Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
I like the idea of the push-pull mid boost. I'll add that to my list.
As for the tremolo, it's a 6 pole version. Its also a left handed model, which increases the cool factor of my Strat (you can see it in my signature if you look close enough). Could a lefty tremolo on a right handed guitar go out of tune easier than the normal configuration?
As for the tremolo, it's a 6 pole version. Its also a left handed model, which increases the cool factor of my Strat (you can see it in my signature if you look close enough). Could a lefty tremolo on a right handed guitar go out of tune easier than the normal configuration?
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
You need to check out Rothstein guitars. I modded my Fender Jazz bass with one of his kits and it is absolutely killer. You can do mid-boost, varitone, mid-cut, active, passive, whatever your heart desires.
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
did you change the nut at all?
If you've got a lefty nut righty stringed guitar, your problem is there.
Pop the nut out, and stick the other way around. Your problem should be solved. If it solves it, add a tiny drop of super glue - though string tension alone should keep it in place.
Mechanicaly, nothing should prevent that tremolo working perfectly upside down.
If you've got a lefty nut righty stringed guitar, your problem is there.
Pop the nut out, and stick the other way around. Your problem should be solved. If it solves it, add a tiny drop of super glue - though string tension alone should keep it in place.
Mechanicaly, nothing should prevent that tremolo working perfectly upside down.
Ant
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
i believe the upside trem is an srv thing isnt it?
some cool ideas, i've always fancied modding my strat... having a master tone and something else? i might have to take some inspiration from some of the suggestions!
some cool ideas, i've always fancied modding my strat... having a master tone and something else? i might have to take some inspiration from some of the suggestions!
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
The mod I did on my strat was to rewire one of the tone dials as a blend dial. So... master volume, master tone & blend. When in positions 1 or 2 it mixed in the bridge, progressively, and then when in 4 or 5, the neck pickup.
Made for a really versatile range of sounds...
Want a humbucker or boost sound, grab a pedal. Or do it old school and have your "normal" settings with the guitar volume dial at 80%
Made for a really versatile range of sounds...
Want a humbucker or boost sound, grab a pedal. Or do it old school and have your "normal" settings with the guitar volume dial at 80%
Joe
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I've been trying to hold off posting this because it adds nothing to the conversation...
But a truly awesome mod that would have people talking about you forever more would be a button which, when pressed, sounds a foghorn and releases a swarm of live bees into the audience
But a truly awesome mod that would have people talking about you forever more would be a button which, when pressed, sounds a foghorn and releases a swarm of live bees into the audience
Kerry
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Too much gain is... just about enough
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Love the foghorn!!!!!!!
Them poor bees though. Unless the pub you're playing has a hell of lot of flowers needing pollinating...???
Them poor bees though. Unless the pub you're playing has a hell of lot of flowers needing pollinating...???
Ant
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
How about a 'super killswitch' designed to short out all electronic equipment in the building? A good way to end a show if it's not going to plan
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
How about just messing around with different caps and wirings, treble bleeds and so on? At least on a LP it makes a big difference.
Gear at the moment:
Gibson LP 1955 RI
'76 Gibson LPC
Haar 'Blackie' strat
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HW-cabs
...and that's about it, for now.
Gibson LP 1955 RI
'76 Gibson LPC
Haar 'Blackie' strat
'65 Tremolux
Orange R30
'72 JMP SB
'82 JMP 2203
50w custom plexi (For sale)
HW-cabs
...and that's about it, for now.
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
Upgrade the trem block for a big brass block. Add sustain and warmth.
Tone is everything
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
Put a camelbak pouch in the rear cavity, fill it with whisky and run the tube around your strap.
Can't believe I never thought about that before...
Can't believe I never thought about that before...
Joe
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Re: Help Me Think of Mods For My Strat...
Freaking brilliant!irish_admiral wrote:Put a camelbak pouch in the rear cavity, fill it with whisky and run the tube around your strap.
Can't believe I never thought about that before...
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