Recent content by Nacho8807

So I ran across something as I was swapping the magnet on my Burstbucker Pro neck. The magnet seems to have one spacer with the through-holes for the pole piece screws cast right into it. I could not push the magnet out like normal and had to basically disassemble the whole thing only to...

So I got this guy for Christmas and there isn't a thread for it here yet so I wanted to talk about it a bit. I love mine. I'm really digging the doom vibes with my Les Paul, and I feel like it was made for Strats because I've never really liked mine with other dirt tones but it just sings with...

I have an Epiphone Dot that I want to replace the pickups in. I am not sure what's in it now, but I know they are stock, and predate the newer "upgraded" Epi pickups that they started using 10 or so years ago. They are not terrible, but they do seem very bland, and the high end is harsh, where I...

I recently picked up an 80s CE-2 and have this problem where I get a "static" or "crackly" quality to my sound when its engaged. This happens when playing or not, and I've tried with battery and a friedman power grid to the same effect. I know its on old pedal and all that but it's kiiiiinda...

Been looking for a a nice two in one pedal I could use for solos. Ideally it would be a single footswitch for the easiest activation. So far I see some stuff like the EQD Dispatch Master and Wampler Ethereal, but I'd like to hear what I'm missing or what you suggest. Hoping to keep it $200 USD...

My friend is about to try stripping his old ('01) Jackson Kelly down to wood and we have been looking into the best ways to do it. I'd like to hear your experiences with trying this and what you found worked best. Even "don't do this cause it sucks" is fine. Any advice?

So the wife was awesome and surprised me with something cool. She knew I have been looking into fuzzes, and this little guy was nice and affordable so she picked it up for me. It was awesome to open a pedal Christmas morning, and I spent a few hours that day playing around with it in between...

I recently acquired a new Epiphone Dot (thread). While I don't hate the stock pickups by any means, we all know they won't stick around forever. I mean, look what forum you're on right now. I am thinking about getting a set that's a little more vintage inspired, with a sweet sounding, low...

So I made a total impulse buy last Friday that was very out of character. I was perusing craigslist, as one does, and came across a nice looking Korean-made Epiphone Dot at a pretty good price. Before I saw it I would have never thought that my next guitar would be a semi-hollowbody. I really...

So the other day I was warming my tubes up in standby and something strange happened. If you own this amp (newer, imported version) you'll probably know that when you turn the power on, the power indicator in the switch itself lights up immediately, and a half second or so later there is a...

Super random question, I lost the thumb screw for the battery latch/foot switch on my Decimator. Turns out the size and threads are totally different than Boss pedals, which sucks because I have a bunch of those I ordered from McMaster a while back. I have done many google searches and scoured...

I have a bit of a problem. I crossed the wrong woman, and I and my guitar have felt her wrath. I'll just show you the gory pictures. The scratches, or gouges really, are on the carved flamed maple top of my Les Paul. They are all less than 1/8" deep, and I've kept dirt and moisture out the...

I've been really interested in tracking down a Stiletto Deuce for some time now. I've played a few and they are the only amp I can plug into without turning any knobs and just love the sound that comes out. But anyway on to the point... The one thing I'd change is I'd like to have the ability...

Re: Adventures in Stratland: The Search for the One 'Bucker (a novel) So I'm putting an Alt 8 into the Strat tonight. Should be a pretty cool result based on what I've heard and read. Here goes nothing!

Thought it would be cool to hear from those who don't mind, and even LIKE using gear with someone else's name on it. It can be a guitar, amp, pedal, pickup, cable, whatever! My only catch is I won't include the Les Paul Standard. Any other signature Les Pauls (Slash, Jimmy Page) are ok.