Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 403649 times)

jeph · « **Reply #1250 on:** 25 Jan 2010, 17:52 »

Quote from: glyphic on 25 Jan 2010, 14:00

In some parts of Asia, it is tradition to drown females upon birth.

yes that is a perfectly valid comparisonOH WAIT no it isn't what is wrong with you

jeph · « **Reply #1251 on:** 25 Jan 2010, 17:53 »

Quote from: Patrick on 25 Jan 2010, 13:05

Quote from: jeph on 25 Jan 2010, 00:12
Tom Anderson came out with a full-on Les Paul clone.

spurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt

Anybody else notice that the bridge and tailpiece are recessed into the maple? That's an interesting idea...

Peavey did this with their EVH models and it made them hell of comfy to play. If I had $4,000 that didn't need to go towards my mortgage I'd totally be buying one of these things.

doombilly · « **Reply #1252 on:** 25 Jan 2010, 18:40 »

Quote from: glyphic on 25 Jan 2010, 14:00

In some parts of Asia, it is tradition to drown females upon DISPLAYING THEIR FLAMED MAPLE CAPS.

Well that makes sense, nothing to see here. They had it coming. I'm drunk.

glyphic · « **Reply #1253 on:** 26 Jan 2010, 07:06 »

I... I just don't even know what to say anymore.

Patrick · « **Reply #1254 on:** 26 Jan 2010, 12:35 »

Quote from: jeph on 25 Jan 2010, 17:53

Peavey did this with their EVH models and it made them hell of comfy to play.

If I wanted a Floyd and buckers, I'd get a Jackson or an Ibanez and at least look the part.

doombilly · « **Reply #1255 on:** 26 Jan 2010, 16:45 »

You people with your guitars. Um, my work decided to fucking block QC.net. Probably because they suck dead goat ballz. So I might be more sparse on here -to the good fortune of you folk. I would like to express my gratitude for the crowdsource assist on my tele-mod and other things. Y'all were right on the closed back avatar cab too. (Not that I have an open back to a/b test, but I think this works).

jeph · « **Reply #1256 on:** 26 Jan 2010, 17:44 »

Quote from: Patrick on 26 Jan 2010, 12:35

Quote from: jeph on 25 Jan 2010, 17:53
Peavey did this with their EVH models and it made them hell of comfy to play.

If I wanted a Floyd and buckers, I'd get a Jackson or an Ibanez and at least look the part.

Mine was one of the (fairly uncommon) stoptail models. :smug:

Ended up selling it because the pickups weren't that great :unsmug:

Tehz · « **Reply #1257 on:** 26 Jan 2010, 19:35 »

So, I might be trading my CIJ Jazzmaster for a 78 Gibson "The Paul" this weekend. It's kind of beaten up and the pickups are non-original, but I plan on making something of a project out of it, cleaning it up and trying to make a real player out of it. I'm pretty excited.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1258 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 04:06 »

Quote from: jeph on 25 Jan 2010, 13:09

Quote from: David_Dovey on 25 Jan 2010, 00:50
Fffffffffffffffffffffff

-uck flame maple.

hurf durf I don't understand one of the most basic traditions of Les Paul style guitars dating back to the 1950s

hurf durk who gives a fuck, shit's still ugly as all get-out

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #1259 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 05:40 »

Quote from: Tehz on 26 Jan 2010, 19:35

So, I might be trading my CIJ Jazzmaster for a 78 Gibson "The Paul" this weekend. It's kind of beaten up and the pickups are non-original, but I plan on making something of a project out of it, cleaning it up and trying to make a real player out of it. I'm pretty excited.

Do it, 'cause you know, Fuuuuuuck offsets.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1260 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 09:43 »

Um no?

Lummer · « **Reply #1261 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 09:59 »

It really is quite funny how tastes in this thread are completely polarized.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1262 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 10:06 »

Tell me a Fender Duo-Sonic II is not a sexy muffuckin' guitar.

I dare you.

Patrick · « **Reply #1263 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 11:37 »

Oh god Shane is that-- SHANE PUT DOWN THE FUCKING DETONATOR

valley_parade · « **Reply #1264 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 11:57 »

That's what I thought.

Patrick · « **Reply #1265 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 12:17 »

Upping the ante

greenMonkey · « **Reply #1266 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 14:56 »

UNF.

Oh and the girl looks pretty too.

doombilly · « **Reply #1267 on:** 27 Jan 2010, 15:54 »

Fuck and Run!

Also,

Played by Fred 'Sonic' Smith and Patti Smith.
Ask 4 it by name.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #1268 on:** 28 Jan 2010, 06:10 »

Quote from: Lummer on 27 Jan 2010, 09:59

It really is quite funny how tastes in this thread are completely polarized.

