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Forum Post Gibson SG vs. Les Paul
...`t want to stay in tune very well, so i got a set of grover keystones and they are perfect. Also, heavier strings will keep it in tune better. I`ve heard that gibson recommends .010 gauge stings on ...
Forum Post rickenbacker copies
...arrow and lacquered. Their is also a perception that they are one-trick ponies but outside of the twelve strings they really do have a lot of utility. And they are quality instruments....
Forum Post Leo Quan Bad Ass Bridge
...the main thing that I loved about the BA II is that the string spacing is adustable allowing me to put the strings right over the pole pieces. That helped with the volume and tone from each string. Th...
Forum Post Squier strat serial no.
... spec sheet will tell you everything else you may want to know about the guitar such as; type of hardware, strings, materials of construction, etc. It usually takes Jeff about 2 days to reply. Hope th...
Forum Post phil collen sound
... model that I can say is a must have for sounding like the person who designed it. He also uses REAL heavy strings. (12-56) I think, and uses steel picks. All that stuff combined makes a very unique s...
Forum Post 5 more tips ref recording.......
...est it can be is the first thing to remember whenever starting a new project. That could mean a new set of strings, fresh drum heads, or having your vocalist do warm-ups before tracking. Remember that...
Forum Post Since I dabble in carpentry as well as guitars, I was thinki...
...ound and tone. I would just ensure that you use good pickups, bridge and nut as this is what suspends the strings above the pickups.. Most used woods include; Poplar, mahogony, maple, and rosewood f...
Forum Post why am i finding it very hard to push string down on first f...
... action set much like my Fender Stratocaster, prior to that I had to really mash down on the Martin's strings to make contact with the frets.... All new (100%) and probably most (95%) of used gu...
Forum Post Saddle effect on Strat tone
...I decided to do this A/B test after i noticed a lack of twang (with graphite saddles) and also that wound strings left a groove (wound tread) mark on my graphite saddles... Put back my old saddles....
Forum Post finding exact date of strat
... spec sheet will tell you everything else you may want to know about the guitar such as; type of hardware, strings, materials of construction, etc. It usually takes Jeff about 2 days to reply. Hope ...
Forum Post I need to adjust the action on my telecaster MIM 1994, and w...
Hi Guest, Action, and intonation should be checked when any string alteration is made, when new strings are applied etc., Its a simple procedure I will outline for you: This site has illustrations wh...
Forum Post which Korean Les Paul copy do you think is best?
...r will be way out of wack. You seem to be assuming that all other variables stay the same when you change strings guages, but it just isn't so. Lots of variables come into play when you do this ...
Forum Post How to tune half-step down
...thought to myself. And Self replied, "It tunes you to a flat, you idiot!" great. With open strings, no....but it's easy enough to do. Fret your low E string at the sixth fret and...
Forum Post How do you go about learning a fast solo? Do you learn the e...
.... Muscle memory will kick in once you have played it enough and your fingers will automatically go to the strings and frets that you need. This takes hours and hours of practice - don't expect ...
Forum Post Fender Jazz Bass Custom Classic
...eal pain, but my early 80s MIJ Squier P is loose as a goose there and it's no big deal to loosen the strings and unscrew the neck to adjust the truss rod. Then again, I just got my first ice mak...
Forum Post What pickups do i put in a Fender Starcaster (the starter version of a strat)
6 Strings: I would highly recommend the "Fender Samarium Noiseless Pickups" if you want a low warm tone. I changed out the ones that came on my 1997 MIM Strat with these and I find myself ...
Forum Post Tip for all you string benders.
...round the world ....oftentimes, "Necessity is the mother of invention" Keep bending them thar strings partner. Regards Fenderphil. ...
Forum Post i need to tune my squier strat so the open E and the 12th f...
...he trem springs, unless it has cut outs to access the screws withouth the back plate removal. If the new strings were heavier gauge than the others you will need to tighten the trem spring screws an...
Forum Post Adjusting Guitar Nuts
Hi Folks, This came up the other day so I searched my docs and found this info you may want to copy and keep for any future work.... Even though your average nut is simply a narrow piece of bone ...
Forum Post serial mojo
...out is the use of this style of locking nut - three allen screws, each raise a *plate* that compresses two strings against the top underside of the assembly. i wonder how prevalent this style is, if i...
Forum Post Telecaster copy suddenly humming
...omehow not functioning (Dry Joint) or whatever (Re-soldser is easy) Does the hum get less if you touch the strings.? There are other factors quite different but try this first get a short piece of w...
Forum Post ive a fender strat that my brother left behind when he passe...
...e spec sheet will have all kinds of neat information about the guitar from the model, to the hardware, the strings, etc and will answer all your questions. Good Luck, kcbuck...
Forum Post Power Chord Tip.
...easy to finger power chords...I personally use a Barre on the key note. You can of course also use open strings so for E5 (Power Chord) open E and and "B" second fret (A) string thats E5 ...
Forum Post Can anyone recommend (or not) the Ephiphone Emporer II Joe P...
...ng and attention to detail second to none, Inlays and gold trim make for very nice touches. Smoothwound strings and notes drip off of it like honey warm and round with fullness. The action is quick...
Forum Post Tips to help build calluses
...ed for a while. This will dry out the skin and help calluses build very quickly. I also use it to clean my strings, Tape Heads, and guitar body.(caution, with body finishes, always check in an out of ...
Forum Post 22 fret v 21 fret
... front. Shorter scales have LESS string tension than longer scales. It is easier to hold down and bend the strings on a 24 inch scale guitar than on a 25 or 25.5 inch tension. Check out http://www.go...
Forum Post Fingerboard leveling, flat frets, fret crowning, jury riggin
I found a halfway usable temporary fix for my bad frets. I don't have a fret crowning file, and I plan on refretting my Aria Pro II anyway, and I broke a string at the saddle last night, so I...
Forum Post Question: Fender Squire Strat conversion of parts.
..., because lots fo folks like to experiment with aftermarket stuff. Also check the nut to be sure that the strings are well-spaced and cross the slot cleanly on the edge, that the saddles are adjusted...
Forum Post FT: Lakland 55-94 standard
... to sell (yet) but am looking for interesting trades. I think interesting trades are - US Lakland four-strings - prefer Scheff, Glaub, 4-94 or Osborn. No Skylines. Fodera NYC Empire 4 Sadow...
Forum Post Looking for best electric guitar under $400 CAD
...sic, so versatility is important to me. I like a very clean sound, and don't want any buzzing in the strings. The low-E string on the crappy guitar I've been borrowing buzzes so much it�...
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