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Forum: Electric Guitar
05-12-2013, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 51
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poppameth
Everly B-52 production?
Anyone heard anything about production issues with Everly B-52s? I like these better than anything else on one of my guitars but for the past few months the 11-48 sets have been on backorder. I guess... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
05-08-2013, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 166
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poppameth
You might need to replace the insert in the...
You might need to replace the insert in the saddle that locks the string. Sometimes they wear a groove into them and don't want to hold the string correctly anymore. They are cheap to replace. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
05-01-2013, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 488
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poppameth
I too went ahead and tried this on the Ibanez I...
I too went ahead and tried this on the Ibanez I mentioned. About $20 in parts to convert the saddles to locking and it does improve tuning stability quite a bit. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-07-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 254
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poppameth
I've got a mid 90s Blues Deville setting right...
I've got a mid 90s Blues Deville setting right beside me. It's a good sounding amp on the clean channel. The gain channel has always be junk. You can't even get a passable crunch out of it without... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
04-05-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 194
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poppameth
Yeah, that's an old '86 Roadstar II. It plays...
Yeah, that's an old '86 Roadstar II. It plays sweeter than any other guitar I own. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-05-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 308
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poppameth
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http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Components:_Jacks/Flush-mount_Output_Jack.html?actn=100101&xst=3&xsr=14809 Here is one option. They are called barrel jacks or flush mount jacks. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
04-04-2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 194
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poppameth
Or click twin blades and go down to the original...
Or click twin blades and go down to the original L500 section. I personally like the shielded variety. They cut out a little more hum and look... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-04-2013, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 308
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poppameth
Call or email Rich at IbanezRules...
Call or email Rich at IbanezRules (http://www.ibanezrules.com) He stocks pretty much any part you could need and should be able to identify which trem arm you need. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
04-03-2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 194
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poppameth
http://www.wildepickups.com/
That's the official...
http://www.wildepickups.com/ That's the official site for Bill and Becky, which are generally agreed to be the better pickups. BLUSA is not the same thing. They are made by another company that... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
03-27-2013, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 751
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poppameth
I'm in Staunton, about 30 minutes from the 'burg....
I'm in Staunton, about 30 minutes from the 'burg. I've been keeping an eye on CL for a while now and that Mesa is a rare find around here. CL usually just has starter crap people are trying to unload. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-27-2013, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 310
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poppameth
Yep 11-49 or 11-52 always goes on my D Standard...
Yep 11-49 or 11-52 always goes on my D Standard axe. They are actually a little less tension than 10-46 in E Standard. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
03-21-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 79
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poppameth
I've been looking at one of these as well. They...
I've been looking at one of these as well. They go new for $350. Carvin amps in general are decent quality but kind of sterile sounding. They don't really have a good signature tone of their own. The... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
03-19-2013, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 183
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poppameth
What did you paint it with? You need to make sure...
What did you paint it with? You need to make sure all your coats are compatible. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
03-16-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 270
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poppameth
I use Mogami or Canare cable and usually...
I use Mogami or Canare cable and usually Switchcraft plugs. I like the standard right angle plugs but a lot of people prefer the pancake style plug, which is more expensive. I've ordered a lot from... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-14-2013, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 130
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poppameth
When I swapped an old Ibanez with 10s on it from...
When I swapped an old Ibanez with 10s on it from E to D I put 11s on it and I only had to adjust the springs a bit. The truss rod did not need adjusting since the heavier strings helped even out the... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
03-08-2013, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 247
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poppameth
Check with pretty much any computer store and see...
Check with pretty much any computer store and see if they have or can order you one at a reasonable price. These things are identical to what you plug into a desktop computer PSU. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-05-2013, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 489
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poppameth
I have three in a guitar with 11-49 strings tuned...
I have three in a guitar with 11-49 strings tuned to D. I don't think 3 would cut it if it were tuned up to E. Maybe if I used shorter heavier springs like the Gotohs that come with their Floyd style... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-01-2013, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By
poppameth
I can't answer the question of what exactly the...
I can't answer the question of what exactly the bridge is. No one around here even carries the Desolation series. I will chime in to say that titanium parts are probably one of the biggest wastes of... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
02-15-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 116
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poppameth
I've got a set in my old Roadstar II. They work...
I've got a set in my old Roadstar II. They work just like normal springs but are a little quieter. No issues with killing the flutter. One thing you'll want to do is file the coating off the pin and... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
02-11-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 633
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poppameth
I've installed a few Black Boxes and the RP...
I've installed a few Black Boxes and the RP version looks like basically the exact same thing. They work okay but not great. In this case it wouldn't do any good at all. The Black Box only provides... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
02-10-2013, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 633
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poppameth
How often do you pull up on the trem? If you...
How often do you pull up on the trem? If you mainly dive you can partially block the trem and make it dive only. Then increase the spring tension to hold the bridge tighter to the body. You can still... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
02-03-2013, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 169
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poppameth
I'm not sure what a bridge screw holder nut thing...
I'm not sure what a bridge screw holder nut thing is but I'm going to guess no. The ground has to attach to a metal part of the bridge to do you any good. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
02-01-2013, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 217
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poppameth
Yep just took care of it. I didn't realize how...
Yep just took care of it. I didn't realize how big that photo was! |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
02-01-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 217
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poppameth
What kind of case? Chipboard or plastic? Either...
What kind of case? Chipboard or plastic? Either one is likely either a plastic shell or vinyl covering. In that case use something like Krylon Fusion. It bonds into plastics so it won't rub off over... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-30-2013, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 128
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poppameth
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Forum: Electric Guitar
01-30-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 399
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poppameth
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOTOH-FLOYD-ROSE-LIC-BRIDGE-CHROME-Item-GE1996TC-/230918168184?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c3cb9e78 Gotoh 1996T Just as good as the OFR for quite a bit less money.... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
01-26-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 143
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poppameth
I have that happen from time to time as well when...
I have that happen from time to time as well when I get heavy with the palm muting. It's something you have to learn to adjust for with technique. There are also devices called Tremsetters that you... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-25-2013, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 308
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poppameth
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Forum: Electric Guitar
01-17-2013, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 263
Posted By
poppameth
I always set intonation at the last fret (24th or...
I always set intonation at the last fret (24th or 22nd.) When intonating at the 12th you still often hear it go out further up the scale, but when intonating at the 24th it tend to be much closer... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-02-2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 262
Posted By
poppameth
Yep the Rigid has been good to me. My first one...
Yep the Rigid has been good to me. My first one was defective but after swapping it out I've had no issues. |
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