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Seems I get asked about this alot ... I ran across this "how to" and liked it ... so, I thought I'd post it here for you kind folks ... JIC you wonder'd how it was done or what it might take to DIY. enjoy! http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/PaintFlames01.html pretty cool how this cat tapes the...

One for the guru's ~> Here's what I have .. 3 soapbars ~> 3 pots ~> 3-way toggle. what I want is ~> master vol & tone for neck and bridge pups wired to 3-way in standard fashion ... and a seperate and independent vol for the middle pup so it can be used alone, or blended w/ the others. I...

DiMarzio super (distortion) 3 double black coils lots of lead . 12 inches or so.. 4 wire conductor this beast measures 25.53K! not for the weak! ;) it's in "super" condition ~> $45 rock ~G

Would someone be so kind as to clue me into what the deal is on these 70's(?) gibby(?) pups w/ the black vinyl(?) backs? here this poor SG has seen better days .. but the second to last pic shows the pups I am wondering about. Thanks ~G

Like many techs .. I end up w/ lotsa dead and or unwanted pup's .. some die from blood sweat and beers ... others seem to just pass away while sitting in the box, or case for no apparant reason .. if they could only talk! anyway ~> while I was clearing out my dead pup drawer it dawned on me to...

I'm just wondering how they are routed under the pickguard? is it swimmingpool style like the legacy's are these days? I'm thinking of getting one and going w/ a bucker in the neck. So, I am curious if I'll have to route it out or not .. which I dont mind doing to at all .. just try'n to plan...

does anyone happen to know what the resistance reads on these?... all I have been able to find out is that they're hot but clean... how hot?? in the twenties? anyone? Thanks

Hey Gang, I have a set of chrome cover'd duncan 59's in great condition pulled from a '03 heritage h-150cm $100 Dimarzio Super Distortion 80's model w/ dbl cream coils ex++ condition w/ 13 inches of lead 3 conductor style and measures 12.81k $40 e-mail for pics .. @ orbiter_guitars@yahoo.com

Gibson 490r & 498T set original gold covers show some wear but otherwise in really good shape. taken from an early 90's LP. $100 Lindy Fralin blues special strat set. bridge has metal baseplate like new condition w/ "mint" color covers cost me $220 ~~> $180 I also have a like new SKB Les Paul...

I feel like I am losing my mind ... I ran across a photo of a new PRS(?) w/ a fluted nut ... it looked cool, interesting .and like a pain to make.. but now I cant find a trace of it anywhere. reminded me of some lute's I've seen.... anyone spot this or know of anyone else using this style of...

would someone be kind enough to tell me how these differ from each other. Thanks ~G

hey hey, I've got a nice matched set of custom shop p'ups .. EVH and 4 wire seth lover(n) w/ nickel covers .. great shape. $225 for the set. these cost me well over $300 .. trade for wagners only. I'm working on pics ... hit me up for any info @ orbiter_guitars@yahoo.com just thought I'd...

I've been using celestion G10L-35's in 4x10 cabs for yrs, and really like the warmth they give me .. celestion doesnt make these anymore and I need to replace a couple in one of my cabs. I tried a couple 60w from mojo tone which were good .. but just a bit too bright for my taste. I need that...

I'm actually pretty impressed with this mid 60's lil guitar. Has a single lipsticktube style pup .. very danelectro ... short scale .. big ol funky headstock .. reverse tuners ... black with a nice glitter paintjob .. and masonite body w/ (?) neck ... I am shocked at the condition ... the...

Does anybody know for sure what amps/cabs/pedals Kim used on "louder" and "Badmotor" ..? I coulda sworn he was using PV classic 50 heads and 4x10 cabs when I saw them during badmotor .. and I've heard from others who say he used PV VTM(N?) and mesa dual rec's ... but I'm thinking the mesa's...