Recent content by TheMagicEight

I wanted to hear for myself how string gauge affects tone. I'm told over and over that bigger strings = bigger tone, and as a fan of thin strings, it was bothering me. The test: Identical everything, except string gauge. One take is 11-49, and the other 8-38. Same guitar into a '67 plexi...

What did you used to hate that you now like? What did you like that you're not big on anymore? For me, it's: - G12T-75s: Used to despise them. Then I heard some killer old, well worn-in 75s and haven't looked back. - WCR Godwood: Still a great sounding pickup, but nowhere near as aggressive as...

***If you're a Korn hater with nothing to add, please move along.*** dO07_XaVtPg Really didn't care for the past few albums, but I can't stop listening to this one! Loving that Head's back!! Thoughts?

A week ago I saw an old 1960a for $300. I've been wanting another and that's a decent price, so I met up with the guy, excited to get some older T75s. Except the cab had different speakers. I was pretty turned off by this, but quickly did some research on my phone and at a glance, it seemed like...

I just picked a couple up off eBay. What fantastic microphones! I've used most popular dynamics, and nothing gives a bigger tone than one of these. The e609, in comparison, is bright, thin, and generally lacking in tone. Haven't tried the e906 in a while, but I hear it's supposed to have a...

I'd like to get into something a little heavier. Last time I was looking, a lot of people were really liking Diezel FL cabs with G12K-100s. I'm looking for something pretty crushing. Would like a good midrange, but prefer something tight too. Any opinions on the VHT cabs with P50Es? Or is a...

Anything goes. Favorite or top 2 - 3. Post a link / video. AC/DC Hells Bells pPCnGPXwEWY

I really like the Godwood I have in my main Les Paul, but am looking for something to go in my backup. I'm thinking about just getting another Godwood, but perhaps there's something out there that's in the same vein, but would be a nice compliment. Perhaps even AII. What do you guys like?

Has anyone directly compared any of these, all other factors being equal, in the bridge position?

I've just completed a '69 plexi build that sounds great, save for a weird distortion on high notes when cranked. When I play high notes, there's an overtone that sounds like something scratching, akin maybe to a record needle. It's faint and dies off pretty quickly, letting the note sustain...

Using an Mbox right now. I feel like I should be getting great tones, but my recordings sound just a little flat and muffled. Do you think the culprit could be more the pre or the converter? Which preamp / converter would you recommend? Anyone prefer tube preamps when miking guitar? Or perhaps...

...sort of. While playing during a thunderstorm, the split second I saw a nice bright light, I got zapped through my guitar strings! Nothing much, but just enough to reinforce the fact that it's probably smarter leaving electronics off and even better, unplugged, during a storm. :yes:

Plus a little history to go with it! My R9: I wish I could say I've owned it longer, but I've had this since 2010 (my only guitar besides a Strat). It's my first REALLY nice guitar, and I'm keeping it indefinitely; this is the one I chose out of dozens of Les Pauls. Currently loaded with a BKP...

All other factors equal.

Just curious who has tried both in the same guitar (or compared either to a Darkburst). I REALLY like the Godwood bridge and Darkburst neck I have so far in my R9, and am thinking of ordering more for my other guitars. Anyone try these in a Strat? Jim recommended the Darkburst for the Strat...