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    Sparkle Drive switch

    The switch on my sparkle drive just f'd up on me. What would be the best switch to use as a replacement. Thanks to all who let me draw upon their knowledge.
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    Pickup install

    Guys this a freaking retarded question. I need to know how far down from the strings the phat cats i just installed in my sg should be. I cant find it anywhere and they are way jacked up.
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    Best Fuzz

    Hey fellas just thought i'd throw this one at you. I'm really interested in a vintage sounding fuzz pedal. Think the who or hendrix. I've been looking very hard at the voodoo lab fuzz pedal as i have had very good luck with my sparkle drive. Is this a good investment or should i look at another...
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    Which humbucker sized p-90

    Guys im looking to yet again replace the pickups in my sg standard. I'm wanting a real vintage P-90 sound. I know about the phat cat and am leaning towards it. But what about the bastard from rio grande or others. I'm looking for the best. I want it to sound as close as possible the the late...
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    Marshall JTM 30

    I finally got my marshall jtm 30 today it had been in the repair shop waithing on a part. I was wondering what tubes should go in it. I'm really into that AC/DC, crunchy riff rock type stuff but also with nice cleans. Also when i mentioned buying it some people (Jeff H i think) mentioned a...
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    Which pickups for SG

    Guys today is the day. I'm ordering my new set of duncans for my 76 SG. I have come down to 3 models for the bridge a Custom5,59b,Custom. I need you guys to tell me which better suits my style. I'm looking for that classic paf sound like gibson 57 model but i want more output to push my amp into...
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    Marshall JTM 30

    I thought while im here i might as well ask this one. I am gassin for a marahall combo amp bad. I want channel swithching clean and lead. I had a single channel jcm 800 but had to trade it to get my old sg. My local store has a small Marshall JTM 30 that is currently being repaired. I can buy it...
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    Pickup for 76 SG

    I just purchased a 76 SG standard and im going to replace the crappy dimarzio pu's with sd's. My question is this, which bridge pickup do i want for a Social Distortion kinda sound. Also what neck pickup for a really full round tone. Thanks you guys have been alot of help in the past. Also i...
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    Aluminum Stop-tailpiece for gibson.

    I just bought my dream guitar, its a 76 SG standard reissue. It's almost perfect. I want to outfit it with an aluminum tailpiece and a new bridge. Where is the best place to get these. also should i use chrome or nickel. Also what are the advantages to the aluminum tailpiece? Thanks so much
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    clean humbucker

    I am fixing to swap out the fender humbuckers in my telecaster deluxe and i need to know one thing. What is the absolute best (in you opinion) humbucker for a clean sounds. Thats all the guitar will be used for. Thanks
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    Fender Tall 2x12 Cabinet

    I am looking for a company that reproduces the 39" tall 2x12 cabinets fender made in the 60's and 70's to go with my bassman. I havent been able to find anything. Avatar so far has the best. i really want the tall one. Does anyone know where to find one.
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    72 Telecaster Deluxe reissue

    I just ordered a 72 deluxe tele and am wondering what pickups i should go with for it. I have 59's in my sg and am really happy with them. I also really like gibson's 57 classic humbucker. The problem is does seymour make a pickup that mounts like the fender, with 4 bolts. Or will the pickguard...
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    72 Telecaster Deluxe reissue

    I just ordered a 72 telecaster reissue. (I am in love with an origional at my local guitar shop but it's not for sale) I have a few questions about it. Is it strung through the body? are the supposedly Seth Lover designed Wide Range humbuckers on it worth a crap. Also what strings should i use...
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    guitar storage tricks

    i have a guestion for everyone. I live in oklahoma and the weather here changes in seconds. My SG-X that i always carry with me has started to finish check real bad. I was just wondering if anyone had any little tricks to help out with storing my guitars. I have heard like cillica packs and even...
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    Best 6L6GC and 12AX7

    i am curious to know everyones preception of what is the best 6L6GC type tube and the best 12AX7 right now my bassman has old rca 12ax7's and svetlana sed 6l6 GC's with a jan military 12at7. the Jcm 800 has all electro harmonix stuff in her. I am after the best tone for the money. NOS tubes are...
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