I'd like your opinion on a guitar mod.

[Artie]

I've just about got all the parts together to bring my Vantage VP-795 back to life. The VP-795 was available in several different control configurations: 2, 3, or 4 knob, 2 or 3 switches, and output jack either on the side or lower bout LP style. I hate having the jack on the side. So, I have a few options:

1. Leave it alone and live with it.
2. Add a knob or switch. (Doesn't need any more switches, so probably a knob.)
3. Add a wooden insert "marquetry" style.
4. Something I haven't thought of yet.

I'd love to have your thoughts. I'm leaning towards option #2.

 

[Securb]

I would leave it alone and live with it. The other options look a bit awkward to my eye.

 

[Artie]

I would leave it alone and live with it. The other options look a bit awkward to my eye.

Yeah. Now that I made the montage, option #1 does seem to make the most sense. Most of my Peavey's have the jack in about that same position, and I manage to live with them just fine. A right-angle cord is my friend here.

 

[Securb]

I keep a right-angle adaptor in the gig bag just in case I do not have a right-angle cord. I had a straight cord in my Gibson Sonex at a gig in the 80's. I hit a power chord, broke the pickguard mid-gig, and sent the guitar on injured reserve for the night. You can pick up the adaptors on Sweetwater or Amazon for a few bucks. They are nice to have in the gig bag.

 

[Artie]

Not a prob for me. I have both straight end and angled end cables hanging on my rack. I always use the angled cords for my Peavey's. So, this isn't exactly a huge problem. Just an annoyance.

 

[Mincer]

I would hate the jack there, too. Maybe a spin-a-split?

 

[Artie]

I would hate the jack there, too. Maybe a spin-a-split?

That's a good idea except that I already have a set of Fluence Open Core Classics to go in there. (Partial trade from Frank Falbo for my Ibby RG.) Those switches cover all the Fluence tonal options.

 

[DCikes88]

A killswitch with like a small wooden type knob, say walnut?

 

[GuitarStv]

Shouldn't be any different than the plug on a 335, right? Just wrap your cable through your guitar strap and you should be fine.

 

[Artie]

A killswitch with like a small wooden type knob, say walnut?

That did cross my mind, but I never ever use a killswitch. It's just not my style.

Shouldn't be any different than the plug on a 335, right? Just wrap your cable through your guitar strap and you should be fine.

And I realized, after reading my own post, that all my Peavey's are like that, and it hasn't been a problem. I'll probably leave it alone. Still thinking.

 

[idsnowdog]

I wouldn't add any switches, knobs or move the jack. You could replace the 3-way switch with a Freeway switch or a rotary 5-way

 

[Artie]

I wouldn't add any switches, knobs or move the jack.

Yup. You all have convinced me to leave it alone. I'm glad I asked.

The three mini-toggles will cover all the switching modes I need, so I'm good to go there.

Thanks all for the feedback.