Recent content by Birdman642

Hello, I’m curious about the Jackson JS32 King V. I was planning on getting the T-O-M equipped version. They look really cool, and like they would make a good modding platform. my main question is this, how is the fret access on the upper frets? It appears as though a good 5-6 frets sit...

Hi everyone, I finally got a chance to play today after the long holiday. I got my pedal board set up, guitar out and plugged into the amp. I turned my amp on and it wasn’t making sound. I thought it just needed to warm up. After about 30 seconds to a minute, I realized that I didn’t connect the...

Hello, I have a Thrash Factor trembucker I swapped a single thickness ceramic mag into. I was going to put this in a Mustang parts guitar. I was going to use a Warmoth 7/8 conversion neck (Gibson scale, 24 frets) on it. my question is, what single coil sized ‘bucker would it match with best? I’m...

I have a Fender Player Mustang body that I’m looking to either change the saddles on, or swap the bridge entirely. I’m not a fan of the bent steel saddles that it comes with stock. I was inspired in upgrading the bridge to a Hipshot after I had read about someone doing it with an Offset Series...

Just like the title says, I’m looking for a recommendation for this. This would be going into an alder mustang. I’m currently leaning on putting a Dimarzio Sugar Chakra in the bridge. The neck pickups I’m considering are a Chopper, Pro Track or Air Norton S. While I do like Duncan Hotrails, I...

I have a baritone Jazzmaster copy I’m working on. This poor thing hasn’t gotten some play time in a while, so I want to refurbish it and make it a nice, brutal baritone. I generally play Melodeath, Death Metal, Black Metal and things generally in that wheel house. I’ve been considering a...

I’m considering using a Gotoh TOM on a future build. My main question is, for having the strings line up over the poles, would a trembucker, or standard humbucker work better? I realize the spacing itself is 2-1/16, so while a little over two inches, it’s not a crazy amount. Another question is...

I have a Squier bullet Mustang I acquired recently. I’m interested in changing the stock bridge to something a little higher quality and better designed. The Schaller 475 caught my attention and looked like something that might fit that bill. As I said in the title, does anyone have any...

How does a Screamin’ Demon sound in the neck position? I’ve been really curious about it. How does it sound compared to a Jazz or a ‘59? I know it’s a little hotter than those, but what’s it like? I generally use my neck pickup for solos, or cleans, how would it work in that application? FWIW, I...

I’m building a a baritone partscaster Jazzmaster copy. I’m currently trying to decide between an Alt 8 in the bridge or a JB8. I have a JB8 in the bridge of a DK2M and like it quite a bit. The guitar will be tuned to B standard. It’s an alder body guitar, with a maple neck and pau ferro...

Does anyone have any experience with the BYO guitars baritone conversion necks? I have a Jazzmaster copy that I would like to put one of these one. How’s the build quality on these?

I have a Seymour Duncan JB8 lying around that I got a few years ago. I’ve been thinking about swapping that into the bridge of a Jackson DK2M which currently has a Crunch Lab/ Liquifire set. Can anyone recommend a good neck pickup to compliment the JB8? I’ve heard that it’s incredibly hot and...

Hello everyone, I’m interested in buying a new tube amp. I generally play Melodic Death Metal (At the Gates, In Flames, Carcass). I was drawn to the Marshall Origin 50 because of its affordability, and something about the name Marshall says quality to me. I’ve been reading that this amp is...

Does anyone have a DM-30 switch wiring diagram? I tried wiring it up today with a diagram I got from Seymour Duncan and it worked in the bridge position and neck position, but I got no signal in the middle. I’ve looked up diagrams for DM-30 switches, but they seem to be few and far between.

I have a guitar I’m putting together. It all feels solid, however the frets buzz like crazy and I have a decent amount of relief on the neck. I’m wondering if a fret leveling would be in order. I’m considering doing this job myself, does anyone have any advice on the best ways to go about this...