The only reason for my name on this board is because i go by 'Bigfan' on fender-related forums

Edit: I also totally love offsets

Lummer · « **Reply #1269 on:** 29 Jan 2010, 03:11 »

I just want a goddamned 8-string.

glyphic · « **Reply #1270 on:** 29 Jan 2010, 10:31 »

Hotlinked for your enjoyment.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #1271 on:** 29 Jan 2010, 11:11 »

Quote from: Lummer on 29 Jan 2010, 03:11

I just want a goddamned 8-string.

8-strings take up most of my GAS nowadays.

Akima · « **Reply #1272 on:** 29 Jan 2010, 16:37 »

Is an eight-string like an amp that goes up to eleven?

sean · « **Reply #1273 on:** 29 Jan 2010, 16:44 »

no it is like an amp that somebody cut the electrical cord off of.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1274 on:** 30 Jan 2010, 00:47 »

AMPS AND GUITARS ARE DIFFERENT, SILLY

Patrick · « **Reply #1275 on:** 30 Jan 2010, 02:17 »

Guys the other day I played a Schecter Ultra III through an AC15 at the music shop downtown

/thread

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #1276 on:** 30 Jan 2010, 07:27 »

not really

valley_parade · « **Reply #1277 on:** 30 Jan 2010, 08:00 »

He does have a point, Patchy. While an AC15 is god amongst amps, the best Schecter is comparable to the tallest midget.

Patrick · « **Reply #1278 on:** 30 Jan 2010, 14:02 »

Shane you haven't played this thing, it's like what I imagine a Strat would be like if Strats weren't played out, kitchy pieces of shit

glyphic · « **Reply #1279 on:** 31 Jan 2010, 09:07 »

That's what I play, Patrick. I fell in love with the damn thing instantly. The only bad thing about it is that it weighs like 20 pounds. That, and it's near impossible to change pickup settings while you're playing. Plus, it is totally pretty.

Patrick · « **Reply #1280 on:** 31 Jan 2010, 12:31 »

The weight actually didn't bother me, and the switching was very similar to my Jag's. Only thing that bugged me was the sustain, actually. With all those Strat-like sounds, I was expecting it to sustain less. I guess it's not actually a bad thing, but damn, it threw me off.

I'm seriously considering buying one when I can afford it, though. It wouldn't be such an important thing that I'd get it before getting a car, but I will wind up owning one of these someday.

I CAN DIVIDE BY ZERO · « **Reply #1281 on:** 31 Jan 2010, 16:55 »

Mine are nothing special, but what the heck, I'll post 'em anyway.

Yep. Two (fairly) standard acoustic guitars, though the one on the left has a pre-amp set-up and can plug into an amp, if that's of any significance.

P.S. Hi everybody! It's been a while.

glyphic · « **Reply #1282 on:** 01 Feb 2010, 10:29 »

I remember one of you guys praising the T-60, so I present this:

EDIT: The craigslist posting was deleted. Must have sold.

Anyway, It was a T-60 with hard-shell case for $175. Looked to be in great shape.

The Duke · « **Reply #1283 on:** 01 Feb 2010, 13:20 »

"This posting has been deleted by its author."

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #1284 on:** 01 Feb 2010, 13:22 »

It was there earlier today.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #1285 on:** 01 Feb 2010, 18:19 »

Probably 'twas me. I have a '79 T-60 that is approximately eighteen kinds of bad-mutha-fuckin-ass. I want to buy more.

glyphic · « **Reply #1286 on:** 01 Feb 2010, 18:43 »

You missed the boat, then. It looked like the sweetest deal.

Instead, I grabbed an archtop roller bridge off Guitar Fetish and I'm going to finally get going on my project Teisco.

In the near future, I am going to be trying to get this thing stageworthy.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #1287 on:** 02 Feb 2010, 01:40 »

Ah well, that's what I get for going on a trip. Traveling instead of forum lurking. Sounds like it was a good deal.

Tehz · « **Reply #1288 on:** 07 Feb 2010, 16:57 »

Today, I acquired my first vintage piece (sorta), my first American-made guitar, and my first Gibson; a 1978 Gibson "The Paul", which I received in a trade with OSG member vigs. I no longer own a Jazzmaster or any other offsets for that matter, but oh my god I love this Paul so much it doesn't even matter to me right now.

The neck is perfect, and it is literally the lightest Gibson I've ever played. I'd say the trade was definitely worth it. Also, there is a huge Hüsker Dü sticker on the back, which is a big plus in my book.

