Recent content by dhooper89

Got a pair of Pearly Gates and I am wondering what is the difference in sound if you put the metal covers over them. Thanks

What is the difference between the sound of a Pearly gate uncovered vs covered with a metal cover? Thanks, Darren

Does anyone know of a site that offers a full size drawing of a Fender Stratocaster Squier pickguard? I am converting from a SSS to a HSS and while the body is already routed for the humbucker the pickguard is not. Shops around me do not have any Squier pickguards in stock. If you do not know of...

I have a single coil pickup from years ago. Put it in the guitar and it naturally sounds thin and weak. Just for my own amusement I want to add windings to it. Can you just start winding extra wire around the windings already there or do you need to have a soldered connection to the old...

Anybody here have a link to a guide for replacing the magnet on my pickups. I have found one on the web but it is not working. It told me to slide the magnet out by pushing a screwdriver against one end. Mine will not budge. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Whose done it and how'd it sound? I got the JB, but it is a bit to much for the ears. I play Blues, Rock, Screaming Blues and Screaming Rock. The thing is I don't want the guitar to be screaming nonstop. I like dynamics in music. Just wondering if the Alnico II magnet will warm it up a little.

How do you like them or dislike them?

Just got through installing a JB in the bridge position. Rewired the entire guitar. I have done this many times and feel pretty confident in my abilities. One problem though. I am getting a hum with the volume pot at 10 and not touching the guitar. I touch the guitar and it gets quieter. I know...