![]() ![]() The yard is also used in cricket pitch dimensions, and sometimes in golf fairway measurements. Some suggest that the yard could have been derived based on the girth of a person's waist.Ĭurrent use: The yard is commonly used in field-length measurement for certain sports such as American and Canadian football, and association football (soccer). It is an English unit (predecessor of imperial units) and the term was derived from "gerd" in Old English, the earliest historical form of the English language. History/origin: The origin of the yard as a unit is unclear. It is also equal to 3 feet, or 36 inches. Since 1959, a yard has been defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. ![]() Yardĭefinition: A yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The United States is one notable exception in that it largely uses US customary units such as yards, inches, feet, and miles instead of meters in everyday use. The current definition of the meter is effectively the same as the definition that was adopted in 1983, with slight modifications due to the change in definition of the second.Ĭurrent use: Being the SI unit of length, the meter is used worldwide in many applications such as measuring distance, height, length, width, etc. In 1960, the meter was again redefined, this time in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of krypton-86. This changed in 1889, when the International prototype metre was established as the length of a prototype meter bar (made of an alloy of 90% platinum and 10% iridium) measured at the melting point of ice. History/origin: Originally, in 1793, the meter was defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. This definition was slightly modified in 2019 to reflect changes in the definition of the second. The meter is defined as the distance traveled by light in 1/299 792 458 of a second. Definition: A meter, or metre (symbol: m), is the base unit of length and distance in the International System of Units (SI). ![]()
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![]() ![]() At the North Pole, which is 90 degrees latitude, Polaris is directly overhead at an altitude of 90 degrees. Polaris always stays within 1 degree of celestial North Pole. Was measured either at noon (the "noon sight") or from the angle between Polaris, the North Star or the Pole Star, and the horizon. The object's position is then looked up in the Nautical Almanac for that particular time and after allowance for refraction, instrument error and other errors, a position circle on the Earth's surface is calculated. To determine the position of a ship or aircraft by celestial navigation or astronavigation, the navigator uses a sextant to take a "sight" to measure the apparent height of the celestial object above the horizon, and notes the time from a marine chronometer. The Sokkia Corporation's annual "Celestial Observation Handbook and Ephemeris" tabulates daily celestial coordinates (to a tenth of an arc-second) for the Sun and nine stars, Polaris and eight others. The "Air Almanac" of the United States and Great Britain tabulates celestial coordinates at 10 minute intervals. More recent editions have kept up with the changes in technology - the 1924 edition for example had extensive advertisements for coaling stations. of the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty" provided a useful compendium of information. This combination of trade advertising, and information "by permission. A good example would be Brown's - which commenced in 1877 - and is still produced annually, its early twentieth century subtitle being "Harbour and Dock Guide and Advertiser and Daily Tide Tables". Also commercial almanacs were produced that combined other information. In Great Britain a nautical almanac has been published annually by the HM Nautical Almanac Office, ever since the first edition was published in 1767. The navigator can extrapolate by means of navigational tables to acquire the position of each object for each minute of time. The Sun, Moon and Planets are perceived independently and are therefore specified separately however, only the star Aries is specified, while the other stars are assigned a set angular distance. The Almanac specifies for each whole hour of the year the position on the Earth's surface at which each body is directly overhead. These almanacs describe the positions and movements of celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, planets, and 57 stars chosen for their ease of identification and wide spacing. ![]() This geographic position is known as the celestial object's sub-point and its location, defined by latitude and longitude, can be determined from the tables of nautical or air almanacs. At any given instant of time, any celestial object such as the Earth's Moon, the planet Jupiter, or the navigational star Spica, one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky, will be located directly over a particular geographic position