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Title: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 27, 2012, 09:42:56 AM
Kindly share the modifications you have done on your guitars, may it be for tone improvement or just for the looks.
I'll share mine later :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kune_km on February 27, 2012, 09:54:02 AM
Ibanez GSA 60 Mods:
1. Installed Artec Dual Rail Pickup to the Neck Position 2. Installed Cream Artec Rail HB Pickup to the Bridge Position 3. Installed Push/Pull Pot on the volume pot to split the neck and bridge pickups.
1. Installed Artec Dual Rail Pickup to the Neck Position 2. Installed Cream Artec Rail HB Pickup to the Bridge Position 3. Installed Push/Pull Pot on the volume pot to split the neck and bridge pickups.
+1 on the push/pull pot.. overall does it sound better than before?
tnx ☺ -emil
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kune_km on February 27, 2012, 10:29:00 AM
im not sure what kind of wiring Arie did. i just told him that i want the neck and bridge should be coil splittable for me to get SC sound from both pickups.
over-all, it gave me the most flexible tones i could ever get on this guitar. im more than satisfied on the output.
konting story lang... i bought bournes push/pull pot from spanky last PAMGS, tapos pinangahasan kong i-install. Ayun, nagkandaloko-loko na. :cry: wala talaga ako talents pagdating sa electronics eh/ :lol:
to cut the story short, dinala ko na lang kay arie para siguradong pulido ang trabaho. medyo napamahal lang ako pero sulit naman. im very satisfied with the tone im getting from this guitar!!!
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: emil_murillo on February 27, 2012, 10:38:15 AM
im not sure what kind of wiring Arie did. i just told him that i want the neck and bridge should be coil splittable for me to get SC sound from both pickups.
over-all, it gave me the most flexible tones i could ever get on this guitar. im more than satisfied on the output.
konting story lang... i bought bournes push/pull pot from spanky last PAMGS, tapos pinangahasan kong i-install. Ayun, nagkandaloko-loko na. :cry: wala talaga ako talents pagdating sa electronics eh/ :lol:
to cut the story short, dinala ko na lang kay arie para siguradong pulido ang trabaho. medyo napamahal lang ako pero sulit naman. im very satisfied with the tone im getting from this guitar!!!
+ Arie is a good man... i've seen his life story on 700 club, nakaka-inspire... may God continue pouring blessings on them... Personally, sir Arie and i were not really acquianted but a simple free online advertisement is the only way i could help the fellow... quite a story din diba!
Tnx bro for sharing... ☺
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: teleclem on February 27, 2012, 10:44:56 AM
nothing too fancy..
(http://i.imgur.com/fgT48.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/HJlge.jpg)
Planning on getting a RS Guitarworks upgrade kit though.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kune_km on February 27, 2012, 10:54:18 AM
+ Arie is a good man... i've seen his life story on 700 club, nakaka-inspire... may God continue pouring blessings on them... Personally, sir Arie and i were not really acquianted but a simple free online advertisement is the only way i could help the fellow... quite a story din diba!
Tnx bro for sharing... ☺
mismo ang life story nya talaga!!! ive seen his 700club segement also..
BTT: nakalimutan ko pala i-mention na nasira ko yung pot na nabili ko kay spanky. nasobrahan ako sa pull kaya naputol yung pull switch. hehehehe. that's the main reason kaya napamahal ako.
but in terms of PF ko kay arie, sulit talaga. kahit cheap lang yung guitar, he'll make sure that he'll take care of your axe and will satisfy you in the end.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 27, 2012, 12:49:08 PM
nagawa ko siya dati sa strat project ko. yup any 5-way switch works :)
basically pag nasa neck position ka, magbe blend yung bridge pickup pag ni-roll mo clockwise yung blender pot.
sa bridge position vice versa din -- magbe-blend yung neck.
sa 2 & 4 position, doon ka makakakuha ng 3 pickup setting (sa 2, magbe-blend si bridge pickup kay neck + middle; sa 4 naman si neck pickup kay bridge + middle)
sa 3 position walang effect yung blender pot :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 27, 2012, 01:36:47 PM
nagawa ko siya dati sa strat project ko. yup any 5-way switch works :)
basically pag nasa neck position ka, magbe blend yung bridge pickup pag ni-roll mo clockwise yung blender pot.
sa bridge position vice versa din -- magbe-blend yung neck.
sa 2 & 4 position, doon ka makakakuha ng 3 pickup setting (sa 2, magbe-blend si bridge pickup kay neck + middle; sa 4 naman si neck pickup kay bridge + middle)
sa 3 position walang effect yung blender pot :)
Nagustuhan mo ba bro or mas ok pa rin yung stock wiring?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: xelalien on February 27, 2012, 01:42:25 PM
Nagustuhan mo ba bro or mas ok pa rin yung stock wiring?
of course nagustuhan ko naman. preferrably mas gusto ko yung naka-"master tone" knob imbes na me tone knob each yung neck & middle pickups; and of course, the added pickup combos.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 27, 2012, 01:54:29 PM
of course nagustuhan ko naman. preferrably mas gusto ko yung naka-"master tone" knob imbes na me tone knob each yung neck & middle pickups; and of course, the added pickup combos.
Nice. I'll have it done on my strat kit :)
Back to topic: for added clarity and a woodier tone, i got this lp harness from martinsixstrings.. It has luxe bees caps, correct vintage wire and 550k pots, now my lp is dead silent when plugged to the amp :)
Mods: Klein '59 Humbuckers modded with real 50s PAF magnets early 60s ABR-1 bridge body with real 50s brass saddles RetroSpec vintage-length steel tailpiece studs and bushings RetroSpec ABR wheel and posts 550K+ CTS pots real 50s Bumblebee Caps Pigtail Tailpiece Gil Yaron pickup rings
Mods: Klein '59 Humbuckers modded with real 50s PAF magnets early 60s ABR-1 bridge body with real 50s brass saddles RetroSpec vintage-length steel tailpiece studs and bushings RetroSpec ABR wheel and posts 550K+ CTS pots real 50s Bumblebee Caps Pigtail Tailpiece Gil Yaron pickup rings
2009 Fender MIM 50s Road Worn Stratocaster
Mods: Fender CS Fat 50s pickups Fatboy Retro-Vibe 'Bakelite' plastics(pickguard, pickup covers, knobs) Fatboy Retro-Vibe repro 50s Fender saddles Callaham bridgeplate and steel block Luxe '56-'58 .1uF PIO cap Tusq XL nut Fender Telecaster round string tree Raw Vintage Springs
nice mods bro... those are top of the line upgrade parts. i'm in the process of upgrading my lp and strat too.
i really like the pigtail tailpiece, ang mahal lang talaga. I just ordered my callaham block and saddles :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: page8six.... on February 27, 2012, 08:08:55 PM
tuners on my SG and SE cu22
wilkinson EZ lock vintage kluson tuners for my SG and Tonepros vintage kluson tuners for my SE cu22
EDIT: strap locks for Rmansh nga pala nalimutan ko :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: bluefist on February 28, 2012, 12:36:20 AM
i have a fernando zodiac..ung sa input jack nya, yong wiring don hindi shielded, causing humming sa set-up...what I did is replaced it with a shielded wire. The humming problem is addressed...same pa rin pick up nya, di ko binago... :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on February 28, 2012, 09:10:26 AM
Installed it on my Am. Std. Strat. (block and saddles) hmmmn.....I think the effect is very minimal...the weight of the two blocks is almost identical, I believe the stock block and saddles of my strat is decent enough for me...maybe the cheaper alternatives will work out just fine if you like to replace yours...just my opinion :wave:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kune_km on February 28, 2012, 10:22:46 AM
strap locks for my strat
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 28, 2012, 10:26:20 AM
Installed it on my Am. Std. Strat. (block and saddles) hmmmn.....I think the effect is very minimal...the weight of the two blocks is almost identical, I believe the stock block and saddles of my strat is decent enough for me...maybe the cheaper alternatives will work out just fine if you like to replace yours...just my opinion :wave:
did you replace the nut to bone? i've read somewhere that the callaham block and saddles do sound great with a strat with bone nut.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: cool_blues on February 28, 2012, 10:41:55 AM
did you replace the nut to bone? i've read somewhere that the callaham block and saddles do sound great with a strat with bone nut.
Nope. I dunno but after I installed the Callaham parts, I said to myself.."sana pickups na lang in-upgrade ko" :cry:...the price of Callaham parts is the same as one set of texas special pikcups...but hey, it won't hurt if you try to install callaham parts on your guitar..maybe my experience will be different to yours :wave:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 28, 2012, 10:46:03 AM
Nope. I dunno but after I installed the Callaham parts, I said to myself.."sana pickups na lang in-upgrade ko" :cry:...the price of Callaham parts is the same as one set of texas special pikcups...but hey, it won't hurt if you try to install callaham parts on your guitar..maybe my experience will be different to yours :wave:
Siguro nga, depende rin sa set up and the guitar. Let's see :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on February 28, 2012, 03:16:43 PM
Siguro nga, depende rin sa set up and the guitar. Let's see :)
jay bigay mo na lang saken ung nut and saddles. natanggap ako donation :wave:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: samuelfianza on February 28, 2012, 03:43:20 PM
Fv Stevens 7 string From this: (http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/30175_1392692109873_1609276088_909888_7897639_n.jpg)
To this: (http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/308218_2439484679033_1609276088_2378653_1935666135_n.jpg) (http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/309630_2439485759060_1609276088_2378654_1924521957_n.jpg)
Modifications: - Repainted to white - Custom logo on the headstock - Removed the middle pickup, filled the cavity. - Changed the Lever Switch to Toggle Switch
Everything's DIY
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: fred on February 28, 2012, 04:22:08 PM
I had this configuration done on my Strat a few years ago. Arie did the wiring. He mentioned it was not a hard job to do and that restoring it to the way it was will be just as easy.
Saw no reason to bring it back to how it was as the Strat now has some extra sounds that are very usable. I like what he did.
yes bro, mura pag set. i ordered it na kahit wala pa yung strat :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on February 29, 2012, 06:39:45 PM
Eto: - replaced pickups with Dimarzio Evo's white, and True Velvet mid - and the electrical mods listed below - DIY! :razz: - this makes 11 pickup combinations - Sperzel locking tuner two tone (just for looks and ease of changing strings)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: bastardo on February 29, 2012, 06:54:09 PM
strat moded to
one piece reverse big headstock neck 3 way switch (switch from les paul i think lol) 2 pickups ( bridge and neck) pickguard removed/modified - ala frankienstrat of EVH 1 volume 1 tone control only volume control/knob moved lower nut changed to brass
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on February 29, 2012, 08:24:17 PM
haha, thanks. pero... di ko din naman masyado nagamit yang 11 switch na yan. masaya na ako sa bridge and neck humbucker lang :-D and nabenta ko na din yung guitar, hehe >:D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on February 29, 2012, 11:23:38 PM
anybody tried to wire a high output bridge humbucker into parallel? will a push-pull pot do the trick for series/parallel switching?
Tried it with a SD JB. Far from a single coil sound. It's got that bite and treble pero full bodied pa rin. Yes, a series/parallel switching may work with a push/pull pot. Ganyan ginawa ko dati.
I eventually went with a coil split for "better" single coil sounds.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ermonski on March 02, 2012, 12:24:23 AM
Tried it with a SD JB. Far from a single coil sound. It's got that bite and treble pero full bodied pa rin. Yes, a series/parallel switching may work with a push/pull pot. Ganyan ginawa ko dati.
I eventually went with a coil split for "better" single coil sounds.
thanks! I use an Entwistle Darkstar on my basswood Ibanez, (but soon to switch for a DM Tone Zone). naka 3 way switch kasi ako, I find the 5way switch to cumbersome. I plan on having a pushpull volume knob to switch my bridge pickup to series/parallel, tapos push-pull tone knob naman for my neck pickup (nagustuhan ko kasi yung tunog ng neck pickup in parallel lalo na pag naka distortion. Ayoko lang kasi sa coil splits is masyadong mahina ang volume, yep I need the treble pero with minimal tone loss and more full bodied tone. Interested ako marinig yung high output na bridge to see how it sounds, baka pwede ko rin ma utilize, initial plan ko kasi is neck pickup lang na push pull hehe.
will that give me "the sound" I need?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 02, 2012, 12:31:36 AM
thanks! I use an Entwistle Darkstar on my basswood Ibanez, (but soon to switch for a DM Tone Zone). naka 3 way switch kasi ako, I find the 5way switch to cumbersome. I plan on having a pushpull volume knob to switch my bridge pickup to series/parallel, tapos push-pull tone knob naman for my neck pickup (nagustuhan ko kasi yung tunog ng neck pickup in parallel lalo na pag naka distortion. Ayoko lang kasi sa coil splits is masyadong mahina ang volume, yep I need the treble pero with minimal tone loss and more full bodied tone. Interested ako marinig yung high output na bridge to see how it sounds, baka pwede ko rin ma utilize, initial plan ko kasi is neck pickup lang na push pull hehe.
will that give me "the sound" I need?
