Recent content by loudriver23

I'm not sure if the wiring on my HSS strat is wrong or something, but I've always heard the JB can be a rather bright sounding pickup. I'm finding things the opposite. The volume and tone controls are set up for 3 single coils if that makes a difference. 250k pots etc....022 cap. Would it be a...

I'm curious as to how the newer modeling amps, POD's, multi-FX treat the different pickups. The reason I ask, is that I've been messing around with garageband and the built in amp models. It doesn't matter what pickup I use, neck, bridge, strat, or tele, they all sound just about the same. I am...

I want a little more balls from the bridge, yet still maintain the tele vibe. I also was thinking about a P90 in the neck. I'm guessing the Duncan Vintage Soapbar would be the way to go? Anyone pair a P90 with a tele bridge Pickup? I'm thinking either a JD, or Broadcaster for the bridge. What...

I'm pretty new with compu-recording, but I have been messing around with Garageband. I had a buddy with an M-Audio FastTrack Pro USB not Firewire sadly. I don't have the ability to record my main rig (Bassman), so I've been using the included amps provided within Garageband. While they don't...

Just a random thought, but I'm looking to put together a small practice rig. I can't use my bassman due to the volume levels required to make it sound good. I really need a nice quiet mostly clean amp, but wondered how do pedals do going into a SS amp. I know there are no tubes to push with a...

Which look do you prefer for my Tele? 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Well, which pickup do you prefer, or should I leave it stock?

Here's my question, I currently have a 69 Bassman which I love more than any amp I've ever owned. However it's WAY too loud to get a usable tone around the house without my wife/neighbors getting all upset. I would love to build a small vintage clone someday, but I truly don't have the funds...

I've always considered myself a Stratocaster kind of guy, ever since I first heard Pink Floyd's DSOTM, The Wall, and several of Dire Straits' albums. Lately my strats are resting comfortably in their respective hard cases as all my attention has been given to my MIA Telecaster. What's up with...

Just a quick question on what you guys think the easiest, or rather hardest to screw up DIY guitar body finish would be. I'm so jealous of the Strat #18 threads and such, but I'm always afraid of the finishing aspect. I would want to try something thinner and less restrictive than that poly I...

Is this an urban legend, or do true 8 bit guitar effect pedals exist? I've seen the Ibanez LF7 or Lo-Fi pedal, but I'm more interested in a pedal that more accurately mimics the tones from our favorite gaming consoles of yesteryear. The LF7 comes close, but everything is more or less...

I've really enjoyed building my first pedal ( a TS clone). So now I'm thinking about exploring the world of fuzz. I've never used fuzz before, but know I would love something more on the really thick, wooly, stoner sounding kind of fuzz. I was looking at GGG at their BMP build, and they have...

I have recently noticed that the frets on my Ibanez 335 copy seem a bit well dirty for lack of a better term. I can no longer smoothly bend the unwound strings. The strings are relatively new, and the setup is to my liking, I have a feeling I need to either clean, or polish the fret wire itself...

I have always wanted to build an amp but truly don't have a need for a second amp. I could use a couple more pedals but I've already done that so that project is not as interesting to me. If I were to build an amp I would want something a little more substantial than a 5E3 I was thinking of a...

I'm looking to display/hang a few of my guitars in a game/music room. The ones I've seen at GC look a bit flimsy to me. Anyone have any experience with this? What product/s would you recommend?

Okay guys and gals, IbanezRocks passed the torch to lil old me. I've been hanging around here for years now, and chime in from time to time when I feel my .02 is actually worth that much. I'm pretty much an open to just about any kind of questions one can throw at me, so fire away. :friday: