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Thanks alot chaps. I'd been Googling and had read some conflicting opinions. Some articles suggest that the cap only takes effect when rolling off tone, while others suggest that the fact that it exists within the circuit means that it will have some impact on tone, however negligible. This...

Hey guys, just curious as to the impact capacitor value has on tone. Anybody care to shed some light?

My bro was good enough to hook me up with one of these for Christmas. Worn Satin white. It's a very soft finish, and I'm sure it'll take a beating over time! I've just gotten round to playing it and it sure is different. You pick it up expecting the dark Les Paul sound and you get something very...

Every compressor has a ratio. As I understand it, a ratio below 1:10 indicates a compressor, where a ration greater than 1:10 would suggest a limiter. Looking at an example, a ratio of 5:1 suggests that a signal surpassing the compression threshold by 5db will actually be output at +1db, not +5...

Cheers fellas, I seem to be sorted, at least for now. I opened her up and gave the pot a good clean and a spray of WD 40. Its working fine now, but as mentioned, this is probably just a temporary fix.

Thanks for all the helpful replies chaps! :) Will give it a good cleaning and see what happens. Its kinda annoying as I really haven't used it all that much. If cleaning the pot is not a runner I'll try to switch to a new one, as it'll give a chance to work on my soldering skills. Anybody know...

Compression is by far my favourite effect, and if I had to liquidate my rig, they'd be the last thing to go. I use them on cleans in the vast majority of cases, either to tighten up a rhythm part or to fill out lead lines, particularly across the 'B' and high 'E' strings. I'll use it for...

Hey all, Noticed today that my Crybaby produces a weird scratchy sound when the treadle is in the 'tore-down' position. Quite annoying as it has seen very light use but I pretty much use it only for that 'toe-down' boost in the highs. Any way I can get at the pot and lwo some air/contact...

I'd give that a 5/10 :o

80's Jap Strat a POS? Really? I've heard nothing but good things. The best fender neck I've played is on a Jap Fender.

I presume you've already checked the cavity on the off-chance that it may have a swimming-pool type route. I'd consider something by Jeff at BKP - this might be what you're looking for. Expensive, but very good kit.

It has a midi output right?

The yellow Tortex Dunlops (70/73s?). Occasionally, I'll drop down to a .60 for recording acoustic rhythm or playing 12 string. I used to love the flimsy nylons but as I got more into playing guitar, I needed a little more control over the pick - that's why I hold it with my thumb pressed over...

Uh oh! :eek::eek::eek:

There's a tone control on it too, no? I've never had any issues with getting mid-range/upper mid-range clarity out of boss gear. I wouldn't say a flat sounding pedal is good for grunge either, again, I'd want a good bit of mid-range honk. But if you have a DS1 and you think it's good for grunge...

I think that it's fair to say that grunge stemmed from punk sensibilities, and that therefore the type of guitar you play is largely inconsequential when compared with your musical intentions. Without diminishing the importance of grunge, a refined tonal palette did not feature, no sir! But I...

Cool cool. So the micro-switches activate the tap yeah? I've been looking at them myself too for a different purpose. Did you manage to drill through the scratch-plate okay? Dremmel again?

DS 2. Can't say I find much wrong with the DS 1 though.

Jaysus that's some route! Forgive me, but would it have been possible to use stacked 'buckers in place of the existing single coil routes? I love the HWY 1s. What way have you wired this?

I still haven't read anything about prepared guitars yet. Wtf?