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  1. Vhalen50

    FS PRS CU24 WL quilt top(sale pending)

    hate to hear that. Best of luck with your health.
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    FS PRS CU24 WL quilt top(sale pending)

    you looking for trades?
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    CJ Snare Firehouse RIP

    I saw FH in gatlinburg a few years ago but CJ was out and they had Andrew Freeman, i was blown away. But then I saw them recently with CJ and he was great. I was shocked to hear of his passing. Too soon.
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    Pickups…

    I kinda have been swearing by the Duncan Saturday Night Specials for like...5 years now. Its alnico IV so its not super hefty but its got the low end oomph of a PAF with some extra bite. The neck isnt super thick, but i prefer a more...idk scooped ish next sound for me.
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    PRS finish clouding question

    The new result is great. But its kinda frustrating to see the original color below the rings. i personally have a '07 Whale blue CU22 and a '06 Emerald SC Trem. Both have not faded or changed color. Ive heard that most of the issues with PRS green and blue was from like 2011-2018ish. But its...
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    PRS Silver Sky - Whammy improvement

    Deck the trem if it isnt. lube the nut or replace it.
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    High Cut - Yes or No

    If youre at home...its not super necessary. If you play out with a full range PA, either you or the soundman are gonna cut the guitar around 7-8k already. I tend to just set 70 and 7500 on every patch for live.
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    Delete

    I really love the duncan saturday night special.
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    What does PRS’s $499 guitar mean?

    I think the best part of the lower cost "well known" brand is that more people get a sense of accomplishment and happiness in purchasing a guitar. Thats all i care about. More people playing and less people gatekeeping a brand/guitar.
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    Paul Reed Smith AMA on reddit

    Dont know if anyone saw pauls AMA on reddit yesterday but he casually dropped that he built the 5150 guitar for kramer.
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    Fractal FM9 MK II?

    Af3 was announced on this date 6 years ago…
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    What pedals do you all use with FM9?

    EVH phase 90. Something about it still just sounds more right to me.
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    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    yes. but the classic 2 is 24" long and the jr max is 28" long. Basically allows 2 exp pedals or a exp and a bonus slot where i put a misc pedal and my glx
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    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    a pedaltrain classic 2 works just fine for that. Its tight, but if you take the end caps off the fm9 youll have more room. No room for anything else though. I did it and mounted a GLX d16 below for wireless. But i moved to a JR Max instead to fit everything on top.
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    Let's show some love! What is the thing about the Axe3 that made you grin recently?

    a plexi 100 and a greenback 4x12 will always make me grin.
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    Gift of Tone 2023 FINAL - Neal Schon!

    Wow.
  17. Vhalen50

    Kemper Profiler Player Announced

    https://www.kemper-amps.com/products/us/profiler-player.html
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    Stereo Vs Mono For Live Performances

    I run stereo but have everything mono except for a stereo delay and stereo chorus. I used to run dual cabs panned and it caused alot of issues with the soundguys that didnt want to follow the stage plot or would tell me "stereo is for try hards". I also used to use the enhancer block but i found...
  19. Vhalen50

    New Big Wreck EP

    In Fair Light is one of my favorite songs ive heard in a long time. I knew nothing of the band and a friend sent me it. The intro is a full vibe. bail out is kinda lame. One of those "heavy for the sake of heavy" feeling songs. But that was just on a first listen.
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    Lets see those PRS's

    HOT
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    Lets see those PRS's

    this a 25th?
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    Lets see those PRS's

    thats a core 24-08. A ce wouldnt have the recesses around the toggle or control knobs. Also the hybrid hardware elevates it into core territory. Pauls Guitar uses the 3/4 width ish "TCI" pickups. Bigger than their narrowfield, but smaller than a hum.
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    Lets see those PRS's

    Few of my favorites
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    Talk me out of (or into) buying a Suhr Guitar

    I just got my modern satin HSH. I’m primarily a PRS guy but I also have some other guitars. The fretwork and neck of the Suhr are incredible. I also really love the HSH wiring quirks they do to match resistance and give it a correct tone pot value. Customer service is also quick and extremely...
  25. Vhalen50

    What was your 1st amp?

