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  1. JasonE

    PRS finish clouding question

    I am pretty sure there were some clouding issues before the late 90's. It has been an issue with a small percentage of guitars for a long time. It also seems to happen to finish colors that have natural backs like Blue Matteo. My guitar that had the issue has a natural back. They will fix it...
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    PRS finish clouding question

    They refinished it under warranty.
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    PRS finish clouding question

    I have been into PRS guitars since 2006. I own 14 core models, some with artist packages. Out of those guitars, I had one that the finish clouded on. It was a V12 finish. PRS had me send it to them for inspection. They refinished it with the new nitro finish they are using. This is a 2011...
  4. JasonE

    Gibson es-339 question?

    I have a 335 and an early custom shop 339. My 339 has the 30/60 neck. Back then there were two options for necks. From a recent discussion with a friend it sounds like the neck on mine isn't and hasn't been available for a good while. My 339 sounds very similar to my 335. I like the bridge...
  5. JasonE

    Axe Edit and Standard on MacOs Monterey

    Another issue you are going to run into if you haven't yet is that once you upgrade your Mac it will only run 64 bit applications. It will not run the old Axe Edit at that point. I believe that Axe Edit is a 32 bit application. Unless you have a way to run it in a different compatibility mode...
  6. JasonE

    Pickup magnet swapping?

    I haven't personally done any magnet changes in my pickups. I had a lot of conversations with someone who did and he encouraged me to give it it a try. He was really into it. He was taking pickups that were close to what he wanted and swapping magnets to get them where he wanted them. One...
  7. JasonE

    Amp Pre / Stacking Amps

    Are the amp blocks and the drive blocks sharing the same processor? From what I remember reading, I think they are. It is the reverbs and delays and such that run on the second processor, correct?
  8. JasonE

    Amp Block, Dynamics Tab. If you don't like the feel of the model, go here!

    What I am really hoping for is to adjust these parameters and achieve the dynamics and feel of my real amps. I have a Twin Sister and am comparing that to the two Dirty Shirley models in my FM9. I use a lot of dynamics in my playing. I use my volume knob a lot on my guitar as well as...
  9. JasonE

    Amp Pre / Stacking Amps

    Yep, I followed all of that in the video. What I am saying is that I am not sure that I can't get this same sound by using a drive block or altering the amp with a scene. It is an interesting concept. It is like putting a preamp pedal in front of your amp. I am just not sure how usable it is...
  10. JasonE

    Amp Pre / Stacking Amps

    I have been watching through this in sections between other things. I am curious as to how much CPU an amp block uses compared to a drive block. I am not so sure that you can't get these same tones with a drive block or even just adjust the amp and store it in another scene. That would...
  11. JasonE

    Amp Pre / Stacking Amps

    Definitely tones close to what I use with real amps and pedals. I may try to dig into some of what he is using if I get some time to play this weekend.
  12. JasonE

    Is there a list of shortcuts for navigating the FM9 directly?

    Thank you for that. I didn't know about these. I skipped v2. I have skipped several updates because I didn't think they added much that I would use.
  13. JasonE

    Amp Block, Dynamics Tab. If you don't like the feel of the model, go here!

    I found a tube hardness adjustment in at least two different places. I also found that in the UI on the face of the FM9 it is only in one place and that place is different than the two other places in FM9 Edit. I haven't figured out how each of them affects the sound yet. Every time I get to...
  14. JasonE

    Amp Block, Dynamics Tab. If you don't like the feel of the model, go here!

    I didn't find a thread on this topic so I thought I would create one because I think this is something really important to highlight. My FM9 is my second Fractal device. I have my old Axe Ultra and this FM9 that I was able to get in the initial run of them. My biggest complaint about Fractal...
  15. JasonE

    NGD- Gibson ES-339

    That is a good question. It has been a while since I have had one in my hands. The only one that I know for sure is the PRS hollow body. I have a couple of them. They are hollow and only have wood in them where the bridge mounts to it. They do sound different.
  16. JasonE

    NGD- Gibson ES-339

    You want an ES-Les Paul. I almost bought one of those several times.
  17. JasonE

    NGD- Gibson ES-339

    Nice! Congrats! I prefer the smaller size of the 339 over the 335 too.
  18. JasonE

    New Fiddle

    Nice! Congrats! I bought a new PRS Studio 10 top mid last month. Great guitars.
  19. JasonE

    Electric 12-string thoughts?

