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I have an Ibanez AS73 w stock humbuckers. I was considering Phat Cats to replace them, but now think I should have an A5 magnet. So I saw the vintage P90s which look like the best solution. But how would I drop a soapbar into a standard humbucker slot? I know there is a Humbucker ring that...

I'm looking for a multi-effects unit to replace my old Line 6 POD 2.0. I ran across reviews about the Zoom G3x. I'd like to know if anyone has tried pedals that might be similar that I might also consider. Tone quality over features, in this price range, is important. Features I really need...

I've looked closely at P90s 'Phat-Cat' but see newer models out there like 'Phat-Staple'. I wonder, what is the difference? I like the P90 tone but would also like hum cancelling. Can I put in P90s w a separate hum-cancelling coil between them that I can optionally switch on and off? I had an...

I had an old '50s strat w a 3-way switch and standard single coil pups. I can understand why the 5-way switch for single coil, but when I changed to classic-staks I wonder if a three way would not be more convenient and w better tone too-like wired individually. The 5-way is a pain when...

I bought a mexi strat in 2005 w original pups. Then changed them for n & m-classic stak-plus and b-lil 59. I used the same wiring, but have no tone control for the lil 59. This is the way it came, stock w original pups--no tone control for bridge pup, so I figured it was okay. Is this standard...

I have a '63 Fender reverb unit that I'd like to fix up w/ vintage parts. I tried this before but was somewhat unsuccessful. I'm looking to identify the mfg year, and to find parts. I think I found the cables and tank but can't find a vintage faceplate which is the real problem ( the current...

I just upgraded an old stand-a-lone Fender reverb unit. Installed a newer three spring tank, new control knobs, and RCA cables. The cables that came with the unit were black plastic covered (not original vintage). I purchased new vintage style cables but had to cut to proper length and resolder...

I just got a Digitech JamMan plugged it in and fooled with it for a couple of hours. At first it was good, but then the volume of the instrument input diminished. I did get to record a loop but the play back was very faint even at high volume. I recorded w/ the peak volume control maxed all the...

Just Bought a Boss NS-2 to help reduce excessive hum from my pedal board and from the overdrive channel in the amp. I have always used my pedal board in the amp's FX loop. But the instructions show the hookup before the amp. So that's what I did. I have to admit, it sounds pretty good. But...

Fender 1965 Reverb unit. Need pics of guts and case to identify correct restoration parts. Where do I find original vintage or new vintage parts for this thing? It needs the reverb tank with corner retaining springs, control knobs, and the two RCA cables. I want to restore this as close to...

I recently replaced the preamp tubes with Tungsols and the tone is a bit improved. But still have the Electroharmonix EL34s. When I turn up the volume I get something that sounds like tube rattle. Is there a better tube to replace the EL34s for this amp? If so, what tonal difference will I hear...

I'm thinking of buying a PRS SE and like the tone of the P90s but I'm skeptical of too much hum. So I wonder, if I were to use a noise surpressor pedal as opposed to humbuckers that I might still get the P90 sound that is still a cut above the humbuckers. Also I might consider a P90 stack STK-p1...

I have a Traynor Blue 50w which I bought about five years ago for $675. I love the tone of this amp. It is smoother sounding than its Fender counterpart (new deluxe reverb), has a decent spring reverb and distortion channels, has EL-34 tubes, and sounds a bit like a British blues amp. I was...

I want to add a chorus pedal to my new board. I've heard these new pedals: Boss CH-1(I think its ch-1), and Nano Clone by Electro Harmonix. The only one of these I liked was the nano but it had no options. I think its the lesser of the small clone. But I'd like to hear a newer one called - The...

I have an acoustic /electric guitar with Fishman IV electronics. I just purchased a Gens Benz Shenandoah Jr amp 35w. I'm getting minor string buzz and bass over tones that are annoying, no matter how I adjust the tone controls. I plugged in my Boss EQ pedal and solved the bass overtone and...