on the Earth. Astronavigation calculates angles between objects in the sky (celestial objects) and the horizon to locate one's position on the globe. With the rise of the British Navy and merchant marine, the Greenwich Meridian or Prime Meridian at Greenwich, England eventually became the starting location for most celestial almanacs. In ancient times, the vessel's home port or home capital was used as the known location. Although the Sun is the most often measured celestial object, more sophisticated navigators are prepared to use our Moon, other planets, or one of 57 "navigational stars" described in nautical almanacs to observe the positions of these celestial objects relative to the observer and a known location. Astronavigation uses angular measurements or sightings between the horizon and a common celestial object to perform navigational problem-solving. , is a position-fixing process that has enabled sailors to cross featureless oceans with certainty and target unsighted land with precision. ![]() ![]() ![]() But - I mean, here's - let's not get it twisted. Did you hear that? Although, male gaze was not an expression yet, I don't think, in '86. GROSS: Did you get that the first time around - like, Nola is a woman through a man's point of view? The whole movie about a woman is through the male gaze. So there was a huge presence of black women in the room. My daughter, Satchel, was in the writers' room. Tonya Lewis Lee was executive producer, but she's the one that came with idea to do this as a television show. So we had several - the writers' room, you had Lynn Nottage, who's won two Pulitzer Prizes for her plays. And also, even more important, that this Netflix series could not be strictly a male gaze. You never saw Nola doing her art in the movie. So there's much more time to spend on who Nola is. With this Netflix series, we have 10 episodes. LEE: Well, what people forget - I know the film came out in 1986, but the film was only 86 minutes. So how did you want the character of Nola to change from the original 1986 version to this new Netflix version? LEE: And also they were very happy because the film was a hit. LEE: Yeah, but they were still happy to know that I gave them material. GROSS: But not necessarily in a positive light. LEE: Oh, they loved it because they saw themselves in it. GROSS: How did your male friends react to "She's Gotta Have It" the first time around (laughter)? And show this woman who's living her life and not really caring about what people feel. And then one of those ladies they were seeing happened to see somebody else, they would go berserk. ![]() And then on top of that, I'm - I just was very fascinated with a lot of my male friends who were sleeping around with many, many women and would brag and boast about it. And again, let them - let the audience decide who's telling the truth and who's doing what. I wanted to do that about a woman who's having three relationships with men at the same time. And it's left for the audience to decide what is true. And I liked this conceit where several people are witnesses to a rape and a murder, and it's left to - and then they present their facts of what they thought they saw to the audience. ![]() The basis for the film was - I was heavily influenced by the great Japanese filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa's film "Rashomon." I saw that in film school. It came several years after I graduated from NYU graduate film school where Ang Lee and Ernest Dickerson were my classmates. SPIKE LEE: Well, "She's Gotta Have It" was my first feature film. What was your interest in creating a woman character who describes herself as a sex-positive polyamorous pansexual woman? Congratulations on your Netflix series and thank you for coming. And the key is that, unlike the men I've been dealing with, she's not trying to own me. I can see the three of us skipping down the street holding hands like we're in some commercial for products only white folks would buy. So I get insta-daughter (ph) without labor pains or stretchmarks. And she has a kid already from a turkey baster with a friend from college. But as a sex-positive polyamorous pansexual, words like monogamy and family have never even seemed like a remote possibility. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT")ĭEWANDA WISE: (As Nola Darling) This woman is like whoa. Nola who speaks first is played by DeWanda Wise. The therapist is played by Heather Headley. In this scene from Episode 4, Nola is talking to her therapist about how her love life now includes a woman she started seeing again. She starts doing street art, but her posters are defaced with misogynist epithets.