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Actual water in there? Crazy! Sounds like Madinter is your StewMac.

Wow, that is expensive. You can get Stellartone's ToneStyler for $129! Not the same thing, but at least it's ready to go. I've always wanted to try one of those should I come across a basket case SB someday.

Stellartone on Reverb

Interesting, so now that the wood has settled, a quick fret leveling is in order? I just helped a friend coordinate a repair where his Wal received a brand new ebony fingerboard. It surprised me that there were still a couple of high spots. It should have been obvious. That ebony was still moving! The work was done by a very experienced luthier, so I'll just assume the work was spot-on.

I certainly accept the blame for any Aria lunacy! I have two SB-1000s at the moment. One will likely be restored back to its original electronics, and the other (Padouk red one) remains my longtime companion. I also have an SB1010, and boy, do I wish I could get a brass bridge for it even if it's just for looks. Otherwise, it's also fabulous. Lastly, I'm on the brink of acquiring a (faded!) white SB Elite II.

I look forward to half a mm less brass in your nut, and clarity in your vari.

It's taken me days, and here I am, at the end of this wonderful thread. Any final updates or pretty pics?!