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by backinit
Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Pickups And Parts
Topic: Les Pauls with P90 - cool?
Replies: 13
Views: 686

Re: Les Pauls with P90 - cool?

My opinions and take it for what it's worth is P90s have the distinctive Black Crows tone.
by backinit
Sat Nov 09, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Pickups And Parts
Topic: Bridge pickups thoughts
Replies: 8
Views: 515

Re: Bridge pickups thoughts

I do think that a ceramic pickup is the best option here. I wish I had the Super Distortion that I took out of one of my LPs years ago that came in it. We'll see...still looking around.
by backinit
Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:58 am
Forum: Pickups And Parts
Topic: Bridge pickups thoughts
Replies: 8
Views: 515

Re: Bridge pickups thoughts

Yes I think I've basically exhausted what I can do with the current set up besides maybe swapping the Al5 mag for a ceramic. I'm not convinced that alone would bring me to where I want to be.
by backinit
Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Pickups And Parts
Topic: Bridge pickups thoughts
Replies: 8
Views: 515

Bridge pickups thoughts

I have one LP where the pickups sound on the dark side. It has 500k pots, orange drop capacitors...std 2v 2T 3 way switching modern wiring. The pickups are a Jazz neck style, JB bridge style, Al5 mags, brass base plates..... Before I had a set of hot PAF style pickups, same base plates....sounded so...
by backinit
Sun Oct 20, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Dean Zelinsky Guitars
Replies: 13
Views: 913

Re: Dean Zelinsky Guitars

A have an import Soltera and it's a really nice playing guitar. I don't love the medium sized frets and the import pickups are ok. I swapped out the ceramic magnet in the neck for an Alnico 2 and the bridge pickup is a Rockfield Turbo proto. I don't love it, but I'll probably hand this one down to m...
by backinit
Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Effects/Pedals Talk
Topic: IR loaders
Replies: 4
Views: 955

IR loaders

Anyone using these at all? It seems that the smaller mini pedals out there are targeted as cab IR pedals, but some have amp as well and the larger multi effects pedals are more full featured. I'm pondering the middle of the road stuff...Hotone Ampero mini, Valeton GP200 etc. How well do they pull re...
by backinit
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Tube Amps
Topic: Marshall Origins
Replies: 11
Views: 2137

Re: Marshall Origins

I would love to grab a 20 watt and do the mod. There is one not far from me.
by backinit
Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz
Topic: NPD. Joyo Ultimate Drive
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Re: NPD. Joyo Ultimate Drive

I had one and used it for quite a while through a clean amp.
by backinit
Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: Tube Amps
Topic: How many extra tubes do you keep stashed per amp?
Replies: 43
Views: 8162

Re: How many extra tubes do you keep stashed per amp?

I actually have quite a few 6L6GC and EL34 tubes. Not so many preamp tubes, but a few and some retro valves as well.
by backinit
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: New Guitar Day
Topic: KRAMER PACER CLASSIC
Replies: 24
Views: 4684

Re: KRAMER PACER CLASSIC

I saw one of these in blue a few weeks ago on clearance for $199. I thought the frets were very skinny on it. It would definitely be a fun mod platform.
by backinit
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Pickups And Parts
Topic: Active pickups 24v mod
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

Active pickups 24v mod

Does anyone remember the 24v mod on the other forum? This was the one with the 23a batteries and the 2 pk carrier. I can't remember how to wire them..do you?
by backinit
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: Parts caster
Replies: 0
Views: 1493

Parts caster

Nothing fancy here or new...this one has been in storage for about 4 years. It just needs a little work to be a great player.
CAR import body
Lightly flamed vintage tinted neck.
Gotoh tuners
Full size block
EMG slv set.

Just waiting on a brass neck shim.
by backinit
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Other Pedals
Topic: Portable Modelers. Waddya got?
Replies: 29
Views: 5280

Re: Portable Modelers. Waddya got?

I have an now ancient mustang floor which is basically a practice tool for me....I use headphones with it and that's pretty much it. I'm intrigued by the Boss IR-200. Although it really only has reverbs for effects the stock amps and cabs sound nice.
by backinit
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Other Pedals
Topic: Tech 21 RK5 V1
Replies: 0
Views: 1153

Tech 21 RK5 V1

About a year ago my brother in law sent this pedal to me because he didn't want it anymore and he didn't want to deal with trading it in. Well I finally got to try it in front of my Amelia..this thing is really nice. I'm going to add a tuner and a modulation and set up a nice little small board. RK5...
by backinit
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Other Pedals
Topic: Recommend me a tuner pedal
Replies: 13
Views: 2828

Re: Recommend me a tuner pedal

I have a pitchblack advanced....it does what I need. I'm really thinking about a NUX Flow Tune for a small board since MF has them on sale for BF.
by backinit
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Firefly
Topic: NEW Firefly "Super Strat" On The Way
Replies: 4
Views: 1850

Re: NEW Firefly "Super Strat" On The Way

Reminds me a lot of the Harley Benton Fusions. How do the Firefly strats feel?
by backinit
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Paul Reed Smith
Topic: Question about SEs
Replies: 8
Views: 1798

Re: Question about SEs

The new SEs are just so good. And they look great. Current pricing basically seals the deal. I'm trying to come up with an excuse to get one.
by backinit
Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: NGD: Behold...The Majesty And The Glory Of..."The Red Bat"!
Replies: 14
Views: 2164

Re: NGD: Behold...The Majesty And The Glory Of..."The Red Bat"!

How do you know which firefly guitars have stainless steel frets?
by backinit
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Cabinets
Topic: New Cabinet Day
Replies: 16
Views: 4242

Re: New Cabinet Day

Do you think that the break in process takes some of the sizzle out of the V30s? I have a 2x12 with V30s and it's almost like there is too much presence in anything I connect to it. For a similar sound without the high end spike I prefer the V type speaker.
by backinit
Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:09 am
Forum: Tube Amps
Topic: TRAYNOR YCV40-WR
Replies: 10
Views: 2835

Re: TRAYNOR YCV40-WR

Another YCS50 (head) owner here. It's the best amp I own. It does it all for me.
by backinit
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Effects/Pedals
Topic: Triangle Muff, Distortion + & DS-1 Keeley Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 1358

Re: Triangle Muff, Distortion + & DS-1 Keeley Mods

Long shot, but do you still have the distortion +?
by backinit
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Phaser/Flanger/Vibe/Filter
Topic: Just to insert something here
Replies: 0
Views: 1841

Just to insert something here

I have an Ibanez CF-7. It's kind of a take on a TC Electronic Gold SCF, but not as good. Also a Zak Wylde MXR phaser. That is the extent of pedals that I own in this category. As I said...just filling a hole.
by backinit
Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz
Topic: Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive
Replies: 8
Views: 2196

Re: Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive

Yep, I've got the Ecstasy Blue, full-sized. It's my go-to overdrive/gain/dirt pedal. But it's really much more than that. I've A/B'd it with many other great overdrives, and nothing can come close to doing what the Bogner Ecstasy Blue does. What it really sounds like is an actual British voiced gui...
by backinit
Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz
Topic: Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive
Replies: 8
Views: 2196

Re: Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive

I spent about a few weeks waiting for sweetwater to get stock (best deal at the time) and went back and forth on whether to get the red or the blue, It seemed like there was a little overlap. I'm pleased with my decision.
by backinit
Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz
Topic: Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive
Replies: 8
Views: 2196

Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive

I absolutely love this thing. Mega settings....use it on the high gain setting into a clean amp...as a boost with one of the 2 lower gain settings. Very sweet. I had to clear a spot for this one.
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