Īt the suggestion of a friend, she starts seeing a therapist. But it leaves her with a new feeling of vulnerability. In Episode 1 of the Netflix version, Nola, who lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, where Spike grew up and continues to have an office, is walking home from her friend's house one evening when a man starts harassing her and grabs her. She's seeing three men, each a different type but each wants her to himself. The central character in the original film and the Netflix series is Nola Darling, a young artist who loves sex but isn't interested in a committed relationship. We're going to talk about lots of things, but let's start with "She's Gotta Have It." The film earned him a place as a central figure in independent cinema and black cinema. Spike Lee has written and directed many other films including, "School Daze," "Do The Right Thing" "Mo' Better Blues" "Jungle Fever" "Malcolm X" and "Chi-Raq." ![]() My guest, Spike Lee, has returned to his first feature - the 1986 film "She's Gotta Have It" and has adapted it into an expanded and updated 10-part Netflix series of the same name. ![]() ![]() ![]() I hosted a wedding lunch in the vineyard after a group tasting in the top level of the barn. This is where I recommend my clients and family come out to visit.Īs an event designer, I love working with Stone Tower. They focus on refined Bordeaux-style wines - this is not the place if you want the party bus, sugary sweet, frat party vibe at some wineries. This is definitely in my Top 5 of Virginia Wineries!!! As a new winery in Leesburg, I cant wait to see how their quality and production grows as their vines become more established. Regardless, the wines are very good quality, although a bit pricey for my wallet - but I expect that for a Loudoun County address. When I asked where the grapes for the tasting menu wines were from I was told they were from "all over". Perhaps those wines are for purchase only, or reserved for club members? Not sure, didnt ask. I understand wanting to have a variety, but youre a Virginia winery with 300 acres (obviously not all are planted but still). Personally, I would prefer to see at least two or three wines made from Virginia grapes on the menu. MINUS: The tasting didnt include more than one wine made from actual Virginia grapes. Both areas were very open, so you dont feel crammed in with everyone else like sardines. ![]() I liked that you can almost choose what kind of experience you want to have based on the spaces. The "Adult" side (21+), has a much more formal feel and great decor - definitely perfect if youre going out with a group of people and want to have a more sophisticated feel to your experience. Multiple food vendors were around and it was a lovely place to sit and enjoy the views. PLUS: Space and views are great - we felt like the "family" side (kids and dog friendly) was a lot more approachable (and we dont have kids).its in the original tasting room, which is a really nice, rustic barn with a ton of outdoor space. My husband and I are making an effort to visit as many Virginia wineries as possible and this one definitely has some pluses (and minuses). I look forward to visiting this winery again once they complete the expansion and finish developing the other two wines from their own vineyard! I think work on their young wines will also turn into some excellent wines in the following years. The expansion shows promise and I can see this being a up and coming vineyard and winery of Virginia, climbing its way to the top. This new winery has some great expectations and I look forward to seeing what comes of this excellent base. The drive, the area, the wines are a great addition to Virginia. Overall, I definitely recommend this winery. I was told this should be completed by fall of 2014. Also, what appears to be a new production and barrel room. The new buildings will include a larger tasting room, making the current tasting room an events room for club members and possibly future rentals. The owners are working on expanding the winery and tasting room. They have an upstairs as well for parties and events. The interior of the current tasting room has an relaxing feel but not as great as other wineries in the area. Also notable is the way they ferment the fruit for their Viognier, which is in a concrete egg, something I have never heard of before, but apparently is used by some other wineries around the world but not as common. Two of the six wines are not from their vineyard (20 Sanglier Noble) but are from Virginia grapes. We went through their 6 wines which in my opinion were pretty well balanced for a new winery. She explained the tastings and I opted to go with the vintage tasting, which included all of their wines and a glass to take home. I arrived and was welcomed by Danielle, who was somewhat friendly. The mile drive just off 15 is a beautiful drive, with fields and amazing views leading up to the winery. ![]() Stone Tower Winery, located in the heart of Loudon County and off of Hogback Mountain, just outside of Leesburg, has recently been established. Pros: Good wines, scenic drive, beautiful area, friendly staffĬons: No restaurant or food, still developing, only dry wines (good and bad) ![]() ![]() ![]() Go and save her as quickly as you