Christophe · « **Reply #1289 on:** 07 Feb 2010, 17:04 »

Dude that is a titally awesome guitar you have there. Coincidentally I have a Fender Lead II, possibly one of the heaviest Fenders around.

Hey dicks--what is a good amount of time to let a soldering iron heat up for? I was trying it out on an old guitar's wiring and it didn't seem hot enough to use properly (i.e. the solder wasn't getting hot enough). It's a 30-watt iron that I bought from RadioShack.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #1290 on:** 07 Feb 2010, 17:12 »

It should be hot enough after just a minute or two. What kind of solder are you using?

Christophe · « **Reply #1291 on:** 07 Feb 2010, 17:14 »

60/40 I think. It seemed to be the only kind that RS had.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1292 on:** 08 Feb 2010, 08:50 »

The ass is up with the clusterfuck of control on that Paul?

Tehz · « **Reply #1293 on:** 08 Feb 2010, 11:28 »

One of the knobs is missing (soon to be replaced) and I guess they just decided to throw the toggle switch down there also. I dunno, it doesn't bother me much. Less chance of hitting it while I play.

Patrick · « **Reply #1294 on:** 08 Feb 2010, 11:46 »

I know a guy who has almost the exact same Les Paul as you, dogg. That instrument is probably the only dual-humbucker solidbody I would really ever consider buying, ever.

Chris my Jag is like 90lbs heavier than your Lead II what are you talking about.

In other news, I got all my shit in the mail the other day. Post Office marked my amp's box "100LBS" even though it weighs 52.

Christophe · « **Reply #1295 on:** 08 Feb 2010, 12:28 »

Ok so I wired in the new pickups into the Lead II this morning. I'm not sure how well done the wiring was (or if i had fried something) so hopefully any damage is minimal, the joints are solid, and I have a rockin' guitar when I restring it.

Christophe · « **Reply #1296 on:** 09 Feb 2010, 12:41 »

UPDATE: The guitar sounds perfect and awesome w/ the new pickups, with one minor caveat.

I think I might have fried one of the switches. For those of you familiar with the Fender Lead II wiring found here, the Lead II has two switches--one a normal pickup selector, and a two-way switch that changes the phase of the neck pickup. On one position the phase is normal and with both pups selected you get a normal two-pickup tone. Switch to the 2nd position and you get a nasal, out-of-phase sound.

The guitar sounds good in the out of phase position but when the phase is normal I get a crackly sound out of the neck pickup. What did I do wrong? Fry the switch? Bad soldering? Fuck a guy?

EDIT: I checked the wiring of the switch. I've drawn up what it's supposed to look like:

Now I think that the diagonal connections which essentially do the phase thing--those wires must have gotten fried, considering how badly brown and burnt they look. Will it solve the problem to re-do it with new wires or just get a new switch?

Also, Seymour Duncan lists a different way to do the phase reversal switch.

Christophe · « **Reply #1297 on:** 11 Feb 2010, 00:21 »

OK I am going to need the help of someone well-versed in guitar wiring (A Wet Helmet, that means you), stat.

I replaced the cross-wires of the phase switch but to no avail, the same thing happens. Sound in out-of-phase mode, no sound in normal mode. So I decide, "fuck it" and decide to remove the switch and just let the guitar function as a normal two-pickup switch guitar.

But guess what. The fucking neck pickup now produces no sound. Whatsoever! Looks like the neck pickup (RW/RP by the way) only works when put in the out-of-phase position. What the hell? Is it possible that the ground and hot wires got reversed? Or (heavens forbid) is the fucking neck pickup a dud?

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #1298 on:** 11 Feb 2010, 04:10 »

Aw fuck... electrical questions before I've even had my coffee. I'm not sure I'm ready for this.

Let's start with the basics. A single coil pick up is an extremely simple circuit. If it works one way, it'll work the other way. I doubt the pickup is a dud. My first guess (and I promise to come back and look at all the wiring diagrams later) is you cooked the phase switch which is why it was only working correctly one way. When you tried to remove it from the circuit, you either wired it incorrectly or have a bad joint somewhere.

Any chance you can flip that scratchplate over and take a few pictures?

Christophe · « **Reply #1299 on:** 11 Feb 2010, 08:25 »

Sure thing.

Here's the phase switch. White wire goes to the pickup selector switch, black wire to ground.

Here's the pickup selector switch. The wire on top comes from the bridge pickup, the bottom from the neck (previously it would have come from the white wire on the phase switch). Considering I now realize how these switches work (the actual mechanical way they are supposed to switch) I am now entertaining the fact that I may have cooked both switches.

Here's a side view of the switch.

Hopefully this sheds some light on things?

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