Recent content by Francois

I noticed there was not too many fuzz threads right now. So which is for you the most BUZZZZING fuzz ever ? I expect the Fuzz Factory to be mentioned... But amongst classic designs like the Gibson Maestro, the Fuzz Face (Ge - Si ) , the Tone-Bender various versions, Big Muffs, Mosrite Fuzzrite...

Hi ! I have some tube questions : 1) The tubes of my 1990's Marshall JCM900 need to be changed. I never did it by myself before but I would really like to try. I could be dangerous (I know a soundtech who got once shocked). Is it OK if the amp have not been used for one or two days ? 2)...

Hi ! For a long time I was coveting the Dirty Little Secret. The time to buy it has come but I just found out that there a new Red version which I like in PGS Andy's demo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MFsSr4wbI8 The new red DLS is less vintage I would say but I like its definition and...

Hey ! This must have been discussed before... But now it is a lockdown issue (although not mentionned in the title): I would like to record some guitar parts at home during this time. I will re-amp in a Marshall later but in the meantime to send demo to other musicians working with me. So...

I like to start a thread on top wrapping. In fact I have a question. But more generally let's discuss Top Wrapping. Who likes it ? I use it on the Gibson and I like the way it resonates especially unplugged (often play unplugged electrics as I also play in the night when my daughters and wife...

Just by curiosity : Do you often break you trem arm ? Mine broke last night (on the Strat). I did not do any antics. It just broke this that : what is called "fatigue". The piece of metal was 30 years old. I am sure this happens but It never saw this before. (Cannot upload the pic).

Re: The guitar you thought would be a turd, but you ended up loving. I forgot to mention that one : VANTAGE X-88 (MIJ nov. 1982). At first sight I thought it looks like a stag beetle / Lucanus Cervus. But I ended up loving it. very strong mids (even unplugged) 3 positions mini toggles for...

Re: The guitar you thought would be a turd, but you ended up loving. The Westone Concord III : I spend an afternoon with a guy who selling several guitars froim its huge Matsumoku collection. That Concord III was hanging on the wall in front of me and I never looked at it, except when I was...

Re: Freeway 10 position switch: a review Thank you Orpheo !!! This is exactly what I dreamed for the new pickguard of my old Gibson S-1 (with extended nut for slide) :

Re: 7 string guitar thread I would like to thank everyone who answered here. Anything information relating to the 7 strings is welcome here. The Jackson you are conveiting looks really cool ! Actually I changed my mind I will most probably get a Schecter KM-7 mk II instead of the PRS SE SVN...

Re: Post your new pedals I did not buy pedals for one year, then this summer...

May I start a 7 string thread ? I plan to get a PRS SE SVN "black red" (mostly red I would say) but we can discuss here any models... Neck scales... Tunings... String Gauge... Experiences... Likes and dislikes... and compare to the baritones. I am interested in that 26"5 7 strings PRS mostly...

Just uploaded ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVADEsFw0VY&feature=youtu.be

Re: Stacking delay pedal In this experiment I kept a fairy clean main tone but something weird happens behind : the Vapor trail repeats (repeats only !) go though a Catalinbread Adineko which is modulated here either by a MXR Flanger or a Phase 90. It definitely adds something to the delay...

Re: Who here plays a baritone? Should I get one? Show your baritone! Mine is an evolution of the discontinued Mike Mushok. I won't talk you out of it. You probably noticed you don't see so many second hand PRS 277 or MM. There is a reason why. So if you can get one... The only reason to get...