Guitar modification thread...

[gainsucker]

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 

[kune_km]

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.

[gainsucker]

what kind of wiring is in it bro? is it using the 5 way switch?

has anyone tried the wiring below?

[emil_murillo]

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 on the push/pull pot.. overall does it sound better than before?

tnx ☺
-emil

[kune_km]

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.    wala talaga ako talents pagdating sa electronics eh/ 

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!!!

[emil_murillo]

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.    wala talaga ako talents pagdating sa electronics eh/ 

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... ☺

[teleclem]

nothing too fancy..






Planning on getting a RS Guitarworks upgrade kit though.

[kune_km]

+ 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.

[gainsucker]

Planning on getting a RS Guitarworks upgrade kit though.

RS kit is a must for all guitars 

you can check this out too, mas ok kase with pickups na


http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Prewired-Strat-on-Plastic-Template-w-Pickups-prices-vary-click-below-to-configure-P3264C132.aspx

[xelalien]

what kind of wiring is in it bro? is it using the 5 way switch?

has anyone tried the wiring below?

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

[gainsucker]

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?

[xelalien]

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.

[gainsucker]

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

[kune_km]

another mod for my squire strat:

replaced all stock pickups to these:

[maxi_musikero]

getting this too soon. 

Planning on getting a RS Guitarworks upgrade kit though.

i considered this as well but i decided to go part-by-part to save on cost. 

[teleclem]

getting this too soon. 

i considered this as well but i decided to go part-by-part to save on cost. 

Cool let me know how it works for you.

Micsis told me the pots in the RS strat kits are good. Made me want to buy it even more haha

[maxi_musikero]

Cool let me know how it works for you.

Micsis told me the pots in the RS strat kits are good. Made me want to buy it even more haha

sure! 

yeah he recommended that to me as well. but i also got very good feedback for Bourns pots, plus they're cheaper. 

[gainsucker]

raw vintage springs = win.

Anyone using a callaham block and nickel saddles on their strats? I've read so many great reviews on these...

[bryvincent]

2006 Gibson LP R8


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

[gainsucker]

2006 Gibson LP R8

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

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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 

[tongski_02]

yakee i hate modding. i like my guitars stock!!!

[r_chino18]

yakee i hate modding. i like my guitars stock!!!

Hahahaha!!!!!! Pansin ko nga. 

[Van*]

Pickups and straps are the only thing i change and add on every guitar i own.

[Rmansh]

1. bone nut
2. caps
3. rewire to vintage

if not enough

4. pickups