Ganyan din napansin ko. Kung sa coil split, ang volume mo ay reduced by 50%. Kung parallel, mga 30% lang ang volume drop mo.
Hahaha. That's hard. I can't say with absolute certainty if it will work for you. Sa tingin ko bro ikaw lang din makakapag judge niyan. Try mo lagyan din ng push/pull pot yung bridge pickup. Reversible din naman eh. Pwedeng hindi mo gamitin yung DPDT switch nung pot. Or kung hindi ka nasiyahan sa parallel, pwede mo itry yung coil split ng bridge. Trial and error lang. :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ermonski on March 02, 2012, 12:35:20 AM
Ganyan din napansin ko. Kung sa coil split, ang volume mo ay reduced by 50%. Kung parallel, mga 30% lang ang volume drop mo.
Hahaha. That's hard. I can't say with absolute certainty if it will work for you. Sa tingin ko bro ikaw lang din makakapag judge niyan. Try mo lagyan din ng push/pull pot yung bridge pickup. Reversible din naman eh. Pwedeng hindi mo gamitin yung DPDT switch nung pot. Or kung hindi ka nasiyahan sa parallel, pwede mo itry yung coil split ng bridge. Trial and error lang. :)
Thanks! Will get some pots at Audiophile this weekend to try it out :D
panget talaga mag mod at wala ako hilig jan. kadiri
well, modding ain't that bad if done right. mostly naman yung functional and tonal areas naman ng guitar yung target for modification, mostly pickups, bridges, tuners, etc. Kanya-kanya lang yan ng trip siyempre hehe.
BTW your guitar looks really sweet! (I've always wanted a LEs Paul. hehe)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on March 02, 2012, 12:44:31 AM
I've never bought a strap, as in never, maybe i'll get one this weekend. Parang bagay leather strap :)
Yes, leather strap, yung medyo manipis, or yung suede na brown. Meron din sa yupangco yung roadworn na strap na black, ang ganda. Kaya lang ang mahal... 3k! Pero wala naman yun sa cost ng Gibson mo sir, hehe.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 02, 2012, 12:46:34 AM
Modding is beneficial if you are aware of all the very small things in your guitar affecting tone. So far, lahat naman ng mods na i did on my lp eh may improvement. The guitar is great stock, even greater with the mods.
Do note though hindi lahat ng modifications eh favorable sa guitar.
I remember 1 strat i bought and sold before, fully modded with custom shop pickups pa, nipis ng tunog!!!
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 02, 2012, 12:49:50 AM
Yes, leather strap, yung medyo manipis, or yung suede na brown. Meron din sa yupangco yung roadworn na strap na black, ang ganda. Kaya lang ang mahal... 3k! Pero wala naman yun sa cost ng Gibson mo sir, hehe.
Tamang Xmas bonus lang bro at tulong ni gf :-D
I'll look for a nice strap this weekend.
When it comes to modifications, mas importante saken ang tone improvement, kesa looks. Tsaka na yung looks :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: musicdigitalsounds on March 02, 2012, 01:46:04 AM
Eto: - replaced pickups with Dimarzio Evo's white, and True Velvet mid - and the electrical mods listed below - DIY! :razz: - this makes 11 pickup combinations - Sperzel locking tuner two tone (just for looks and ease of changing strings)
Ganyan din napansin ko. Kung sa coil split, ang volume mo ay reduced by 50%. Kung parallel, mga 30% lang ang volume drop mo.
Hahaha. That's hard. I can't say with absolute certainty if it will work for you. Sa tingin ko bro ikaw lang din makakapag judge niyan. Try mo lagyan din ng push/pull pot yung bridge pickup. Reversible din naman eh. Pwedeng hindi mo gamitin yung DPDT switch nung pot. Or kung hindi ka nasiyahan sa parallel, pwede mo itry yung coil split ng bridge. Trial and error lang. :)
Sir kaya kaya pag 5way superswitch ung ganitong wiring: bridge series, bridge parallel, bridge nd neck, bridge parallel, bridge series?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 03, 2012, 08:42:31 PM
Ay sorry sir hehe ganito pala: bridge series, bridge parallel, bridge and neck, neck parallel, neck series. Pwede rin kaya siya sa stock na ibanez na 5way switch for HH config? Prang ang hirap kasi pagmay push pull pots pa, para kumbaga one flick of the switch na lang.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 03, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Ay sorry sir hehe ganito pala: bridge series, bridge parallel, bridge and neck, neck parallel, neck series. Pwede rin kaya siya sa stock na ibanez na 5way switch for HH config? Prang ang hirap kasi pagmay push pull pots pa, para kumbaga one flick of the switch na lang.
Hahaha. Ok, ok. Yung RG321 ni Cayle ay H-H. Ang stock wiring niya ay bridge series, bridge parallel, bridge&neck, neck parallel, neck series. Kaya sure ako na tatalab yan sa stock na 5-way ng Ibanez.
Ano nga pala yung gitara mo at yung stock switch niya?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 03, 2012, 09:03:14 PM
@chino: did you set up your lp with 50's wiring? di ka pa nagpopost ng clip ah :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 03, 2012, 09:10:56 PM
@chino: did you set up your lp with 50's wiring? di ka pa nagpopost ng clip ah :)
Yup. :) 50s wiring. Haha. Magpopost dapat ako ng gut shots kasi sabi ko ang linis ng wiring ko. Kaso nung kinabit ko yung pickups, balitad pala yung lead wires ko sa 3-way switch kaya medyo kinalitko ko pa sa area nung mga pots...hindi na tuloy siya ganun kalinis pero gumagana ng maayos.. Wait lang sa clips bro, hindi pa kasi ako nagrerestring.. Balak ko pag nakapagpa refret na ako kina sir mike at napalitan na ng 10s.. Wait lang. :-)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 03, 2012, 10:17:35 PM
Yup. :) 50s wiring. Haha. Magpopost dapat ako ng gut shots kasi sabi ko ang linis ng wiring ko. Kaso nung kinabit ko yung pickups, balitad pala yung lead wires ko sa 3-way switch kaya medyo kinalitko ko pa sa area nung mga pots...hindi na tuloy siya ganun kalinis pero gumagana ng maayos.. Wait lang sa clips bro, hindi pa kasi ako nagrerestring.. Balak ko pag nakapagpa refret na ako kina sir mike at napalitan na ng 10s.. Wait lang. :-)
nice... i'm sure tampo na PRS mo, :lol:
kabahay ko na si faceless, got to try his PRS :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 03, 2012, 10:29:18 PM
nice... i'm sure tampo na PRS mo, :lol: kabahay ko na si faceless, got to try his PRS :-D
Hahaha! Kamusta PRS niya? :)
Mukhang nagtatampo nga PRS ko. Naubos ko funds ko para sa restoration ni LP eh. Walang pickup ngayon si PRS. Hehehe. Baka sa summer ko na ulit malagyan. :-(
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 03, 2012, 10:36:49 PM
Mukhang nagtatampo nga PRS ko. Naubos ko funds ko para sa restoration ni LP eh. Walang pickup ngayon si PRS. Hehehe. Baka sa summer ko na ulit malagyan. :-(
ok yung PRS nya, just need to do some modifications, like string gauge, tweak ng tuners at bridge to make it more stable, i'm sure the tone will still improve...
mahahawa na siya sa GAS ko :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ermonski on March 04, 2012, 01:54:15 AM
Hahaha. Ok, ok. Yung RG321 ni Cayle ay H-H. Ang stock wiring niya ay bridge series, bridge parallel, bridge&neck, neck parallel, neck series. Kaya sure ako na tatalab yan sa stock na 5-way ng Ibanez.
Ano nga pala yung gitara mo at yung stock switch niya?
RGR321EX po guitar ko. stock Ibanez 5way switch
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 04, 2012, 02:02:07 AM
Ok, ok. Tapos pinalitan mo ng 3-way lever? Mag 5-way ka na lang ulit. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on March 04, 2012, 04:02:28 AM
Gibson modders... Question, will it change the value of a Gibson Les Paul if you modify wiring and some parts? Kasi I was very hesitant to change the neck pickup of my standard, pero eventually I did din kasi I really don't like the 490R stock, then scratchy pot din yung neck so kelangan talaga palitan. So I did. Some people told me as long as I keep the original parts, then ok lang?
I'm planning din sana to buy a wiring set like yung mga nakikita ko dito sa thread na to, kasi I don't like the taper of the gibson pot that I bbought, parang linear yata kasi hindi gradual yung volume, eh walang specs when I bought it from ebay. What kit would you recommend? Parang uso yata yung may malaking capacitors, kung ano man yun, hehe. I'm not into converting mine to vintage. I like it classic, with more modern specs like the 2008 standard (if I had the money I even like the axcess).
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ermonski on March 04, 2012, 04:51:26 AM
Gibson modders... Question, will it change the value of a Gibson Les Paul if you modify wiring and some parts? Kasi I was very hesitant to change the neck pickup of my standard, pero eventually I did din kasi I really don't like the 490R stock, then scratchy pot din yung neck so kelangan talaga palitan. So I did. Some people told me as long as I keep the original parts, then ok lang?
I'm planning din sana to buy a wiring set like yung mga nakikita ko dito sa thread na to, kasi I don't like the taper of the gibson pot that I bbought, parang linear yata kasi hindi gradual yung volume, eh walang specs when I bought it from ebay. What kit would you recommend? Parang uso yata yung may malaking capacitors, kung ano man yun, hehe. I'm not into converting mine to vintage. I like it classic, with more modern specs like the 2008 standard (if I had the money I even like the axcess).
depends sa upgrade na gagawen mo. as you know most of the gibson parts are crap. plastics are made of cheap material/electronics are linear taper. kung ang parts na ipapalit mo is cheaper than what it has now that will be a downgrade. kung ibebenta mo ang gitara in the future, i suggest you keep it stock. pero malaki improvement sa tone kapag electronics ang upgrade mo. pots and caps will do alot for your guitar. pero 2nd hand is 2nd hand. lower n value ng gitara agad no matter what. pero added value is added value. day binili mo 200k, pero mabebenta mo ng 150k 2nd hand stock or benta mo 150k plus ung upgrades
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ian1227 on March 04, 2012, 10:55:07 AM
done this many times already... i even used the concept for coil split...
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: KASALANAN on March 04, 2012, 11:46:31 AM
well i didnt personally modify my guitar :)
here were the upgrades when i got it.
the lower tone knob was modded into a rotary switch to produce different tones
switch 1. normal mode :) switch 2. combines the neck and bridge to give that out of phase tone (really nice for clean and overdriven sounds) switch 3. makes it sound somewhat like a tele, manipis at mas twangy ng onti
replaced the tuners with gotoh tuners
fretwires were replaced to jumbo ones
replaced the cream pickguard with a black one
replaced the fender vintage ST pups with dimarzio HS3s
i still have all the original parts though :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 04, 2012, 12:02:44 PM
may local stores kaya na may available na ganito? hmm
There's also another option - go to Ibanezrules and get the VLX91 superswitch. Order by sending e-mail to Rich, he ships directly to philippines at minimal cost.
Since you're planning to get the super switch, try the EGEN wiring or something like that if you have H-H configuration: (http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/images/eg2012/pickup/14.png)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on March 04, 2012, 09:36:29 PM
depends sa upgrade na gagawen mo. as you know most of the gibson parts are crap. plastics are made of cheap material/electronics are linear taper. kung ang parts na ipapalit mo is cheaper than what it has now that will be a downgrade. kung ibebenta mo ang gitara in the future, i suggest you keep it stock. pero malaki improvement sa tone kapag electronics ang upgrade mo. pots and caps will do alot for your guitar. pero 2nd hand is 2nd hand. lower n value ng gitara agad no matter what. pero added value is added value. day binili mo 200k, pero mabebenta mo ng 150k 2nd hand stock or benta mo 150k plus ung upgrades
Thanks bro. That's why I go for second hand pag Gibson. So I guess I'm more comfortable to upgrade para I can enjoy and really maximize the guitar while at least preserving the value. I won't mind to sell it the same price even with additional pickup and wiring.
What wiring kit would you recommend?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: bryanarzaga on March 04, 2012, 09:54:28 PM
Thanks bro. That's why I go for second hand pag Gibson. So I guess I'm more comfortable to upgrade para I can enjoy and really maximize the guitar while at least preserving the value. I won't mind to sell it the same price even with additional pickup and wiring.
What wiring kit would you recommend?
i've tried MartinSixStringcustoms and Retrospec. AFAIK, MSSC uses 550k audio taper pots while Retrospec uses TVT (true vintage taper) 500k pots (custom made for them). they are using the same brand of capacitors (Luxe) bumble bee caps. i think very minimal lang difference. mas cheaper ang MSSC at naka assemble na. i'd recommend MSSC kasi cheaper and pre wired na. easy to install na for you. best 88usd wiring upgrade. ask Mr. Brownstone kasi sinubukan nya yata si Jonesy Blues. baka maganda din
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 05, 2012, 09:09:49 AM
Mukhang nagtatampo nga PRS ko. Naubos ko funds ko para sa restoration ni LP eh. Walang pickup ngayon si PRS. Hehehe. Baka sa summer ko na ulit malagyan. :-(
walang pickups yung PRS mo? ano nangyari sa GFS P90s? :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: cayle on March 05, 2012, 09:26:31 AM
Oo nga e. Personally, I thought the Mean 90s sounded perfect for that PRS SE. Fat, round, pero rakenrol talaga tumunog.