    I have thought about buying one a bunch of times. I went through a phase of looking at them again earlier this year. In the end, for me, I would never use it enough to make it worth buying. It would be cool to play with once in a while but just wouldn't get used. I thought about buying a...
  20. JasonE

    What are the options for this use case with the FM9?

    I forgot I had even put this post up. I was able to get this setup within a day after I received my FM9. I actually had to streamline the preset because I was pushing the CPU too hard. I forget which firmware exactly it was, maybe 3, that lowered the CUP usage of the blocks I was using so I...
  21. JasonE

    Level Drop in ULTRA

    The gate is one I remember for sure, which you are already aware of. I haven't had mine turned on in so long that nothing else comes to mind off the top of my head.
  22. JasonE

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

    I saw this right after my post. Sorry you missed this one. It looked like a really nice guitar.
  23. JasonE

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

    I haven't read all 4 pages of this thread so my reply is if you are still thinking about this. I would make that trade every day of the week. I have 3 Suhr guitars and all of them are very high quality great playing and sounding instruments. They all have stainless steel frets in them. I...
  24. JasonE

    Level Drop in ULTRA

    I would start disabling blocks one at a time to see if you can identify which one is causing it. Then start looking into the settings of the block to see if you can find something.
  25. JasonE

    SOLD SOLD!!!!!!!!!! Knaggs Severn X HSS-Pending Sale!

    I have quite a few too. I actually just bought a new one just over a week ago. I have had it since last Tuesday. It is the first one I have bought in at least 2 years. My collection is big enough that I honestly don't feel like I am missing anything. The one I bought has some pickups in it...
  26. JasonE

    Possible help with tinnitus?

    I am subscribed to this guy's YouTube channel. He does blood pressure videos too. I have tried the stuff he has suggested for Tinnitus but none of it has had an affect on mine yet.
  27. JasonE

    SOLD SOLD!!!!!!!!!! Knaggs Severn X HSS-Pending Sale!

    Wow, that is one beautiful guitar! It would be hard to part with that one.
  28. JasonE

    Show us the Quilts!

    Here are a couple of mine. Both are Suhr custom builds.
  29. JasonE

    Looking to improve the electronics in two Carvin's (91-95)

    Do you have any pictures of the electronics. It can get annoying when dealing with PCBs in a guitar. I understand why they put them in there but I am not a fan of them, looking at you Gibson.
  30. JasonE

    Looking to improve the electronics in two Carvin's (91-95)

    I played a Carvin DC135 for many years. I never loved the pickups. I found ways to make them work with other gear tailoring the tone. They gave me a good enough signal level but I always felt like I needed an EQ in the mix. I ran one on my pedal board and another in the loop of my amp to get...
  31. JasonE

    'First' guitar decision anxiety - thoughts and advice welcome

    I had an Ibanez back in the 90's that looked almost exactly like that. I did a fret level and crown on it after I bought it and it played like no other RG550 around. Everyone that played it wanted it.
  32. JasonE

    Paul Reed Smith Ends the Tonewood Debate

    I am not sure biased is the proper word for describing how Paul feels about tone wood. If you watch enough of his videos and read and watch articles and interviews with him, you will see that he truly believes the things he says. He is sharing the beliefs he is passionate about. He has been...
  33. JasonE

    Possible help with tinnitus?

    I ride a Harley with my music in the faring. I wear a half helmet. If I am riding anywhere that I am riding faster than the in town streets, I wear a pair of frequency tailored earplugs. I bought a pair of Eargasm earplugs earlier this year. I also have a pair from Etymotic Research and a...
  34. JasonE

    Electric and acoustic on a gig

    I created a preset for my guitars with piezo pickups in them. I run the magnetic pickups into input 1 and the piezo into input 2. I run them in separate signal chains then merge them into one output. It works great. I use a cab block with two acoustic IRs in it for he piezo side. I also...
  35. JasonE

    Possible help with tinnitus?

