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Did a search and read the very limited older posts. It's been a while since the subject has been brought up so I thought I would. Anyone try these? If so what is your impression? I've got a Schecter C1 Classic that has Duncan JB and Jazz pups and those are really nice pups, but it would be...

I've been shopping for a Gibson ES335 and am ready to get one, just have to decide on satin, gloss, or figured gloss. But as I'm reading up on the ES335 model differences I came across some beautiful looking semi hollow guitars made by 'Heritage". From what I've read they are a guitar company...

Finally sold the ESP Eclipse E-II to a very happy buyer, so I'm now hunting for an ES-335 in satin cherry. GC sales rep tells me that the satin ES-335 is discontinued. So I called Gibson and their rep says that it's still showing on their price sheet and their sales dept says it is still a...

I'm thinking that making my own cables would be the most economical. I've seen some kits, but don't know which ones are good. Yet, I'm thinking that sourcing some good bulk cable and connectors would be the most economical. I'm very handy with soldering, so nor worries there. What are some good...

Last time I used a compressor pedal was like in the 80's on a buddies rig. It was cool, but I never had one for myself. I have experience with studio compressors for recording but not with guitar pedals. Did some reading online and of course LOTS of pedals and opinions. From what I read I...

Anyone have one of these amps? If so, have you tried different pre and power tubes that you think sound better than the stock glass? I played a Twin, 65 Deluxe, and the 68 Custom and really like the 68 of the three. The reduced negative feedback really works great in this amp. The sensitivity...

I was looking into fret leveling and how much it costs to have a luthier do it, and what's involved if I do it. Found an interesting kit by Thomas Ginex Fret Refinishing Method. YT video shows how to use it and it looks quite simple. Anyone tried this product? Does it work? I'm looking to...

I've always wanted an ES335 or guitar of that type. Played a few Epiphone Dot's and Sheraton II, and really liked the Sheraton II, DOT not so much. I find the Gibson ES335's to be very limited in color and finish choices, and the price is a bit high for what I'm willing to spend. So, I shopped...

I was wondering about the tonal connection between Fender, Marshall, and Bogner. From what I understand, and I could be wrong, Marshall started by modding the Fender Bassman. Then, late 70's or so Bogner started modding Marshall JCM800's and a legend was born. The reason I ask is because I've...

I've never played a real Bad Cat but have heard YT vid's and they do sound very nice. The non hand made Bad Cat's are lower cost as they are not hand made nor US made. But, they claim that the design is all Bad Cat and very closely reproduces the real deal. Price is considerably lower. The one...

I've been looking into different types of picks besides the standard ones most of us have tried and can readily find in music shops. I started looking after I read an article on premiere guitar online, IIRC. The reviewer talked about some $25 pick that he claimed was amazing and improved his...

Recently I picked up 2 pedals I've wanted to try at home, the Bogner Ecstasy Red and Wampler Triple Wreck. I'm working on getting some audio clips up, or the pedals and my Vengeance head. Both of these pedals are really awesome. It's amazing how good the tones are, and the distortion can go...

Often it's been stated here and on the interwebs that the best distorted guitar tones are from cranked tube amps. Crank the tube amp so much that it brings in the power tubes natural distortion, and that gives a "better" tone and better feel. This is put out in comparison to high gain distortion...

Of the vast sea of amps available to us I don't recall seeing much about PRS amps. Info on their guitars, yes, amps not so much. I've seen PRS amps over the years on ads, but have no experience with them. Their prices seem a bit on the high side, even for the non US made ones. Anyway, I just...

My new ESP E-II came with Gotoh auto locking tuners. I HATE these things. Too finicky. They do work at auto locking, so I gave myself some time to see if I could adjust to them. NO! I was starting to really hate this new ESP. Tune so a D chord sounds right and a G chord would be off. Tune for...

I've been looking for a pedal board power supply. The one I want is the T-Rex Chameleon at $149, and close second the voodoo lab ISO-5 at $109. Both of those are isolated power and can power 5 pedals at a time. The T-Rex supplies 300mA to all of it's 9VDC or 12VDC outs, and 1 - 18VDC out at...

I recently bought a new 2014 ESP E-II Eclipse. It's a really great guitar. Great tone, and plays very nicely. I think I need just a little bit of fret work to get the action even across the board. But, this is about the volume and tone knobs/pots. Video clip included. The first E-II I got had...

Guys, I HATE the Gotoh auto locking tuners on my ESP E-II. I've had these on 2 ESP's now, came stock, and I don't like them. I want a set of locking tuners, but with a thumb wheel. I have Planet Waves locking tuners on my Schecter and they are fantastic. The Strat has locking Schallers, which...

I read something in a thread here, a bit ago, the reminded me to check something on my guitars. That is to make sure that the strings leaving the saddle don't touch the edge of the bridge before they touch the actual saddle edge. I have a new ESP and sure enough all 6 strings were tightly...

Anyone use or used this PS? It's between this one and the Voodoo Labs ISO 5, which is only $110. The V Labs has: 3 out at 9V with 100mA each. 1 out at 9v or 12v at 300mA. 1 out at 18v at 100mA. T-Rex has: 4 outs either 9v or 12v with 300mA each. 1 at 9v or 18v, 18v has 150mA. $150 The 3rd...