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I've been looking at different pickups for weeks, trying to figure out which combo I should invest in, but I can't settle on anything.
JB Vs. JB A2 Quick QuestionI all know the JB is one of two of the quintisseatial original greatest pickups of all time, and that it "sings" like no
NGD...1973 Les Paul DeluxeThe UPS man brought this beauity to me today! '73 Deluxe, headstock repair, original patent sticker mini humms, medium neck. Original pots, caps
77 Gibson Custom SG question---good? bad? how to verify if all original?hoping to make a dream come true off craigslist today and could use some advice on things to look for thanks!
NGD - Heritage H150I just picked up this 2012 Heritage H150 with HRW pickups. It's fantastic. The HRW's sound awesome.
Punk Pickups?Hey guys, been playing guitar for a few years now, but am just barely getting into the actual set up and all that stuff.
My B.C Rich frankenslingerAhoy hoy! Long time lurker, first time poster. Rah rah rah, thought I'd kick things off with a recent project of mine, my B.C Rich frankenslinger!
Stringing a floyd rose: Ball end at the tuners?Ok so my buddies and I are in a debate about this one and I wanna hear what you guys think. Which way do you floyd
Not sure if I ever shared this guitar here.....I got it immediately upon its release last year. Fender let some local music shops have them a week before all the huge corporate retailers
NGD coming soon... guessing game time.It's made in Korea, and it's a signature guitar for a guitarist who plays in a mainstream punk band, that IIRC started in the '90s.
V players, need your input please..Ive had V's and since they are awkward to play sitting, (yes I put mine on the inside of my leg) I have invented
Blog: The Stack Plus Single Coil-Size HumbuckersClick .
Opinions: push/pull or mini switchSo I'll be doing coil splits and am deciding between push/pull pots or installing mini switches. I had push/pull on a guitar years ago (phase
Berserk! Manga contentAnother day another body finished yawn. I retained the original paint on the back and sides. Sorry for the photos i know there not the best.
The Voyager!I just changed the saddles to gold and added a custom made knob on my voyager. I added a few extra pics for good measure.
Explorer refinish pollI bought this white Explorer not because I really wanted a white one, but so I could get an ebony board. It had a repaired,
NDBD! New Death Bass DayThis is my new Death Bass. Like I really need another Bass. That makes 3 now. But this one has 5 strings and 2 MM humbuckers.
Reverend guitars?Heyo, Duncanites! Recently, I've sort of fallen in love with Reverend guitars. As the only store that seels Reverends in Sweden is in Gothenburg and I
Ceramic/Alnico HYBRIDHas anyone tried making or found anyone that offers a pickup with BOTH ceramic and alnico 5 magnets in it:?: there are plenty of discussion
SH-3 Stag Mag PickupsAnyone have experience with the stag mag pickups? I think they could be really groovy in an HH strat. I don't know what pots would
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