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    NGD: Anderson Drop Top T

    Really excited to share this one! I've had tele GAS for a while now, but it was impossible to find a tele that had all of the features I wanted, including: - gorgeous top - forearm/belly/heel carve - thin enough neck - flatter radius After looking at a number of brands (Fender, Suhr...
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    What is the Archetype: Plini Amp #2 Based On?

    I totally glossed over the Dirty Shirley because for some reason, all of the Friedman models are labeled "Friedman ____" except for that one. This definitely got me very, very close. Thank you so much!
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    Neural DSP question: archetypes vs QC

    You could probably get close to a lot of the sounds with a lot of tweaking, but the Archetype models are unique. For example, the Archetype Nolly amps are all based on real amps (some of which are in the QC, some of which aren't), but they've all been modified by Nolly. I'd imagine the other...
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    What is the Archetype: Plini Amp #2 Based On?

    I absolutely love the midgain amp in Archetype: Plini and would like to find a model that'll get me close in my FM3. This reddit comment claims that it's a Friedman BE100, but the Friedman model in the FM3 is way too hot. I particularly like the way the Plini amp responds as a darker, edge of...
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    Setting Lead Patch Volumes on Modeler

    Hey all, I'm relatively green to playing live, so I apologize if this is a silly or frequently asked question, but I wasn't sure what to search for. My live rig is a Fractal FM3 into an EHX 44 Magnum power amp into a Port City 2x12. My problem is that I have no idea how to set levels for lead...
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    Feedback needed for my first song! (Instrumental Death Metal)

    Sick! This is miles ahead of the first song that I ever wrote. Here's my feedback. Note that I'm not an avid death/thrash fan, so take that for what it's worth. Strengths: - Drum tones are great. The guitar tones suit the song well. - The section at ~1:10 hit really nicely. The harmonies were...
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    The Downsides of Headless Guitars?

    I just bought a Strandberg Prog 7 today after owning a Salen Jazz for year and a half. Obviously, I like headless guitars and think that the benefits outweigh the cons, but here are some objective downsides ranging from mildly annoying to very significant: - Some manufacturers, such as...
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    Price Check! [Not sure if a guitar you're selling is priced right, post here.]

    Very good condition for me means that it's functionally perfect, set up well, frets polished, no tarnishing on the hardware, and only one minor ding on the back. I've actually never messed with Facebook's payment system. I meant to say that I have it listed on Craigslist and FB Marketplace for...
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    Price Check! [Not sure if a guitar you're selling is priced right, post here.]

    Need a price check for buying and selling! I've had an Ibanez S1520FB for sale on Facebook for $1000 shipped. It's in very good condition, includes OHSC, and has a nice set of aftermarket pickups from a small builder. A few people have commented and said it's a good deal, but I haven't gotten...
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    Price Check! [Not sure if a guitar you're selling is priced right, post here.]

    CEs should definitely be way cheaper than Custom 22/24s. Depending on age/condition, a used CE typically goes for $1300 to $2000 USD. $3300 CAD is just under $2500 USD, which is what they seem to be going for new nowadays.
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    What happened to CLAAS GUITARS?

    Tosin and Billy Gibbons are really the only ones I've seen take these super unique boutique guitars out on the road. I can understand that, given that guitars like Rick Toones and Tueffels are ~$10,000 instruments. I've played a handful of these types of guitars and they've been great; I was...
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    What happened to CLAAS GUITARS?

    I think this is the most accurate analysis here, though I don't see the need for the last line. I think it's a welcome discussion since they did have some hype and then really did disappear completely. I at least find it interesting. I had the opportunity to play a few at NAMM a few years back...
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    Looking for Jake Bowens Ibanez JBM pickup wiring diagram

    You're looking for an Ibanez 2502n switch. I've had good luck with buying them on sites like Reverb. https://reverb.com/item/36967477-2502n-5-way-guitar-pickup-selector-switch
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    NGD: Ibanez Premium S1070PBZ

    Congrats! My favorite guitar ever is my S1520FB. It's a shame that Ss don't get more love. They're some of the comfiest, easiest to play guitars around. Enjoy it!
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    Is it me or does REAPER (DAW) sound muddy/congested/crammed/flat?

    I've heard some really great mixes come out of Reaper and had no issues in the 10 years that I used it, but the easiest way to test this would be to download a free trial of another DAW and A/B them.
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