    Wow! That really aggravated my tinnitus. I have a tone at that 12k frequency. I also have one that is a little under 3k. I haven't tried to specifically identify it but heard a 3k tone and it was just a little above the one I hear. I have a third tone in there at times but am not sure where...
  36. JasonE

    Paul Reed Smith Ends the Tonewood Debate

    Dave Friedman is also on record for saying the wood makes a "huge difference in tone." I don't know if Grover Jackson influenced his opinion of tone wood or if his opinion is based on his own personal expriences.
  37. JasonE

    Paul Reed Smith Ends the Tonewood Debate

    I don't argue that a pickup change can change the tone of the guitar. However, I have followed more than one post where someone started changing pickups in a guitar to change something in the tone of it to find out that after half a dozen pickup changes that thing they didn't like is still...
  38. JasonE

    Paul Reed Smith Ends the Tonewood Debate

    I am in the camp of the wood matters. I am also a PRS fan. I think their guitars are expensive but worth the price. The wood in the guitar is the FOUNDATIONAL tone. This argument of going from vintage single coils to play metal and changing the body wood to get there is ridiculous. Of...
  39. JasonE

    Restrictions on side and face dots: do they need to be in-plane with the surface?

    I would want to do it the way you have seen people doing it in videos. I would be a little fearful that having a layer of something clear over the dot could make it harder to see. There is a rare possibility that the material could become cloudy at some point as well. The way you saw in the...
  40. JasonE

    How long does a guitar that stays in tune actually stay in tune?

    I do all of my own setup work and have for years. All of my guitars stay in tune very well. They are usually in tune right out of the cases. I always check them with the tuner before starting anyway just to make sure. I tend to get the guitars out early enough to let them acclimate to...
  41. JasonE

    My es335 killer

    To add to that, a LP and 335 are not made of the same wood. The 335 has a maple center block. The LP has a mahogany body capped with maple. The only tone wood they share is the mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard. The body size as well as F holes are going to make a difference too from...
  42. JasonE

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    I have the SSV+ in a Suhr Standard Custom I had them build for me. It has an HSS pickup configuration. It is my main player. How would you describe the difference between the SSV+ and the two Thornbuker versions you tried in that guitar? I have been very curious as to the differences in...
  43. JasonE

    What do you guys use to clean/polish metal parts such as nickel and chrome?

    For a cheaper option than the Maas that I posted about, I have had good luck with Blue Magic on some things as well.
  44. JasonE

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    Good that you are trying this. If I had looked at the end of the thread before posting, I could have saved some time. lol Set the pole pieces even with the top of the pickups and set the pickup height first. Only adjust the pole pieces if you need to raise or lower the volume of an...
  45. JasonE

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    I will first admit that I have not read every post in this thread so if this has been covered multiple times, I apologize. I play mostly PRS and Suhr guitars. I love them both. I have not heard any of the newer PRS pickups sound muddy or dark. They are doing a good job in the pickup...
  46. JasonE

    What do you guys use to clean/polish metal parts such as nickel and chrome?

    Maas Metal Polish. A little of this goes a long way and is the best stuff I have come across. It isn't cheap but it is worth the money IMHO.
  47. JasonE

    IEM tips please

    These are both fantastic advice. I would add to this that these are good things for many situations and not just IEMs. Low end can easily cover many things up and make it impossible to hear things. It is all about frequencies.
  48. JasonE

    HELP! Dog peed on my unit...

    As mentioned Isopropyl alcohol is a good cleaner. WD-40 now makes a contact cleaner as part of their specialties line. This would be good as well. I use it for cleaning PCBs after soldering to take the flux off. You will want to get that down into the switches and work them a bit. If it...
  49. JasonE

    Is it just me? or the presets sound like there's a blanket on top of the speaker QSC 12, or do i have to fix the EQ a little in every preset

    Are you playing at the volume you plan to use it at? If not, turn it up. Volume makes all the difference in the world. If you dial the tones in at a lower level then turn it up, the top end will rip your ears apart.
  50. JasonE

