Recent content by piratejohnrob

I had not considered using the spring tension I do not use the trem either so I will definitely try this first. I know there has to be some great techs here in Germany hopefully one in my area, but I have been networking. Thank you for the advice.

Make sure you check out those 12 inch speakers the tone is less punchy than 10s and have less bass than 15s. I guess that is obvious, but you will notice there aren't that many Bass cabs that have 12s because they just don't quite do it for bass. If you look into the Eden amps they have...

I had an idea and wondered if this would work. I repair computers and electronics for my day job and often when making a mod to device I will have to use what is basically a "shim" what I do is use different sized washers either the nylon or metal ones some of them even have "teeth" that would...

So true, I think I will be making a trip to the BauMarkt (Gemany's answer to Home Depot) tomorrow. Should I just buy some wood shims like one would use for framing a house and sand them or what? Any suggestions.

Lots of great advice here. First I am inclined to agree with progrmr that most strats are not designed to be a "shredder" that I can deal with. The shim looks like it may work, I was hoping to avoid doing this as it requires me to remove the neck of my guitar and it may never play the same. I...

Soon, very soon!

Affinity series.

Okay, first I know this cheap Squier version of a Strat will never play like a "real" guitar. That much I can accept. My problem may have some to do with being spoiled I have been playing bass in gigging bands for over a decade and have rarely played anything less professional than a Les Paul...

I love Rock and Blues. Gov't Mule/Warren Haynes are a HUGE influence on me. I also love classic rock Zep, Hendrix, SRV, Clapton etc. I have quite a ways to go before I get anywhere near that level though. As far as my transition goes, I have played guitar off and on for many years but had...

Okay I am not new to music, I have been in many bands and been a bass player for about 15 years, (Damn that makes me feel old.) Anyhow I got a cheap Squier Strat to get me started on guitar, a Line6 FloorPod+ and lots of motivation to get better at the guitar. I also have a mandolin that I got...