    Tiny red Guitar Research like 8" speaker thing. I used to turn it completely up and the gain all the way up, but lay it face down on my carpet to cut the highs.
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    NGD Incoming - Suhr Modern Satin

    I was searching for a Suhr/Anderson HSH for a while. A few of my PRS I cant convince myself to take to a bar/small club for shows, so a working mans suhr was up my alley. Compound radius. jumbo stainless. HSH. satin. checked all the boxes. And a killer deal.
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    In ear monitor suggestions

    In ears are really great even down to the se215 base level. i like westones universals. Myself i use JHAudio ones that costed alot but in reality most people who hate IEM's usually have a really bad mix in a live situation. At home I wouldnt use them and just go for good over the head types.
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    Portnoy back in Dream Theater

    because MP wanted his job back. Or DT wanted MP back. Thats about all it could be.
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    Portnoy back in Dream Theater

    Its been 13 years but feels like 3. Mike just had a bit of a mid life crisis joining A7X and thinking he was going to be the permanent guy IMO. im glad hes back. Now lets get kevin moore also...
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    Reversing direction of guitar pickups and/or changing pot values.

    id try a 300k pot instead of doing everything else.
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    How often should I change strings?

    Ill also add. For Acoustic strings i only buy Daddario XS strings now. And i get MONTHS even with a heavy gig schedule with them.
  32. Vhalen50

    Movies That Deserve More Attention

    Interstate 60. Written and directed by Bob Gale (back to the future) starring. James Marsden, Gary Oldman, Amy Jo Johnson, Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Kurt Russel, Art Evans, Amy Smart and Chris Cooper. The cast is unreal for a indie movie.
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    How often should I change strings?

    I play a moderate amount a week. But im also in a "working" band. So we do 2-5 gigs a week and sometimes they can be an hour, up to 4. I try to not go more than 3 gigs worth on a set. But in general, id change before every gig. I like the new feeling, the new snap. I also buy them in sets of 25...
  34. Vhalen50

    How many of you are volume pot riders?

    volume pot guy here. only gripe i have is that i like a good treble bleed circuit. But im more often on 10 than not, but when i roll back..i want it cleaned up. Lately ive done the suhr 680pf/150k in parallel and its been good.
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    Gapless switching MAY be coming to FM9

    as a kitchen sink preset guy, im glad its coming but not super worried. I will say i do notice the slight gap changing channels on my drive even if the drive isnt on...so if that goes away, ill be happier.
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    Acoustic Guitar Pickups

    K&K pure mini has been my go to. I find alot of the fishman stuff can get pretty "plastic" quick. I have contemplated trying some of the soundhole types though since ive used a k&k in my j45 for like..8 years. Also the taylor expression system is awful. Ill take that to the grave.
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    Changing 475k pots to 500k

    id stick a meter on your 475 and the proposed 500 before you do anything. ive bought a 4 set of bourns 500k pots and seen 480-510 on them.
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    Fender Tone Master Pro....

    yeah id agree the FRFR looks more enticing than anything. Its nice that it has an integrated EQ to just tweak the sound for a room rather than tweaking your patch
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    Fender Tone Master Pro....

    Fender Tone Master Pro The Helix and the QC had a child.
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    Pickup suggestions for Ibanez AZ2204N

    I just recently did a HSS strat with a Fred in the bridge, Area 67 middle and injector neck. It might be what you are looking for. The fred is such a cool beefy pickup. Its very detailed but still feels pretty vintage since its based off the PAF pro. The injector is a pretty warm neck pickup...
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    Dyna-cab, general consensus is that they're "better" than legacy?

    i find them really nice for when i just wanna dial up a tone real quick. but i found that i couldnt replace them with my existing live tones. Probably because my ears are accustomed to hearing the legacy cabs sound.
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    Steve Vai uses FAS amp modeling with (parts of) his Hydra

    I like that his new tech almost talks and has the same mannerisms as steve. Although I prefer his longtime tech Thomas and hearing some of the innovations he came up with over the years, im glad thomas gets to take a break.
  43. Vhalen50

    Oopssssssss.......

