I've just bought a rare Jimmy25 !

[Bangyai]

Hello. I have just aquired a rare Jimmy25 ( made in Taiwan issue ) .
Unfortunately I have yet to get a song out of it so was hoping to find a shop in Bangkok where I can have the balls filed down and the neck throttled.

Is there a place where I can have this done by competant professionals.

Please don't answer unless you definately know of a place as I have already looked around the Nana area

Thankyou.

[jizzybloke]

balls filed down and the neck throttled

I'm staying well away from this one!

[sabai sabai]

^ On his jimmy

Please don't answer unless you definately know of a place

[Smug Farang Bore]

Ah you can spell noo....

[Albert Shagnasty]

on the ground floor of pantip at the back there is a big music shop with loads of guitars in the window run by a dude with long hair. can't guarantee it's a good 'un but its promising dude

[Bangyai]

on the ground floor of pantip at the back there is a big music shop with loads of guitars in the window run by a dude with long hair. can't guarantee it's a good 'un but its promising dude

Well thanks Albert. The reason why its important to have the balls filed down ( see OP ) is that the g string keeps catching on them creating an unwanted buzz.
I was hoping to throttle the neck myself but with a Jimmy25 I'll need an accurate address.
As for pick ups. Had many in the past. The best were humbuckers .....but I won't go into that right now.

[Thetyim]

I'm staying well away from this one!

Don't fret about it

[Albert Shagnasty]

on the ground floor of pantip at the back there is a big music shop with loads of guitars in the window run by a dude with long hair. can't guarantee it's a good 'un but its promising dude

Well thanks Albert. The reason why its important to have the balls filed down ( see OP ) is that the g string keeps catching on them creating an unwanted buzz.
I was hoping to throttle the neck myself but with a Jimmy25 I'll need an accurate address.
As for pick ups. Had many in the past. The best were humbuckers .....but I won't go into that right now.

Over my head dude but have a few brothers who strum with the best. let me know if you have no joy and i'll try to get you a few more leads.

[Thetyim]

As for pick ups. Had many in the past.

A good pick-up will make a nice sound even if your fingering is not expert.

[Bangyai]

on the ground floor of pantip at the back there is a big music shop with loads of guitars in the window run by a dude with long hair. can't guarantee it's a good 'un but its promising dude

Well thanks Albert. The reason why its important to have the balls filed down ( see OP ) is that the g string keeps catching on them creating an unwanted buzz.
I was hoping to throttle the neck myself but with a Jimmy25 I'll need an accurate address.
As for pick ups. Had many in the past. The best were humbuckers .....but I won't go into that right now.

Over my head dude but have a few brothers who strum with the best. let me know if you have no joy and i'll try to get you a few more leads.

Well Albert, this thread will tell you all you need to know about a Jimmy25:

https://teakdoor.com/moronic-kiddies-...uitar-amp.html

May I humbly suggest you read it.

[Bangyai]

I'm staying well away from this one!

Don't fret about it

I'm the one freting TY. This thread has taken an unexpected turn.

I was going to mention that I was also thinking of replacing the nuts on Jimmy25 but I think people might get the wrong idea.

This thread is useless if you are not familier with :-

a) A guitar
b) sarcasm
c) Jimmy25


As for fingering re pick ups........ I totally concur. But to get the best from your pick ups use the contol Knob !

[Albert Shagnasty]

on the ground floor of pantip at the back there is a big music shop with loads of guitars in the window run by a dude with long hair. can't guarantee it's a good 'un but its promising dude

Well thanks Albert. The reason why its important to have the balls filed down ( see OP ) is that the g string keeps catching on them creating an unwanted buzz.
I was hoping to throttle the neck myself but with a Jimmy25 I'll need an accurate address.
As for pick ups. Had many in the past. The best were humbuckers .....but I won't go into that right now.

Over my head dude but have a few brothers who strum with the best. let me know if you have no joy and i'll try to get you a few more leads.

Well Albert, this thread will tell you all you need to know about a Jimmy25:

https://teakdoor.com/moronic-kiddies-...uitar-amp.html

May I humbly suggest you read it.

slow..but get there eventually

[Bangyai]

slow..but get there eventually

Better late than never

[AztekLabel]

No fucking clue I play the Air Guitar

[arfursixpence]

I had the same problem with a Johnny 12 - I found that ensuring that the G-string was pulled extremely tightly into the slot it solved the unwanted buzz. (but be careful as it might just split the slot or snap.

Humbuckers are by far the best, especially when you really get to work with your fingers, I believe there are a few shops selling these on Soi cowboy too.

You also might want to check your 1/4 inch "jack" is not a bit loose in the socket, this too can cause buzzing.

Sometimes it is also possible that if the neck becomes distorted or twisted or bent, you may have a problem getting the head correctly.

Whatch out for callouses when you are busy fingering, it can make the sound a bit rough and tends to make the guitar "squeal" or "shriek" a little.

As regards the G- string, you can try a little Dr. Ducks ax wax and string lube I always find no problems after giving the area around the G-string a good waxing - really allows for smoother play!

checkout wubblyou wubbleyou wubbleyou dot ducksdeluxe dot com

I also suggest you take a look at pegging - getting the thing pegged might help. You can find some of the more technical details involved on that website Bend Over Boyfriend.

[Thetyim]

[Carrabow]

I am looking for a left handed guitar, know of any special shops that handle this?

[harrybarracuda]

The reason why its important to have the balls filed down ( see OP ) is that the g string keeps catching on them creating an unwanted buzz.

You're just digging yourself into a deeper hole, you do know that, don't you?

