Recent content by LxTessaro

Hello all, Looking for a little advice from those who have more experience with pickups. I'm a long-time user of EMGs, tried to make the jump to passives a few years ago with Black Winters, but as those who have had the "EMG bug" know there's something about them for percussive rhythm that is...

Hey guys, I am thinking of swapping my Blackouts for a strong passive set that will coil split nicely. So far I am thinking a DD set, or at least a Distortion bridge with a '59 or the like in the neck. Opinions? Clearly if I have Blackouts, you can tell the type of music I play :D I'm looking...

Hey guys, I just have a brief question regarding trem bridges. I have a (crappy) Licensed FR in my Dean right now, and I am thinking about swapping it out for an OFR. Before I do that I was wondering can a Kahler bridge fit in there? I was thinking of getting one of the bridges that locks the...

So while my 5150 II is being repaired... I pose a question to the tone wizards.. For a good backup amp, would you suggest a JSX, 6505 or go slightly less expensive and try the high end Line 6's (Spider III, HD147, and Vetta II to be specific). Looking more for a combo than another head, but...

Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out here. I went to play my 5150 II this morning, and I got nothing outta it. All the connections are still proper, and the amp isn't in standby or anything. I checked the tubes, and they are all working properly and installed right. Any idea what could be...

Hey all... I was hoping to get some advice on a new bridge. I got a Dean Vendetta 4.0 w/ Blackouts and a craptastic lic.Floyd Rose trem. I was thinking of upgrading to an OFR or maybe even an Ibanez Edge Pro, or that new Zero Point system they have that allows you to "block" the trem so it's...

I was wondering if anyone had a chance to try these out? I usually end up returning to active pickups after trying some passives (I have yet to try Duncan Distortions, Custom 5, or Custom Custom, however). I checked out the GuitarWorld reviews for the D Activators, thought about checking them...

So I am in the market for a new guitar and I'm debating between getting a Fat Strat and changing the pickups or getting a Jackson Soloist with a H/S/S combo. I'm pretty sure regardless I want to try the SD Hot Rails for the S spots, but for the bucker I am debating between the Dimarzio SuperD...

Hey guys, I need the expertise of the tonologists for this one. Lookin for some new pups. I have the Mustaines, but I find them lacking the tight low end that I like in metal pups - the EMGs have that tight low end, but everything else is kinda iffy with me. Right away I know most people would...

Hey there. I have a question regarding some active pickups. I had the Mustaine Livewires installed, and at first I liked the way they sounded but lately I find them really muddy and lacking the crunch of EMGs (I want to try some Blackouts, but one thing at a time). Anyways I checked the...

I can't decide between the SD Mustaine Livewires or waiting until the Blackouts come out in my city. Unfortunately I have to get them installed (I'm retarded with the soldering iron) professionally so I need to be quite sure before I get anything. Anyone have some useful advice/opinions on this...