    Im seriously contemplating doing it to my myles honestly. the in between positions are okay, but id prefer it have a 3 way with coil taps on a switch instead of trying to do a 5 way. my only hesistiation is theres zero way to source a NF pickup, let alone the MKNF pickup..so id have to stick...
  44. Vhalen50

    Oopssssssss.......

    was waiting to see when you get yours! Its a pretty incredible guitar. I love the NF pickups so much more than normal buckers.
  45. Vhalen50

    Axe-FX III + UA Apollo Twin X

    Have you gone through the guide of how to get Apollo devices to work on apple silicon? You have to alter some security settings in a boot menu
  46. Vhalen50

    PRS John McLaughlin signature model

    some people like brussel sprouts. some people dont.
  47. Vhalen50

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    ive been trapped in that for what feels like the last 2 years. Ive used 2 or 3 IR's and can never find any others that felt right for my live sound.
  48. Vhalen50

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    it seems fine to me. Id argue the fact that this is the third iteration could be a little more safe than the first af3 release. im not a developer though.
  49. Vhalen50

    Fancy power cables…

    i cant like this enough. the only thing youll get is less potentially less interference.
  50. Vhalen50

    Oops... It slipped... (NGD coming soon)

    Was waiting for this. Ive been loving mine.
  51. Vhalen50

    Behold: The New FM3 MK II Turbo

    new screens look nice!
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    FM9 Case?

    If you have a plain flat board that you make yourself, I bet you could contact some of these soft case companies, like studio slips, to make you a custom one. 34” is a pretty large though.
  53. Vhalen50

    Wish FS ring light color change

    Ive been wanting this ever since the ax8 days of having a clear indicator of X/Y from afar. But im sure its not as easy as assigning a color to a channel of the same block.
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    Fret Buzz Question

    Youd want to loosen the truss rod which if the guitar headstock is to the left of you and body to the right, youd turn it counter clockwise or "away" from you. 1/4 turn each time. Retune, measure again. But being a luke, im not 100% on the spoke wheel direction. You wont break something by going...
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    Fret Buzz Question

    Sounds like a truss rod adjustmet is needed. Id bet the neck was set to .005 or something and once it left your tech's area, the neck shrunk and went flat. Happens to me all the time. The above comment of "tink tink" of eyeballing a truss rod adjustment is correct. First fret, last fret and use...
  56. Vhalen50

    Have you ever been dragged along to see a band...

    I had the same experience. I only like that one album and that night they played it front to back with theater like set pieces on stage and it was really great. But then me and that girl broke up and i listened to the band after and i prefer to just keep the memory.
  57. Vhalen50

    Help a Fiore Single-Coil Sound Like a Humbucker

    i own a fiore. I just didnt know if they were referring to something else. youll never get a hb sound from a single coil full stop. Just the same as vice versa. They still exist for that reason.
  58. Vhalen50

    Help a Fiore Single-Coil Sound Like a Humbucker

    What is a Fiore Single coil?
  59. Vhalen50

    Congratulations Cooper Carter

    off topic but my wife and i have used the nanit with our twins since they came home from the NICU. They are 4 years old now and we still have them on the walls above their full beds.
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    Have you ever been dragged along to see a band...