can to finally easy that burden. In your memories, Princess Zelda always seemed burdened by her task. You've visited all 13 of the locations shown in the old pictures and recovered the associated memories of your days with Princess Zelda. Korok Seed Map Shrine Locations Great Fairy Locations Stables Locations Memories Locations Tower Regions Related Guides Maps and Locations Korok Seed Map There are a total of 900 korok seeds that can be collected in Hyrule, but only 441 seeds are needed to fully upgrade your inventory. What memory of your past with Princess Zelda awaits you there? In order to find and view BotW Memories, you must search for the locations based on the visual clues in your Sheikah Slate Album. The location of the final memory is hanging on the wall of Impa's home. Go and report the news to Impa in Kakariko Village. You've found all of the locations in the pictures! This guide and walkthrough will show you everything you need to know from the locations and solutions for every shrine to Captured Memories, the best meal in the game, The Master Trials DLC and. Here you can find a map of all shrines and locations, as well as shrine locations by region and DLC quests. The guides below walk you through each of the four locations, organized by the closest landmark the Forest of Spirits, Eastern Abbey, the Temple of Time and Mount Hylia. On this page: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Dragons Tears, Memory Locations What are memories What are geoglyphs All geoglyph and Dragons Tears locations Dragons Tear 1 - North. Read on to learn how to begin this quest, as well as the locations for all 13 memories and photos, and the rewards for completing the Captured Memories quest. You decided to report your progress so far to Impa in Kakariko Village. This is a list of all shrines found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). 3 This guide will show you how to complete the Captured Memories Main Quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). Memories remaining: Number of memories obtained. Traveling to the places shown in these pictures may help you to regain your memories of the princess. Princess Zelda left behind an album with twelve pictures in it. This is a full list of the Adventure Log entries for Captured Memories. In the bonus scene, Link and Zelda are in a hilltop discussing their plans about restoring Hyrule to its former glory. The challenge inside, named the Twin Memories trial, is a puzzle that has you memorise the. Updated on May 22nd, 2023, by Michael Colwander: Tears of the Kingdom has taken the world by storm, delivering on almost everything a Breath of the Wild sequel should.After recalling at least one Memory from the photos, talk to Impa in Kakariko Village to receive the Champion's Tunic.įind all 13 Memories to unlock a Bonus Scene Ending SceneĬompleting the Captured Memories main quest also unlocks a bonus scene to the ending of the game. Shee Vaneer and Shee Venath are two of the many Shrines located throughout Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It would have been better if all the memory locations were foreshadowed through NPC dialogue and. Regardless of how long a player takes to defeat Calamity Ganon, there will still be plenty to do in Breath of the Wild even after the credits roll. Just piecing together the memories chronologically or. There's no true post-game to Breath of the Wild, so players can resume what they were doing before committing to completing the main story. The Memory 8 - A Premonition is one of 19 unlockable Memories in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. When you return to Impa, she'll guide you to the location of one last memory to bookend your quest. ![]() You destination is through Central Hyrule, through Hyrule Field and finally to the Sacred Ground Ruins. Congratulations You've found all 12 Captured Memories. After the player beats Calamity Ganon, they are placed right before the Calamity Ganon fight. Sacred Ground Ruins Warp to the Central tower. Players can even head straight to Hyrule Castle to fight Calamity Ganon. This allows players to explore and experiment for themselves and make the adventure their own. RELATED: 10 Things Only Hardcore Fans Know About Zelda Loreīreath of the Wild places players in the middle of the vast world with minimal direction. ![]() ![]() ![]() This pkexec method works (on desktop systems) because Ubuntu systems with a GUI installed have two separate mechanisms for administrators to perform actions as root: sudo, and PolicyKit. Ubuntu 12.04 and later should have this (even if they also have the above lines because they were upgraded from an earlier release): # Allow members of group sudo to execute any command Ubuntu systems before 12.04, or those that were upgraded from a version before 12.04, should have this: # Members of the admin group may gain root privileges ![]() Youll need to create a new user before we can add it to the sudoers list. ![]() That line