    Fralin baseplate installation

    I use either 60/40 or 63/37 for everything. Another key is the flux percentage. The stuff I have been using is 1.8%. I am using .6mm and .8mm for most things now. Anything bigger is harder to work with when soldering components to PCBs.
  51. JasonE

    FS *SOLD* FS: FM9 Turbo *Price Drop 2*

    FL representing here. I am down in Jupiter... GLWTS. If I didn't have the OG FM9 I would possibly have been interested.
  52. JasonE

    Fralin baseplate installation

    It has been a while since this post started so this may not be useful information for this situation now. However, I went down the soldering station road earlier this year. I started building some pedals and needed a better iron. I ended up with this one below. I was also looking at the...
  53. JasonE

    Curious which sounds Best to You?

    I have a Strat that I put a set of CS Fat 50's in. I had a set of Fralin Blues Specials in a different Strat years ago. From this video, I liked the Blues Specials the best. The sounded a bit more open and less compressed to me. I also think the Strat itself is going to affect this so you...
  54. JasonE

    Possible help with tinnitus?

    The post that I put my original reply on said that his wife was having tests because the doctor said it could be related to a vascular issue. The test I have was for getting better visibility into vascular issues. They found an issue that they felt needed immediate attention and I was in...
  55. JasonE

    Possible help with tinnitus?

    I didn't realize that I posted about his test a year ago. I ended up getting the test in early February this year. That caused me to have to go in for an emergency heart surgery that was over 2.5 hours long.. I am glad I did the test but it kind of turned my world upside down a bit. I guess...
  56. JasonE

    Possible help with tinnitus?

    I saw a video about a new therapy they are starting to do but it looks to be really expensive. It gives an audio sound along with a small electric shock type of therapy. They say it helps remap the brain to eliminate the tinnitus. This seems to still be fairly new and the machines that are...
  57. JasonE

    So Fulltone are not dead, they're just moving.

    I quit Facebook a year ago so I won't be looking there. It will be interesting if he does start the business back up. The price of Fulltone pedals has skyrocketed since he announced the closure of the company. I have a pretty decent number of his pedals and like them a lot.
  58. JasonE

    So Fulltone are not dead, they're just moving.

    When he announced he was closing he said he was moving to Nashville. I don't think he has any intentions of opening up shop there.
  59. JasonE

    NGD or Do I really need a perfect guitar?

    I agree with this. I play very different guitars today than I did 20 years ago. There are times when I decide to pull something out that I haven't played for a while and that inspires me. Isn't that the reason we have guitar collections in the first place?
  60. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    The difference could be in the pickups. I had issues with the output level of the pickups in my 594. They were also on the brighter side, which I like. However, when switching guitars at gigs the volume difference was too big for me. I swapped the pickup for a set of 57/08 pickups, which are...
  61. JasonE

    Have you ever had one of those jobs that you really miss?

    There is one place in my past that I miss working at. Unfortunately, the place and the environment no longer exist. It was the environment that I miss the most. It was truly a collaborative environment where everyone's input mattered and anyone could make a difference. I didn't know at the...
  62. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    It looks like it has a very light finish on it but feels almost like it is raw wood. I am wondering if it is like the finish on the maple neck on my PRS SAS. That had a light satin nitro finish on it. That finish has become shiny from playing it. I haven't put enough play time on this guitar...
  63. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    Looks very similar to the back of my P22.
  64. JasonE

    Which Fender Amp if ONLY 1 allowed?

    I own 3 Fender amps, Twin Reverb, Hot Rod Deluxe and Vibrolux. The one I have played the most gigs with is the Vibrolux, by far. The next in line is the Hot Rod Deluxe. I just like the sound of the 10" speakers and the circuit in the Vibrolux the best of the three. They all sound good but...
  65. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    Did you upgrade anything on the S2? For my preferences, I can't see an S2 unseating any of my core models. I like the carve on the core models better. I have not had to upgrade anything on most of my core models. I have done a couple of pickup swaps on some of the older ones.
  66. JasonE

