Recent content by dr_m

If I'm not mistaken, you used to be able to send a pickup to SD and get it rewound for around $100 or $125. I was checking out the Custom Shop and it doesn't appear you can order a custom pickup anymore. It just gives a list of signature pickups but no options for customization. If they still...

Has anyone tried swapping magnets in the Dimebucker? If so, what was the result?

A couple of years ago, I disassembled a few Warmoth strats with the intention of swapping necks and bodies but never got back around to it. One of them had an Air Zone that I had put away in the closet. Yesterday, I found the Air Zone and installed it into a strat and wanted to kick myself for...

I'd like to know if the clean channel is an improvement over the mini rectifier or just different. I think the mini rectifier has outstanding and versatile clean/crunch tones so it seems hard to beat. It does get a little compressed when pushed so if that aspect has been improved with the...

Been looking to try a different boutique brand and these two seem really good based on reviews. I'm looking at the MC Black Belt and Wolftone Marshallhead. Anyone use these and can tell me about them?

Just installed the PATB bridge humbucker and stacked SC neck into my guitar but have a question. Here's a picture of the pickguard. There's a 5-way selector switch, volume, tone, and a 2-way toggle for coil-splitting. First, here's the wiring and some details on the original bridge humbucker...