Recent content by mod13

Hey, I am looking in to getting my 40th birthday guitar (I have a little over a year to decide). Probably something under $2000, and nice!!! I have ALWAYS wanted a Gibson Les Paul, but I have an Epi LP Standard that is GORGEOUS with custom pups, and wicked set up that plays as nice, or better...

I just picked up a Jackson Neck Through Soloist body style, at a pawn shop. The serial number indicated it is an '86, and it is pretty beat up. It is missing one of the Kahler fine tuning knobs, rusty pickups, lots of paint chips in the ugly '80's green paint job, and FILTHY. It had 3 strings...

I just picked up a Kustom Tube 12 for basically free!!! (swapped a set of Mexi Tele pups for it). It has your standard no name Chinese 12AX7 in it. As it stands right now it is a decent sounding little practice amp, that can be used as a pre-amp, or extended...neat little beast. I want to...

Good-day I am in a little bit of a conundrum; I have a completely stock '69 Mustang (in pretty good shape) in which the switches and pots are getting a little tired. I never really liked the PUPs in it that much (too "surfer" for me), or the front jack, so I am contemplating doing some major...

I have decided to build a Strat, or "Strat style" guitar, but I need a little feedback before I start. These flamed and quilted tops are BEAUTIFUL, and I really don't want to cover up the wood with a pickguard. I am contemplating a rear routed H/S/H Strat, Flamed maple top with a Cherry burst...

Hey Guys...this is my first shot at doing this, and I know it might be a little redundant, But I need some advice (with out a saleman around). I am looking for a smaller amp (my old Super Reverb seems to be putting on wieght...or maybe its just me!!). I don't gig anymore, but I do go out and...