Repainting my Classic Series 70s Stratocaster
Recently I posted an article about a secondhand Classic Series 70s Stratocaster that a purchased some time ago, if you read that article you would find that I had mixed feelings about this guitar, I loved the weight, balance and feel of the guitar, but I just couldn’t get past the thick poly coating. So [...]
Fender Classic Series ’70s Stratocaster
A while ago now I picked up a second hand Classic Series ’70s Stratocaster®. According to www.guitardaterproject.org , the serial number reads that it was made in Mexico between 2000 and 2001. This model has an Ash body with the natural finish, a maple “U” Shape neck with a large headstock and bullet truss. When [...]
How To Change Guitar Pickups
Here’s a great video from the Seymour Duncan Youtube channel on how to replace a guitar pickup. Great tips and advice for a super novice tech like myself, which tend to look at getting other people to do my electrical work. Thanks guys. For more helpful tips and information you can visit: http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/find-your-tone/find_your_tone/
Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret (DLS) Demo by 5v1L0
Here is another short demo by 5v1L0. This time it’s with the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Overdrive pedal. During the demo the switch was on *rock* mode… Watch the video and enjoy… Other gear used in making the video was… Naylor SD60 EL34 Suhr 2 x 12 w/WGS 65s Tyler Classic Strat Boss DD-20 on [...]
Roger Mayer’s Voodoo Vibe – James Ryan
Here’s a couple of new videos from James Ryan that came through over the weekend, they are of James demoing Roger Mayer’s Voodoo Vibe pedal. I love the way James plays guitar, check out these two videos of James jamming out to a classic Pink Floyed track using his Fender Roadworn Deluxe Telecaster straight into [...]
Wampler Pinnacle Overdrive Effects Pedal
Here’s another great video demoing the Wampler Pinnacle Overdrive Effects Pedal by 5v1L0. Below the video are some of the specs for this pedal. As well as the Wampler Pinnacle Overdrive Effects Pedal used in the video, the other gear used is a Naylor SD60, Tyler Classic Strat, Surh 2×12 w/ WGS – 65′s The [...]
Wampler Ecstasy Overdrive Pedal
Here’s a great video demoing the Wampler Ecstacy overdrive pedal by 5v1L0. Below the video are some of the specs for this pedal. As well as the Wampler Ecstasy Overdrive Pedal used in the video, the other gear used is a Naylor SD60, Tyler Classic Strat, Surh 2×12 w/ WGS – 65′s The specs for [...]
How to get Slash Guitar Tones (Guns N Roses) using Logic Pro 9 by Karl Golden
A few months back I published a post with all of the songs from the Guns and Roses album Appetite for Destruction album performed be Karl Golden. In this video Karl explains how he got the Slash tones in all of the songs. Cool hey…
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt Amp – James Ryan
I just got the email from Fender Australia and the much-anticipated EVH 5150 III 50-watt amplifier head has arrived here in Australia. The EVH 5150 III 50-watt amplifier is a scaled-down version of its acclaimed 100-watt big brother shares many of the same great features. Because it’s smaller in size it is easier for portability, [...]
Eddie Vegas and the Brunetti MC2 60 Watt Amp
Here’s a couple of new vids from Ed, these videos are of a Brunetti MC 2, 60 Watt Amp and Ed’s new 1978 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. This amp sounds fantastic, as usual plugged straight into the amp from the guitar, no effects, so check it out.
Vintage Fender Noiseless Stratocaster Pickups
When I bought my 70s RI Mexican made Fender Strat it came with a three ply pick guard for a 62 Strat with Vintage Noiseless Stratocaster Pickups installed. I must admit I really liked the sound of these pickups, but they just weren’t what I was wanting for this guitar. Here’s a video of the [...]
2007 Fender Classic Player 60s Stratocaster in Sonic Blue
The Fender classic player 60s Stratocaster is a Mexican made guitar which was designed by the Custom Shops Master Builder Greg Fessler, and for a Mexican made guitar it’s pretty sweet. The guitar is not built by the custom shop, but because it’s “Custom shop Designed” it does have some cool features that the Standards [...]
Lace Sensor Pickup Comparisons (clean tones) With Scott Grove
Here’s another cool vid by Scott Grove from his groovydjs You tube channel, it’s about Lace Sensor pickup comparisons. During the comparison, Scott is keeping everything the same, no effects, everything is as clean as it can possibly get, all guitars have their tone wide open, all guitars will have a metal nut, all of [...]