[Bangyai]

I had the same problem with a Johnny 12 - I found that ensuring that the G-string was pulled extremely tightly into the slot it solved the unwanted buzz. (but be careful as it might just split the slot or snap.

Humbuckers are by far the best, especially when you really get to work with your fingers, I believe there are a few shops selling these on Soi cowboy too.

You also might want to check your 1/4 inch "jack" is not a bit loose in the socket, this too can cause buzzing.

Sometimes it is also possible that if the neck becomes distorted or twisted or bent, you may have a problem getting the head correctly.

Whatch out for callouses when you are busy fingering, it can make the sound a bit rough and tends to make the guitar "squeal" or "shriek" a little.

As regards the G- string, you can try a little Dr. Ducks ax wax and string lube I always find no problems after giving the area around the G-string a good waxing - really allows for smoother play!

checkout wubblyou wubbleyou wubbleyou dot ducksdeluxe dot com

I also suggest you take a look at pegging - getting the thing pegged might help. You can find some of the more technical details involved on that website Bend Over Boyfriend.

Some very useful tips there arfur. Yes, the G string dropping into the slot and snapping is a nuisance ( hence filing the balls ). Even if it doesn't snap it can leave a nasty rust coloured stain on the g string.

I've had humbuckers from shops in Soi Cowboy but they don't make them within my price range these days. Too many players have spoilt that particular market.

The neck on the Jimmy 25 definately needs throttling and so I'm not bothered if there is no head at all . I think its better that way with a Johnny 25.

As for calouses....no worries. Nivea will take care of them and works on the g string as well . My finger play is quite smootrh and I have a technique that uses the neck tongue with very pleasant results.

Checked out both those websites. Some useful info there but second one has some very queer ideas. . Not really my style.

Still, I'll take your tip and head down to Soi Cowboy for some necking work at least. If I see any G strings down there I might look into them more closely while the necking his being sorted.

Thanks again

[arfursixpence]

I had the same problem with a Johnny 12 - I found that ensuring that the G-string was pulled extremely tightly into the slot it solved the unwanted buzz. (but be careful as it might just split the slot or snap.

Humbuckers are by far the best, especially when you really get to work with your fingers, I believe there are a few shops selling these on Soi cowboy too.

You also might want to check your 1/4 inch "jack" is not a bit loose in the socket, this too can cause buzzing.

Sometimes it is also possible that if the neck becomes distorted or twisted or bent, you may have a problem getting the head correctly.

Whatch out for callouses when you are busy fingering, it can make the sound a bit rough and tends to make the guitar "squeal" or "shriek" a little.

As regards the G- string, you can try a little Dr. Ducks ax wax and string lube I always find no problems after giving the area around the G-string a good waxing - really allows for smoother play!

checkout wubblyou wubbleyou wubbleyou dot ducksdeluxe dot com

I also suggest you take a look at pegging - getting the thing pegged might help. You can find some of the more technical details involved on that website Bend Over Boyfriend.

Some very useful tips there arfur. Yes, the G string dropping into the slot and snapping is a nuisance ( hence filing the balls ). Even if it doesn't snap it can leave a nasty rust coloured stain on the g string.

I've had humbuckers from shops in Soi Cowboy but they don't make them within my price range these days. Too many players have spoilt that particular market.

The neck on the Jimmy 25 definately needs throttling and so I'm not bothered if there is no head at all . I think its better that way with a Johnny 25.

As for calouses....no worries. Nivea will take care of them and works on the g string as well . My finger play is quite smootrh and I have a technique that uses the neck tongue with very pleasant results.

Checked out both those websites. Some useful info there but second one has some very queer ideas. . Not really my style.

Still, I'll take your tip and head down to Soi Cowboy for some necking work at least. If I see any G strings down there I might look into them more closely while the necking his being sorted.

Thanks again

Have you tried the Twin Neck, or pulling off rather than hammering on?

I don't know if the Jimmy 25 has it or not but Fender used to put on a "B" string bender - maybe this Taiwan company can put you a customized G- String Bender? I guess anything is possible if you want to pay the cash!

If things become a bit too relaxed you could try a bottle neck slider! (Coke bottle or larger)

This is getting depraved!

"Left hand mute!" a verbally challenged left handed ho?

Headstock? A variety of a particular player raised for a particular task? (like livestock - beefstock)

Palm mutes - is this where they slow the action down?

Alternative thumb technique sounds interesting, as does Fret Wanker!

Quite an interesting thread! enjoyed a good laugh!

I agree with you about the web sites - pegging your equipment is quite a step into the wild side, and some people rightly understand the entire thing will be broken for the rest of its natural life! So it is not a step to be taken lightly with such expensive and delicate equipment.

Just make sure they don't bore the pegs too much, try to keep within a decent tolerance.

If you have the balls to do it - you probably will find it makes your playing a completely new experience.

[Bangyai]

^ Mentioned everything except the nobs arfur. Most important.

Going away for three days tomorrow but as soon as I get back I'll try some of your hot tips. Except the bottleneck. Don't want to lower the action that much.

[arfursixpence]

^ Mentioned everything except the nobs arfur. Most important.

Going away for three days tomorrow but as soon as I get back I'll try some of your hot tips. Except the bottleneck. Don't want to lower the action that much.

I did forget to mention to check out the Vibrato, and the Spanish term P.I.M.A, (finger placement for the right hand) pulgar (thumb), indice (index), medio (middle), and ANULAR (RING), The last one is most important.

I know you mentioned the "Action" before, but have you also set up the NUT, Saddle and Truss Rod correctly or you might find problems with Tension and Top Bellying.

[sabai sabai]

I was thinking of asking on here for some Guitar lessons, maybe I'll try the Yellow Pages