musecasters Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Ah the first photo of mine: Come to think of it, I dont remember there every being plastic on the covers and stuff - maybe they took them off knowing I was coming down etc. there were none on my MB1, maybe it's just from this batch on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyndris Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 One of my first pics: Forgot to get the XY-surround plastic off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryoung011 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Any issues with the MB-1 hanging from a Hercules AutoSwivel mounted on a wall? My other guitars are hanging as well, but the MB-1 is "special", so I want to make sure I am storing it properly. Here is the hanger: http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GSP38WB.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennerz Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Looks like the shape of the headstock? It looks like it doesn't get wide enough to fit into that hanger until about halfway down the head. Most guitar headstocks kindof fan out sharply near the nut, the Manson head only does this on one side and the bottom curves very smoothly. I would get a guitar rack that sits on the ground or keep it in its case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryoung011 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Looks like the shape of the headstock? It looks like it doesn't get wide enough to fit into that hanger until about halfway down the head. Most guitar headstocks kindof fan out sharply near the nut, the Manson head only does this on one side and the bottom curves very smoothly. I would get a guitar rack that sits on the ground or keep it in its case It actually has very thick and dense foam arms that swivel to adjust to the neck shape. I also have a Fender Jaguar that has a thin head shape, and the Hercules adjusts fairly well. It may not look sturdy, but the grip by the arms is very secure. I am not worried about the security/stability of the mount...I am more concerned with the integrity of the neck and other structures. Basically, is it ok to hang an MB-1 from the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybobbles Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 It actually has very thick and dense foam arms that swivel to adjust to the neck shape. I also have a Fender Jaguar that has a thin head shape, and the Hercules adjusts fairly well. It may not look sturdy, but the grip by the arms is very secure. I am not worried about the security/stability of the mount...I am more concerned with the integrity of the neck and other structures. Basically, is it ok to hang an MB-1 from the head? Been doing it for months, if Manson hang their guitars I don't see why you can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3adstar Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 It actually has very thick and dense foam arms that swivel to adjust to the neck shape. I also have a Fender Jaguar that has a thin head shape, and the Hercules adjusts fairly well. It may not look sturdy, but the grip by the arms is very secure. I am not worried about the security/stability of the mount...I am more concerned with the integrity of the neck and other structures. Basically, is it ok to hang an MB-1 from the head? Those Hercules hangers are awesome I've got two for my Jaguar and the Epiphone Dot. Never had any problems at all with them, just make sure the wall your using the hangers on are strong and supportive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Been doing it for months, if Manson hang their guitars I don't see why you can't This I'm too worried to hang mine on the wall. can't risk such an expensive guitar falling to the floor like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryoung011 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 This I'm too worried to hang mine on the wall. can't risk such an expensive guitar falling to the floor like that I emailed Adrian, and here is his response...so hanging is ok: Hi Rick, Good to hear from you and thanks for the comments! The Hercules should be fine, it's a good product. I personally use a String Swing which does the same thing. Weight wise it's no problem at all, just make sure the hangar does not mark the maple neck where it sits. I know the String Swing doesn't do this and believe the Hercules is similarly lacquer friendly. Just steer away from any cheap hangars basically. Happy Holidays to you. Regards Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryoung011 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am getting a buzz/humming noise when I have the neck (Fernandes FSK 101 Neck Pickup) pickup selected (with the sustain turned OFF). I noticed that when I touch the midi pad or the Hold button, the pitch of the noise changes each time. When I am lucky, touching the pad will eventually mute the noise. It's very weird. The humming stops when the sustain is turned on. Any ideas? This is a brand new MB-1. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 you'd probably be best talking to mansons rather than us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am getting a buzz/humming noise when I have the neck (Fernandes FSK 101 Neck Pickup) pickup selected (with the sustain turned OFF). I noticed that when I touch the midi pad or the Hold button, the pitch of the noise changes each time. When I am lucky, touching the pad will eventually mute the noise. It's very weird. The humming stops when the sustain is turned on. Any ideas? This is a brand new MB-1. Thanks that's normal. i'm pretty sure someone asked them about that before and there isn't really a fix for it i don't know if it's worse on some guitars than others, but it's really never bothered me. it's the type of thing you'd have to listen carefully for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yep, I've got that on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 It's a single coil pickup, of course you get some background noise when you use it. In other news, my custom midi box is going ahead. You should see the grin on my face right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 It's a single coil pickup, of course you get some background noise when you use it. In other news, my custom midi box is going ahead. You should see the grin on my face right now. that's cool, when are you having it done? and to be honest, I find the fernandes MUCH quieter than your average single coil. it's barely any noisier than the bridge pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah, I really like the sustainer pick up personally. You only get noise really with a high gain setting when you're near laptops or things like that. And the estimate is 4-6 weeks to have it done, then it just depends how long it takes for the MB-1 itself to get done down there, and so on. Then hopefully I should have the custom shortly after too. Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Whats the midi box again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Basically, it's a custom midi thru selector box that provides power to the MB-1 screen. 3 outputs, going to Whammy, Kaoss, and Kaossilator, a footswitch for each output turning it on or off, with an LED indicator for each, and the MIDI input to send power back up the MIDI cable to the MB-1, so I won't need batteries for the screen anymore. Also, can anyone let me know about contact cleaner for guitar switches and how to use it? It's what I've been recommended to try for my faulty switches but I really don't know the first thing about it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 That sounds pretty cool! Im sure crazybob has a midi box for two outputs but the powering the mb1 screen is new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Basically, it's a custom midi thru selector box that provides power to the MB-1 screen. 3 outputs, going to Whammy, Kaoss, and Kaossilator, a footswitch for each output turning it on or off, with an LED indicator for each, and the MIDI input to send power back up the MIDI cable to the MB-1, so I won't need batteries for the screen anymore. Also, can anyone let me know about contact cleaner for guitar switches and how to use it? It's what I've been recommended to try for my faulty switches but I really don't know the first thing about it. Thanks. Ever thought about making that yourself? it wouldn't be hard. Even powering the midi pad from the cable wouldn't be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ever thought about making that yourself? it wouldn't be hard. Even powering the midi pad from the cable wouldn't be difficult. Agreed. How much are you paying for that, given that it's a relatively straightforward job. You know that MIDI provides its own power right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Agreed. How much are you paying for that, given that it's a relatively straightforward job. You know that MIDI provides its own power right? Midi doesn't provide its own power. Certain devices support power over midi but not the xy screens. You would have to do a simple mod to the mb-1 for it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybobbles Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Midi doesn't provide its own power. Certain devices support power over midi but not the xy screens. You would have to do a simple mod to the mb-1 for it to work. My midi switch doesn't need power xy controller out to switch to the 3 devices Bs lemme know the quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 My midi switch doesn't need power xy controller out to switch to the 3 devices Bs lemme know the quote That's because it is passive, it's probably just a couple of 3PDT switches in a box. Bs is trying to power his xy controller from an external source and send power down the midi cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Look up the MIDI standard, it is designed to provide power. But yeah, great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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