Search results

Blocking a Strat tremolo can definitely be DIY, if you can mill a wooden block to a reasonably precise thickness. I'm sure there is a page dedicated to this for the price of a search. If you are sure that you don't want the tremolo, consider a hardtail Strat. They are not uncommon and often...

+1 on the Classic 30 This is a great value and a very good amp. We still don't know what kind of setting the OP is needing the amp for. Unless his application is pretty loud he won't get into the fat of the output tubes on a 30 watt tube amp. (To the OP, 30 watts of tubes is way more power than...

Ya had to rub it in:mad: :D

In your post you don't say what kind of peavey amp you have or what kind of guitar you play through it. This would be helpful info for someone trying to offer suggestions on where to go from where you are. I'll start with this. Guitars and amps are for generating tone and pedals are for...

The G&L Legacy has a 12" radius. You might give those a look. G&L was founded by Leo Fender and the legacy was his design. edit: BTW 140mm translates to 5.5 inches, more curve than a standard Strat.

Either locate the amps or dial the mix so that each of the players can hear himself a little bit louder than he is in the FOH mix. Just doing that often solves the competition for enough volume. Everything else is just a matter of taste.

I built a Trinity TC-15 from a kit. I had no prior experience and the project was a complete sucess. Man that amp knows how to sing. Welcome to Trinity Amps I recommend them if they offer kit that suits you. Their pricing is quite competitive. It cost me about the same to build as buying an...

I have a Conn ST11, A fine strobe tuner, but for my own setups I usually use a little Korg that I got for about $20. Muttley's right.

My main band is very eclectic, Cello, acoustic, and electric guitars with vocals. We're all geezers so we do some stuck in the sixties stuff and everything from Hubert Sumlin to Lucinda Williams with about half the material originals.

I have an H-555, (Their version of the ES-345). It's just a better guitar than its Gibson counterpart. I have had several Gibson semis in the past and prefer the Heritage to them. The two/thirds price tag is just a bonus. FWIW: Some of the older ones came with Schaller pickups. I won't say...

Taylor typically uses a waterborn lacquer on their instruments. I have never tested but there is a chance that acetone will not react with the finish (Muttley may have experience with this). You could test by removing a tuner and trying a small place inder the footprint. IF acetone doesn't react...

Yup. I ended up finding one used on e-bay with speakers, stands, cables, etc. for about 500 bucks. It has served me very well even on a couple of outdoor gigs. No regrets. Those heavy assed Yammie 12" speakers have a better bottom end than many of the lightweight 15" and even 18" speakers I have...

More often than not, metal bodied resonators have biscuit cones, but, there are spider coned ones as well. The metal may be steel, various formulations of brass, or even german silver. The material makes a big difference in the tone. Wood bodied instruments can have either type of cone. The...

That's a big 10-4

I don't have any idea which model it is. I'll call her and ask when I get a chance.

I have to disagree with this opinion. A good dobro (spider cone) doesn't sound at all "nasally" to me. A good one can sound quite warm and dark. Some of the cheaper ones with poorly spun cones can sound a bit like you describe though.

I get a more warm mids and better sustain out of my spider coned guiter. Think of the classic Dobro sound or maybe think neck pickup and 12" speaker. The biscuit style has more bite and a sharper punchier attack. Think middle position or bridge pickup through a not too bright 10" speaker. There...

Glad to hear you're back on your feet. Congrats on a sweet rig.

I believe I play better when I like the sound I'm producing in the room. For me that means I want a tube amp with a push/pull circuit. I prefer to use the lowest wattage that fits the situation while leaving me with some clean headroom. Most amps that fit the bill for me are 12 - 18 watts. I...