Recent content by spratocaster

I recently purchased an EBMM sub1 guitar. It plays awesome, but the pickups really aren't doing it for me. I play mostly rock and classic rock with a little 80's/90's metal thrown in. I am looking for something with a bit more punch and a nice fat tone. What would you recommend?

Hi all, I just installed a 59 in the neck of my ESP viper and a Screamin' Demon in the Bridge. The Demon is great, and was just what I was looking for. However, the 59 is a bit dark and a little muddy. I have wired it in a normal fashion with 1 500K volume pot, a 1 500K tone pot, and a 223...

Hi Everyone, i am re-wiring my guitar and thought that while I was at it I would shield the internals. I painted the body cavity with shielding paint. What I am wondering is how to tie the shielding to ground? Will it naturally happen since the casings of the switches and pots are grounded...

Hi Everyone, So I am going to try changing the pickups myself. I am wondering where can I get good quality things like caps, pots, etc... I tried Stewmac, but their stuff seemed a little cheap and not premium parts. So where do you guys buy your parts?

Hi Everyone, I have an ESP Viper 301 (mahogany body like SG) which currently has EMG HZ pups. These need to go ASAP!!! I am looking for a more classic sound as I play a lot of classic rock and dirty blues. I was thinking either a set of 59's or a 59n/a2pb. What would you guys recomend? Any...

Hi, I'm new to the forum and had a quick question. I have an ESP LTD ES-301 that plays awesome but has a truly awful set of pickups. I am looking to replace them but wonder what pickup combination will give me the most versatility? I play a lot of blues, rock, classic rock, and jazz along...