Recent content by BrianS.

https://reverb.com/item/192968-fender-katana-1985-white-squier-made-in-japan-fender-very-rare-only-made-for-one-year?utm_source=adrollFBX&utm_medium=display Squier Katana. This model was my very first electric guitar. I bought a used one at a music store in Duluth, MN for $125 when I was...

If so, what problems, if any, did you have? I'm working on doing this to a Les Paul right now for the first time. I have Bourns push pulls and have added in Stew-Mac Treble Bleed circuits on the volume controls. I wired it all up and had a lot of noise unless touching the strings. Classic...

Re: AriaII Pro RS Deluxe-V I have an RS series Aria ProII that I recently "overhauled". The headstock on it just says "RS Series", no other model designation. Not a bad guitar. The neck is really nice. Mine had a wacky tremolo bridge that I replaced. Like you, I could not find a lot of...

Re: 2 projects: a build and a makeover Aria is "done": This thing sure gave me some headaches along the way: -After mounting the new bridge, I found I was off by about 2mm to the left, so I had to plug one hole, redrill and remount the bushing. -The top of the saddles on the new bridge...

Re: Acoustic guys…. Re: Acoustic guys…. Fix it survivalist style...with duct tape!

Re: 2 projects: a build and a makeover Getting close to being done. Installed the new EVO frets. Leveled, crowned and polished. Pressing them in was a great experience...much better than hammering, imo. The EVO is a lot harder than nickel silver, but leveled and polished out just as easily...

Re: 2 projects: a build and a makeover Finally a little update. I'm working on the Aria mainly, as it will be easier to finish. Refretting the neck. I decided to use the EVO fretwire I have on hand. This stuff is HARD! Significantly harder than nickel silver. I am gluing and pressing...

I made a visit to the US distributor of Entwistle pickups today and ended up trying out an Epiphone SG with the HV 58 Nickel pups installed. I actually wasn't there to try out pups, but it just happened in the course of my visit. I must admit, I did not want to like these pickups. I am a...

I've been using the Fly Rig 5 on a regular basis for a few weeks now and thought I'd do just a little review. The basic takeaway message: This thing is GREAT! Great tone and "feel". I do not miss hauling an amp to rehearsal every week. Primary uses: I use the Fly Rig as my main amp for...

New SansAmp Day. Finally picked up the Fly Rig 5 yesterday. Used it at an open mic last night. This little fella lives up to its quickly developing reputation as a toneful alternative to a real amplifier. I dig it!! I recorded a short demo. Mostly the clean tone, but also a little dirt for...

Re: Favorite Vintage Amp Early 70s Traynor YRM-1 with oversized 2x12. Speakers aren't vintage, though (Emi Wizard and Governor).

Re: Let's Talk About Relatively Extreme Attenuation

Re: Neck wood types? Luthier advice needed Here's some reference pics for ya. :9:

Like the title says... Just saw an ad in a trade mag for these. Interesting concept...not one I'm personally interested in at the moment, but I'm always curious about new technology. Here's a great demo vid: EFUmp88N1hI

Received my reissue DOD 201 today and gave it a little whirl. I still have my late 70s Phase 45, so I did a tone comparison between the 2. Bottom line is that they are very, very similar. The DOD gets the nod from me because it has the true bypass switch and power supply jack. Tonally, it...