    NGD: PRS P22

    Here is my trem model.
  67. JasonE

    NGD: PRS P22

    Ah, I didn't know that. Here they are.
  68. JasonE

    NGD: PRS P22

    Unfortunately, I don't have a way to share pics. I looked on the site where I bought it and the listing is long gone, which doesn't surprise me. I have had it for quite a while.
  69. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    From reading your responses, I would recommend the SE DGT. I don't think you can go wrong with either the SE DGT or SE 594. My opinion is that I would spend my money on the SE and not spend the money on the S2 line. I would save and go up to a core from the SE if you wanted to upgrade. The...
  70. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    One of my favorite PRS finishes. Nice guitar!
  71. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    Knaggs is definitely not going to be within his budget.
  72. JasonE

    NGD: PRS P22

    Congrats @ScottyB! That is one of my all time favorite models of PRS. Mine is a 2012 Experience P22. I have a trem model as well as two hollow body models. These are great gigging guitars.
  73. JasonE

    Backing track sources?

    I bought in at their higher end. The real tracks are pretty good. I have created songs in that app then exported them into my DAW as individual tracks. It is pretty convincing. The sounds that won me over are the acoustic instruments. I was super amazed at how good they sounded. You could...
  74. JasonE

    Backing track sources?

    If you have the budget, buy Band In A Box. It is some great software. You can make your own tracks in minutes and create them in the key you want them. You can create interesting chord changes in them to give you a challenge.
  75. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    From that description, I would probably go with the SE 594 SC. https://prsguitars.com/electrics/model/se_mccarty_594_singlecut_2023 They designed this guitar and pickups to be like an old Les Paul. The comparisons that I saw before I bought my 594 between the single cut and double cut showed...
  76. JasonE

    Axe FX Ultra, safe MIDI interfaces?

    I use one of these.
  77. JasonE

    PRS Guitars Question

    I have a number of core and above PRS guitars. I have the DGT, 594 and SC-58. None of them are exactly like a Les Paul in sound or feel. For comparison I also have 2 Les Paul guitars, a Standard and a Traditional. IMHO the core guitars are way above the SE line in every way. There is a...
  78. JasonE

    Guitar Stands

    I have been using one of these for years and like it. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GS422BPlus--hercules-stands-gs422bplus-plus-series-universal-autogrip-duo-guitar-stand-with-foldable-backrest Hercules stands have had their issues in the past. I had 3 of the single guitar stands go...
  79. JasonE

    Stolen FM9

    I am also on the East coast. I will keep an eye out. They typically end up in pawn shops shortly after the theft. The cops will start checking there. I had a friend that had one of his expensive bass guitars stolen and it was found in a pawn shop not real far from where it was stolen. They...
  80. JasonE

    PRS CU24 pickups

    I am a clean to lower/medium gain player. I am also a big PRS fan. I have a CU24 that has the stock VB, HFS pickups in it. I am okay with the pickups in it. I was able to adjust them to get them where I wanted them. Fast forward a bit. I got my hands on a set of 57/08 pickups. These are...
  81. JasonE

    NGD Scream for me Jackson

    I am a PRS fan as well. One of my 24 fret guitars is a CU24. I have had it for quite a while and never really play it. It is a very nice guitar. I just gravitate to the 22 fret models.
  82. JasonE

    I changed strings recently, now the guitar only performs half step bends on the G string

    I am not calling specifics out because I am not trying to start any arguments. The things I am referring to tell me that the person suggesting it has never done a setup on a guitar with a floating trem. They are giving wrong information that will cause other setup issues. These are things...
  83. JasonE

    NGD Scream for me Jackson

    Nice guitar, congrats! I am with you the 22 fret guitars. I have three 24 fret guitar that I am probably going to move on. I don't play any of them and they are very nice guitars. I am just more of a 22 fret fan.
  84. JasonE

    I changed strings recently, now the guitar only performs half step bends on the G string

    The wound G string is something we definitely didn't have in the beginning for information. That is the culprit. This thread has been another reminder to take what you read on the internet with a grain of salt. There are some suggestions on this thread to fix the issue that absolutely will...
  85. JasonE

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01

    Thank you for the Birthday Present. Today is my actual birthday. What a nice gift.
  86. JasonE

