Recent content by pedalinbob

I will never learn. I despise high output pickups, but I just have to try them out! I am selling a Dimarzio Steve's Special, all black, F-spaced, in excellent condition. Has about 12" lead (I think--it is quite long). $35 shipped in the CONUS (SOLD). Also selling a Dimarzio Evolution, all...

For sale: all black Steve's Special, F-spaced, full-length wires, excellent condition, $45 shipped in the continental US. Paypal preferred. Sweet pickup, I just can't get used to the decreased mids. Might consider a trade for a similarly spec'd Custom, Mo' Joe, Evolution, or Full Shred. Bob

I found many very simple backing tracks, and one excellent one (Malmsteen's Far Beyond the Sun--it is VERY well done, and in the proper tuning). Anyone know where I can find assorted nicely done backing tracks? I would like to download them, burn them to CD, and use them for practice. I...

Don't have much time for a detailed post, but I decided to try the Steve's Special in parallel (I have an Ibanez RG470, basswood body, OFR, maple neck and rosewood board). The results are interesting. I felt that in series, the pickup was subdued, and maybe a bit bassy. The scooped nature was...

Is it possible? I have been looking at the PAF, Mo' Joe and PAF Joe. I Like the overall tone/feel of the PAF Pro (in the bridge), and have tried the Fred (I didn't give it much time, though)...but, both seem a bit flubby on the low end. Any ideas?

I still love playing with different pickups, and kinda miss the tightness of the Evolution (In an Ibanez RG470 with OFR). The Evo did annoy me with that screechy upper-mid spike, but I really liked the tight rhythms. So...I searched these forums, as well as those at Jemsite, and the reviews at...

Is there such a thing? Though I like the VHPAF, I would love to try something similar without the 3D thing... Ideas?

I have tried stacking pedals, but haven't heard anything good. OD, clean boost, distortion, etc. Just didn't sound good at all. I believe there is someone making a box with two DOD 250's (or YJM 308's) in one box. I have a YJM308, and noticed they are now on sale for $30. Anyone ever try...

I apologize in advance if this haas been covered, but I have spent nearly an hour searching for the answer here and onanother site. Has anyone tried a VHPAF (bridge) in a basswood Ibanez? I have an RG470 with an OFR and rosewood board (I think!). Does it sound good? I am left a bit confused...

Ordered new screws from Stew Mac...and they are the wrong screw! They are too small in diameter. I thought the replacement screws for the Screamin' Demon would be 5-40 fillister? The Stew Mac page states the screws I ordered are 5-40...

The title says it all! Well, most of it anyway. I need some fillister screws for experimentation with my Screamin' Demon. I believe that standard 3/4" nickel screws will work...I will pull one of the originals for comparison at the hardware store. Is this where you folks get your screws...

Yup, another "which pickup for me" thread. I have been lurking for quite some time, and have searched and read a great deal of info. I am impressed with the quiality of this forum--you folks seem very cool. I apologize in advance for a long first post. Anyway, I am a casual player, not...