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I have been listening to this album for a couple of months at the gym. One of my 2023 album of the year candidates.

Related to the topic of redefining guitar: they are tremendously talented, no doubt, but I don’t see them having the impact to redefine guitar. They have fans and are very original, but I ultimately think they have carved their place at the pinnacle of their thing, but the majority of guitar...

Peace Machine is still his pinnacle album for me. I don’t think he’s come close to it since. That album has no filler. Beginning to end is great.

I have always loved that he used his Norlin lps and his own brand continues to utilize maple necks. I know for most Gibson purists, the Norlin era is their most hated. I have never had good luck with mahogany neck stability. 3 piece maple necks are super stable. I wish there were more...

After doing some research on the swap, I came across this problem. On top of that, most people who have done it seem to not like the results as much as the original configuration.

I have thought of that. Probably a worthwhile experiment.

DiMarzio has the Transition listed as a hot pickup. Is it not as hot as listed?

Is there a pickup voiced like a DiMarzio SD but a little lower output to better balance with singles?

He has been bad for a few years now

I never hear anything bad about Paul and never anything good about Al.

I think I will hold out for the AmpX.

I actually have one. Love it. I am trying to scratch the LP Custom itch. If Wylde Audio didn't have bullseye and buzzsaw graphics on everything, I would probably just go that route.

They have a great reputation, but none that I have seen with maple necks.

Yes. I need to try more of them or go to a different store. The ones I have tried at GC were not set up all that well and I didn't think the fret work was as good as LTD 1000s. I should probably try a store where they care for their inventory better.

Norlin style meaning 3 piece maple neck (not fretboard) or at least a maple neck? I know Wylde Audio does with the Odin Grails, but all of those have a Zakk style graphic on them. I love those Norlin LP Customs, but I don't have the wallet for one with kids in college.