What he said again. :-)
But I'm narrowing my guitars to three different sounds. The LP for a more vintage vibe (defeats the purpose of having the P90s on the PRS), the Strat for you know, laid back John Mayer-y tunes, and the PRS will be for the more aggressive stuff. I'm planning to put some higher output pickups sa kanya.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 05, 2012, 12:11:46 PM
But I'm narrowing my guitars to three different sounds. The LP for a more vintage vibe (defeats the purpose of having the P90s on the PRS), the Strat for you know, laid back John Mayer-y tunes, and the PRS will be for the more aggressive stuff. I'm planning to put some higher output pickups sa kanya.
PRS - check LP - check Strat - check
Tele ?? 335 ??
:-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 05, 2012, 12:14:29 PM
But I'm narrowing my guitars to three different sounds. The LP for a more vintage vibe (defeats the purpose of having the P90s on the PRS), the Strat for you know, laid back John Mayer-y tunes, and the PRS will be for the more aggressive stuff. I'm planning to put some higher output pickups sa kanya.
hindi pa ba aggressive yung P90s? they sounded great to me dirty. ang alam ko high output talaga mga P90s kasi overwound single coils sila eh. :-D
Ok na yung Tele ni Cayle, hihiramin ko na lang from time to time.. 335? Si Cayle na rin bahala diyan.. :) the wonders of having a GAS brother in the same house.. shared din ang gear, mostly at his expense.. :-P
Ayos ah. Is there any way you can modify it so the individual led's will only light up when the corresponding string is plucked? :-D
parang mahirap sir, lahat kasi ng bridge saddles naka-common contact sa ground via bridge plate. (well, probably unless pag naka-individual saddles like this (http://www.allparts.com/ABM-Single-String-Bridge-Black-p/sb-5500-003.htm)...)
parang mahirap sir, lahat kasi ng bridge saddles naka-common contact sa ground via bridge plate. (well, probably unless pag naka-individual saddles like this (http://www.allparts.com/ABM-Single-String-Bridge-Black-p/sb-5500-003.htm)...)
i put back the stock springs on mine coz i prefer 3 springs. the raw vintage springs doesn't have enough tension if i use 3.
Raw Vintage Springs will enable you to use 5 Springs with the same tension as 3 of the regular springs thus adding a bit of mass without adding tension. in my experience, the number of springs affects the tone not the composition(pareho lang silang steel) or tension. if you go from 3 to 5 springs you will notice a diffrence. pero pag 5 to 5 din, the difference is not noticeable or no difference at all.
anyway, heres my latest mod to my Strat: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/bryvincent/DSCF1885.jpg)
early '54 style Mini-Skirt Knobs from RetroSpec. super-duper expensive but i think they look cool and they're not common. my best ever strat deserves it :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 07, 2012, 09:24:46 AM
i put back the stock springs on mine coz i prefer 3 springs. the raw vintage springs doesn't have enough tension if i use 3.
Raw Vintage Springs will enable you to use 5 Springs with the same tension as 3 of the regular springs thus adding a bit of mass without adding tension. in my experience, the number of springs affects the tone not the composition(pareho lang silang steel) or tension. if you go from 3 to 5 springs you will notice a diffrence. pero pag 5 to 5 din, the difference is not noticeable or no difference at all.
Thanks. A stock strat comes with 3 springs, and putting higher gauge strings needs more springs or maybe it just needs more tension sa 3 strings, nevertheless i'll give both a try and hear if there's a difference.
Congrats on the new knobs. Those knobs look great in your strat :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ryechua on March 07, 2012, 10:58:13 PM
Ibanez RG680 - changed volume and tone pot (worn out) - installed orange drop cap - changed neck pickup to air norton - changed bridge pickup to SD screamin demon - got an Ibanez case
Fender ST-57 (CIJ) - changed volume pot to 500k - installed orange drop cap - installed raw vintage springs - changed 2nd tone pot wiring to bridge only (mid wide open) - changed pickups to area 58/67/61 combination - got a gator case for it
Fender TL52-TX (MIJ) - changed the 3 way switch to a sturdier one (DM-30) - installed orange drop cap - changed the bridge pup rubber grommet to springs - just got a Fender molded case
bone nut for fender lead iii. it makes my ash fender sounds a bit warmer and balanced. IMO and sa research ash sounds bright lalo na sa single coil. palagay ko nakatulong ung nut. :)
nashville bridge and stainless steel TP posts for greco custom lp
SS posts helps brighten ung dark sounding lp and sustains longer. natry ko na ri SS saddles before pero matalim sa pandinig ko tumunog. Nashville bridge (di kasama nashville pots, stainless din balak ko ipalit pero pang abr1) for better intonation. balak ko rin palitan ng zamak plated ng chrome or platinum ung tailpiece.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 11:04:18 AM
must talaga yung bone nut... plastic lang yung stock sa fenders and corian sa gibsons... it really made a big difference on my guitars...
as for the solid steel studs, i read that it'll improve sustain, add more mass, and brightness to your tone... i'm might try this soon... :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kasoy777 on March 12, 2012, 11:11:00 AM
BTW sir diba nasa singapore ka kamo? dyan daw maraming na ss 6/32 X 2" machine screw for maple flame like mod. baka pedeng pasabay na rin kung balak nyo sa gtr nyo? 1 pair lang. tnx! :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on March 12, 2012, 12:56:45 PM
in my experience, the number of springs affects the tone not the composition(pareho lang silang steel) or tension. if you go from 3 to 5 springs you will notice a diffrence. pero pag 5 to 5 din, the difference is not noticeable or no difference at all.
i agree on this one. it makes the tone meatier when i placed 5 springs on my strat. for the bone nut, i think a more appropriate upgrade for me would be to skin my fingers to bone since you fret with it all the time. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 12:59:21 PM
BTW sir diba nasa singapore ka kamo? dyan daw maraming na ss 6/32 X 2" machine screw for maple flame like mod. baka pedeng pasabay na rin kung balak nyo sa gtr nyo? 1 pair lang. tnx! :)
Naka mapleflame na lp ko bro but let me check, sa ty musicmeron though it comes with the thumbwheels, 18 sgd ata.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 01:06:01 PM
i agree on this one. it makes the tone meatier when i placed 5 springs on my strat. for the bone nut, i think a more appropriate upgrade for me would be to skin my fingers to bone since you fret with it all the time. :lol: :lol: :lol:
You'll hear the difference sa open strings... :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 02:26:24 PM
share ko lang, para sa mga adik sa pagmo mod :) 1. Take care of all the screws on your guitar. They should be fastened very tight for a better sound, but don't break them! Critical locations are the screws for the neck, the bridge and the tuners. Check them regularly. Loose screws can also be the reason for penetrating, rattling noises on electric guitars.
2. A Stratocaster typically has a rear-routed tremolo cavity that is covered with a plastic cover and some screws. Take the cover away. It's amazing how the overall sound of a guitar can change by simply taking away this cover. I know it sounds like voodoo, but it's true -- give it a try and hear the difference yourself.
3. If you don't use the tremolo, get it blocked professionally with a piece of wood. This will increase sustain and response dramatically.
4. Take care of your neck cavity. Uninstall the neck and check the cavity; it should be absolutely free of any paint, dirt and other things. Over the years I've found a lot of funny things there -- credit cards, paper, cardboard, etc.
Also, The bottom and sides of the neck cavity should be absolutely plain and free of any paint. If they're not, take a piece of sandpaper and rework your cavity until you see the plain wood. If you feel that the neck does not fit the cavity because the cavity is too wide or too low, get your guitar to an experienced luthier who will "shim" it. Bad work at this critical point can ruin your guitar's tone!
5. Check the corresponding part of the neck (the so-called "neck heel") that is attached to the neck cavity. Often you can find stickers there -- scrape them away. I also highly recommend sanding away all the paint until you can see and feel the plain wood. You don´t need any paint there, and a strong and even "wood to wood" connection will enhance the tone transfer dramatically. Bolt on the neck screws very tight, but don't overdo it.
6. Let your guitar breath. For this, you should take away the paint at any location that can´t be seen. One critical location is the surface underneath the bridge of a Strat. Eric Johnson knows what he's doing when he does this to all of his guitars. You can also completely remove the paint of the inside of the pickup cavities and the entire surface underneath the pickguard.
7. Fender has an interesting little detail on the Eric Johnson Strat. They sand away the paint on top of the inertia bar (a.k.a "tremolo block") that is attached to the bottom of the tremolo bottom plate for a better tone transfer. At first I thought that it was voodoo and marketing, but later I had to take out the inertia bar on one of my own Strats, and since it was out anyway, I gave it a try and the result was stunning. The tone is stronger -- it was like "freeing" my guitar. So give it a try and listen to see if it makes a difference on your guitars.
8. Different materials can really make a difference. I'm sure you all know the discussion about the Les Paul aluminum stop tailpiece, right? So here are different materials I've tried that made a big difference to the tone:
- Nut Material: This is a wide field to experiment in, which I've discussed at length in a previous column, but for me nothing beats a good bone nut. Others prefer brass, wood, stainless steel, plastic, etc. You have to try it on your own what you like best, but changing the nut material really makes a big difference in tone
- Bridge Saddles: You should think about replacing the standard diecast saddles with the original sheet metal ones that were used during the fifties and sixties when you want a vintage tone. Brass or stainless steel saddles are also a good choice for a Strat.
- Tuners: Different tuners will make a difference in your tone; heavier tuners like most Grover products will give you more sustain and a stronger and louder primary tone. The old Kluson tuners will make your Strat more open and transparent sounding with a faster attack.
- Bridges: If you have a cheap diescast bridge, you should think about replacing it with a metal one.
- Tremolo Bar: The material of the inertia bar is crucical for a Stratocaster's tone. Even here diecast is the standard today; historically correct and awesome sounding is steel. This mod is highly recommendable for all Strats!
In general you can say that particularly diecast tends to dampen your guitar's primary tone and should be replaced with more vibrant and resonant materials for a better and faster tone transfer.
9. Increasing the mass of your guitar will have a noticeable influence on the tone and can help to get rid of certain dead spots on the fretboard. A classic trick is to clamp or screw some metal to the headstock of the guitar. I recommend checking out the "Fat Finger" clamp from Groove Tubes. The difference is subtle but audible and I can only recommend trying it. For a quick test, you can also use a metal capo from your acoustic guitar; the Kyser "quick change" model works great for this.
10. It makes a big difference to the tone of a Strat if you use string trees or not, and where you place them. Using string trees changes the pressure that comes from the strings to the nut, and the higher the pressure, the stronger the tone. I use "butterfly" metal string trees for the D,G,B and high E string and I place them not too close to the nut, because I do a lot of "behind the nut" bendings.
2. A Stratocaster typically has a rear-routed tremolo cavity that is covered with a plastic cover and some screws. Take the cover away. It's amazing how the overall sound of a guitar can change by simply taking away this cover. I know it sounds like voodoo, but it's true -- give it a try and hear the difference yourself.
I honestly do not agree with this.
What I know is, with the back plate off, it's amazing how you can set-up your spring tension on the go as well as change strings without the hassle of trying to shoot them on the back cover holes.
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4. Take care of your neck cavity. Uninstall the neck and check the cavity; it should be absolutely free of any paint, dirt and other things. Over the years I've found a lot of funny things there -- credit cards, paper, cardboard, etc.
Credit cards, paper, and cardboard are not "funny things"... they're stuff you use to shim the neck, maybe that's why those stuff are there in the first place. :-)
Lastly, if most of the stuff written there were said by Eric Johnson........I would not give it too much thought.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 02:48:59 PM
agree... i wouldn't hassle myself doing all these stuff, though some are quite helpful, especially when it comes to hardware material...
scraping the paint off would make sense though i don't have Eric Johnson's ears :lol:
mods won't necessarily improve your guitar's tone, not unless you understand what your guitar really needs :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kasoy777 on March 12, 2012, 03:21:58 PM
What I know is, with the back plate off, it's amazing how you can set-up your spring tension on the go as well as change strings without the hassle of trying to shoot them on the back cover holes.
Credit cards, paper, and cardboard are not "funny things"... they're stuff you use to shim the neck, maybe that's why those stuff are there in the first place. :-)
Lastly, if most of the stuff written there were said by Eric Johnson........I would not give it too much thought.
there's just a lot of rumor on EJ being too anal. like the chuck norris of the guitar world...
i keep my backplate cover on purposely because of those things since wala naman. pwede mo pa mawala ung screws hehe.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 04:02:28 PM
agree... i wouldn't hassle myself doing all these stuff, though some are quite helpful, especially when it comes to hardware material... scraping the paint off would make sense though i don't have Eric Johnson's ears :lol:
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mods won't necessarily improve your guitar's tone, not unless you understand what your guitar really needs :)
there's just a lot of rumor on EJ being too anal. like the chuck norris of the guitar world... i keep my backplate cover on purposely because of those things since wala naman. pwede mo pa mawala ung screws hehe.
