After trying a patch with the old cabs vs the new cabs. Definite improvement. I think the phrase is "taking a blanket off of your speaker". That definitely is accurate to this update.
Here ya go, finally figured out how to image host. Along with the Hipshot tuners, Zebra Alpha/Omega pickups it also has Hipshot knobs, 4 way push/pull pot configuration from a 2017 LP Standard HP, and a blank truss rod cover.
And this was stock when I received it from Sweetwater.
It's my favorite guitar I own. Mine is 2017 Tribute HP. I bought that model specifically for the access heel. It's been modded since, hipshot tuners replaced the robo-tuners and I put in a custom set of Alpha/Omega pickups. Those are the biggest changes among a few others.
I'd assume you could rewire it that way. However don't discount voice 2, it sounds great. The bridge takes out some of the low end and is really smooth. I prefer voice 2 of the neck over voice 1. It's very clear and articulate.
I'm feeling very certain that the intention is to do away with the MKII. I mean we just had that blowout sale, I haven't seen Sweetwater have any in stock in what feels like 2 months or so. Maybe that's just my speculation, but it seems to fit what I've been seeing.
I mean my Zebra set of Alpha/Omega's set me back 320. And that's just a "shop floor custom" from SD. So I think a Signature Fluence set is reasonable considering you get pots too.
I used Mad Hatter guitar products on my Epiphone when I put in SD Alpha/Omega's. They're kit worked very well. The only problem I had really was due to the small control cavity in my Special II.
Because that's what the MK-III Artist models have. It's a style of bridge. I think it's Hipshot's version of a Gibraltar bridge (commonly used on Ibanez guitars).
The binding is slightly off around the nut, like the maple binding is slightly wider at the nut. And one of the string ferrules on the back isn't all the way pushed in.
The string ferrule can be pushed in, I'm sure. I had to get over the binding, which took about a week purely because it's...
I was highly curious of picking up a MK-III. Hearing all the issues and seeing a lot of imperfect models from Sweetwater, I knew it'd be unlikely to get one I'd be happy with. So I just ordered a MK-III which seems more consistent by now. It had some minor issues but I don't regret the purchase...
Okay, so I went to a heavier gauge B, still some buzz. I think I've deduced that it's not the nut, rather the saddle causing it. Anyone have a similar issue?