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Comment on Learn To Solder And Open Up A Whole World Of DIY Guitar Modifications by To Build or Not to Build? | Guitar WTF

To Build or Not to Build? | Guitar WTF — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:11 +0000

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To Build or Not to Build? | Guitar WTF — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:09 +0000

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Comment on WTF is the Difference Between a 50 Watt and a 100 Watt Amp? by Gl@d

Gl@d — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:23:58 +0000

very usefull information! think that for small gigs a 50 watts should be enough!
have a MG10 marshall that i thought would be ok for practcing in studio with the drummer but i was wrong……

Comment on A Generic Guitar Inspires a Distinctive Project by AiXeLsyD13

AiXeLsyD13 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:07:13 +0000

Thanks! A little time & elbow grease are a fun thing!

Comment on A Generic Guitar Inspires a Distinctive Project by M@

M@ — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:28:48 +0000

Nice job! You could have told me you spent 3x the money on it I would still think you got a heck of a deal.

Comment on A Generic Guitar Inspires a Distinctive Project by AiXeLsyD13

AiXeLsyD13 — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:13:29 +0000

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Comment on A Generic Guitar Inspires a Distinctive Project by AiXeLsyD13

AiXeLsyD13 — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:11:20 +0000

Very cool! I may have to check this thing out. I’m a big proponent of affordable (cheap) guitars. In face, I spent $90 to buy and less than that for parts for a Strat copy that everyone loves.

Comment on Carl Verheyen: Whammy Bar Setup Secrets by M@

M@ — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:23:43 +0000

Glad to hear your Strat is cooperating after applying the simple procedure Carl Verheyen demonstrates. Great tip on lubricating all of the friction points too.

Comment on Carl Verheyen: Whammy Bar Setup Secrets by Hazor

Hazor — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:37:38 +0000

For years I looked at my first “real” guitar (an early version of the “Mexi -Made” Fender Strat ) as a complete waste of money and evidence of “emotional buying”/lack of informed consumer research. This guitar would routinely try my patients -even after several component changes (tuners,nut, saddles, bar, springs, pot, bridge pickup) – I was beginning to think that just to get this guitar to the “level” (which wasn’t too much to ask!!) I would prefer, was just a complete waste of time & money. The last issue that I had was tuning & desired use of the whammy bar (pulling UP,as well as pushing down). I finally stumbled on this video you mentioned. After 1 failed attempt (by a “guitar tech” , no less!) discouraged me from trying ever again, I decided to “just try it” myself. Low & behold, it only took me about 30 minutes, & I only went on my intuition. The one major addition that made the mod actually work, was bicycle oil on the saddles. nut grooves, and under the string tree for the B & E string.
I am happy to say, that I now have a guitar that I keep in Eb, that stays in tune 95% of the time. This is HUGE! And trust me: I give the whammy bar hell! Occasionally I’ll need to “tweak” the claw screws in the back bc I never store my guitar in the case after playing, and I do not run central heating in my home -just space heaters. So, the neck does vary day to day – but as I said, it’s just a small tweak.
I have finally developed a somewhat noteworthy “respect” for a guitar I considered a complete “bastard” for years. I ronically, Mexican made Strats nowdays are made to a fairly respected standard. What I find hilarious is the comments on the Verheyen video and another video on the same subject by “guitar techs” who just can’t seem to wrap their analytical head around the concept -obviously never having tried it, yet. I say it works, my experience is living proof!

Comment on The Case Of The Contrary Capacitor. WTF Happened? by M@

M@ — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:52:07 +0000

That is totally possible. I think I remember listening to a radio program hosted by Art Bell discussing the dreaded shipping gnomes and this activity would definitely fall within their scope of mischief.