I know right. Haha. Sometimes, the explanations are just too ridiculous.
At first I tried to keep the backplate off, parang may kulang kasi pag wala. But I eventually got myself accustomed to having it off. Just stored the parts in my drawer.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on March 12, 2012, 05:08:42 PM
my room is the twilight zone... i've lost picks, jacks, and worst of all an inlay and i've turned it inside-out already haha.
but yeah, removing the backplate makes it easier to change strings. it would come really handy in a gig and you need to change strings quickly, unless you want to be called slowhand intentionally :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: cayle on March 12, 2012, 05:16:40 PM
Ibanez: Sperzel Locking Tuners Graphtech TUSQ XL nut Dimarzio Air Classic neck pickup Dimarzio Tone Zone bridge pickup GFS Stainless Steel Saddles CTS 500k volume pot Alpha 500k tone pot (disconnected) Orange Drop cap (disconnected) Switchcraft Jack Schaller style strap locks
Fernandes: Dimarzio Twang King neck pickup Bone nut Bourns 250k volume and tone pots Schaller style strap locks
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 05:20:26 PM
my room is the twilight zone... i've lost picks, jacks, and worst of all an inlay and i've turned it inside-out already haha.
everytime naiisip ko to natatawa ako... maybe ut was due to temperature changes, or maybe humidity, or maybe talagang tinakda ng tadhana na malaglag talaga yung isang inlay...
ayaw mo nyan, accurate na yung inlays mo... malaki ba improvement sa tone? :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 12, 2012, 05:22:44 PM
Ibanez: Sperzel Locking Tuners Graphtech TUSQ XL nut Dimarzio Air Classic neck pickup Dimarzio Tone Zone bridge pickup GFS Stainless Steel Saddles CTS 500k volume pot Alpha 500k tone pot (disconnected) Orange Drop cap (disconnected) Switchcraft Jack Schaller style strap locks
Fernandes: Dimarzio Twang King neck pickup Bone nut Bourns 250k volume and tone pots Schaller style strap locks
halos wala na pala aayusin dito :)
Schaller is a must sa guitars ko, lahat ng dumaan naka schaller lahat :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on March 12, 2012, 05:26:22 PM
everytime naiisip ko to natatawa ako... maybe ut was due to temperature changes, or maybe humidity, or maybe talagang tinakda ng tadhana na malaglag talaga yung isang inlay...
ayaw mo nyan, accurate na yung inlays mo... malaki ba improvement sa tone? :lol:
haha masakit na ala-ala un pre... tagal mo kagabi di na kita nahintay pre. di ko tuloy nakita ang bagong baby mo. hehe
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: cayle on March 12, 2012, 05:29:22 PM
Not much. The biggest improvement was due to the callaham block and saddles. I strongly recommend them.
Gauge 10 is now lighter, and the low's became rounder. Can't explain it but it made the guitar sound better than before.
I'll put the electronics this weekend and move to gauge 11, then im done.
5 springs is better than 3 imho, though minimal effect lang.
thanks for the feedback! i was supposed to get Callaham but the budget did not permit so i opted for the cheaper alternative - GFS solid steel trem block and stainless steel saddles. hope it will work wonders. :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 13, 2012, 10:14:37 AM
thanks for the feedback! i was supposed to get Callaham but the budget did not permit so i opted for the cheaper alternative - GFS solid steel trem block and stainless steel saddles. hope it will work wonders. :)
i'm sure it will bro. napansin ko yung slots ng saddles. the fender stock has smaller slots, causing string breakage, di tulad ng long slots ng saddles, kumbaga sa stock eh nasasakal yung string.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: teleclem on March 13, 2012, 10:24:59 AM
haha when it comes to the backplate.. I just keep mine off because I think it looks cool with the Raw Vintage springs inside. :) if only for cosmetic reasons, oks na ako. haha same goes for the raw vintage.. though may minimal effect on tone nga.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 13, 2012, 10:56:21 AM
i'm sure it will bro. napansin ko yung slots ng saddles. the fender stock has smaller slots, causing string breakage, di tulad ng long slots ng saddles, kumbaga sa stock eh nasasakal yung string.
i guess i have to check mine when they arrive. actually, my strat already has graphtech string saver saddles on it. i upgraded the stock saddles less than a year after i bought my strat. now i feel it's time i got the vintage look back.
re backplate, yeah i believe it has minimal tonal effect. i keep mine off also. :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 13, 2012, 04:54:49 PM
i got the upgrades yesterday (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/jents81/2b4902b7.jpg)
and here is the wiring diagram (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/jents81/diagram.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 13, 2012, 04:59:34 PM
sorry i suck at electronics. is the 2nd volume pot connected to the middle or bridge PU? :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 13, 2012, 05:04:21 PM
sorry i suck at electronics. is the 2nd volume pot connected to the middle or bridge PU? :)
actually hindi ko rin alam bro :lol:
though yung stock wiring ng strat eh connected yung middle to bridge PU, so i'll compare muna then do it separately, using the stock as guide, tapos lagay ko na lang yung cap at treble bleed cap based sa diagram...
also, importante rin yung soldering iron, i read somewhere na may iba ibang grade ng wires, affecting sound quality... maybe yung mga magagaling sa electronics can chip in :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ryechua on March 13, 2012, 05:26:44 PM
if you want to move the tone to the bridge (middle wide open), move the connection from stage 2 lug 2 to stage 2 lug 1
thanks for the reply bro! right now my middle pickup is wide open. i had Mike re-route my 2nd tone control to the bridge pickup to tame the harshness. once i replace pickups, i will bring back the 2nd tone control to the middle pickup.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 14, 2012, 10:14:22 AM
di ako makaantay, i opened my strat last night and this is what i saw
naka CTS pots na pala at oakgrigsby switch, di ko na pala kelangan palitan yung electronics... i just installed the dublier cap and Mallory Metalized Polyester Capacitor for treble bleed.
again, i strongly recomment yung treble bleed and a nice capacitor... the treble remained almost constant on all volume levels, and the capacitor added some like a little grit which i couldn't explain...
soon i plan to change the pickups to fralins vintage hots though right now i'm still happy with the 57/62's
as a summary, to all those strat owners out there, heto yung may major improvement modifications sa tone imho
-tremolo block -accurate saddles with long slots (yung stock pwede i modify to have longer slots though it's not pure steel) -electronics (put a nice capacitor, treble bleed cap) -springs (3 to 5 for more mass, sustain) -bone nut
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on March 14, 2012, 11:40:21 AM
ung default na switching ng 62 eh 3-way diba... napapalitan mo ba before nila iship na 5-way bro?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 14, 2012, 12:07:50 PM
ung default na switching ng 62 eh 3-way diba... napapalitan mo ba before nila iship na 5-way bro?
yung 62 Reissue eh 3 way, yung Hot Rod 62 reissue eh 5 way na...
heto differences:
5-position blade pickup switch vs 3-Position Blade thicker C-shape neck profile with satin finish on back VS tinted maple 60's neck reverse-wound/reverse-phase middle pickup medium jumbro frets vs Vintage Frets 9.5" fingerboard radius vs (7.25 in. Radius/184mm) thin nitro finish
ayaw ko lang dito eh yung satin finish ng neck, malagkit, kelangan pa punasan :eek:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 14, 2012, 12:18:36 PM
naka CTS pots na pala at oakgrigsby switch, di ko na pala kelangan palitan yung electronics... i just installed the dublier cap and Mallory Metalized Polyester Capacitor for treble bleed.
again, i strongly recomment yung treble bleed and a nice capacitor... the treble remained almost constant on all volume levels, and the capacitor added some like a little grit which i couldn't explain...
soon i plan to change the pickups to fralins vintage hots though right now i'm still happy with the 57/62's
as a summary, to all those strat owners out there, heto yung may major improvement modifications sa tone imho
-tremolo block -accurate saddles with long slots (yung stock pwede i modify to have longer slots though it's not pure steel) -electronics (put a nice capacitor, treble bleed cap) -springs (3 to 5 for more mass, sustain) -bone nut
at least stock is good with that strat! quality parts and craftsmanship. question lang - is the body in satin finish or does it still have gloss with that thin nitro?
re improvements, i'm on my way to that. but basically those are the upgrades i did with my strat on a more affordable scale lang. :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on March 14, 2012, 12:20:19 PM
yep malagkit nga. pinalitan ko na ung switch nya ng 5-way. un lang at 5 springs ang ginawa ko hehe. tapos adjust adjust ng pickup height para mawala ang ice pick ng bridge.
madaming nagpalit na ng pups ng 62 pero in the end binabalik nila ung stock ulet hehe.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 14, 2012, 12:24:09 PM
yep malagkit nga. pinalitan ko na ung switch nya ng 5-way. un lang at 5 springs ang ginawa ko hehe. tapos adjust adjust ng pickup height para mawala ang ice pick ng bridge.
madaming nagpalit na ng pups ng 62 pero in the end binabalik nila ung stock ulet hehe.
Maganda actually ang stock
Listen to this :)
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Lalo pang pinaganda ng magandang amp :-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on March 14, 2012, 12:53:49 PM
at least stock is good with that strat! quality parts and craftsmanship. question lang - is the body in satin finish or does it still have gloss with that thin nitro?
re improvements, i'm on my way to that. but basically those are the upgrades i did with my strat on a more affordable scale lang. :-D
May thin gloss finish pa rin bro but when i removed the pickguard, i noticed how thin it is compared to my previous strats. May excess gunk lang dun sa pickup cavities which i'll remove some other time.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 14, 2012, 12:55:18 PM
May thin gloss finish pa rin bro but when i removed the pickguard, i noticed how thin it is compared to my previous strats. May excess gunk lang dun sa pickup cavities which i'll remove some other time.
DON'T! Di yan gunk. Tone powder yan. Panget na tunog niyan sir pag nilinis mo. :-P
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on March 14, 2012, 01:06:06 PM
raw vintage springs are in! waiting for the rest. :wink:
nice. i'm sure you'll hear a difference :wink:
share ko lang.
i was fiddling with the springs last night, and got different tones just by adjusting the tension of the strings, as well as the angle of the bridge.
to tight = stiffer strings = snappier, quick response, bright to loose = kabaligtaran nung sa taas :)
best set up is the point where you achieve the snappiest most responsive tone, and most resonant. Not too tight, not too loose. this must be the reason why stock strings aren't that good, as they are to stiff, and tend to just pull the bridge plate towards the body, not giving it room to vibrate with the trem block.
this is just my observation, and it may not work on your guitar. though i'm happy with the results.
happy modding :wave:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: mother_earth! on March 17, 2012, 07:45:16 AM
Sirs
Im not sure if this is the right thread to ask this but paki delete na lang kung hindi. Im planning to change the pickups on my guitar. Okay lang ba na mas mataas ang dc resistance ng neck pickup kesa bridge pickup? Thank you!
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gutz_3110 on March 17, 2012, 11:51:50 AM
titanium gets a lot of great reviews, may it be saddles or trem blocks... meron na bang titanium nut?
Wow, just realized na wala pala akong pics ng guitar ko. Makunan nga mamaya.
Not sure if there are titanium nuts
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on March 22, 2012, 08:42:02 PM
Sharing my DIY Roland GK-KIT-GT3 installation: I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top FX/PRO from Rmansh, just for the purpose of installing the GK KIT (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eSF5LTnTajk/T2sP1q-1fwI/AAAAAAAAJqU/0JAMEzAVSCk/s720/P1000138.JPG)
I drilled a hole beside the guitar input. I wired the LP for one volume and one tone, and installed the GK volume and GK-guitar selector switch to the other holes. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tm6hf08fXeo/T2sQVosR-MI/AAAAAAAAJqk/iQ-sorxk5VI/s720/P1000151.JPG)
I installed the GK pickup in reverse, I think it looks better. Ah, I also replaced the stock pickups with SD Custom and '59. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gOfQknpukjM/T2sQpzaBj2I/AAAAAAAAJqs/hNPb5t-FT0A/s720/P1000147.JPG)
I drilled a hole on the shoulder near the selector so I can easily route the wiring there, and installed the S1/S2 switch. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6SiZsr9nJE/T2sQuI2UGEI/AAAAAAAAJq0/7stVvEi2wHg/s720/P1000150.JPG)
And I installed the GK LED at the back by poking a soldering gun to make a hole for the LED. This is better than drilling another hole at the nice flamed maple finish. (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-B3RfPyISYEg/T2sQyIlVzbI/AAAAAAAAJq8/fpZlslgmjbc/s720/P1000154.JPG)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: progrock on March 22, 2012, 11:25:51 PM
galing.. :cute:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: tongski_02 on March 23, 2012, 03:18:09 AM
tuners: pre 80's nickel grovers truss rod cover: retrospec (http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/tongski_02/bcf51a74.jpg) (http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/tongski_02/e2f85c36.jpg)
knobs: retrospec pointer: area 59 pots and caps: Martin Six String Custom Harness (500k pots / luxe bumble bees) (http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/tongski_02/964db96e.jpg)
Bakit Grover na kidney style machine heads ang pinalit mo bro? Ayaw mo na nung Kluson?
i think they cool and meaner than the kluson. i wanna experience why jimmy page/paul kossof/eric clapton (my guitar influences/idols) use grovers during those times. ang difference is very stable ang tuning ng grovers against klusons.
i did not like the tulip tip grover. pang les paul custom kasi ang itsura. but i kept my r8 with its aged kluson para i have both.
vintage grovers look way way better than the new ones and kluson style tuners IMO.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 23, 2012, 08:38:13 AM
nice mods bro! parang kahoy na lang ang natirang stock sa r9 mo. :)
i think they cool and meaner than the kluson. i wanna experience why jimmy page/paul kossof/eric clapton (my guitar influences/idols) use grovers during those times. ang difference is very stable ang tuning ng grovers against klusons.
i did not like the tulip tip grover. pang les paul custom kasi ang itsura. but i kept my r8 with its aged kluson para i have both.
vintage grovers look way way better than the new ones and kluson style tuners IMO.
