Recent content by JGarofalo3

I have a Hagstrom Viking Deluxe (thin profile hollow body) that I love but really hate the stock electronics. I am ISO humbuckers to replace them and would really like suggestions for something "hot" (but passive) that can really drive some clean crunch and power. I was planning to use a JB and...

Looking to a set of active pickups for an SSS Strat, new or like new in white or black. I can buy but prefer trade (trade +/- cash), I have pickups, pedals, a few guitars even a few amps (if local). Open to all options as long as the pickups are new or like new. Email me: JGarofalo3@gmail.com...

I have a semi hollow that I want to put passive humbuckers in but want the pups to be on the "hot" side. Not really looking for them to be distortion heavy or cheap in output rather more hot (in a ballsy, bright kinda way) in that I will have the ability to tweak tone within the guitar, amp and...

Picked up a pristine Fender Standard Strat at a yard sale of all places, has no fret wear and luckily has been kept in a hsc so its immaculate and has not been compromised. She's a Mexi, but for what I paid she is a steal and will serve me well. I will swap out her standard issue electronics...

While I have been playing a long time I am somewhat a complete newb when it comes to pedals and integration in/with amps. I have Fender Twin reissue that has the pedal that inputs in the back that has two stomp switches for Reverb and Vibrato. I am sure to many here this falls under the...

I have a few DeArmonds with the Goldtone pickups as well as a few other DeArmonds with original p'ups that I really dig. Something (to my ear any way) about the punch/twang/clarity/articulation combo that I enjoy. :) I recently picked up a Korean made DeArmond 75 for a smidge under $100. The...

Greetings! As my band is now starting to play larger venues, I am in the market for a guitar amp head and cabinet (not a combo) and looking to pick something up in the secondary/used market. Preferably a 4 x 12 but open to all ideas. This rig will be used for larger venues where my combo amp...

I have a project LP that I threw SD Triple Shots and P rails into her (I posted about this guitar a while back and from suggestions here decided on this choice). I put in the SHPR-1's as I was not lookig for something too hot, I have to say that it is pretty cool!! With the choices and such...

I am looking to buy pickups, parts, guitars in need of repair and alot of "project" stuff . I work (side gig) with a not for profit foundation working with teens from less fortunate backgrounds (mostly inner city kids ages 10-19) teaching guitar, drums and piano and looking to start up a program...

Working on a project guitar and have decided to put P-Rails in her. I am looking to buy a set of black P-Rail pickups. Perfer to deal with U.S. only. Feel free to reach out to me here or at: JGarofalo3@gmail.com Thank you in advance JG3

Re: P/U suggestions for an old beat up LP project guitar

Found an old beat up Les Paul Special at a yard sale recently that I couldn't pass up for $100. Checked with Gibby and she is the real deal circa 2001 and it appears she was modded by whomever to have that beat up road worn look. Don't believe she was done factory, more likely by the owner. She...

All, I am sure there is a boatload of this information on this forum but had had trouble finding it. I am considering a guitar (LP Standard Plus) that has been modded with Blackouts Coil Pack AHB 10 (neck and bridge) with modular preamp. Being a primarily passive pickup guy, is this a good...

Have gradually been doing more and more work on my own guitars and now even begun doing some for friends. Aside the basic tools and equipment for servicing/cleaning a guitar I am now looking to buy my own soldering kit/tool so as to do my own P'ups, pots and etc. I am currently looking at and...

Picked up one of these Chinese LP knockoffs at an estate sasle for next to nothing and it is a pretty nice little guitar! Like alot of the lower end stuff the Pups are muddy and don't give the sound I like. I am not trying to make this an LP clone because that's just silly but think this baby...