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    NAD!!! Carvin Legacy VL100 Half Stack

    Hello All! It's been awhile since I've had time to hang out with you guys and gals! I had to take a moment to share this fortunate transaction I encountered. $500 bought this Carvin Legacy VL100 Head and 412! Yep, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS!!! I spent some time inside the head cleaning and some...
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    Parallel Axis

    I just finished installing a Parallel Axis Trembucker and 2 PA Stacks in an HSS Strat. I will write a longer review later, just wanted to say that these pickups are rather awesome!! Full review and pics to follow in this thread once I've played on them long enough to give and objective point of...
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    Would anyone be willing to help go from schematic to PTP layout?

    Hey fellas... I've designed, or rather cloned a few amp components and put them together to make a decent amp. I have built amps before, but was following a layout provided via the internet. I have the schematic complete on LTspice IV. But I've never taken a schematic and gone to PTP from...
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    Anyone have experience with polyurethane finishing?

    I have an RG 5 series that I'm painting cream and black circles (Think ZW) for an Ozzy/ZW tribute band. I have ample success in finishing with Nitro, so I'm certain I'm up for the task. What I don't have are any resources for purchasing or studying up on details... If anyone could help the...
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    Vollume Drop on Pos 2 & 4

    Hello to all... It's been awhile since I've been on here to post, but I lurk in the background and read up on interesting things you veterans post to keep the Forum alive... I just installed a JB Jr-B, Lil 59 in neck and mid, and used a super-5way switch exactly as the schematic shows on the...
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    Pix of the OM Acoustic I built at RV...

    Basic design... OM body with Martin-esque X-bracing... Lighter viscous nitro than used on electrics for better acoustic properties... Flamed Walnut back and sides Cedar sounboard Flamed Maple binding with B/W/B perfling Flamed Maple 3-piece tail wedge 2-piece Mahogany neck with 13* peghead...
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    Pix of the Flamed Koa LP clone I built at RV!!!

    What a blast building EXACTLY what you want in a guitar.... 2-piece Mahogany body 1/4" Flamed Koa top Ivoroid body binding 2-piece Mahogany neck with 13* peghead (handcarved 1" at 12th fret > .925" at 1st fret) Figured walnut fingerboard 1/8" Koa headcap MOP Monogram Inlay on headcap Shaller...
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    RV-84 Pics... Amp built at Roberto-Venn

    So, I finally graduated... It was a long year for me, due to my back, but building amps and guitars was worth it... NOW I have to find a job to support my building habit.... Just when I put tobacco down, I pick up another habit that eats into the wallet... In the meantime, here are some pics of...
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    F/S: Treo 650 Smartphone - CDMA

    Purchased in February... $150 Shipped Near Mint! Ships in original packing material with house charger, software, USB HotSync Cable and the Palm Car Charger I purchased. Oh yeah, I'll include a 128mb SD Memory Card that I also purchased for extra memory storage, mainly for music... I used this...
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    F/S: Strat, LTD EC-300, & SD Pups

    Last chance before I post on ebay! I HAVE to get $500 from this strat, and I'd rather my forum brethern to have at it first... 2003 Fender American Standard Strat - 3-Tone Burst - $540 SHIPPED (SOLD Pending receipt of Payment!) CTS Tone pots with Delta Mod (no-load pot controls bridge and...
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    F/S: Boss TU-2 Pedal Tuner

    PRISTINE condition in original box and packing materials for $50 plus shipping SOLD pending receipt of payment! Thanks for looking, Allen
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    HOT!!! F/S: USA Strat,PodXT Live, & SD Pups

    EDIT... Arranged the listings to make more sense! :nervous: 2003 Fender USA Standard Strat (3-tone burst) - $600 SHIPPED CTS Tone Pots and Orange Drop Caps, No-load pot controls tone of bridge Single Coil, Graph-Tech Nut, Dunlop Strap-Loks on Fender Strap, and Fender Hardshell Case...
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    Nut Size for ESP LTD EC Series

    Guys and Gals... I'm headed to the city today to take care of business, and there's always an obligatory stop at the music stores! I have been uprgrading and repairing an LTD EC-300 for sometime now, and it's ALMOST finished... at least to the point where I can play it... The main thing I need...
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    Pre-Amp Tube Question....

    What are the benefits/effects of having matched preamp tubes? More specifically, in a single channel amp with added gain stages, such as the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.... I have been playing with different tube configurations, and have notice several sites offer matched preamp tubes. I understand...
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    Tube Amp Help!

    I have been playing through my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe for some time now, about 18 months, actually. I had to change the power tubes almost immediately, so I went with some JJ 6L6GC's... A HUGE improvement in headroom and it took pedals VERY WELL!!! Since I've relocated time and again, thanks to...
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