Nice. Onga, pag tulip na chrome ay parang pang Custom...exactly what I will get for my LP.. lol.
Hahaha.. Sabi na nga ba, you'd go for functionality.. Mas sturdy nga daw yung mga ganyang tuners kumpara sa Kluson. :-)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: tongski_02 on March 23, 2012, 09:46:12 AM
if you wanna go period correct - les paul custom should have waffle back tuners. kidney beans look good on big headstock les paul customs '68 ri LP custom i think waffle back or kidney bean tuners.
i have an extra 60's "pat pend" grovers that am planning to install sa r8. am just looking for a way to age the chrome finish a bit
they are more tamed compared sa Mules. they are great pups but PGBlues nails the vintage tone better than the two (monday and Mule)
thanks for the insight bro! :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: batasngdm on March 30, 2012, 03:52:48 AM
Hello fellow forum-ers!
beginner guitarist ako en meron po akong Squire bullet strat. One time nakahawak ako ng Fender Strat tapos napansin ko na ang gaan sa kamay pag nagpress ng strings, dikatulad dun sa strat ko. Naisip ko nasa bridge yung problem, ano bang tamang bridge setup..tsaka parang yung 1st string ko mas mahina yung volume than the rest. :|
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 30, 2012, 08:47:05 AM
beginner guitarist ako en meron po akong Squire bullet strat. One time nakahawak ako ng Fender Strat tapos napansin ko na ang gaan sa kamay pag nagpress ng strings, dikatulad dun sa strat ko. Naisip ko nasa bridge yung problem, ano bang tamang bridge setup..tsaka parang yung 1st string ko mas mahina yung volume than the rest. :|
for the playability issue, maybe it just needs proper set-up. try playing it again after set-up to check if mahina pa rin volume ng 1st string. if it still is, baka may issue na sa pickup.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: iyzburg on March 30, 2012, 10:48:31 AM
I'm planning to change the electronics of my guitar.. So far I'm checking out possibilities of purchasing through Bossingboss.. Pero matanong ko lang, wala ba talga mga iyun sa 'Pinas? I'm planning to buy a les paul type upgrade/change, the basic:
Four 500k Bourns Pots
Two Drop Capacitors (dati I'm gassing for PIO caps.. but somewhere some said, placebo effect)
3-way Box Toggle Switch (preferably black tip)
Switchcraft Jack
Wires
May nag-suggest sa akin nun, sa Audiophile daw.. Meron nga?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 30, 2012, 11:29:09 AM
I'm planning to change the electronics of my guitar.. So far I'm checking out possibilities of purchasing through Bossingboss.. Pero matanong ko lang, wala ba talga mga iyun sa 'Pinas? I'm planning to buy a les paul type upgrade/change, the basic:
Four 500k Bourns Pots
Two Drop Capacitors (dati I'm gassing for PIO caps.. but somewhere some said, placebo effect)
3-way Box Toggle Switch (preferably black tip)
Switchcraft Jack
Wires
May nag-suggest sa akin nun, sa Audiophile daw.. Meron nga?
you can get Bourns pots from spankyrigor. check if he has stocks. you can check Saturn/Return if he has the rest of your LP parts available.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on March 30, 2012, 09:36:20 PM
Two Drop Capacitors (dati I'm gassing for PIO caps.. but somewhere some said, placebo effect)
Available to lahat kay spankyrigor.
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3-way Box Toggle Switch (preferably black tip)
Kinda hard to look for this import switch. Pero check www.epektos.com (http://www.epektos.com). Yung 3-way toggle switch nila dun should be almost the same.
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Switchcraft Jack
Audiophile. Around 120@ more or less.
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Wires
Dami nito sa local electronics shops.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: imartracx on March 30, 2012, 11:35:22 PM
kainggit naman mga strat nyo! :drool: >:D
so far... strap locks, locking tuners and bone nut palang na uupgrade ko sa strat ko hehehe :lol:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: stonexubs on March 30, 2012, 11:46:01 PM
:-P :-P :-P
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on April 18, 2012, 08:37:44 AM
bro, i saw you sold your Callaham stuff in the classifieds. can you share why? so your strat is now all stock? :)
sadly, i had to sell the strat :eek: to get the goldtop back
I will surely get callaham parts once i get the funds to get a custom shop strat. When i removed all the upgrades, the strat went from Oooh to ah? you get what i mean :lol:
parang gusto ko na din lagyan ng bone nut ung lp at strat ko :lol: after all that resistance.... ahaha
one quick observation whenever i change nuts is the string tension. Bone tends to make you up your string gauge. heaving strings, more tone, more body. and for an expensive guitar, it derserves a good nut, not plastic, not corian :lol:
i can help you install the nut, just buy the precut one in TYMUSIC. konting sanding na lang.
Can you share significant improvements since the bone nut installation? Thanks I'm torn between bone and graphtechs
i haven't tried graphtech bro, but i prefer the looks of a bone nut.
a lot of discussions out there about bone nuts, saying it has no effect, coz it only affects open strings, oh well, it works for me, i feel a difference. both my lp's now have bone nuts.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: tongski_02 on April 18, 2012, 01:14:28 PM
try nylon on LP's ...its what they used on the 50's LP. but come to think of it...a lot of luthiers prefer the bone nut...liek malcolm tan and teh guys at historic make over
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: maxi_musikero on April 18, 2012, 01:27:08 PM
sadly, i had to sell the strat :eek: to get the goldtop back
I will surely get callaham parts once i get the funds to get a custom shop strat. When i removed all the upgrades, the strat went from Oooh to ah? you get what i mean :lol:
oh wow. kaya pala! but i'm sure you're happier with the goldtop! :-D
Can you share significant improvements since the bone nut installation? Thanks I'm torn between bone and graphtechs
bone is usually used for higher end models/custom shops. a good example is Taylor guitars. the current Taylor production line (even up to 900-series) uses TUSQ nuts and saddles - Graphtech. but if you go to their custom shop, bone is one of their options.
based on experience, bone improves sustain better than Graphtech does and lends stability to the strings. Grapthech's selling point has always been tuning stability, which i'm sure it does very well.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: kernelsalonpas on April 18, 2012, 01:29:35 PM
si 62 ang pinangtrade mo? sabi sayo eh.. pang gold top ka talaga jay ahaha.
sige ung bone nut at tuner sabihan mo ako pag ready ka na hehe.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on April 18, 2012, 01:37:00 PM
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: siopao69 on April 19, 2012, 09:50:11 AM
Thanks. Rap of Arcee also suggested the bone nut. I have Elixir 11s installed right now- so i can expect additional string tension? The Elixirs have a bit more tension compared to my last set which was Power slinky 11s.
thinking wether to revert to 10s when i get the bone nut installed.
Ayaw kong magmadali- baka maubos na pwede kong i mod sa guitar.. pero seeing your posts... the possibilities are endless!
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on April 19, 2012, 10:00:22 AM
In my lp's, looser string tension ang effect ng bone nut, aside from tuning stability, sustain, and clarity.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: siopao69 on April 19, 2012, 10:36:50 AM
thanks bro. I shall soon fondle some nuts. :wave:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on April 19, 2012, 11:31:57 AM
To passive: -PAF7/DSonic7 -Changed pots to 500k Alpha
I removed the EQ's DPDT switch from the PCB, i find it sturdy, so might as well make use of that - coil split switch. :-D (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/nepthys19/Photo-0159.jpg)
And here she is now, as free as a wild flower. :) (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/nepthys19/DSC_0236.jpg) (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/nepthys19/DSC_0237.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: siopao69 on April 19, 2012, 01:51:25 PM
nice. i really should read up on basic electronics.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: prince22 on April 19, 2012, 09:09:42 PM
500k audio taper (regular split shaft) BLACK PICKGUARD FROM GFS PAIR OF STRING TREE FROM GFS STAINLESS OVAL JACK PLATE w/ FREE JACK ALPHA 3-WAY SWITCH Black Knurled Brass Tele Knobs for Split Shaft Pots Full Bag of NICKEL Pickguard Screws- 20 pcs. 6 SADDLES CHROME BARREL IOS 6-PCE TELE WARWICK BLACK STRAP LOCK FRET POLISH/DRESS including fret levelling and wiring mod(treble bleed) VINTAGE BARREL TYPE SWITCH TIP ORANGE CAP BODY PAINT BUFFING ROHS Bridge and neck pickups set
:-D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ryechua on April 19, 2012, 10:04:49 PM
500k audio taper (regular split shaft) BLACK PICKGUARD FROM GFS PAIR OF STRING TREE FROM GFS STAINLESS OVAL JACK PLATE w/ FREE JACK ALPHA 3-WAY SWITCH Black Knurled Brass Tele Knobs for Split Shaft Pots Full Bag of NICKEL Pickguard Screws- 20 pcs. 6 SADDLES CHROME BARREL IOS 6-PCE TELE WARWICK BLACK STRAP LOCK FRET POLISH/DRESS including fret levelling and wiring mod(treble bleed) VINTAGE BARREL TYPE SWITCH TIP ORANGE CAP BODY PAINT BUFFING ROHS Bridge and neck pickups set
:-D
nice mods! kanino mo pinagawa bro?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: prince22 on April 20, 2012, 09:42:33 AM
nice! i met Francis once kina Mike. really nice guy. :)
who did the work (electronics, body buffing, etc.)? ikaw na? :)
Haha yup he really is, lagi ko katambay yan kela sir Mike. Nope haha finished product lang sakin just started getting into soldering and tinkering eh. Was thinking of modding it pa nga eh waiting for black 6 in line tuners and probably a black string tree :wave:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: dimasalang on April 23, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Any suggestions on how i can adjust my pickup height without its wings? My guitar's routed for active/emg707 sized pups and i converted it to passive by cutting my passive's wings off. I can adjust it by loosening all the strings, taking my pups off and putting longer springs on the cavity but i want to avoid the hassle and it is too time-consuming. Any suggestions? Thanks. :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: shodawmoon on April 25, 2012, 12:49:57 AM
to this: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/bryvincent/DSCF1896.jpg)
Nice mod, how different was the tone/feel after the rosewood conversion? And yung faded part, natural ba yun? ganda.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: siore on April 25, 2012, 10:29:37 AM
^nice is an understatement. That mod is BALLSY! I'm curious as well to tonal changes, as far as popular opinion on differences is concerned.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: bryvincent on April 25, 2012, 11:31:32 AM
thanks. the rosewood board definitely made the tone warmer and rounder. i don't know why some people say the fretboard wood doesn't matter and they can't hear a difference. in my case the difference is huge.
if you saw my earlier post in this thread, you can see i already have mods on the guitar. but then i saw a 60s Road Worn neck on ebay with a good dark rosewood which are harder to find. with the neck change, of course i also have to get a mint green pickguard for it which is also hard to find as mine requires a 8-hole PG and most have the 11-hole. i only found 2 that sells 8-hole mint green PGs, Callaham and a seller from Australia. the Callaham was a bit too green but the one from Australia is closer to the originals. the pups are the same(Fender Fat 50s) and i also put some real mid-60s Kluson tuners with plastic buttons which i'm not sure if it will stay there as i'm also planning to change it to gold hardware pero saka na...
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on April 25, 2012, 12:55:24 PM
Thanks for the info, so neck change pala sya. I thought you removed the fretboard since worn na yung maple fretboard and changed it to rosewood. I also have a maple strat, and you gave me an idea.
@siore - medyo limited yung alam ko na adjectives to nice, great, excellent. Medyo formal na yung last two so I stuck to nice. hehe.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: siore on April 25, 2012, 01:10:37 PM
No offense meant bro. ^-^ I also thought it was a fretboard change. I didn't read the earlier post also lol. :eek: But even then, it's nice to hear from personal experience that the fretboard really does make a difference.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: bastardo on April 25, 2012, 02:16:36 PM
to this: (http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400270_343098052389311_100000673568860_1135458_1025090979_n.jpg) other mods: changed to 3 way switch ( bridge | bridge + neck | neck) brass nut pick guard added
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: mbsunga on April 26, 2012, 01:58:29 AM
Mods done...