    I was dating a girl in college who was really into The Decemberists. We went and saw them on the Hazards of Love tour in a college hall. I was blown away. Sometimes the best experiences are ones you don't expect.
  61. Vhalen50

    Maton Acoustic guitars

    I know two local guys with them. They sound fine. It doesn’t make you be Tommy Emmanuel though. Too much of his entire sound is his skill.
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    More PRS models…💯

    You’re correct in that the inside vs outside coil is prob nothing of any sort of importance.
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    More PRS models…💯

    Priced about what you’d get for a PRS for these features. Core models are 5 grand and if you don’t think those are worth the cash, you’d think the same of this. I wouldn’t really compare it to a telecaster unless you put like a JB jr and a Lil59 in. If you like fenders, this won’t sway you to...
  64. Vhalen50

    More PRS models…💯

    I always preferred to have a coil tap bridge with resistor on a push pull. Then I have a few more options. 1. Bridge 2. Bridge and neck inner Coil 3. Both hum 4. Neck outer coil 5. Neck hum That way I get 3 extra sounds from a push pull and I get a single coil neck. Requires a 5 way super...
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    More PRS models…💯

    Couple notes. -The NF are 5 conductors so you can do a lot of customization. -uses a 5 way super switch (assumed but confirmed) -the “push pull hi cut” is a cap and resistor to somewhat. Haven’t checked values. It’s also incredibly subtle for anything but a very high gain sound. -very full...
  66. Vhalen50

    More PRS models…💯

    It got delayed to tomorrow but it did ship today. But ill open it up and let you guys know whats going on inside. Im very curious how the "hi end rolloff push/pull" is actually happening. But since it has a 5 way with coil split options on the pickups, id bet its a 4 or 5 conductor lead for the...
  67. Vhalen50

    More PRS models…💯

    Scarf joints are used so you don’t need a full width maple block. There’s a lot of waste if the neck angle is cut with the neck.
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    More PRS models…💯

    It could def be manufactured overseas. its a slab body with minimal routes. Uses the vela bridge. Only difference would be non locking tuners and theyd need a replacement for the very unique shaped and proprietary narrowfields. Id say its year away if ever.
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    More PRS models…💯

    Ordered a Antique white myles. Should be here tomorrow. The narrowfields are my favorite pickups PRS makes. I have them in a ME3, but i cant bring myself to play it out.
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    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    Always go for a pelican/SKB/molded case over soft case. Unless you are some mega touring pro, skip the wood cases also. The peli will protection from the elements, protect it from drops and anything being set on top of it. my Jr Max came with the "tour case" and with the board and case, its...
  71. Vhalen50

    This just makes......

    sent
  72. Vhalen50

    This just makes......

    Ha if youre looking for a 509 i could make you a pretty stupid deal on mine...
  73. Vhalen50

    SE Silver Sky

    for what its worth. they just announced a mpale neck option and 2 rosewood colors. here
  74. Vhalen50

    Does the FM3 fit in Mono Vertigo's front pocket?

    I have fit it in the front of mine , it wont zip, and youll be able to fit absolutely nothing else in it.
  75. Vhalen50

    PRS Guitars Question

    i just recently got a holcomb 7 SE on a trade for some old gear i didnt use. Never owned a SE myself but id say the quality is pretty okay for the money. I replaced the nut and bridge though.
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    Just ordered these ASI IEM buds with built in mics......................

    That would be more than likely that your mold wasn’t done correctly. I had a custom set of westones done a few years back that i always felt like i had no low end and would wear just one. I then went to using just one ear, bad. Anytime id smile, move my mouth or generally look in any other...
  77. Vhalen50

    NGD: EBMM Luke III Grapes of Wrath BFR #8 of 85... used, but not a scratch on it!

    ...thats what i said. Its a music man single coil pickup. there is no transition single coil.
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    NGD: EBMM Luke III Grapes of Wrath BFR #8 of 85... used, but not a scratch on it!

    I believe, could be wrong, there is no dimarzio single coil in the HSS models. Its just the MM cutlass singles.
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    NGD: EBMM Luke III Grapes of Wrath BFR #8 of 85... used, but not a scratch on it!

    MM it was a brand new 2022/23 model. Couldnt tell but a friend of mine runs a local mom and pop shop and they ordered it 18+ months ago.
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    NGD: EBMM Luke III Grapes of Wrath BFR #8 of 85... used, but not a scratch on it!

