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by willc
Thu May 17, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: jumping amp channels
Replies: 10
Views: 3739

The Silvertone 1482 sounds real nice when I jump the channels.
Currently this is the only amp in which I can do this trick.
by willc
Wed May 16, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: NGD - The Thinline Jaguar Came Home Today
Replies: 15
Views: 9411

Very classy looking guitar.
The binding balances things out nice on it.
Not much of a fan of the thinline tele look but this actually works for me.
by willc
Sat May 05, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Sunburst...
Replies: 28
Views: 8250

Just imagine what a Sunburst would sound like with a CAR comp stripe on it?
by willc
Wed May 02, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: $50 Kay guitar
Replies: 16
Views: 6831

I would have never of guessed that these came out in 1985.
The styling screams 70's to me.
I would pick one up in a second if I saw one though.
Those pickups are pretty good sounding, they are in one of my Japanese cheapie guitars.
by willc
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Anyone use light top, heavy bottom strings?
Replies: 33
Views: 15202

These days it seems people use heavy strings cause everyone else is doing it. I pretty much string all my guitars differently, they run from 8 to 13 depending on the guitar. Places like Just Strings make it great to be able to do this without breaking the bank, bulk strings there are pretty cheap. F...
by willc
Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:37 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: THICK plectrums (everyone loves a tedious plectrum thread)
Replies: 44
Views: 19532

I normally go with dunlop nylon 1mm or fender heavy.
A while ago I sent away for free samples of cast acrylic, which is what some of those pricey picks are made of, and made some of my own with a dremel.
The stuff was 2mm and even though they turned out nice they seem a bit heavy for me.
by willc
Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Pickups for Squier Super-Sonic
Replies: 26
Views: 12223

I have five of these: http://wadeaminute.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/fivesup.jpg The only one I still have humbuckers in is the white one, which has a Dimarzio Tone Zone in the bridge and a Dimarzio PAF in the neck. These are perfect for me. The bridge is super-hot. The neck is classic smoot...
by willc
Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Leopard skin SG!
Replies: 16
Views: 5416

That is pretty scary.

Looks like something you would see at a 1985 battle of the bands.
by willc
Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Resist
Replies: 3
Views: 1818

Mages wrote:yeah dude: blackberry brandy rots our young guts but vodka goes well
In school our shop teacher had us remember almost the same rhyme, except the beginning to his was Bad Booze.
by willc
Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Boss NS 2 Noise Suppressor
Replies: 11
Views: 3438

I have had one for years. Originally got it cause the lights in our practice space were causing my single coils to hum. I think if used properly you eliminate hum and maintain your tone. I think the people who experience tone suckage with the NS-2 are not utillizing the effect loop in the pedal and...
by willc
Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: My mex duo
Replies: 13
Views: 6654

Nice looking Duo.
I could of bought one of these a few years ago for 200 bucks, now i kinda wish I did.
by willc
Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: I've been looking for a cheap Tele
Replies: 18
Views: 5388

The VV and VM series do have great Teles but I have a butterscotch Affinity Tele that is an absolute killer.
Only thing that may be a drag to some people is the body is thinner but I like it lighter.
by willc
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Fucker DS anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 2766

Is this Tourettes wiki?
by willc
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: jackless
Replies: 5
Views: 2469

I wish my Strat had that type jack.
Using a cord with a 90 plug on it sucks.
In fact Tele jack placement sucks too.
I have a 60's Elger Tele copy with the jack on the control plate, great idea!
by willc
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Can I has a 58 duo? (now w/pics pg 2)
Replies: 31
Views: 10726

I would not worry about bringing it to vintage showroom condition.
There is no doubt that can be made to be a great player.
Duo's are fun guitars.
by willc
Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Steve Vile
Replies: 16
Views: 7596

I was wondering if the Steve Vai Flame guitar would be considered an offset?
by willc
Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: here's my latest duo sonic II
Replies: 32
Views: 9668

Just beautiful.
Pics like this make me want to get my Musicmaster a 2 pu friend.
by willc
Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: i hate loving this so much
Replies: 20
Views: 6368

I really don't mind the decal, it is just seeing that nice walnut under an eight inch of poly that turns me off.
by willc
Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: UPDATE (new pickups and pickguard): NGD Cyclone II
Replies: 22
Views: 16810

The pickups that were thrown in there do look wrong.
Otherwise you got a great deal.
I always liked the look of these and wish I picked one up when they were new.
by willc
Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: DIY Harmonic Energizer pedal
Replies: 23
Views: 9730

There's different schools of thought. I still go to the board first so I can test it in isolation with my test rig. I never commit a board to a case untested. This is the way that will make you less crazy. Nowadays I always check the board before cramming it in the enclosure. Great looking build an...