Sperzel tuners Straplocks Bone nut Rosewood changed to ebony 21 frets to 22 jumbo frets SSS changed to HSH White paint changed to natural finish Custom black pickguard 1 hum directly mounted sa body (not pickguard) 1 volume and 1 spin a split ( to split the coils accurately) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/greco%20project/3f0dd56e.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/greco%20project/c9ede4c8.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on April 28, 2012, 05:44:50 PM
2007 R9 Monster Relic Tuners Schaller Strap Locks Bone nut Aged BK Mules Humbuckers MartinSixStrings LP harness (luxe bees) Callaham bridge Studs and thumbwheels mApleflame modded stringed with 11's
Seymour Duncan SH-2N Jazz Model Pickup (Neck) Seymour Duncan Custom Custom™ SH-11 (Bridge) Custom White 1-ply Pickguard Black Pickup Rings Black Speed Knobs (Vol) Reflector Tophat Knob (Tone) w/ Coil-tapped Config Warwick Black Strap Lock Gibson Historic Truss Rod Cover Gibson Amber Switch Tip
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: pep14 on May 04, 2012, 04:12:11 PM
Hi guys, sorry I'm new here and I have a couple of guitars with FR tremolos, so please bear with me.
I don't know if these issues were already tackled here or in another thread, but I'd just like to ask these questions:
First of all, this concerns the tension springs: so the question is, which is positioned the right way?
2 springs are angled diagonally positioned to the center while 1 spring is in the middle...
versus all 3 the springs positioned parallel to each other?
Lastly, adding another spring (a fourth one), is that good for the guitar?
I hope you have time to answer this 'tho... I'm an aspiring mod and luthier too :-D
Thanks!
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on May 04, 2012, 04:27:06 PM
-string tension must be equal to spring tension, making the faceplate parallel -putting an angle to the springs changes the tension, more tension is needed on the low E A D strings, lesser on the G B high E -setup differs depending on what you want to achieve in your guitar, it'll vary depending on your action, string gauge, etc... -you might wanna ask a luthier to set up your guitar or watch some video tutorials in youtube
i may not have answered your question but i hope you got the idea :wink:
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: pep14 on May 04, 2012, 04:50:53 PM
Thanks for the tips, sir.
I think this article from ultimateguitar would also help answer the questions. just don't mind some of the silly arguments. :-D
-string tension must be equal to spring tension, making the faceplate parallel -putting an angle to the springs changes the tension, more tension is needed on the low E A D strings, lesser on the G B high E -setup differs depending on what you want to achieve in your guitar, it'll vary depending on your action, string gauge, etc... -you might wanna ask a luthier to set up your guitar or watch some video tutorials in youtube
i may not have answered your question but i hope you got the idea :wink:
+1 more spring tension on the lower E A D strings.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on June 22, 2012, 08:50:08 PM
steel studs (night and day difference compared to the stock brass studs) (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/jents81/IMG_0966.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: cayle on June 22, 2012, 09:03:42 PM
90s Fernandes Telecaster
Dimarzio Twang King Rutter's Straight Compensated Brass Saddles Bone Nut 250k Bourns potentiometers Fender 3 Way Toggle switch 0.047 Good All PIO cap All Parts Schaller style strap locks
Next in line: Cavalier Lion bridge pickup Rutter's cup/Electrosocket/Switchcraft input jack RS Nickel Dome knobs
Dimarzio Twang King Rutter's Straight Compensated Brass Saddles Bone Nut 250k Bourns potentiometers Fender 3 Way Toggle switch 0.047 Good All PIO cap All Parts Schaller style strap locks
Next in line: Cavalier Lion bridge pickup Rutter's cup/Electrosocket/Switchcraft input jack RS Nickel Dome knobs
nice one... todo sa upgrade ah :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: ermonski on June 22, 2012, 09:31:04 PM
Sperzel tuners Straplocks Bone nut Rosewood changed to ebony 21 frets to 22 jumbo frets SSS changed to HSH White paint changed to natural finish Custom black pickguard 1 hum directly mounted sa body (not pickguard) 1 volume and 1 spin a split ( to split the coils accurately) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/greco%20project/3f0dd56e.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/greco%20project/c9ede4c8.jpg)
From active: (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/nepthys19/Photo-0115.jpg)
And here she is now, as free as a wild flower. :) (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/nepthys19/DSC_0236.jpg) (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/nepthys19/DSC_0237.jpg)
Awesome modification >:D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: dimasalang on June 23, 2012, 12:03:50 PM
Mods done: - Repaint from Metallic red to Metallic blue burst - FR bridge routing to make it floating - removed toggle switch for coil split and replaced with push/pull pot for tone and coil split - replaced volume pot to push/pull with high pass filter - routed the edge on lwer horn for easier access to 23rd & 24th fret.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on June 26, 2012, 01:07:03 AM
Mods done: - Repaint from Metallic red to Metallic blue burst - FR bridge routing to make it floating - removed toggle switch for coil split and replaced with push/pull pot for tone and coil split - replaced volume pot to push/pull with high pass filter - routed the edge on lwer horn for easier access to 23rd & 24th fret.
Panalo!!! Ganda ng new color, and ok yung routing for easy access. San nyo pinagawa?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: dennis22opina on June 26, 2012, 01:16:41 AM
Panalo!!! Ganda ng new color, and ok yung routing for easy access. San nyo pinagawa?
Thanks sir mark..Kay mang max ko pinagawa yan.. :) kuhang kuha niya yung nasa isip ko na pagkablue..hehe..kahit na di ako nagspecify kung anung shade ng blue e he nailed it talaga.. :)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on June 26, 2012, 09:52:00 AM
Thanks sir mark..Kay mang max ko pinagawa yan.. :) kuhang kuha niya yung nasa isip ko na pagkablue..hehe..kahit na di ako nagspecify kung anung shade ng blue e he nailed it talaga.. :)
Ayus. Makapag-subscribe nga sa thread ni mang Max. Thanks Dennis!
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: dennis22opina on June 26, 2012, 05:00:42 PM
Mods done: - Repaint from Metallic red to Metallic blue burst - FR bridge routing to make it floating - removed toggle switch for coil split and replaced with push/pull pot for tone and coil split - replaced volume pot to push/pull with high pass filter - routed the edge on lwer horn for easier access to 23rd & 24th fret.
Now it's sicker
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: dennis22opina on June 26, 2012, 10:47:27 PM
Mods done: - Repaint from Metallic red to Metallic blue burst - FR bridge routing to make it floating - removed toggle switch for coil split and replaced with push/pull pot for tone and coil split - replaced volume pot to push/pull with high pass filter - routed the edge on lwer horn for easier access to 23rd & 24th fret.
Holy cow, this is what I could bad ass guitar. Perfect weapon >:D
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on July 01, 2012, 08:22:58 PM
Short review:
pigtail tailpiece - lighter than the stock gibson aluminum tailpiece, fits well the steel studs, no gap, more sustain, fuller tone. (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/jents81/IMG_20120701_140020.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: dennis22opina on July 01, 2012, 09:24:49 PM
Holy cow, this is what I could bad ass guitar. Perfect weapon >:D
Thanks man! :) Plays like a dream too.. :) the only mod I can think of to make it even better is a titanium floyd rose..unfortunately its way off the budget.. :-(
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 12:32:53 AM
pigtail tailpiece - lighter than the stock gibson aluminum tailpiece, fits well the steel studs, no gap, more sustain, fuller tone. (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/jents81/IMG_20120701_140020.jpg)
Interesting, a good upgrade without any modification to the guitar wood. What's the best tailpiece for you Jents? Have you tried the Resomax by Graphtech?
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: gainsucker on July 02, 2012, 12:59:40 AM
Interesting, a good upgrade without any modification to the guitar wood. What's the best tailpiece for you Jents? Have you tried the Resomax by Graphtech?
Not yet man. I've tried gotoh, faber, stock gibson. Tailpiece most of the time is ignored though i have heard different tones just by changing it, lalo na yung studs.
Vintage correct studs are longer, and made of pure iron steel, not brass just like the stock from gibson, faber, or gotoh. To me the Gibson stock tp and studs already, they have this airy tone with zing. Faber comes after then gotoh. I wanted to try the RS or the Hysteric parts Area 59 though i just went with the reviews. Pigtail so far is the lightest, most accurate, and fits perfect the steel studs, no gap at all. The guitar improved, meatier tone but with clarity. Others may find this BS but this is what you get when you spend so much time trying to figure out how the guitar would sound with different modifications. I've tried some guitars which still can improve but people simply ignore them as they think effect is minimal. Oh well, kanya kanya lang.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 01:17:29 AM
Not yet man. I've tried gotoh, faber, stock gibson. Tailpiece most of the time is ignored though i have heard different tones just by changing it, lalo na yung studs.
Vintage correct studs are longer, and made of pure iron steel, not brass just like the stock from gibson, faber, or gotoh. To me the Gibson stock tp and studs already, they have this airy tone with zing. Faber comes after then gotoh. I wanted to try the RS or the Hysteric parts Area 59 though i just went with the reviews. Pigtail so far is the lightest, most accurate, and fits perfect the steel studs, no gap at all. The guitar improved, meatier tone but with clarity. Others may find this BS but this is what you get when you spend so much time trying to figure out how the guitar would sound with different modifications. I've tried some guitars which still can improve but people simply ignore them as they think effect is minimal. Oh well, kanya kanya lang.
Well, at the end of the day, you enjoy your guitar the most when you feel you have the best possible setup that resonates with you. Gibson LPs are expensive and making them sound the best they can possibly be is worth all the mods. I might be starting with changing the bridge pickups, then RS wiring, then will consider tailpiece, pero I have modern tastes so I might get resomax... or if you have something just lying around your drawers... let me know. I like to buy second hand stuff ;-)
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Post by: gainsucker on July 02, 2012, 01:20:34 AM
Well, at the end of the day, you enjoy your guitar the most when you feel you have the best possible setup that resonates with you. Gibson LPs are expensive and making them sound the best they can possibly be is worth all the mods. I might be starting with changing the bridge pickups, then RS wiring, then will consider tailpiece, pero I have modern tastes so I might get resomax... or if you have something just lying around your drawers... let me know. I like to buy second hand stuff ;-)
The mod with the biggest effect is... Of course...the wiring upgrade. Get that RS kit and try the 50's wiring. The guitar will sound a lot clearer.
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Post by: giftmones on July 14, 2012, 11:58:17 PM
slight OT here.
I want fender pots and 5 way switcher for my strat where can I find those locally?
or mas maganda siguro kung complete electronics upgrade kit for strat na hehe.
TIA
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Post by: r_chino18 on July 15, 2012, 12:06:56 AM
slight OT here. I want fender pots and 5 way switcher for my strat where can I find those locally? or mas maganda siguro kung complete electronics upgrade kit for strat na hehe. TIA
Wala bang stock nito si spankyrigor? :-)
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Post by: jeikei on July 15, 2012, 12:20:51 AM
Question lang mga kapatid.. How and where can I buy a bigsby modification for a les paul copy guitar? Is this DIY or dalhin ko nlang ba sa luthier?
Salamat sa tulong mga tol! Peace!
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Post by: giftmones on July 15, 2012, 09:57:43 AM
ayos na hehe.. setup action to taste. intonated na din hehe.. ung E lang ung lumayo ng ilang guhit hehe
tongks tumugtog na kayo? nanunuod ako dito ng livestream hehe
http://www.youtube.com/user/pinoytuner/featured
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Post by: tongski_02 on August 18, 2012, 11:54:10 PM
tapos na pre. mga 730 na yata kami nakatugtog. late nag start saka namove kami 3rd slot. ayus din gig. dami new bands.
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Post by: kernelsalonpas on August 19, 2012, 12:05:25 AM
ambilis naman.. di ko na naabutan hehe
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Post by: daien on August 19, 2012, 01:05:02 AM
emg 89 neck (active) Jackson J135 middle (passive) Jackson J70 bridge pickup (passive) 1vol pot, no tone kasi occupied na ng battery.
weird but working para pag wala kang battery gagana pag meron mas maganda. :) pero planning to upgrade to emg pups all active and black sperzel locking tuners and put a tone pot and battery cavity. pero sa ngayon masaya ko sa guitar ko and no rush and no money to upgrade. :)
Yun o! So kamusta naman with the titanium saddles?
haha sorry mark busy sobra sa trabajo at pending na lipat ng apartment hehe. tapos naghahanap pa bahista lol.
ung strat pa lang nalagyan namen ni jents. ung LP baka pagkalipat ko na this weekend.
anyway, after mainstall nagclaro ung mga nota, though it felt a bit thin. then after ko masetup to an acceptable action at maintonate, dun lumabas ung sustain. will have to test it hopefully by friday if may makuhang bahista, if not next week pa hehe.
i can say that results will vary pa din per guitar.
