Recent content by frigginalex

While it's essentially the most well-rounded amp I've ever heard, I'm looking for ways to improve my DSL's tone. I've been considering picking up a BBE Sonic Maximizer and a THD Hot Plate since I can use both of those with other amplifiers if I ever want to drop the DSL, but I've heard a lot...

The time has come to swap out the bridge pickup in my Gibson SG Standard. I just want to try something different. I'm considering using either a Duncan Custom or a Duncan Distortion for the bridge, possibly a neck pickup swap as well. I have experience with the Custom as it's in the bridge of...

I'm planning on finally selling my Parker Nitefly. I never play it, it doesn't suit my tastes anymore, and it's very temperamental. I ought to be getting around $400-500 for it which is enough to get a new piece of gear. :13: I'm thinking about getting a new guitar to replace the Parker...

Well, I just got back from my first practice with my hot-rodded Schecter C-1 Elite and my stock Gibson SG Standard. I just installed a Custom/59 set in the Schecter yesterday and was very impressed by the results. Normally, the SG smokes the Schecter in tone, but the Duncans really make the...

Well, I went and bought a Schecter C1 Elite yesterday. :burnout: I'm planning on swapping out the pickups in it to real Duncans. For the mid-happy metal that I play, I'm planning on getting a Custom for the bridge, but I want a smooth-sounding lead tone for the neck pickup. I'm torn between...

I'm currently looking for a new guitar to supplement the Parker and SG for live shows and I found out about this guitar online. I like the body shape and some reviews on Harmony Central place the tone as SG-like and all the retailers are selling the '04 model for cheap. Does anyone here have...

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ESP 2005 The new Truckster looks pretty cool so does the Viper 7-string. What do you guys think?

Okay, so I went to Atomic Music yesterday to check out some used gear. Of the usual crop they have, they also had a Korean Hamer Sunburst in transparent black with PRS Dragon 2 pickups. The guitar looked and felt great. However, the pickup selector was broken (I could only use the middle and...

Ok, so I bit the bullet and decided to check out Hamer. I haven't been able to play anything yet, but I like what I see and hear about. The Studio in particular is very appealling and looks like it could compliment my SG pretty well with a similar scale length, number of frets, and weight...

Alright, after careful consideration (and a quick glance at my checking account), I've decided to scratch the idea I had a while back about Yamaha vs. Dean vs. Washburn. Monetarily, I think it'd be easier for me to get a good import and supe it up. I'm torn between these two at the moment...

I'm looking for a good high-end guitar to accompany my SG Standard and I've narrowed it down between these three. They all come with real Duncans and good appointments. So which of the three would be good for me?

Well, I'm coming into some more money soon and I'm hoping to get another guitar since my Parker's become problematic and I only play my Strat when I'm home. I've narrowed it down to 2 guitars: ESP EC-400 ATS and Schecter C-1 Elite I've gotten a chance to play the Schecter and was very...

I'm looking for a back-up/second guitar for my SG Standard. I'm looking for something similar to the SG body shape and style, but not too similar. The Idol series caught my eye visually and the magazine reviews I've read have been favorable (particularly for the 64 and 68 models). Obviously...

OK guys, here's the deal... I recently bought a new Gibson SG Standard and I'm loving the guitar. Recently, 99% of my playing time has been spent on either the SG or my Nitefly since they're newer and their necks feel better for my hand, especially the SG's. I'm already lookng at a new guitar...