    Anyone familiar with these-Quality wise? Hendrix MIM Strat

    There have definitely been a lot more quality issues across multiple brands in the past few years. I had an issue with an American Ultra Tele that really surprised me and I am am to this day wondering how it ever made it out of the factory. It was a big deal too. When I contacted Fender about...
  87. JasonE

    Anyone familiar with these-Quality wise? Hendrix MIM Strat

    Keep in mind that the MIM guitars are cheaper for a reason. They cut some cost with the electronics and hardware. The body is probably made of more pieces than what you would find in a US built model. However, I had a US built Tele (Deluxe) that had a 3 piece body so who knows how many pieces...
  88. JasonE

    Why don't I want a new guitar?

    Many years ago I took a break from playing. My wife really likes to hear me play. I started getting back into playing and found a tele that I liked. I started looking at a cheaper one but ended up picking one over twice the price. It was a much better guitar. My wife bought it for me as a...
  89. JasonE

    NGD PRS Fiore

    I would recommend staying away from Samsung as well. I bought all new appliances for my kitchen when I remodeled it. The dishwasher sucks. You have to run it on the highest intensity to get the dishes clean. The ice machine in the refrigerator is a total piece of junk. Mine has been off for...
  90. JasonE

    I changed strings recently, now the guitar only performs half step bends on the G string

    I wish I lived close to the OP. I would love to see this guitar in person. In all of my years working on guitars I have never seen one do what is being described. I am so intrigued at what is going on that I would fix it for free just to see what is happening and resolve it.
  91. JasonE

    Changing Resonant Frequency instead of Changing Pickups

    Along the same lines as the thread.
  92. JasonE

    NGD PRS Fiore

    I love them. I think they are best fret markers on the market. I would probably follow that with the parallel bars that Gibson does. I am in this camp. I own probably more than my fair share of PRS guitars and every one of them has birds on it. That was a requirement of mine to even...
  93. JasonE

    NGD PRS Fiore

    Congrats on the new guitar! This is a model that has interested me. I have not played one yet but I would like to. I like the red ones where you can see the wood grain through the finish. I have thought about buying one a few times but I honestly have more HSS guitars than I play now.
  94. JasonE

    Your favorite Daw

    I own a few DAWs. I was a Pro Tools guy but that became much more money than I was willing to pay since I am not making any money with this. I have Cubase and that was going to be my PT replacement. However, I also downloaded Cakewalk on my Windows machine and would use that if I were to...
  95. JasonE

    Suhr Modern vs Modern Plus

    I am in this camp too. I can't even understand why they make guitars out of poplar and paulownia. Those are really soft as well and dent if you look at them wrong. I have played a few guitars made from basswood that sounded really good. I just can't get past needing to keep it in bubble wrap...
  96. JasonE

    Suhr Modern vs Modern Plus

    Suhr prices have been going up consistently for the past 5 years or so. I can't believe how much they have gone up. I own three of them. Two of them are custom builds. My third is a Classic Pro. The name of this model has changed a few times. They seem to like to do that. I am super...
  97. JasonE

    Best practices for vocal chain through the FM9?

    How are you connecting the mic to the FM9? Are you using an adaptor to get it to a 1/4" connection? I see the 1/4 connections are balanced so as long as you are going to a TRS it should stay noiseless.
  98. JasonE

    WT Acoustic IRs

    I am using them in the cab block as well on my FM9. They work well there. I run the same effects that I run on an acoustic along with it, some EQ, Compressor and a light Chorus. I will at times use some reverb or delay on it as well but use a light setting on those.
  99. JasonE

    Changing Resonant Frequency instead of Changing Pickups

    Interesting conversation on identifying the lugs on the pot. I actually do them completely opposite. I consider looking at the back of the pot normal orientation since that is what I am looking at when I am soldering them. The number of them can get a little tricky depending on the...
  100. JasonE

    WT Acoustic IRs

    I think I liked the Martin the best then the Taylor. If you haven't tried it yet, put two of these in a cab block and blend them. I got some pretty good sounds that way. The sound difference is the whole reason I bought the Fishman Aura years ago. I think I have had that thing for a good 10...
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