    Just a pointless update. i played the L3 finally and had my 509 in hand to trade and..... i didnt love it. Neck was great, frets were low (kinda weird), sounded great. But i found the neck pickup to be real muddy. I purchased a set of transitions and also found that neck to be muddy on anything...
  81. Vhalen50

    What is that one piece of gear you wish you never sold?

    Peavey Wolfgang. Hurts every day.
  82. Vhalen50

    PRS Guitars Question

    Theres a quite large gap in price going from the SE to the Flagship american model. About 4x the cost. Its up to you whether or not its worth the price. They are both great. Too many factors to say.
  83. Vhalen50

    PRS Guitars Question

    1) The 594 SC or double cut is based off a les paul. Same scale length, same control layout, similar neck pattern. 2) The SE is a plain/"ugly" maple cap with a thin real maple veneer, think in mm thickness. The core/american PRS uses a thicker solid maple cap on mahogany.
  84. Vhalen50

    PRS CU24 pickups

    Sometimes buying new pickups is less about buying something better, but getting that dopamine hit of validation from researching extensively and watching youtube videos and scouring forums to figure out the perfect pickup. Unfortunately, so much of it seems like snake oil to me aside from...
  85. Vhalen50

    Uhhhhhhh... Make that 8 NGD days this year...

    At least you only buy new guitars on days that end in Y
  86. Vhalen50

    NGD: EBMM Luke III Grapes of Wrath BFR #8 of 85... used, but not a scratch on it!

    Im actually about to trade my 509 for a HH luke 3. Hoping it vibes a bit better.
  87. Vhalen50

    Just ordered... NGD!!!

    mY GOD. congrats my guy.
  88. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    Tiernan would prob do it for you.
  89. Vhalen50

    NGD PRS Fiore

    New color announced.
  90. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    he did do a purple version of this body shape but the guy wanted one wolfgang humbucker and a LED killswitch button. here
  91. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    I use a push pull on the tone for toggling the voice 3 on the bridge. I dont use voice 2 on anything honestly. I did just order a EB 25k push push pot since thats always been my preference. Hopefully they dont fail like the typical 500k and 250k chinese amazon stuff. Ive never found a reputable...
  92. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    he just finished 2 more if youre interested! I posted two of them in the posts above. That and i believe there is a 3rd available that is currently out with the guy in Walk The Moon. Here
  93. Vhalen50

    Steve Val’s Ibanez PIA77BON

    Yeah the prestige Jem/Pia price has gotten pretty out of hand now. But i will say that i had a premium surf green one and the quality definitely wasn't on on par with the 2 prestige's that i own.
  94. Vhalen50

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    Now this is podracing
  95. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    ha i keep editing the original post with spec's as i remember them.
  96. Vhalen50

    More new from Nuno

    and winger
  97. Vhalen50

    Oooopsies... Another NGD... and what color???

    awesome! do it man. Well worth it. Its a bit daunting when you can literally do whatever you want. I will say it did take over a year, but he seems to be speeding up alot more now as he relocated to a larger building.
  98. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    i had never heard of it myself. It was his suggestion. I like 2 post trems but i didnt want to go with something as basic as saying put a fender american deluxe trem on it. its got some neat features in that there is a trem stopper built into the brass block, but you can also opt for a block...
  99. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    Absolutely does. Action can go lower than youd think is humanly possibly and doesnt fret out, but im more of a medium height kinda guy. But everything's more than rock solid craftsmenship. Fretwork, balance, etc. He also does a bit of a trade secret of weight relief in the core of the body to...
  100. Vhalen50

    NGD Custom Built Guitar

    I have a PRS Cu22 that i put the devin set in that i like alot. I went with the classics in attempt to use this for the band i play in which is mainly country/southern rock and just the general sound i usually hear in my head. Im pretty happy with it once i finally got a switching scheme that...
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