What's at Raru today? (Strings, parts, accessories)

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Was just browsing around Raru and thought I'd share a few things

They are stocking allparts bits now (thinking it's a direct import twice/month)
You can get a Allparts Tele neck from R2599 and there's other bits from R116 set of strat knobs to a R10k body ?

There's a choice of pots, CTS (R87/ea), Allparts Push/Pull (R130) Seymour Duncan Push/pull (R130) as well.

There's the Ibanez multi tool at R235 - a really useful thing! : .

And there's the usual string bundle (3 sets @ 20% off)
1.Cheapest electric string = Squire 9-42 for R42
2. Other cheap option(s) = Darco by Martin (9's, 10's, 11's,12's) from R42/ea
3. Dean Markely from R86
4. Ibanez R89/99 for a set of 10's or 9's

Other instruments
1. Cheapest Acoustic steel string = Darco by Martin (R47)
2. Cheapest Nylon string = Martin M220 (R75)
3. Cheapest bass strings = Warwick Red Labels (R147)

And there's a 30% off Fender amplifier sale too...!

Lu22

Dunno if replying is allowed on this thread, but are those Warwick Red Labels any good? Need to restring next week.....

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Lu22 Chat away on this thread!

I've had 3-4 sets of the red labels, they're fine for a stainless steel string. Last re-string I replaced them with a set of GHS Bass Boomers (The Flea set ;p) and, I couldn't really feel or tell the difference.

If you're looking for something with a softer feel, try the fender nickle plated steels, also quite cheap - though I havn't used 'em.

One thing, if you are re-stringing soon, make sure they are noted as in stock - otherwise there might be a wait. I've used the 5 string set a ccouple times coz' I couldn't find the 4 string sets, I had a bunch of spare low B's - handy for the djent bass!

Lu22

V8 Yeah made the in stock mistake with a set of M-Steels that took 3 weeks.

My last restring was like 3 years ago, and I paid R400 for a set of D'Adario's, so not too clued up on Bass strings.

Off topic, was that your Vampyre in GearJunkie? Cos its mine now!

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Lu22 Off topic, was that your Vampyre in GearJunkie? Cos its mine now!

? ? ?

Even though I tried to keep it a stealthy sale, I had the oddest feeling someone I knew was going to buy it...

Congratz, you stole a helluva bass! Alinea tested and ready for BEAD tuning to boot :p

P.s. It's wearing a set of red label's 105-45

Lu22

V8 Wanted one for like 4 years now, so life goal achieved hehe

Hasie

@V8 I hate you, but in a good way.
(https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6629969-esp-ltd-ec-407-ec-series-7-string-single-cut-electric-guitar-black-satin)
(https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6629969-esp-ltd-ec-407-ec-series-7-string-single-cut-electric-guitar-black-satin)
Do I have 15k to spend? Definitely not. My credit can be abused, but it is irresponsible.

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Hasie I hate you, but in a good way.

I know exactly how you feel! ?

Funny thing, I'm looking around for a pointy shreddy guitar
- shorter scale (24.75)
- flatter radius (12-16)
- comfy shape

ESP is the one brand that does all of that...

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Lu22 Yeah I recall you digging the Vampyre - nice one!

If you plan on using the strap locks (mighty mite), do use a drop of loctite on the threads when you attach them to a strap - they did come loose once or twice. And it's all about the bridge pup - all the recordings/gigs were done using the bridge pup exclusively. Such a great neck to play - super fast.

Was completely re-wired by Theron Electronics Works and then re-strung & setup with them red label's before heading to GJ - strings should have another 3-4 mths play in them, they're hardly been played.

If you do go BEAD, it's a absolute monster in that tuning - it plays better in BEAD than EADG!

P.s. I couldn't find the truss rod cover - if I do at some stage, I'll let you know.

Lu22

V8 Awesome! Glad that it's your old one, cos I know its in good nick. Will have to research BEAD tuning.
Thanks for the advice. Hopefully it gets here monday/tuesday. Itching to test it out

Lu22

V8 P.s. I couldn't find the truss rod cover - if I do at some stage, I'll let you know.
Looks like GJ found one, cos it has one now.

Loving the Vamp. My biggest issue is the fact that I haven't played bass in ages so my fingers are suffering, otherwise the thing is a beast!

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Lu22 Glad that it's your old one, cos I know its in good nick.

The body is a slightly beatup (how I got it - paint missing on bottom horns), but the rest of it is as new. That neck and bridge pup is worth the price alone - killer!

Enjoy!

Lu22

V8 Eh those are just battle scars. And I definitely will!

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Lu22 Yeah, they did find one - but not the original I did have...somewhere. It just irritates me that I misplaced it...!

Glad you be digging it, I was impressed with that just-a-nut nut thing - love the ease of adjustment. If/when you go to BEAD tuning, it's a breeze to get it setup. (buy a 5string set when you want to restring the other bass and use the low B on the Vamp - shift the rest of the strings down one and viola!).

A low B...it is a thing - the no1. thing I miss from the band is laying into that string with a loud amp, very calming...bwhaha!

And do throw loads of gain at that bridge pup - it is a humbucker ?

Lu22

V8 Noted!
Any Idea where one could get another set of those Mighty Mite strap buttons? I use one strap between my guitars and the Mighty Mite locks aren't compatible with the Schallers on my Ibby. Decent straps are just north of 500 bucks so I'm not to keen on getting another strap.

Are these compatible: https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6441158-on-stage-nsl7200c-hennessey-strap-locks-chrome

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Lu22 I use one strap between my guitars and the Mighty Mite locks aren't compatible with the Schallers on my Ibby

Hmm, not sure if they are compatible with anything - I'd rather get another set of schallers than mighty mite though. Mighty mite were/are Cort's part's brand (iirc) - everywhere stocked them (distributed by bothners) but now I don't see much around. I'll have a look at GJ tomorrow and ask Graham.

Lu22

V8 Much appreciated. Otherwise I can keep the Schallers, swap the buttons on my basses and sell the Mighty Mites with my old bass

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Lu22 Hmm, I did have a google and Might Mite seems only to do neck, bodies, pickguards and pickups now. So if we do find anything else, it'll be N.O,.S.

No idea who'll be making those ''discontinued' parts now - sure, someone is - just who?

I'd just go for another set of schallers (or copies thereof. Saw this - 5 sets for around 24USD...delivered

I'll still have a dig around GJ tomorrow.

Lu22

V8 Thanks. I have like 3 sets of schaller/compatibles between my collection, so Ill just swap out then

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Lu22 Had at look at GJ - no strap locks of any description! Come to think of it, the last time I saw any mighty mite branded parts was at a bothners clearing out sale twos years ago...