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Hello guys, as the title indicates I'm interested in getting your views/ opinions and experiences regarding the best possible string gauge option for this tuning (CGCGCE). I'm currently using D'Addario EXL 145 for Drop C tuning (which is of course different than this) so would options would...

I'd like to pose a question that's been haunting me for ages. I've been trying to find the right gauge for my Drop C tuning. I'm playing a PRS SC Trem and I always switch from Standard D to Drop C. I've used various strings throughout the years but nothing seems to stick. The last two sets I've...

Great stuff mate, thanks for the reply...keep them coming :)

Regarding the post about changing preamp tubes, what is everyone's thought on changing both power tubes (KT88) and swapping one of the preamp tubes to soften things up? Having spoken to a friend of mine who happens to be a technician he recommended changing at least one of the preamp tubes in...

The conclusion is that I definitely need to retube the amp and see where to take it from there..I have just spoken with someone willing to sell a quartet of KT88 GEC, one of the very finest and first tubes ever to be made as far as I know. I'm guessing that would definitely breathe new life into...

The VH4 is really tempting as it is feature packed and I presume it would make wonders working both the Ultralead and VH4 in tandem. Any ideas?

As mentioned before, the guitars used are a PRS Singlecut Trem (HFS in the bridge and PRS bass neck pickup) a PRS Custom 24 with the same pickups and a BFR Jonh Petrucci 7string. The settings (in numbers from 1 to 10) are gain - 6 / 7, bass - 4, treble - 6 and mid -4. The 'edge' and 'shift' is...

Unfortunately I can't post any videos and I do realise that it's sometimes hard to get a clear image of what's going on across. The guitars I mainly use are a PRS Singlecut Trem and a PRS Custom 24. I also use a BFR John Petrucci 7string on some songs. What exactly do lower output preamp tubes...

Thanx for all the input guys, it's really appreciated! I'm planning on a swift change of tubes in the coming days, however, the recommendation about giving the CLX a try is really appealing. Sadly, there are none where I live any longer as the shop that distributed VHT / Fryette has closed...

To start off, being a gear hunter / GAS addict for years, I know that the quest never ends. So to phrase this more accurately, I'm looking for an amp suited to the needs I have at this very moment (and for the foreseeable future). I own a VHT / Fryette Pittbull Classic CL 50 and a Pittbull...

Hey there, I'm playing through a Fryette UL120...it could be a case of what you are saying coz many times it feels like I could use a differently voiced amp. I'm savin up for that too so perhaps a new set of pups on my BFR could do the trick and help me raise the money for the new amp!

Once again thank you lads...you have no idea how much this constructive discussion helps a 'gear hunter's' perception! Cheers for that!:hbang:

That's great guys, thanx for the input! As for pickups, I'd love something balanced, harmonically rich but with balls and low end. I want the pickup to retain clarity and definition while being able to provide some hot, high gain stuff. Reason I'm thinking about BKP Painkillers is because they...

Indeed I have, I've tried various combinations of strings and I'm most likely about to give it another shot. At the mo I have EB Beefy Slinky 0.11 - 0.54 topped with a 0.60 in place of the top string. Do you think I should try using a 0.64 or 0.66 as the lowest string? I'm also thinking of...

Cheers for that! It's mostly the tone that bugs me and perhaps a pickup change / mod would help a lot but then it's also the tension of the strings and intonation that I'm not happy with...

First of all thanx to everyone for contributing! Your opinion and input is well appreciated. Perhaps I wasn't clear as to why I would like to get rid of my current guitar. I'm not influenced by the whole 'the bigger the scale the better' hype but it is a fact that the bigger the scale the...

Hi everyone, This thread has more of an 'axe comparison' nature to it and not sure if posted in the correct place (dear mods feel free to move if need be!). I'm thinking of selling a BFR John Petrucci 7string 2008 make in order to make funds for a guitar that fits more to my needs. The BFR...

Hi folks, I'm trying to set up a new rig and could really use your two pence on this. As the title indicates, the whole concept lies in using a rig which is MIDI controlled/based. I'm pondering over using a Diezel Herbert and Eventide Time Factor and Mod Factor in the FX loop of the amp. These...

Hi there! Is this still active? If yes, I'm really interested. Only problem I can think of would the power supply and shipping (I live in Cyprus, Europe)

Another update on my band's channel fellas. YouTube - Quadraphonic - Album Recording Sessions 2010-Part5: Lead Guitars This video is a snippet of our recordings for the debut album, in fact these are some of the takes from the lead guitar tracks on 2-3 songs from the album. Please comment and...