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Recent content by xarkon

FS Paul Reed Smith Custom 24

I do not need another Cu24...I do not need another Cu24...I do not need another Cu24...
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- Post #18
- Jan 30, 2024
- Forum: For Sale
Guitar Maintenance: Tool Kit

That's a gorgeous PRS.
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- Post #27
- Jan 26, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Denoising strat - shameless request for recommendations

My guess is that the player simply wanted more output and so added an onboard preamp. Blackmore used Lace Golds for some time - but was also known for pushing the front end of the amp with the preamp in a Aiwa tape recorder. There's more about the various pickups he tried at this page (no...
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- Post #71
- Jan 26, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Denoising strat - shameless request for recommendations

Thanks, will update my post. The Malmsteen Strat rarely comes out of its case.
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- Post #70
- Jan 26, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Denoising strat - shameless request for recommendations

Huh? I have Lace Golds in one of my Strats - bought and installed them many years ago. No onboard power required - they install just as you would a regular single-coil pickup. Of the "noiseless" pickup options that I have (which include two different generations of the Fender Noiseless, a...
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- Post #61
- Jan 26, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.01 Release

The sad thing is that it's possible to do a good editorial job of reviewing things while still having those sorts of links (e.g. dcrainmaker.com - I have no affiliation with that site but use it frequently).
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- Post #70
- Dec 22, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.05 Release

Instantly noticeable improvement in the Deluxe Verb. Excellent!
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- Post #37
- Dec 5, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
What do you guys use to clean/polish metal parts such as nickel and chrome?

This one. When I bought last, it was available at Wal Mart.
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- Post #11
- Oct 9, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Real vintage sounding les paul through FM3

I wouldn't worry about it. I've been fortunate enough to play three different '59s back in the day, when I worked in a vintage guitar store. One of those is now the "Rosanna Burst," owned by Steve Lukather and featured on "Rosanna" (including the video). It's a excellent guitar - stellar sound...
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- Post #18
- Sep 11, 2023
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Looking for a vanity car....Porsche, BMW, etc.

Mine, which I think I have posted in another thread:
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- Post #13
- Sep 6, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Looking for a vanity car....Porsche, BMW, etc.

Find the best 911 within your budget. (A Cayman or Boxster would also work, and fit within your budget.)
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- Post #10
- Sep 6, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Neck blemished from case

Yep, in thinking about it, I have a white SG custom with a bit of a stain. My earlier comment about the aniline dye was in reference to reissues, where people started complaining about pink neck binding when Gibson switched back to the original dye in the interest of authenticity. Also, I don't...
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- Post #26
- Aug 28, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Neck blemished from case

Got it
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- Post #23
- Aug 26, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Neck blemished from case

This is the neck dye; the original aniline dye is much more prone to do so.
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- Post #21
- Aug 26, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
I did it again ...... NGD

What happened to the 509?
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- Post #4
- Jun 15, 2023
- Forum: Guitars