Recent content by nebucanazza

Hey guys, I am planning to pick up a Blackheart Little Giant 5W head when I visit the States next month for a business trip.This will be my first tube amp. I have a long way to go on the guitar, but this amp comes at a price point where I don't need to feel too guilty:D Any...

I have been toying with the idea of making a few pedals of my own. Did a lot of reading at the recommended sites and feel I am ready to take the plunge. I was checking out www.pedalpartsplus.com today and they seem to be having all that is required. Some stuff I am planning to get from them...

Hey guys, A friend of mine(not a forum member here) is looking for a cheap Mic/line preamp. He wants it to record guitars, bass and vocals. The budget is < $100. I saw a few such preamps like the ART stuff and the M-Audio AudioBuddy. Are these any good in terms of sound and durability? Also...

I am GASsing bigtime for a cheap fuzz pedal.What I'm looking for is a smooth classic sounding fuzz for getting Hendrix,Clapton, Gilmour etc..I will mostly be running through a SS rig only, with a delay, OD, and distortion pedal in the chain.So, I need something that works on this setup, and is...

I am looking to buy a good mid-priced stratocaster.Both the G&L Tribute and the MIM Standard strat are around the $400 mark on stores.I might also consider the Squier Deluxe/Standard strat as a dark horse. Which one should I go for?I am looking for the basic classic strat , no added frills...

I opened up my Rocktron Silver dragon to replace the Chinese 12AX7 tube with a lower gain 12AY7.Clicked a few pics while I was at it.Must say,this pedal is a real bitch to open up. What do I find?The second IC under the slayer intensity control is a 4558P with 2 diodes in parallel(marked in red...

I have got a Rocktron Silver Dragon which I want to mod(tube change).Now, I am a n00b to modding and this is the first pedal I am opening up.Turns out, couldnt have picked a worst candidate.Its not like other box pedals where you just unscrew your pots and switch and the top opens up. I have...

I am GASsing for a TS type clean boost/light overdrive pedal.I already have a Rocktron Silver Dragon for the crunchy and heavier stuff.The Dragon is distorted even at the minimum gain settings, and I am unable get that smooth,thick sound for leads.My 25.5" PRS copy(DMZ Bluesbucker/VHPAF) tends...

I have a DMZ Bluesbucker and VHPAF awaiting installation in my PRS copy, which currently has a 5 way switch, 2 vols and 1 tone pot. Since I am replacing all the electronics too, I was toying with the idea of installing a DPDT on-on mini toggle and a 3 way switch, and split both HBs at once...

I have a PRS copy made by a local luthier, teak wood body, 24 fret maple/rosewood neck,Bolt-in neck joint, and a 25.5" scale.So, naturally, it tends to be a bit bright and snappy sounding. I got a Dimarzio Bluesbucker(neck) and a VHPAF(bridge) to replace the cheapo Korean high-output buckers...

I own a Rocktron Silver Dragon.Really like the sound of this pedal, sounds very musical, harmonically rich and big. But the controls dont seem to have much effect ove r their full range, and a more gradual onset of distortion in the first stage('Awaken') is desirable. Anyone done any mods on...

Hi All!This is my first post in this forum.Learning a lot here, and the people are all very helpful and knowledgable. I am from India, sadly you dont get much guitar gear here, and that does not help my rampant GAS one bit. But I have managed to get my hand on some good stuff from the USA...