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    New neck pup for specific tone

    I've a Charvel So-cal, Duncan distortion set. I need a Dave Murray tone in the neck, and the distortion neck doesn't quite do it. It's a little too bright. I need something just a bit less bright, maybe a tad more low end that still matches in terms of output. So here's what I'm after: something...
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    Solo gain boost options

    Which is better for solo gain: raising the eq level up to create more gain and having flexible options, or getting a tube screamer and increasing both the level and gain (slightly on the gain, though)? This is if both are in front of a dirty (maideb gain for this example) amp. If better isn't...
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    Which multi-FX?

    My budget is $200 (I can only go about $20 more). Most of what I've looked at is used as a result. I need something with easy access; Multiple effects on one bank/presets, and possibly the ability to switch between presets with footswitches. Or anything close/resembling this idea. I need the...
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    Line 6 M9 question

    So today I tried out an Rp500. The only issue I had with it was a lack of any sort of volume boost function. Like, the highest you can have a "heel down" value for the volume expression is the same volume of having the pedal bypassed. Basicallly, it doesn't increase the volume. I was wondering...
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    Specific Multi FX

    My current modulation only multi FX is a Source Audio Orbital Modulator. My only problem with it (bit of a killer though) is that it only has two total presets, though they're available at all times to access. Basically I need something that has at least two available at one time, but can store...
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    Full bridge pickup to matach with hot rails neck?

    My only experience I've had with matching a full sized bridge with a hot rails was with my dimebucker. This matchup sucked. I've had 2 ideas, the Super distortion and super 3. Basically I want something where the output and will be pretty close without having to move the hot rails too close/far...
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    Floyd Original vs floyd special?

    I know the Floyd original has higher durability, but is the original better for holding tunings after doing rapid pitch change? If they're about the same at this, I'll probably go with a Floyd special. Just so I'm Clear, by Floyd original I mean this...
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    Questions on 2 specific strat models

    The two models I am looking at are the Fender Standard Floyd Rose (/www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Standard-Stratocaster-HSS-w--Floyd-Rose-Electric-Guitar-H76507-i2026052.gc) and the Fender USA Floyd Rose Classic. I just want to know if they have a true "recess" system.
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    Best pickups/combinations for an RG550?

    If I go with an rg, I need a bridge pick up to do Maiden, and a neck pickup to do a warm legato tone (sort of like the SD hot rails, a la dave murray). Specifically in the bridge, I'm looking for this: Pickup+RG=Super D+Strat. I'm not really sure how a Super D sounds in basswood. I thought the...
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    Best RG option for under $800?

    I'm looking into an RG as a cheaper alternative to my Alder options. Basically I just want an HSH version. new or used. preferably black or white with a pickguard. By "best" I mean in terms of quality.
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    TSL footswitch with a DSL?

    Can I use the 5 button Marshall TSL footswitch with the DSL401? If so, I may get the DSL. If not, probably the TSL122.
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    Hot Rails Neck vs Dimarzio Pro Track in the neck?

    Looking for a comparison (in a strat) between the output and bass and treble detail.
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    Overdrive vs tube screamer?

    Is there much of a difference between overdrives amd tube screamers (and their clones) in terms of how they affect sound (more gain/drive on tap, tone, etc.)? Or are they basically the same thing? Just trying to figure out which one I want (got a bit of a list going).
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    OD pedal questions

    I need an overdrive that, along with provinding gain, provides a noticeble volume inrcrease when playing through a dirty amp at Maiden levels of gain. I know that's kind of hard to pull off at this gain level, but I'm trying to get around having to buy an additional pedal (an EQ or clean boost)...
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    For Sale: Digitech Hot Rod

    Digitech Hot Rod XHR. Models between a thick overdrive, Boss DS-1 esque tones, and arbiter fuzz face tones. $30, with box. www.ebay.com/itm/DigiTech-XHR-Hot-Rod-Distortion-Pedal-/221186789632?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337fc29100
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