will allow any users in the sudo group to use sudo. You can customize the above line to change the permissions just as though sudo was a user. Then just edit the sudoers file to add whatever entries you need. To be able to do that, you should make sure you have the following line in your sudoers file: sudo ALL (ALL:ALL) ALL. The administrator simply needs to add the regular user in the sudoers list. If you're in the admin group (or the sudo group starting with Ubuntu 12.04) but that group isn't configured in /etc/sudoers to be able to run commands as root with sudo, you can fix that problem the same way you'd fix a broken sudoers file: pkexec visudo Sudoer is the functionality of the Linux system that can be used by an administrator to provide administrative access to a trusted regular user, without actually sharing the root user's password. ![]() ![]() ![]() All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. 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Failure is not an option.Īt the time of the original release, the addition of GHOUL II to the Quake III: Arena™ engine allowed for more animations, ore damage and more pulse-pounding action than ever before - with 36 damage zones and 16 dismemberment zones! Additional features included per-pixel hit detection, fully skeletal, soft-skinned models and a facial animation system for even more realistic characters. 77 Dislike Share Save unLeashedFPS 7.28K subscribers Subscribe Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix multiplayer played in 2020. Double Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English 4 Self Study Pack (CPE. 77 Dislike Share Save unLeashedFPS 7.28K subscribers Subscribe Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix multiplayer played in 2020. Reprise the role of John Mullins: patriot, weapons specialist, anti-terrorist mercenary and "Military Consultant." Trust no one - only your ability to take out operatives with your brains, brawn and firepower. Select the wrapper you created in Step 6. The file Kins SP Maps is a modification for Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix, a (n) action game. Your mission: Race around the globe to neutralize the terrorists before the plague is unleashed on humanity. The stakes are even higher in this heart-pounding sequel to the FPS hit! An insidious threat has arisen in the form of a bio-terrorist organization and their two-pronged Gemini Virus. ![]() ![]() ![]() Try the new Chicken BLT or Carne Asada & Queso Torta! What’s a Torta? That’s the point! Cruise up and have fun trying one. There is always something new and crazy yummo to try! Order the new Pinata Strawberry Shake or Strawberry Sprite. 19071 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646ĭel Taco is Cali-Mex fast-food grub at its best.Get daring and order the Famous Congo Burrito. Try the fish burrito or the chicken wrap burrito. Loaded fries with plenty of meat makes this a top pick at Castaneda’s. Castaneda’s is home to the famous Carne Asada French Fries. 11051 Euclid Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840Ĭastaneda’s Mexican Food is open 24hrs in the OC and offers premium tacos and plenty of seafood options.16101 Harbor Blvd, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.1809 E Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.The fried zucchini and the natural cut French fries are hot and delish. Swing by for the variety of hand breaded chicken sandwiches or the forever favorite chicken stars. Carl’s Jr has a spicy Jalapeño Burger that’s destined to crank up your midnight cravings. Try the pumped-up series of Famous Star Burgers like the Fiery Famous Star, the Triple Fiery Famous Star or find out what the Beyond Famous Star is all about. continues to offer all the classics like the Famous Star and the California Classic Double Cheeseburger. Still claiming to have the best charbroiled burgers around, Carl’s Jr. Arsenio’s is fast and a go to gem for 24hr eating. The street tacos are loaded with meat and the salsas are from scratch, making all the difference. There’s no doubt that the carne asada burritos are delicious, but you can also order pancakes on the side. It’s South OC’s go to restaurant when you’re looking for Mexican favorites with American options. Arsenio’s Mexican Foodĩ142 Garfield Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Īrsenio’s offer more than just great Mexican food after hours, much more. Sweet tooth bandits and food safari riders can discover something sensational and satisfying anytime of the day (or night) in the OC. Orange County has evolved into a mecca of after-hour eateries and late night eats. The Fast-Food gastronomic gate keepers have 100% leveled up their menus with options, options, and more options. Of course, traditional fast-food places are ubiquitous, but your 24-hour restaurant choices can soar beyond the Big Mac. You can bet there’s tasty Mexican street fare just eleven minutes away from you or if your appetite is up for