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I like the tremolo system in Fenders' Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Electric VI (Bass VI) guitars. While I don't have a Jazzmaster or a Jaguar, I do have a Bass VI. I also like Bigsby vibratos, which is what my Peavey JF2 EX has. I'll eventually get around to putting Bigsbys on both my Gibsons...Les...

At this point, I'll likely be the only person recording anything, and I do have a Fostex MR-8mkII (digital 8-track recorder), as well. I'm figuring on recording to that, which already has multiple inputs, then send the files to the Mac via USB. I'll definitely have to play with settings, both on...

Maybe I could unload it on eBay? It will arrive on Wednesday, and it would seem too much like "buyer's remorse" to try sending it back to the seller (MegaMacs). Might take a loss, or maybe score a (very) slight gain. Then use that to buy one of the intel Core 2 Duo Macs available. Somewhere...

If I really must, I'll build an intel box and install OS X on it. By the time I get around to that, I should have played around with/worked in Logic enough to know what I'm doing. Was going to hold out until this coming Friday (my next big fat OT paycheck), and buy a MacBook Pro, but I don't...

Ordered a used Dual 2.3GHz Power Mac G5, which should arrive on Wednesday. I've already got figured out which HDDs to put inside, and that I'm going to max. the RAM at 8 gigs, along with buying Logic Studio and several software instruments by Native Instruments. What I haven't yet figured out...

Having read through all of this again (including my own reply), I figured I'd add that I could decide which one's best via a coin toss. Heads = Jimi Hendrix; Tails = Jimmy Page. Would be interesting to see how often one beat out the other, based on how the coin lands. Otherwise, my vote is still...

Thanks Tony-bobs! That is what I meant with my reply. Matt

Ibanez GRX20 is another good one...looks like a Double Fat Strat, but with just one tone control. $150.00 is the price. Matt

I voted for "I don't know enough theory." Truthfully, I'm actually a decent enough player, and I have a really good singing voice (from bass to tenor), but I've yet to figure out the knack for playing AND singing at the same time. It's either playing, or singing, otherwise I'd be trying to play...

Solid state amps can handle the low frequencies from a bass better than tube amps. This isn't to say either one is better than the other, but do remember that in the early days of electric guitars and basses, it was ALL tubes. More likely, there are probably certain tube values out there that...

I could possibly dig on 5-way switching. I'd have to look at a Gibson Les Paul Special wiring diagram, versus a Fender TC-90/JA-90 Telecaster (which is essentially what I'm "copying," with my choice of Seymour Duncan P90s) before I go with a 5-way switch for an out-of-phase option. I've actually...

Or should I go with 3-way, and decide on series or parallel wiring? My reproduction Telecaster neck arrived, today, and there's not many more parts I need to order, for my partscaster project, then I can start assembling it. The reproduction Telecaster body is routed for P90 pickups, and has a...

Welcome aboard, Mark! The "illness" you speak of is known as Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S. for short). To paraphrase one of my favorite bumper stickers..."I don't suffer from G.A.S., I enjoy every moment of it." We've got it pretty good, though...it could be worse. There is another...

Get a black dress shoe shoelace, and tie the guitar strap behind the nut. That's what I did with my Artcore AG75TBS, since I'm "a tad" wide in the middle as well. :) Otherwise, I'd be trying to play the guitar upside down, using both strap buttons. Matt

I'm up to 22, with the addition of an Ibanez GAX70. Had it on a short lay-away, at a local music store, and now that I've got it, I'm back to collecting parts toward my partscaster Tele project. More than likely the current partscaster project will be 23 for my collection number, and unless I go...

If I want to fiddle with knobs, and get real low down, I'll plug in my Epiphone EB3 SG Bass. I used to dig on the Fender Jaguar Bass in Hot Rod Red (color matched headstock), until I actually got a chance to try one. It's not so bad for the Jaguar to have the switches, dials and knobs, but on a...

I'd say "get one of each," like I do when folks ask "Tele or Strat," but so far I've only got 2 P-basses (Squier Affinity & Fender Standard). I do have several Teles and Strats, so I can offer a qualified opinion on those. :) One of these days, I'll manage to get a Fender Jazz Bass. Matt

The most I've done is trying to learn how to use my digital multi-tracker, and realizing that I need more practice than what I'd realized...I was even rusty on MY OWN pieces. Otherwise, I've learned a few more tunes, and created a few more. I've either got a thick skull, or have read something...

I don't have any experience with the Gretsch or Ibanez basses, but I own two Ibanez guitars, with another soon to be out of lay-away. If the Ibanez basses are anything like their guitars, and I've heard that they are, you should be just fine going with an Ibanez. They truly have some outstanding...

I always love it when any Fender "Road Worn" or "Relic" Teles and Strats show up at the online retailers as "scratch and dent" items. The item description usually says something about "minor scratches" or "minor scuffs," and considering what it is, my first thought is always "WHERE?" Matt