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Post by: maxi_musikero on August 22, 2012, 02:33:02 PM
recent upgrades installed on my strat:
1. GFS Professional Series 1959 Texas Wound Pickups 2. GFS Solid Steel Block with stainless steel saddles 3. Raw Vintage springs 4. bone nut
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Post by: Bart on August 22, 2012, 02:46:20 PM
Started as a stock CIJ Fender Jaguar. Mod and upgrades were:
CTS pots. Switchcraft jack Sprague Orange Drop Caps Mustang bridge Mint green pickguard Custom upper and lower control plates 3 slider switches pickup selector replaced with an Oak Grigsby 4-way Tele switch (wired as bridge, parallel, neck, series) Rhythm circuit replaced with 2 'bright' switches (Johnny Marr wiring) White/cream knobs and switches And just this afternoon, I've shielded the cavities with brass plates that I fashioned from a hobby shop brass sheet. Similar to this kit, but only cost me $3.50 and some elbow grease :) :
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Post by: Bart on August 22, 2012, 03:04:47 PM
Cheers, mate. The Marr mod really opened up the Jaguar. The combination of the 4-way switch and slider bright switches has given it more tonal variations.
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Post by: mojoefly on August 22, 2012, 03:11:47 PM
[q :)uote author=Bart link=topic=258984.msg3759924#msg3759924 date=1345619087] Cheers, mate. The Marr mod really opened up the Jaguar. The combination of the 4-way switch and slider bright switches has given it more tonal variations. [/quote]been wanting a Jaguar for a while now. When I do get one I do this mod too :mrgreen: Video clip?
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Post by: Bart on August 22, 2012, 03:14:51 PM
Will do.
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Post by: daien on August 22, 2012, 10:29:22 PM
Started as a stock CIJ Fender Jaguar. Mod and upgrades were:
CTS pots. Switchcraft jack Sprague Orange Drop Caps Mustang bridge Mint green pickguard Custom upper and lower control plates 3 slider switches pickup selector replaced with an Oak Grigsby 4-way Tele switch (wired as bridge, parallel, neck, series) Rhythm circuit replaced with 2 'bright' switches (Johnny Marr wiring) White/cream knobs and switches And just this afternoon, I've shielded the cavities with brass plates that I fashioned from a hobby shop brass sheet. Similar to this kit, but only cost me $3.50 and some elbow grease :) :
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Post by: mbsunga on August 30, 2012, 11:46:00 PM
My share (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/new%20project/3db9a407999d9930240afb7af28279ec.jpg) Left 1982 greco 62ri strat White refinished to teaburst/natural Sss routed to hsh Custom pickguard single humbucker 1 vol 1 spin a split Seymour tb4 Rosewood 21 to ebony 22 medium jumbo MOP inlays Bone nut Sperzel locking tuners Straplocks
Right My bastard strat Early 80s greco alder body 1983 squier jv contemporary neck 22 medium jumbo Decal changed to ibanez :-o Bone nut Greco kluson tuners Sss routed hss Custom pickguard hss 1 vol 1 tone (middle) Bridge: gfs vintage 59 zebra Middle: greco stock staggered true singlecoil Bridge: artec dual rails Straplocks
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Post by: jcsan2s on August 31, 2012, 11:31:22 AM
beginner guitarist ako en meron po akong Squire bullet strat. One time nakahawak ako ng Fender Strat tapos napansin ko na ang gaan sa kamay pag nagpress ng strings, dikatulad dun sa strat ko. Naisip ko nasa bridge yung problem, ano bang tamang bridge setup..tsaka parang yung 1st string ko mas mahina yung volume than the rest. :|
had the same problem sa guitar ko when i was jus starting. para bang acoustic guitar ang feel nung squire mo compared dun sa fender? nag adjust lang ako ng string height... that did it for me. hope it helps.
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Post by: cheddar on September 01, 2012, 09:27:32 AM
stock california series squire. upgrades: maple to rosewood fretboard stock to fender hot noiseless pickups, neck & middle stock bridge pickup to dimarzio fastrack 2 stock bridge to wilkinson with bigger steel block bone nut gauge 10 elixirs satin finished back of the neck, clear coated the headstock ala classic vibe stock to wilkinson vintage tuners pushpull 500k volume pot for the bridge pickup all upgrades done by sir mike sison and team
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Post by: free2rock on September 01, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
Im in a love-hate-relationship with this pups in my LP/Lp type guitar...
but with this guitar i thinks its staying. love the clarity very brite but not harsh.. basta sakto for me :)
Nice! Love to try it out sometime :-)
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Post by: gainsucker on September 05, 2012, 10:08:33 AM
titanium abr saddles Pigtail tailpiece and studs Aged BK Mules Pickups RS Kit Wiring with Jensen Caps Gauge 11 D'Addario Bone Nut RURU-fied (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/jents81/IMG_20120905_085922.jpg)
Replaced stock trem with Ibanez Lo Pro re-painted to Flat Black replaced tuner with black one then tried my patience in replacing/installing MOP(Abalone) Punisher fretmarker inlays
tnx jentz. . have 3 more sets to install :nosebleed:. . and my patience is wearing thin. . :lol:
I can imagine, hirap magpalit ng inlays :eek:
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Post by: RJ UBEr jam on September 20, 2012, 05:43:48 PM
At least . . . it keeps my mind off my work. . . nakaka relax na nakaka pagod :roll:. . nakaka inip gawain . . na nakakatuwa pag nakita mo na yung result :lol: its like having new guitar again. . .
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Post by: metalmaster on October 03, 2012, 02:50:49 AM
:-(
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Post by: dennis22opina on October 04, 2012, 09:51:30 AM
That honestly looks like some weird yet really cool pickup combination with the Lace neck and P-Rails bridge! :-) What's the middle pickup?
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Post by: gradual nothing on October 18, 2012, 08:39:45 PM
@r_chino18 it's still a lace sensor pickup, forgot the exact name but there is a futuristic word in it, that silver thingy that surrounds that middle pickup is just a pickguard, you can remove it if you want.. cool ang combination na toh, malamig yung tunog ng mid yung neck medyo hawig sa sh-2n ang tunog na kinda chunky
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Post by: vahnrondel on January 22, 2013, 12:25:30 PM
I never thought those numbers on knobs have any use at all until I saw those pointers. hahaha pwede pala no?
kasi I just adjust volume based on what I hear, if it's too much distortion, too much volume, or tone. tweak without looking hehehe. Pero I guess those pointers can ba big help rin.
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Post by: r_chino18 on January 22, 2013, 01:32:08 PM
I never thought those numbers on knobs have any use at all until I saw those pointers. hahaha pwede pala no? kasi I just adjust volume based on what I hear, if it's too much distortion, too much volume, or tone. tweak without looking hehehe. Pero I guess those pointers can ba big help rin.
Old Gibsons had them knob pointers. :-)
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Post by: free2rock on January 22, 2013, 01:32:19 PM
I never thought those numbers on knobs have any use at all until I saw those pointers. hahaha pwede pala no?
kasi I just adjust volume based on what I hear, if it's too much distortion, too much volume, or tone. tweak without looking hehehe. Pero I guess those pointers can ba big help rin.
oo bro, ganun din ako, i adjust the knobs based on what i hear also, pero ngayon kasi naka treble bleed na ko, i think mas OK kung alam ko kung ano na ung amount ng volume and tone ko.
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Post by: PhosHilaron on March 05, 2013, 08:59:25 AM
sino dito may greco engraved strat bridge saddles?
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Post by: vahnrondel on March 05, 2013, 01:03:03 PM
- Replaced neck pick up to chrome humbucker. - Replaced bridge pick up to Artec dual rail. - Replace original 3 way switch to 3 way toggle switch - Replace pots to Alpha pots (both 500K)
Wiring is 2 volume knobs for each pick ups w/o tone knobs.
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Post by: deeyan23 on June 19, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
:) bago lang po ako dito ^-^ tingin tingin lang muna sa form nyo..
gaganda ng guitar nyo sir !! kakainggit
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Post by: gainsucker on August 06, 2013, 07:52:14 AM
Up for Nickson
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Post by: nickson on August 06, 2013, 11:44:15 AM
^LOL Natawa ako dito Jents.
Okay. My les paul is still under the knife. I have no updates yet but she is in the good hands of Micsis.
But here are the mods (from the Les Paul Club Thread)
Tuners: stock Grovers to vintage Grovers Bridge: stock Nashville-type to Historic ABR-1 (non-string) Tailpiece: stock to lightweight aluminum tailpiece Studs: stock to Historic nickel studs + faber conversion bridge studs & thumbwheel Pickups & rings: stock rings + Dimarzio + SD '59 to Historic rings + Burstbuckers 1 and 2 Capacitors: stock to stock historic bumblebees
Update: 50's wiring Change wires to braided wires
Other changes back then: Changed knobs to retrospec knobs Changed truss-rod cover to historic truss rod cover Changed poker chip to historic poker chip Changed switch tip to amber WD switch tip
The only "masakit sa kalooban" modification I had done to the les paul is the Faber conversion stud to ABR-1 bridge because that will involve tapping into the maple cap. Doing anything to the wood really is a bit nerve wrecking. Specially if at the back of your mind, you know somehow it affects the resale value LOL.
Pics, when the guitar gets out of the E.R.
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Post by: tongski_02 on August 06, 2013, 11:51:19 AM
those are vintage pat pend grovers!!! surely that came from a very nice guy
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Post by: nickson on August 06, 2013, 11:58:06 AM
those are vintage pat pend grovers!!! surely that came from a very nice guy
You should know, Mr. nice guy tongski you.
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Post by: Xcalith on August 06, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Where can I get a Wilkinson bridge and some locking tuners for a strat? I'm working on my first project guitar.
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Post by: dreff on August 11, 2013, 12:48:43 AM
mga tol,tulong naman,saan po pwede makabili dito ng graphtech nut?wala kasi dito sa amin, btw im fr south cotabato mindanao,wala kasi benta sa amin.kelangan ko kasi sa epi les paul ko..me string buzz na kasi.tia
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Post by: sweeplikevai on August 11, 2013, 02:18:29 PM
mga tol,tulong naman,saan po pwede makabili dito ng graphtech nut?wala kasi dito sa amin, btw im fr south cotabato mindanao,wala kasi benta sa amin.kelangan ko kasi sa epi les paul ko..me string buzz na kasi.tia
sir, check and read your post here...
"This or That" Thread: Post all of your product comparison inquiries here (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41219.7400)
:mrgreen:
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Post by: giftmones on October 31, 2013, 01:23:55 PM
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Post by: j.escueta on November 21, 2013, 09:13:51 AM
Thanks for the reply. Would you know what value ng capacitor dapat naka install. Kasi my tone knob is either on or off eh. Hindi dahandahan nawawala yung tone.
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Post by: ryechua on November 21, 2013, 09:33:12 AM
Thanks for the reply. Would you know what value ng capacitor dapat naka install. Kasi my tone knob is either on or off eh. Hindi dahandahan nawawala yung tone.
0.1uF (or 100nF) +/- 10%
anong guitar yan?
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Post by: j.escueta on November 21, 2013, 09:46:54 AM
So mali nakakabit? Ltd m10 with emg 89s sa bridge.
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Post by: gainsucker on January 16, 2014, 05:19:38 PM
do your tailpiece studs have perfect contact with the tailpiece?
My wrap around bridge does not have full contact. I'll do the washer mod soon. :-D
Go for tonepros locking studs. Metric.
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Post by: mco77 on January 17, 2014, 09:31:21 AM
Or Faber studs. Full contact all the way sa bushing with the 3-set spacers.
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Post by: martsaliendra on January 17, 2014, 09:41:54 AM
Hi,
I'm new to this forum. I want to ask if there's any local online store who sells Vintage Push Back Wire for my Fender Strat. Thanks!
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Post by: edjohn01 on January 17, 2014, 11:37:54 PM
Ask ko lang where can I get a bone nut for my les paul? Thanks
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Post by: cayle on January 17, 2014, 11:46:48 PM
PRS Mike Turk 59 bridge pickup Gibson Gold bell knobs CTS pots 0.22uf K4OY cap Switchcraft 3 way toggle Switchcraft jack Gotoh keystone tuners Graphtech nut
Tele Cavalier Fat Lion Dimarzio Twang King Marc Rutter's Straight Comp saddles CTS pots 0.47uf Good All cap Fender 3 way switch Electrosocket with Switchcraft jack All Parts Schaller style straplocks Bone nut
oh ok.. :cry: :lol: always was curious with how the mint green looks on one of my guitars. Hehe. Been quite a while since i last saw you post. Good to hear from you man! :)
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Post by: tapslore on January 19, 2014, 09:10:02 AM
I have an RG7321 (not something to be over proud of :)) and decided to refinish it. I did a thorough research before commencing about the plain look of basswood, and about the filler used by Ibanez difficult to remove and sand by hand (coz I don’t have power tools) etc., but what the heck, I took the plunge sometime around September last year…..I was opting for a natural stained finish then tru oil…….