the am drive, you can discover esoteric pho houses the next city over. It’s 2:11 am in the OC and you have just finished your last binge episode on Netflix now you’re hungry! Last call is certainly over, but the OC has plenty of 24-hour restaurants open all day and night long. Festival of Arts – Pageant of the Masters.Orange County Great Park Sports Complex. ![]() Everything You Need to Know About South Coast Plaza. ![]() ![]() ![]() She also brings her capacity as a translator to support refugee and immigrant (or newcomer) families settling in Canada and have more accessible experiences. During her time at Queen’s University, she has led several awareness and action-based initiatives including the Bystander Intervention Training Program for student leaders educational campaigns as Director of Dawah and Education for the Muslim Student Association the National Mentorship Program within the Queen’s Student Diversity Project and the creation of Equity and Accessibility Grants to equity-deserving students. Yara HusseinĪnti-oppression, accessibility and compassion are at the heart of Yara’s volunteer efforts at school and in the community. Andrew consistently goes above and beyond by creating personal connections with staff, faculty and students, and even volunteering for events at other schools in Kingston. He has volunteered as a coach, referee, and scorekeeper for school sports, and took on a leadership role running the Ontario Special Olympics basketball tournament at Bayridge Secondary School. ![]() Andrew ChinĪndrew’s athletic and academic interests have led him to be a thoughtful leader and caring role model to both elementary and secondary school students. Brooke extends this same care and compassion to her work as a crisis line and accompaniment volunteer with Sexual Assault Centre Kingston. The organization is focused around three pillars of advocacy, service and education, and distributes reusable bags containing hygiene items, clothes and other necessities to those in need. Guided by her own lived experience Brooke started a student-run organization, Bags of Promise, with the help of a fellow post-secondary student to provide dignity-centred support for youth experiencing homelessness. Ma is a dedicated primary care physician lauded for her strong commitment to the community’s health and safety. She also coordinated the “Vaccine Roadshow”, a temporary mobile vaccination unit. She provided direction to volunteers with a positive and encouraging attitude through all kinds of weather. Ma showed exceptional leadership while co-ordinating mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the city with Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Public Health. For the past eight years, Donna has led a group of volunteers and worked with other local rescues to reduce cat overpopulation with a Trap, Neuter (spay), Vaccinate and Return service, and by helping feral cats find loving homes through foster and adoption programs. She launched The Forgotten Ferals, a local cat rescue, upon noticing a growing number of stray cats and kittens near her workplace. Honourable Achievement Donna Cowie-Ducharmeĭonna has always had a place in her heart for feral felines. The culmination of Jimmy’s community-focused work was the creation of Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation, a not-for-profit that aims to foster a community centred around inclusion, diversity and understanding. He has started several community initiatives including Project Red Rose, a program to feed marginalized community members on Valentine’s Day, and an annual blanket drive to provide warmth for those in need. As a strong supporter of Martha’s Table and Lunch by George, he has provided meals on numerous occasions to those experiencing food insecurity. These awards recognize youth in three categories – elementary, high school and post-secondary youth up to age 24 – who demonstrate leadership, care and compassion and/or the ability to overcome personal challenges, motivate others or use special skills to improve the community’s quality-of-life.Ģ022 Recipients First Capital Distinguished Citizen Jamshed (Jimmy) Hassanĭescribed as a community builder by his friends and family, Jimmy is actively involved in charitable efforts in Kingston. Honourable AchievementĪlso open to citizens of all ages, this award is intended to recognize more specific volunteer efforts – and those who make them shine. It takes long, hard, meaningful work to earn Kingston’s top award, which is open to citizens of all ages. This award, the highest civic honour in Kingston, recognizes a lifetime of volunteer work by an individual whose efforts have left an indelible mark on our community. Those who have made significant contributions to our community through volunteerism in the areas of culture, heritage, recreation, sports, health, education, health care, environment, safety, volunteering or business may be acknowledged with one of these esteemed awards: Awards