Thundermtn
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My old band is coming out of our self imposed retirement and is gearing back up for a new album. I knew sooner or latter it would happen, wanted a different sound for us this time around so it was time for a couple new axes. Picked up a B.C. Rich Jr. V Deluxe with a Beast headstock. Came perfectly setup, low and fast with almost zero buzz. Ebony fretboard, real floyd rose, paua-esque binding, knobs and inlays, all the metal guitar goodies. First time around for me with EMG'S, they're not bad, I wish they had a little more top end but I'll eq that in latter in the signal.
It's been years since I've had to tweak one out for a completely different setup so it took me a little while but I ditched the .009-.042 for a set of .011-.052 heavy bottom NYXL's. Opened it up and reset the trem then started getting it into C# standard, re-adjusted the bridge and pickup height. These strings hit tune faster and stayed put better than anything else I've ever put on a floyd and sound damn good. Anyway I'm a pretty happy camper right now. It's funny how a new guitar can open up new riffs and influence style. So without further ado here it is, "Bumblebee", named for the perfectly preserved gigantic bumblebee I found trapped in the bubble wrap when I opened it.
It's been years since I've had to tweak one out for a completely different setup so it took me a little while but I ditched the .009-.042 for a set of .011-.052 heavy bottom NYXL's. Opened it up and reset the trem then started getting it into C# standard, re-adjusted the bridge and pickup height. These strings hit tune faster and stayed put better than anything else I've ever put on a floyd and sound damn good. Anyway I'm a pretty happy camper right now. It's funny how a new guitar can open up new riffs and influence style. So without further ado here it is, "Bumblebee", named for the perfectly preserved gigantic bumblebee I found trapped in the bubble wrap when I opened it.
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