Sanding process – clear coat and black paint sanded away, I thought madali lang pala eto, but then came the hardest part. What you are seeing here is the thick filler used by Ibanez, not yet the bare basswood……I started to panic kasi mukhang malas ako sa grain to do a natural finish, but then……….this was a point of no return already :-o since I already sanded down some parts of the filler (tingnan nyo ung lower horn and some parts of the body, those whitish patches)…….. (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405270788.jpg)
More sanding – it was indeed, the filler is a bitch to remove so I asked some help from my landlord’s handyman. We used 60, 80, and 100 grits sandpaper and an improvised sanding block. But wait!!! Am I seeing some flame figuring on the top horn? Looks promising……..but still, the basswood looks like pinagtagpi-tagping 5 to 6 pieces na kahoy……ouch!!! (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405270792.jpg)
Sorry Sirs, hindi ko napicturan ung bare wood before staining…….
Now for the staining – as it turns out, sinuwerte ako sa grain, does not look like basswood at all, though it is still a sandwiched 5 pieces body…….I used Ace Walnut stain bought from Ace HW (not the “dark walnut” variant, just the ordinary walnut one)……applied with a brush. The technique was to apply the stain on one section at a time then immediately wipe it away with a clean rag. If you want to go darker, leave it around 10 to 15 seconds before wiping the excess……you will notice na may section na darker compared sa iba most specially sa sides, wala na kasi akong tiyagang mag prepped pa (pore/grain filling, o gamitin ng wood conditioner, para even ung stain)........hindi ko kasi totally na remove ung filler sa horns and some curvy sections of the sides may mga konti pang natitira........damn this project has been taking too long sa pagsasand pa lang, gusto ko ng magamit eto before December, kaya ayun lessons learned....more patience pa dapat....ang lakas humigop ng sections na may natitira pang filler ng stain kaya they appear to be darker...... Now for the pics. Yay!!! Front (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405271097.jpg) Back (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405271106.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405271109.jpg)
Tru-oil application – I decided to go with Tru-Oil due to the good reviews of the product. It is a very forgiving finish, in which you can easily correct your mistakes (just sand it again then start all over). Just make sure that you wipe it thinly using a lint free cloth (old cotton t-shirts will do), and spread evenly, watch for build ups and spill overs especially on the sides kapag nag apply ka sa either front or back…..I used to do front and sides sa umaga after going home from work, then rest, then do the back sa gabi before going to work…..so on so forth……before the next coat, lightly wet sand it with a 0000 steel wool, I used water :-o with detergent soap as lubricant……nothing wrong with water….pigain nyo lang mabuti ung steel wool before sanding……..para hindi mapasok ung mga screw holes
This is around 3rd coat of tru oil – you can see na hindi pa na fifill ung grain……… (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405270825.jpg)
8th coat – grain filled already by tru oil, having a mirror like finished here… (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24284946/405270853.jpg)
I am already in the 18th coat, haven’t uploaded the picture yet kasi nakalimutan ko ung camera ko po. But I have to stop na kasi something came up last December, something really sad happened in my personal life, a loss of a loved one…….so I had the guitar hanged for the whole December after the 18th coat……….which turns out to be accidentally beneficial before polishing.......having the multiple layer of tru oil thoroughly dried definitely helps with the durability of the finish..........before, after a coat dried for 24 hours, i notice that I can easily dings the tru oil with my finger nail...........with the tru oil dried for about a month.........still i can ding it but needs a lot of force from my nails and fingers..........
This January, I had to move on, did a final wet sanding of steel wool to make it smooth before polishing, I will use 3M products and will post pics of the guitar before re assembling and the final product……this will have a D Sonic 7 in the bridge and an Air Norton 7 in the neck, Graphtech Black TUSQ XL nut and saddles courtesy of Bossing Boss, will also have a custom wiring in which I will be able to series, parallel, and split each pickups then a tree of life with hummingbird jockomo inlay sticker courtesy of Sir rtf_axeman....
Thank you for reading.....gawa kaya ako ng separate refinish thread baka may further questions po ung iba na interesado???....hope this helps for those who are planning to do a natural refinish with their low to mid entry Ibanez axes........though I wouldn't recommend this to your Prestiges, Premiums, discontinued and hard to find Ibanezes for obvious reasons...... :eek:
Almost done......may problem pa sa custom wiring :cry:
My RG7321 refinished into natural wood look, Walnut stain then around 18 coats of tru - oil..... Air Norton 7 neck and D Sonic 7 bridge, Graphtech nut and saddles Tree of Life with Hummingbird sticker inlays bought from RTFAxeman (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020212.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020213.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020222.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020223.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020237.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020239.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020243.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020245.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL767/13318575/24322692/406020247.jpg)
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Post by: tam_guitar on February 06, 2014, 03:58:08 AM
Modified Strat and Ibanez from: (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m295/tam_guitar/MyRoom.jpg)
To Strat (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m295/tam_guitar/DSC02433.jpg)
To Ibanez (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m295/tam_guitar/DSC02583_zps54062a43.jpg)
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Post by: Rmansh on February 06, 2014, 03:19:52 PM
:-) Ito pala ung thread na hinahanap ko, mga sir Fairview area. Looking for someone to do a guitar binding sa Ibanez RG 7321 ko. Thanks!
Haven't had him do any custom work for me yet, but you could try calling Al Austria (Alalala Guitars) http://alalalaguitarservicesandrepair.webs.com/ hth
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Post by: jeba_03 on September 15, 2014, 01:52:33 AM
Ready for gold decal, mini-block inlays and headstock binding. Need help on the custom aluminum pickguard. Can anyone recommend a shop that does this? Miles guitars is not available at the moment.
Title: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: jeba_03 on May 30, 2016, 11:38:20 PM
Ageing a brand new gold nashville bridge using vinegar and metal polish.
While waiting for the parts to arrive... Repaired the hardcase latches and hinges, glued the loose trimmings, minor detailing to make it usable.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: sharktooth on June 03, 2016, 02:03:30 PM
ask lang mga bro,got an epiphone lp standard,but sira ung machine head nya,ung tuners, ano ba maganda ipalit,ung classic type ung tuners nya,same lang ba mga size ng tuners for lp, baka kasi bumili ako online tapos di sukat,TIA,
Title: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: jeba_03 on June 03, 2016, 04:12:50 PM
ask lang mga bro,got an epiphone lp standard,but sira ung machine head nya,ung tuners, ano ba maganda ipalit,ung classic type ung tuners nya,same lang ba mga size ng tuners for lp, baka kasi bumili ako online tapos di sukat,TIA,
If you can visit guitar salon or knoxville/carlsys (not affiliated), you can choose from a variety of brands and models and actually test fit the item.
Online you can check lazada or epektos. Be sure to choose metric (mm) for epiphones and english (in) for gibsons para fit.
Title: Re: Guitar modification thread...
Post by: r_chino18 on June 03, 2016, 09:34:44 PM
ask lang mga bro,got an epiphone lp standard,but sira ung machine head nya,ung tuners, ano ba maganda ipalit,ung classic type ung tuners nya,same lang ba mga size ng tuners for lp, baka kasi bumili ako online tapos di sukat,TIA,
If your Epiphone LP Standard has the Grover tuners and you want to replace them with Kluson (or Kluson style) tuners, I'm afraid hindi magkakasya basta-basta. Holes for the Grover are already bigger. Holes for the Kluson are smaller and mas 'exact' para sa machine head post nun. However, may walkaround naman. Kailangan mo lang ng conversion bushing for the Kluson tuners para magkasya ng maayos sa butas.
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Post by: sharktooth on June 04, 2016, 03:40:43 AM
bro ung head tuners nya dati,style kluson,hindi grover,korean epiphone na lp,medyo mahal ang kluson,kaya need ko lng ung di masyado mahal,btw im here abroad,medyo bihira mga repair shops ng guitara,dito,thanks pala sa mga reply,mga bro
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Post by: jeba_03 on June 04, 2016, 05:25:14 AM
bro ung head tuners nya dati,style kluson,hindi grover,korean epiphone na lp,medyo mahal ang kluson,kaya need ko lng ung di masyado mahal,btw im here abroad,medyo bihira mga repair shops ng guitara,dito,thanks pala sa mga reply,mga bro
What country? You might want to google local shops. Para makatipid ka at makasigurado. If you know the specific model of your guitar check out the epiphone site para makakuha ka ng hardware details.
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 04, 2016, 08:13:20 AM
bro ung head tuners nya dati,style kluson,hindi grover,korean epiphone na lp,medyo mahal ang kluson,kaya need ko lng ung di masyado mahal,btw im here abroad,medyo bihira mga repair shops ng guitara,dito,thanks pala sa mga reply,mga bro
I see. Wala naman magiging problem kung papalitan mo sya ng same style. As far as I know, iisa or hindi nagkakalayo ang mga sukat nila. Get some Gotoh kluson-style tuners. :)
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Post by: jeba_03 on June 04, 2016, 09:45:22 AM
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Post by: musicdigitalsounds on June 09, 2016, 05:10:33 PM
(Help replace stock gibraltar/ibanez with normal gotoh fixed bridge) Sakto kaya yung butas sa string and screw nito :? :? :? (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb235/musicdigitalsounds/th_5688088420_3ddde5e5d8_zpsmzpu8r1d.jpg) (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb235/musicdigitalsounds/th_3415154_800_zpsjen10ybf.jpg)
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Post by: jeba_03 on June 14, 2016, 11:31:02 AM
Guys, anyone know where i can buy guitar binding sheets? Need something 13mm or 1/2 inch wide. Widest regular binding material is 7.9mm or 5/16 inch wide online. Guitar salon will only sell them if they are ones to install the binding.
Can i use electrical plastic molding instead? Your thoughts?
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Post by: gainsucker on June 15, 2016, 11:32:05 AM
Finally had the courage to install the gold decal...
Old pics (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160813/cf52a8e83a23134d6e64e917d389cfb9.jpg) (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160813/3a8d9c3fd86adaf11769f9a601e4df7a.jpg)
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Post by: lery123456 on September 06, 2016, 03:36:35 PM
mga maam/sir,
ask ko lang po kung may alam pa kayo pwede pag kunan ng Tesla Pickups. Last time po nagtanong ako sa lyric festival mall, medyo matagal na daw po sila walang stocks nun.
thanks po
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Post by: jeba_03 on September 17, 2016, 03:50:12 AM
Strings na lang kulang...(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160916/50d94829075f1331918b047b8eaffd86.jpg)
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Post by: jeba_03 on September 23, 2016, 07:08:38 PM
From trapezoid... (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160923/77c53508cfaa903537ffcb1c9ced17cc.jpg)
To mini block... (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160923/867ac1c113cdad762aac6a1774811269.jpg)
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Post by: jeba_03 on September 26, 2016, 01:05:58 AM
Test fit using double adhesive (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/a36f7df6a63ab644f2ed8e89bdd838ec.jpg)
Need more elbow grease (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/1019aaac3357c5c2651801dc68cb22bc.jpg)
Almost done (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/80fc6c75fb4dbb4ca6ba78a79b664cee.jpg)
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Post by: jeba_03 on October 12, 2016, 03:46:54 PM
Updates from Micsis... (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161012/845f595f2599dcb99e9f198d976fba53.jpg) (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161012/95f3c2f14845a535d7d6151589a70de5.jpg) (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161012/38f994a9a17ef45e36a7121126bf00ce.jpg) (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161012/7c5e7abfdbcc52d2fc6b7d383429893e.jpg)
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Post by: jeba_03 on October 26, 2016, 05:17:59 PM
*aged headstock binding using iodine and floor wax to simulate hard case shroud bleed.
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Post by: jeba_03 on November 16, 2016, 12:41:51 PM
Converted to 50's wiring (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161116/ab8cb77266e71c637eda9dcc6459633d.jpg)
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Post by: jeba_03 on November 16, 2016, 12:57:54 PM
Tapatalk error
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Post by: Drac on November 18, 2016, 12:35:00 AM
Parang na temp ako magpa modify ng guitar instead of buying a new one!!
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Post by: nicoyow on November 18, 2016, 02:23:00 AM
Hello,
Just wanna ask something about guitar modifications. What do you think of rebel 90's by Tonerider? Planning to replace the stock pickups of my Hamer XT SATF. I want to experience p90's but cannot afford a decent guitar in p90's as of now. mas mura kasi kung mod lang muna lol.
Also, if this choice of mine is not good, any alternatives? Cheap p90's yortots. salamat sa magrereply.
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Post by: r_chino18 on November 18, 2016, 09:14:05 AM
Just wanna ask something about guitar modifications. What do you think of rebel 90's by Tonerider? Planning to replace the stock pickups of my Hamer XT SATF. I want to experience p90's but cannot afford a decent guitar in p90's as of now. mas mura kasi kung mod lang muna lol.
Also, if this choice of mine is not good, any alternatives? Cheap p90's yortots. salamat sa magrereply.
I haven't tried the Rebel 90s but I'm as curious as you are. However, I've tried a set of GFS Mean 90s before and they were great for the price. Raunchy and raw and have enough bite.
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Post by: nicoyow on November 18, 2016, 09:23:10 AM
I haven't tried the Rebel 90s but I'm as curious as you are. However, I've tried a set of GFS Mean 90s before and they were great for the price. Raunchy and raw and have enough bite.