, as it'd be way cheaper than ordering direct from mansons (i know, blasphemy!) Edited September 4, 2015 by jonbrown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd-rg120 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 anyone with a sustainiac installed in their mbc would kindly post up a pic of the back cavity? I wanna see just how tight of a fit it would be since im planning on buying a cort here in the states then ordering a sustainiac setup and installing it myself, as it'd be way cheaper than ordering direct from mansons (i know, blasphemy!) I brought mine to a luthier with the intent of getting a sustainiac installed by them. The back cavitiy is just barely too small to fit the pcb for the sustainiac, So its gonna have to be routed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I brought mine to a luthier with the intent of getting a sustainiac installed by them. The back cavitiy is just barely too small to fit the pcb for the sustainiac, So its gonna have to be routed out. hmm, thats weird. i've emailed Alan at sustainiac and he says it's possible to install it into the cavity of the guitar without any additional routing. he says if anything it'd be easier to install into the mbc's cavity since it doesnt have the 4-control layout or the metal plate thingy majig that gibson cavity's usually have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd-rg120 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 hmm, thats weird. i've emailed Alan at sustainiac and he says it's possible to install it into the cavity of the guitar without any additional routing. he says if anything it'd be easier to install into the mbc's cavity since it doesnt have the 4-control layout or the metal plate thingy majig that gibson cavity's usually have When I took my MBC1 in last week the Luthier i was talking to showed me the size of the pcb relative to the size of the cavity in the back. It will not fit without some routing, no ifs and or buts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 When I took my MBC1 in last week the Luthier i was talking to showed me the size of the pcb relative to the size of the cavity in the back. It will not fit without some routing, no ifs and or buts. fair enough. on the other hand, has anyone tried removing the button kill switch and replacing it with a toggle switch? i'd assume it wouldnt be that hard. the button imo just looks plain ugly and in need of being replaced by a toggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samz2 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 hmm, thats weird. i've emailed Alan at sustainiac and he says it's possible to install it into the cavity of the guitar without any additional routing. he says if anything it'd be easier to install into the mbc's cavity since it doesnt have the 4-control layout or the metal plate thingy majig that gibson cavity's usually have Yes, it's definitely possible... Alan and the guys there actually installed mine in the cavity with no problem. Works great, but is quite a tight squeeze in the cavity! It sits on a slight angle diagonally. Different toggle placement than the usual, too, but I actually quite like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yes, it's definitely possible... Alan and the guys there actually installed mine in the cavity with no problem. Works great, but is quite a tight squeeze in the cavity! It sits on a slight angle diagonally. Different toggle placement than the usual, too, but I actually quite like it. haha if i would get the sustainiac installed i wouldn't be able to live with the way your toggle switches were laid out joking aside, it is still possible to have the usual parallel-to-strings/bridge placement right? the mbc cavity is is actually super roomy and im pretty sure you can still put the switches paralell in the top right corner of the cavity. if that makes any sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3ign Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 anyone with a sustainiac installed in their mbc would kindly post up a pic of the back cavity? I wanna see just how tight of a fit it would be since im planning on buying a cort here in the states then ordering a sustainiac setup and installing it myself, as it'd be way cheaper than ordering direct from mansons (i know, blasphemy!) My MBC should be here this week and has a sustainer installed so I'll upload a pic of the cavity (if you're still after one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 My MBC should be here this week and has a sustainer installed so I'll upload a pic of the cavity (if you're still after one) ah yes please do i'd think a lot of people here on their own modifying quest would benefit from knowing just how much room there is inside the cavity for installing a sustainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermassive blackhole224 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I got my sustainiac installed from mansons and they expand the cavity to the edge of the guitar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Get voting for a quality UK designed guitar (we love Bellz) from a lovely company http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/vote-now-for-the-guitarist-electric-guitar-of-the-year-award-2015-584317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I got my sustainiac installed from mansons and they expand the cavity to the edge of the guitar.. Nice foot. Is the new cavity cover recessed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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