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SteveFord

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I wondered when Memphis would get around to it.

 

I think 2 f-holes would look better. So would a natural finish.

Tuners are conventional. I have no problem with that.

But the main problem is the nut width is 1.687" (instead of 1.745"). Why only do half a job?

 

Descriptions like 'Aviation Grade Toggle Switch' undermine Gibson's credibility. I have 40+ years experience with aviation metals. A toggle switch would be classed as 'ground equipment' and you do not need ultrasonic scanning, 3 x grainflow orientation, deadzone/coarse grain removal and mill certification for something that isn't stress critical and is never going to fly.

 

Or maybe Pete Townsend wants one?

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Descriptions like 'Aviation Grade Toggle Switch' undermine Gibson's credibility. I have 40+ years experience with aviation metals. A toggle switch would be classed as 'ground equipment' and you do not need ultrasonic scanning, 3 x grainflow orientation, deadzone/coarse grain removal and mill certification for something that isn't stress critical and is never going to fly.

It seems that you are looking at this the wrong way. Nobody is going to build a wing out of toggle switches, or use them to add structural integrity to an aircraft. Switches are rated by the number of “throws” they can perform before failing. If you have a switch that activates your landing gear or something you want to be confident that it isn’t going to fail while you’re in the air.

 

I don’t know what actual aviation spec would be for toggle switches and of course this is a marketing tactic from Gibson, but your logic seems irrational to me

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