First Capital Distinguished Citizen The City’s Civic Awards honour citizens who are the pride of Kingston and deserve to be deeply thanked and loudly appreciated. Energy Evaluations, Upgrades & Retrofits. ![]() ![]() ![]() 0.022uF works pretty well for humbuckers in the bridge, and testing confirms it works well for this guitar too. Having said that, my Les Paul has Mullard Mustard caps in, but that’s just because I got a bag of them cheap! The value is far more important than whether it’s Mojo, POI, or came out of a Soviet cold-war bomber. Don’t be taken in by uber-expensive PIO mojo-crap tone capacitors. Tone cap is a cheap 0.022uF poly cap, which looks mojo and works perfectly. Luckily Iron Gear pickups do a really good one called the Smokestack II and it doesn’t cost very much at all. Tapped single coils are not as common as they should be, and I don’t know why because they are brilliant. With a bit of clever switching you can have the best of both worlds. If you use the start and the end instead you get more output and a deeper tone, sort of like a P90. If you connect up the start and the middle, it sounds like a regular Strat. ![]() Now your pickup coil has three ‘ends’ – the start, the end and one in the middle. Then you keep on winding until there’s no more room left on the coil and add another hook-up wire. Basically you wind a single coil as normal, attaching hook-up leads to the two ends when you’ve wound your usual number of turns. Well, this is where the little-known world of tapped single coils comes in. The pickup had to look and sound exactly like a standard Strat pickup but also have enough power to solo like a humbucker. The bridge pickup needed some attention though, but I had some strict rules to follow. I unilaterally decided to replace the covers as I didn’t like the logos. The pickups had already been replaced with Wilkinson jobs and the owner was quite happy with the neck and middle. It even has a steel block for the proper mojo. Wilkinson make a rather nice replacement which lines up perfectly with the existing holes but has a slightly narrower E-E string spacing than standard. I had to be careful not to reduce the playable width of the fingerboard, so the rounding over at the end of the frets was kept to a minimum. I usually prefer to add a little ‘tumblehome’ where the edges of the neck curve back in to meet the face of the fingerboard. I retained a little of the original edge wear. It’s an old, low-budget musical instrument, not an heirloom. No consideration was given to retaining the originality of the guitar, as the body is already very badly damaged and the neck is unplayable. The edges of the board were so rounded over that the E strings were unuseable towards the top of the neck, and bending strings was impossible. The worn frets and extreme radius rendered the guitar barely playable. Most significantly, the radius of the fingerboard was extraordinarily tight – around 6.5″.īasically the neck was terrible.Two of the tuning machines were bent and the rest were really worn inside.The string spacing at the bridge was so wide the E strings hung off the edge of the fretboard.The bridge saddles had been replaced with brass ones which didn’t fit properly.He didn’t want to use a humbucker in the bridge position as the guitar had to look stock.The bridge pickup wasn’t powerful enough for the owner, but he did want to retain the characteristic single coil sound, especially the authentic ‘clanky’ in-between position with the bridge and middle together.It’s been heavily used and the frets were completely worn out, but it had a number of other issues which needed sorting out, some of which have been a feature of the guitar since it was made. None of this ‘relic’ nonsense.Ĭontrary to rose-tinted reports that these guitars were better than Fenders, this one was almost unplayable. This is what a working guitar looks like after thirty-odd years. I have no idea how the damage occurred but there are impact marks on the edge of the body which suggest it might have been subjected to a ‘Pete Townsend’ moment. The body has a massive crack in it which almost split the body in half and has been repaired by someone. This particular example is a very road-worn Goldstar Sound in Tokai’s version of Olympic White. ![]() The outcome of this was that Tokai supplied Fender with Japanese-made guitars from 1997 until 2015. The guitars were good enough that, instead of suing them, Fender made an agreement with Tokai. ![]() The names they chose were a bit weird – Goldstar Sound, Springy Sound and Silverstar Sound, but the guitars were well-made and captured the essence of the original for a fraction of the price at a time when Fender themselves were struggling to make a ‘proper’ one. There are no prizes for guessing where this guitar drew its inspiration from. Back in the early 1980s Tokai started making guitars heavily inspired by well known American designs. ![]() |
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