Recent content by gilles27

Probs would do some stuff to it like go Jazzmaster pickups and Vibrato but still, gaaaaAASSS! http://www.fanoguitars.com/altdefactoJM6.html

Anyone got any experience with these? The marketing spiel makes out like it's a Jimi sort of sound... Is it in the ballpark or is it a high gain distorion or what? any info would be cool! cheers

I have a cheap old nasty Les Paul copy that I use to play bow stuff on, as in with a violin bow. I was wondering if there's anyone out there who has any experience with this playing style and can advise me on strings. Should I go mega thick (I still need to fret them properly)? What material...

What are they like? Is the reissue any good, is it analogue? How much should I pay for an original? Better than a CE2?

i am interested to find out about the sound charateristics of various different slide materials. and is thickness more/less important than material? i currently own a chrome slide that sounds quite sharp and shreiky. i play on an electric guitar with humbuckers and a reasonable amount of...

anyone know if modern danelectro pickups sound any good. anything like the ye olde ones that we all know and love? thinking about getting a dano pro but wondering if the pickups should stay or go...

any thoughts on the following ideas... with phat cats and replaced harware or with some kind of aftermarket lipsticks will either of them end up being decent guitars in any way. Which one is the most promising? opinions!

Sorry if this has benn covered a million times, did a search or two and got nowhere so here goes. What are the main differences between the two? on a humbucker guitar, what could be expected from swapping 500s for 250s all round. Is it worth having different values for different pickups. How...

I play an Ibanez SZ320 all mahogany with a Jazz neck and 59 bridge (trembucker) and 10 guage strings through a Stock Fender HotRod Deluxe. The amp is EQ'd a little on the bright side with the bright switch on and the treble values on a higher setting than the bass and mid. The guitar sounds...

Im looking for a good all round chorus pedal, entirely transparent (won't colour my guitar or amp sound too much), analogue, somewhere in the region of the Homebrew THC or Red Witch Empress. i loved the sound of these two and also the Boss CE-2 keeley mod. Tell me about the most amazing chorus...

Anyone tried one? I've seen demos but i want summore input. Also does anyone know if the vexter models (the less expensive, non-hand painted ones) come with a 9v adapter socket

I'm about to buy a valve amp for bedroom and small gig usage. I have it down to Laney VC30 and Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue mainly because of their clean channels and good reverb. What are your thoughts on these Also feel free to chime in with other suggestions. I'm after: All valve 15-40...

I'm gasing after a Jazzmaster, Jaguar type thing. Show me your guitars so i can see which model wins on the gasometer! start now

please don't judge me, i know it's ugly and will need some pickup related attention but i'm loving the natural look and the mix of americana, pop culture and tradition http://elderly.com/vintage/items/30U-14245.htm

I'm going to spend about £500 on some stuff in a couple of month's time. here is a list of my current setup and a list of the things i'm thinking of buying. what do you think i need the most? Ibanez SZ320 (jazz neck, 59 bridge) Vox BB overdrive Keeley DS-1 distortion Vox Clyde McCoy Wah Fender...