Ok, I'm going to have GMW guitars build me my dream guitar that I could never afford in the '80's, lol. I'm leaning toward an Alder body (still toying with maple but will probably go Alder), maple neck w/maple fingerboard. I usually use rosewood fingerboards but I want to try maple. It will have a Floyd, 1 HB, and 1 Hot Stack or Hot Rails in the neck, with a push-pull pot (I may go with a 3-way switch, haven't decided yet). I want a Van Halen and Lynch-like tone and I've read that to get the tone I want (Back for the Attack and Under Lock and Key) I need to get Distortion b/c that's what Lynch used. I've also been leaning toward a lesser output pickup (I know thats what Van Halen used and is using now). Not sure which way to go, though. My rig is a 5150 w/Randall 412 (70 watt celestions), SD-1/808 modified Super Overdrive by Analogman, Crybaby, DD-3, CH-1, NS-2, BBE 401, Alesis Nanoverb. I don't run the gain over 6 on my 5150. I love the sound of my JB in my LP. I've also read lately that Charvel is putting SD 59's in their guitars. I want a big percussive sound, good bite, great harmonics, clarity, and plenty of chunk for rhythm. I don't want much, do I? (lol!) I play mostly '70's and '80's rock and metal. What do you guys think? Any suggestions, opinions, recommendations? Thanks for your time.
Mark
Mark
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