Recent content by StefanM

I'm itching to make another guitar. I have a nice MIM Classic 60s neck here to build a body for, and would really love to hear your ideas! If I'm making another guitar, it may as well be fairly different to my tele, even though the only thing I don't like about it is the weight. So far I...

I'm rather curious as to the differences between the various strat bodies. Generally, what are the differences? Are the current (cheapish) squiers laminates? Are they a slightly different shape? Likewise, how does an 80s Squier strat body compare to a current USA or MIM? Are USA & MIM the...

Don't cut any off at all! Loop it around the outside of your control cavity, or whatever you have to do, and keep it long. That way you'll never have the problem of a pup with a short lead when swapping into another guitar, and if everyone did this, you wouldn't have to worry about ti when...

Have only played a bit, but the verdict = I like! :D More jangly, airy and cleaner than the ceramic mag. Less compressed, but less output too. I will be using the lead pickup on it's own, clean, a lot more now - the ceramic mag lacked a little character and was too piercing in my guitar used on...

Got a couple of A4 magnets here courtesy of Lew, and want to swap on into in my Custom. I've read the magnet swap guide, but just want to double - the thin side with the pen mark is N, right? And this faces the side with the non adjustable poles? thanks!

Well, based on the comments from this board, I just won one on Ebay for $305aud. That's the most I've ever spent on Ebay I think, it better be good!! Here's a pic: What do you think? It'll be going in the guitar in my sig (assuming it fits) that currently has an aftermarket strat neck, until...

They're supposed to be a fat C shape 7.5" radius, I've read some good things but would like to know more. Are they nice necks, and generally, what are the MIM necks like vs the American ones?

These things get awesome reviews, was wondering if anyone here has one/has played one.

I've been seriously thinking about building another guitar, I remember it being a lot of fun. No Warmoth here (and arfter converting to AUD & import duties are $$$) so I'll have to build the body from scratch like I did last time. I'm thinking something like the new Femder TC-90 Thinline...

A long time ago, when I first got my DC-3, I emailed Mesa about whether removing 2 tubes to reduce the output was okay, and (IIRC) they said it was fine as long as you pulled either the outside or inside pair, and put the speaker in the other impedence jack.* Well, that email is long lost, but...

I've always used 'regulars' - 10-46s, and as I need a new nut thought it would be a good oppurtunity to try a differnt guage. I won't go lighter - have no trouble bending regulars and I think light strings sound terrible. Do thicker strings sound a lot... beefier? Less trebly? Sound better &...

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead/1/Planet_Waves_Auto-Trim_Locking_Guitar_Machines/Pictures.html#details I've never heard of them before, but they lock AND cut the string. I was after locking schallers to replace my crappy tuners, but they only seem to make them in the...