Buuutt I am really sad that there are no more TK 3-in-1s are being made. Here’s why:
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Take apart means it’s much easier to fix string problems, so I prefer take-apart designs in general
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Overall the metal hub design that TK came up with here is kinda genius, like the Side Effects system for OD.
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The wood sleeve makes the wood axle replaceable, and not just replaceable, you can swap out different woods or even a metal axle (!)
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Because of the fancy axle design, you can flip it around to switch between imperial, butterfly, or even the God forsaken Padoga configuration
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it has a fair bit of weight to it, especially the lacquered versions, I prefer heavier wood throws
Even the manual for the No Jive is awesome! I mean there’s a reason @edhaponik has one tattooed on his face body, right?
Honestly most generic wood fixed axles are kinda “the same” to me, e.g. the Legend Wing. What I appreciate about the 3-in-1 is the extra engineering that went into it to make it have greater longevity and flexibility.