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I remember. It was another builder that I was talking to at the GFA Vendor fair in June. He was now using the new Sloanes with the double bearings on the barrels. He was saying he'd had some issues with guitars that were used a lot. He sells to a lot of serious student guitarists, and has 180 or so out there. The students put them through the wringer.

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Waddy

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Sound Clips of most of my guitars

Does anyone have experience with the Golden Age from Stew Mac? I bought these for my first two, but haven't installed them yet.

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Phil

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"Those who tilt at windmills are only considered insane by those who can't see the dragon."

Gotoh SG series (the 30-ish buck ones) if I'm on a budget, Gotoh 510 minis (magnum lock, replacement schaller M6-style buttons, 'nickel' finish) are my preferred closed back option. I like the look of the Hipshot open backs but have yet to try them, and have a few sets of StaTites and Sperzels kicking around as well (for vintage-y designs and eletrics with trems, respectively)