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I was asking an employee in the pedal department about the Q setting of a pedal’s filter and he had no idea what I was talking about. They can’t hire people with more experience?

I’ve never been one to bash Guitar Center in the past, since I can understand what they’re up against with trying to stay profitable in today’s environment, but man, this latest trip there has me baffled. I go to my local GC to trade in some old pedals (in decent condition) for a new Boss...

What are you favorite remixed (not just remastered) albums. Mine: - Rush, Vapor Trails - Megadeth, first few albums - Schenker, Built to Destroy - Triumph, Greatest Hits Remixed

What volume do you play at home?

Sooo many vocalists sound worse as they get older (less range, funky tone due to vocal cords aging). What vocalists actually sound better than when they were younger?

I had intermittent scratching sound when playing my amp loud through a 2x12 cab. I open it up and find this. Worked great for years. Can’t figure out how it happened.

For years I’d order something from Sweetwater with free shipping and get it via FedEx within a couple of days (I’m one state over from them). Lately it seems like they do most of their free shipping via USPS, which means up to a week of delivery time. Anyone else noticed this change in...

This is just a warning in case you’re considering getting a Lava cable. I had an instrument cable from them for several years, and it was lightly used. One day it developed a problem (static noise when one end was moved). I suspected it was an intermittent ground/shield connection. I later...

I see a lot of threads about clone amps. For example, small plexi style clones. The thing is, an amp has many characteristics, so how many need to be duplicated to consider the clone a clone? In the plexi example, I consider a plexi to have a certain tone, openness, low end thump and high...

If you buy used pickups are you ever concerned the previous owner might have messed with the pole pieces and screwed up the tone of the pickup?

Anyone know how to adjust the bias on an Iconic? The manufacturer won’t tell me how (yeah, I know about high voltage safety).

I play a Les Paul through a 5150. I typically play classic through 90’s rock, but want to delve into modern metal like Deafheaven. My bridge Seth Lover has too low an output and too loose of a low end for the job. What replacement pickup would you recommend? Nothing boutique please.

Is there a pickup with the tone of a Seth Lover, but higher output and tighter low end?

I’m a classic rock / post grunge player who wanted to start dabbling in modern metal. I typically play Soldano and Marshall type amps, but wanted something with a 6505 flavor. As luck would have it, no 6505’s were available in my area but I ran across an Iconic. I read the reviews of this...

Goofy question, but it's bugging me. A few years ago there was a show on MTV/VH1 about a bunch of 80's hair metal bands that used to play the strip. One band they showed had a video where they were playing and images of Marilyn Monroe were superimposed over the band. I think the song was...

Almost any dolly will work. Do you have any size or price limits?

No.

Sorry, but I couldn't find a better version of this tune on the web (live, Minneapolis, 1982). The guitar tone sounds a little "synthetic", and I can't put my finger on the reason. I'm guessing in '82 Randy started playing with his effects more for his base tone. It sounds like it could be a...

There's already a thread about this.

So there's the "best" 80's tone thread, so how about a "worst" thread. My vote goes to Operation Mindcrime. Great band and songs, but the mix or tone of that album keeps me from listening to it often. Needs a more scooped midrange tone I think, or maybe the snare needs to be pulled back in...