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    Brand new E-II guitar ebony fretboard is staining my hands black

    I think I've seen someone else report this as well, maybe on a cheaper guitar? What is this black goo staining my hands? Do you think this is acceptable on an expensive guitar? How do I get off the fretboard once and for all?
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    Troubleshooting a pingy open high E string

    Doubtful, looks pretty straight to me.
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    Troubleshooting a pingy open high E string

    Howdy folks, My got an Ibanez RGR5220M in a trade, and I am now noticing a pingy sound on the open high E. I believe it is pinging off the 1st fret. I've attempted to add more neck relief as well as raising the action, but the ping sound is still there. The ping is not audible on other frets...
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    Upgrading Floyd Rose but using existing studs?

    I'm planning on doing a little floyd rose swap: - 1 guitar has a Floyd Rose 1000, I plan to put in an OFR "1984". - 1 guitar has a Floyd Rose Special, I plan to put in the 1000 from the above guitar. Are studs and inserts actually different between OFR, 1000, and Special? Can I just leave them...
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    Looking for a single coil to match the Keith Merrow Fluence set in HSH.

    Update: Sounds like my options are limited to active pickups. Might just have to go with the fluence single coil.
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    Looking for a single coil to match the Keith Merrow Fluence set in HSH.

    I have a stock Ibanez SV5470A that has the following: Neck Ibanez TDB2 Middle Ibanez ST2 Bridge Ibanez TSB3 The pickups themselves aren't my cup of tea so I'm thinking of plopping in a Fluence Signature Series Keith Merrow Pickup Set. What single coil would you recommend for the middle...
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    Can a EVH 5150 III approximate Marshall and Recto tones?

    I used it fairly loud at band practice and a few gigs. It sounds great, but when I use my tube amps, there's an immediacy and "punchiness" that I just don't get with the Axe FX / Powestage / Mesa 2x12. Granted through the PA, the audience would absolutely not tell the difference. I'm not...
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    Can a EVH 5150 III approximate Marshall and Recto tones?

    I have an Axe FX / Powerstage / cab rig, it's great, but unfortunately doesn't scratch my tube amp itch. Thanks for that. Do you know what are the main tone and feel differences between 6L6, EL34 and Stealth variants?
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    Can a EVH 5150 III approximate Marshall and Recto tones?

    I've been using modelers for a while and there are 3 separate amp models I gravitate toward: - Marshall JCM800 for hard rock (think GNR) - Peavey 6505 for metal (think Carcass or Machine Head) - Mesa Dual Recto for a different flavor of metal (late 90s tallica) I dig those models so much that...
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    Kiko Loureiro's "Guitar Hacks" online course

    I've checked out Kiko's YouTube channel and his style is really growing on me. I found out he has a paid online course and was wondering if anyone here had tried it out and would recommend it. I've been playing for decades but have been stuck in a plateau for a while due to... well lack of...
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    >be me >finish new song >mfw sounds like anime intro

    Totally dig it!
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    What's the "best" amp attenuator these days?

    The newly announced Two Notes Captor X does attenuation, and IRs.
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    Help: How to EQ a Strat and SG to co-exist in a live setting?

    I just joined a band where the other guitarist plays a strat (all single coils) through a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. I play a SG through a Friedman Runt + Mesa 2x12 His tone is really bright and cuts through, while mine is a lot darker and doesn't cut through as much. I have my mids boosted quite a...
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    Lunchbox Amp Shootout With 12 Amps! (Mesa, Laney, EVH, Peavey etc.)

    Hi Jon! Question: Can the mini recto keep up with a fairly loud drummer, for example in an un-mic'd band practice situation? Thanks for sharing your vid! BTW I love your content!
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    Matrix gt1600fx vs gt2000fx

    Have you considered the Seymour Duncan Powerstage 700 / 170? I read a lot of positive comments about them on modeler forums and ordered one (still back ordered as of this writing, so I can't actually comment).
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    Pickup suggestion for heavy mahogany guitar that sounds too dark?

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    Pickup suggestion for heavy mahogany guitar that sounds too dark?

    Thanks everyone. I've decided to go with the SD Alpha / Omega set. Hopefully this works out!
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    Pickup suggestion for heavy mahogany guitar that sounds too dark?

    Looking at SD's website "compare" feature, the Omega has slightly less bass than the Nazgul, scooped mids, and more treble. On paper, that sounds like a good eq for my guitar.
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    Pickup suggestion for heavy mahogany guitar that sounds too dark?

    Curious about the Omega now. Does it have less bass than the Nazgul? Your description sounds up my alley. Anyone else care to describe Omega vs Nazgul in regards to how it handles bass on a mahogany guitar?
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    Pickup suggestion for heavy mahogany guitar that sounds too dark?

    I have a late 90s USA BC Rich that weighs a ton, mahogany body, neck through, ebony board. I have it tuned to Drop C, and currently have SD Distortion in the bridge and the tone is too bassy for me. I'm leaning towards JB, Pegasus, or Nazgul. Which one has less bass / more cut / note clarity...


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