Recent content by RiffGuy

Does anyone know what kind of pickups the guys in Machine Head use? I'm pretty sure they're EMGs but don't know which ones. I just saw them open up for Metallica (awesome show!) and their guitar sound was insanely crushing. Made me really want to know what kind of gear they use. Anyone know...

Has anyone put a ceramic magnet in JB? I had a few unidentified magnets laying around from various pickup swaps I did a year or so ago and I put one in a JB and now have this big hot sound similar to a Duncan Distortion but a little more natural sounding and a less compressed. I'm trying to...

Hi, I'm looking to replace the Burstbucker in the bridge of my '05 Les Paul. I like almost everything about it (the clarity, 3D sound) but desire a little more crank/balls. Is there a pickup that sounds similar but just a little more agressive and hotter? Also, is the great clarity and 3D...

Hey guys (and girls). It's been a while since I was on the forum, but I'm officially back. And with a question: What recording software/programs are you using? Can you recommend a simple, free (or cheap) multitrack program I can use to make simple recordings with my PODxt? I usually use my...

So I recently bought a beautiful 2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard (pics coming soon) which I love, but I'm not sure about the Burstbucker Pro pickups that came with it. I think the neck pickup is ok, but the bridge is too thin and brittle. Not beefy/agressive enough. So, Gibson guys, what's...

I want to retube my Tri-axis and 50/50 power amp. Can someone suggest some tubes for both?

Did these always start at $1,270? I thought they were a little cheaper for some reason. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/517030/

Is it easier to choose pickups for an all mahogany guitar than for something like a Les Paul with the mahogany/maple combo? The Les Paul wood combination seems like it would be hard to choose pickups for since it has both warm and bright-sounding wood. How do you Les Paul guys choose your...

Why do they only make these for guitars with tremolos? They seem cool and unconventional. Why can't the rest of us play too!

Anyone know if Epiphone LP bridge specs are the same as Gibson's? I was thinking of replacing the tunomatic and tail piece on my Epi LP Custom and wanted to make sure a replacement part speced for a Gibson would fit. Also, is there any advantage/disadvantage to having notched or un-notched...

In the new product description it says the CC is suited for bright guitars, but it seems like most people put them in Les Pauls or other mahogany guitars. What do you guys think about matching the CC in a dark guitar?

I've had my Epi LP Custom for a few weeks now and everything has been working fine. Last night after playing for about ten minutes I notice that when I switch to the middle position on the toggle with both volumes up the sound is really flat, nasally, and low output. If I turn either of the...

NO BASS. Using this pickup made me realize that I need a fair amount of bass from a pickup. Is there a pickup with similar characteristics to the Custom Custom that has more bass? I don't need tons , just the standard amount that most pickups have. I love the mids on this pickup, though.

Anyone use/have experience with one of these? And why do they cost $120?? Why is Gibson so annoying like that? Anyway, I've been kind of looking for a new pickup that has a good "hot vintage" rock sound, and was wondering if this fit the bill.

I replaced the stock bridge pickup (not too bad) with a crome Seth Lover and it doesn't seem to fit the cavity correctly. It doesn't sit exactly parallel to the neck pickup. I used the same mounting ring that came with the guitar. Anyone ever have the same experience with an Epiphone or Gibson?