Recent content by rick04901

I have an Epi Sheraton II that I put SD Phat Cats (P-90s) in. They turned my once smooth, muddy Epi Sheraton II into a snarling beast. I doubt that I could possibly be happier. Trouble is that your dream tone may not be mine. My only suggestion is to make something of a nuisance of youself at...

Your new Epi dot Well, if it does as well as my Sheraton II, you've probably already declared your eternal devotion to this guitar. Plays great, feels great, sounds even greater, now that I've added a set of SD Phat Kat (Cat?) P90s. Holy Moley!:thumbsup -Rick

Hi, out there! As if I didn't already have enough frustration, I've decided to try to build me a telecaster out of spare parts. What I need now is a sequencing plan, i.e., what to buy first, second, etc; how to proceed with the project, finishing guidance, wiring, (never held a soldering...

P90s Hi, Prgmr: I recently changed out the humbuckers in my Epi Sheraton II With Seymour Duncan P90 Phat Cats. I'm very pleased with them. They're made to replace full size humbuckers, so there'll be no problem with fit. I think you'll be well satisfied.:digit

Squier Bass Blather Hey, Nay: Recently bought (on ebay for $129) a Squier Deluxe P-Bass (there's a j-bass pup in it too!). The neck feels good, plenty of punch in the pickups (oh, well, maybe I'll upgrade to Seymours later - we'll see). Fit and finish are excellent, electronics seem fine, too...

Teaching Trials and Tribulations Deeaa: I'm a 50+ year player who, for the last 3 semsters taught beginner guitar to adults 1 evening a week at a local high school. I can tell you that your observations about ceratin beginners is pretty much right on the money. Some of them get it very quickly...