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  1. Vince Caruana

    Pickup recommendations for a Les Paul styled guitar?

    Going in a Schecter Solo II Custom, all Mahogany, Les Paul clone more or less. The Pasadenas are sweet just a lil too warm, was thinkin a JB but never tried one. Looking for something like this.
  2. Vince Caruana

    Best DVDS for learning theory?

    I've been playing guitar about 14 years and being self taught there's alot of things I've learned and alot that I lack. I never wanted to learn theory when I was younger but I'm starting to realize how much I am limiting my playing by not having the drive to progress. Really want something I can...
  3. Vince Caruana

    Ordered a Schecter Apocalypse C-7 with the Red Reign finish!

    These look and sound absolutely killer, I'll post up a thread when I get it. How do you guys like the Apocalypse series? Went with the Hipshot even though the sustaniacs are pretty cool.
  4. Vince Caruana

    Macbook Pro vs Mac Mini?

    Looking to get my first recording computer in a few weeks. I'm going with 16g of ram for sure. I'm not sure which one would be best for what I'm looking for. I just want to run my guitar into an Interface and use a DAW with a few plugins, maybe like a keyboard down the line. Very importantly I...
  5. Vince Caruana

    FS ESP LTD SC-608b

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Mint SC-608b Modifications (if any): Strap locks have been replaced Accessories (hardshell case etc): ESP hardshell Location (City,State or City,Country): Syracuse, NY International OK? : No Contact Info (No Phone #s): here References (eBay or other...
  6. Vince Caruana

    Looking for a good sounding od/distortion

    I have an evh 5150 od. I run it through a 2x12 Peavey Vypyr on my clean channel. It's a great sounding pedal but in order to get it to really scream I have to run a clean boost on my amp. Most guitars it's not an issue but my ESP sounds like shit on the clean channel. I'm looking for something...
  7. Vince Caruana

    Pickup swap for an ESP 6 string

    It has a mahogany body and maple neck with the horizon shaped body. I have a JL Blackout set and they sound great but the cleans are a lil too gainy for my taste. Looking for something with a really nice clean tone that can do metal very well. Definitely don't want the pre amp in the pickup...
  8. Vince Caruana

    Affordable steel string acoustic guitars?

    Looking to get more into acoustic, for as in my time I've played guitar I've always prioritized electric and metal riffing. Not looking for a P.O.S. but looking to stay in the 300 range. Don't really want an electric acoustic, just something that looks, sounds and plays great. Not too familiar...
  9. Vince Caruana

    Looking for a solid passive 7 string

    I'm looking to get a Les Paul kind of tone out of it. I'm thinking something along the lines of a PAF or something, maybe a little hotter. Would like to stick to Alnico, just something somewhat warm and well rounded. Something that can pull off everything from early 2000s hard rock to modern...
  10. Vince Caruana

    Pickups in 6 string ESP sounding like somethings wrong.

    I have a 6 string ESP LTD MH-1001 Deluxe and it's a great guitar. I've been having issue with it for awhile where it seems one day that my clean channel has gotten kind of harsh sounding. It sound like an old amp that's seen it's days. Kind of gainy when I have the setting pretty clean on my...
  11. Vince Caruana

    Looking to buy a Mesa pedal!

    I've been playing the MXR 5150 OD through the clean channel with a boost on my amp and it sounds killer. Really wanna get something to get that meaty rectifier tone. I know they offer a few pedals ranging from eqs and ods. Just looking to use it on a clean channel. What would you guys recommend?
  12. Vince Caruana

    Good choice for my 1st recording computer?

    Looking into getting something to record with and run smoothly. I just have a bunch of guitars, pedals and a combo amp. I really wanna start recording my own tracks and start with covers and stuff like that, just with something like reaper for now. All I know is I need a computer with decent RAM...
  13. Vince Caruana

    Anyone ever played the Ibanez RGIT27FE?

    Been wanting one of these forever. Isn't often you see a neckthrough Ibanez 7. Too bad they're wicked hard to find. Really wanna pick up one with a Trans Grey finish in good condition. They need to bring back the neckthroughs!
  14. Vince Caruana

    Anyone ever tried the Blackstar TVPs?

    Thinking on getting a 2x12 120 watt, it's solid state. I'm looking for a good amp where I can control my clean and dirty channels seperately. I just need it to sound great at bedroom and jam levels, not planning to gig. How are the clean and metal tones on these? They sound beastly for the...
  15. Vince Caruana

    FT Jeff Loomis Blackouts 6 string set

    Looking to trade for a set of EMG brushed black chrome 81/85, no other offers. Pickups will include electronics, pickup rings and springs, they fit the quick connect cables of EMGs. Nothing wrong with these I'm just not crazy on the clean tone. Just purchased, PM me if interested.
  16. Vince Caruana

    Will a .090 fit through a string through on an 8 string with a hipshot?

    Just bought an ESP SC-608b and I plan on putting a 9-80 set on. Ive been itching to try a .090 for years though and I was wondering if it will fit through the body, I'm not worried about the tuners since I'm pretty sure they come tapered.
  17. Vince Caruana

    Has anyone tried the 81-8s?

    Im looking to possibly get a set of the hum cap sized ones for my hybrid. I love the 57/66 but I really miss having that extra output and power that some of the other EMGS have. How do they compare to the 808 or the 6 string version of the 81? I liked the 808 but thought it was a little muddy...
  18. Vince Caruana

    7 string recommendations?

    Looking for something with a maple neck that has a well rounded sound with bite and a tight low end in the $1,000 range, no cheapies! Preferably active, not really into the fluences.
  19. Vince Caruana

    Emg 57-8 vs 57-7?

    I know this may sound like a dumb question but I have the 57-8 on my schecter hybrid and love it but it sounds considerably weaker on the 7th and down compared to the 8. I do have 9-80 strings which could be a factor but I've had the same gauge on my 7 string besides the .080 with different...


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