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  1. NorCal_Val

    Edwards Sykes

    I’ve had Edwards/Sykes for almost 2 years. I switched out the Duncan SH-6 in the bridge for the Pariah Sykonaut, and changed the nut and saddles to Graphteq parts, to solve the tuning issues. I’m quite pleased with the guitar. I can’t imagine a Gibson Les Paul being any better. (Playing, or tone...
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    Pickup recommendations for a GL256?

    Duncan “Screamin’ Demon” and. Duncan “1/4 pounder”.
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    Should I ditch my half stack and go digital?

    I’d only go digital, if you can get an AxeFx3 turbo. (The route I took) It really is a great sounding unit.
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    Has perfect high gain guitar tone been achieved?

    I have achieved it for myself. In various flavors.
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    Recommend a Delay and Reverb pedal for 80s metal

    If you’re going to have it in the effects loop, I’d recommend the Boss/EVh delay pedal.
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    Show your 2x12’s

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    New epic amp day!!!!

    That’s what I remember as well.
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    Trying to compare EVH and Randy Rhoads... Get real.

    Randy’s tone on “Tribute” was killer. I could never understand why his tone on the studio albums was almost like a Boston-type tone, compared to his live tone/sound.
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    Show Me Your Charvels!

    I really like it! When I first picked it up, it felt almost exactly like the Charvel neck on the Partsocaster I built back in late-83/early ‘84. That was the selling point for me. It just instantly felt great. There was zero break-in period with the guitar. The Duncan 1/4 Pounder single coil has...
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    Trying to compare EVH and Randy Rhoads... Get real.

    I liked Randy’s playing. But, I curse Max Norman for killing Randy’s guitar tone on those two Ozzy albums.
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    Show Me Your Charvels!

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    Pedal Pawn: "We filmed a Philip Sayce Soundcheck (& it was INSANE)"

    It’s been about 7 years since I saw Philip Sayce play at Biscuits and Blues, in S.F. He was ridiculously good. He beat the crap out of his guitar, and the Super Reverb he was using. And it was spectacular.
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    Deserted Island For Life...One Amp...One Guitar

    Easy choice.
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    the best tone of the 90s

    Some of my nominations for best tone(s) of the 90s:
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    Mr Scary…..a different take on it

    I DIG IT!!!!
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    Thinking about a 7 string

    Get an MiJ Ibanez 7-string.
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    Am I the only one that can't play any full songs and basically only plays leads over backing tracks or in a band situation?

    I’ll learn songs for gigs.(does that count?) But, mostly, I just play to amuse myself. However, I am jamming with some guys for a possible doom/stoner project. So, we’ll see how that goes.
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    Favorite Pickups for Les Paul Custom?

    Pariah “Sykonaut” at the bridge, and a Duncan SH4 at the neck.
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    Lynch is back! With the "Mob"

    He’s tried to retire it before, unsuccessfully. He even said, at one point, it’s like his trademark. Would Metallica change their name if tomorrow, “Metallica” became some sort of “offensive” perceived slight against some part of society? No. F_cking. Chance.
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    Why shouldn't i get a Marshall SL-X?

    Definitely not my experience.
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