your dot would sound great with classic 57's....i have thought about putting them in my artcore....
ww
Any one of the first 18 guitars would look great under the tree.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/sear...b=popular&pn=1
I keep looking at the 335 and it is just a beautiful guitar. I'm thinking of putting 57 Humbuckers in the Dot since that is about as close as I will get to a 335.
An early Merry Christmas to all you guitar and gear wishers.
Mark
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your dot would sound great with classic 57's....i have thought about putting them in my artcore....
ww
Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
Brownsville Reso - 101 Electric Reso : Fender GDO-300 Maple Quilt Top Acoustic
Amps: Fender Super Champ XD
Effects: Digitech RP250 Modeling Guitar Processor : DVM "Phased and Confused" Script Phaser Clone : Digitech Bad Monkey
Danelectro Cool Cat Chorus : Behringer Distortion Modeler : Ernie Ball Volume Pedal : Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Ohh to have a 335...
I love the 57's I put in my Epi LP... a very nice upgrage. I've considered putting them in my Artcore as well... they're that nice.
Here's a YouTube clip of a 335 with a 57' Classic in the Bridge, and a BusrtBucker in the neck... also very nice.
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Gearlist:
Electric: Ibanez 'AS103', Fender Dlx Nash Pwr Tele, Fender Squier '62 JV Strat, Squier '51, Squier 60's Classic Vibe Strat, Epi Elite LP Studio, Hagstrom Swede Acoustic: Larrivee LV-03RE, A&L AMI, Yamaha FG340-T Bass: Yamaha BB 450 Amps: Roland JC-120, JC-50, Peavey Classic 30, Fender Super Champ XD Pedals: Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Danelectro Cool Cat Drive, Transparent Overdrive, Digitech Digiverb, Bad Monkey, Ibanez TS-9, Boss AC-2, CE-5, CS-2, DD-3, DF-2, DS-1, FV-100, GE-7, OC-2, PSM-5, SD-1, TU-2, DVM~BYOC 'Lush Puppy' Chorus
Well, I am going to have to consider the pick up change.
Mark
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I have the 57 Classics in my Sheraton II. You've heard how that sounds (8804). If you do decide to go this route, it would be worth it to replace the stock Epi pots at the same time. My dealer/tech swears by 500K DiMarzio Custom Taper (Audio Taper).
Classic '57s are it my friends. Good choices.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
I assume we're talking Gibson originals here. Anyone know about copies, like the GFS versions?Originally Posted by Tone2TheBone
"GAS never sleeps" - Gil Janus
"Now you got to pay your dues. Get that axe and play the blues." - Spudman
Gear: Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Emperor Joe Pass, Fender MIM Strat, Tacoma DR-14, Johnson JR-200 resonator; Fender Super Champ XD amp
Hi Ted... yup, the posts have been about Gibson 57's. I'm not sure about the GFS p/u's other than they cost about 1/3 the price.
Here's a clip I found on YouTube with a Gent using the GFS Vintage 59' Alnico's.
EDIT: Here's one for Strum too! (GFS Vintage 59' Alnico's.)
Gearlist:
Electric: Ibanez 'AS103', Fender Dlx Nash Pwr Tele, Fender Squier '62 JV Strat, Squier '51, Squier 60's Classic Vibe Strat, Epi Elite LP Studio, Hagstrom Swede Acoustic: Larrivee LV-03RE, A&L AMI, Yamaha FG340-T Bass: Yamaha BB 450 Amps: Roland JC-120, JC-50, Peavey Classic 30, Fender Super Champ XD Pedals: Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Danelectro Cool Cat Drive, Transparent Overdrive, Digitech Digiverb, Bad Monkey, Ibanez TS-9, Boss AC-2, CE-5, CS-2, DD-3, DF-2, DS-1, FV-100, GE-7, OC-2, PSM-5, SD-1, TU-2, DVM~BYOC 'Lush Puppy' Chorus
Here are some recommendations from another site:
I used Kent Armstrongs, vintage paf sound, 8K output, 12 pole pieces, chrome covers.
I love 'em!
I wouldn't hesitate to tell anyone to use them, and I'd compare them to just about any price pup out there.
the real difference is going to be in personal taste anyway. it always is.
I put KA's in just about all my guitars, and I've not been unhappy so far.
I'd do the caps and pots while I was in there.. not expensive, makes a nice difference, and lasts longer.
and another:
Well Dimarzio´s PAF...is one that you can use...
Super Distortion...i have them...and they sound great on the epi.
and yet another:
I got my Epi Dot in a pawn shop with hard case cheap. First thing I did was take it to Nashville to my guitar tech. We put in a 57 Classic in the neck and a Burstbucker 3 in the bridge. Bone nut to replace the plastic, crowned and polished the frets, and then when I got it home I replaced the tuners with Gotohs.
Man, what a difference. Sustain, warmth, crunch and real 335 sound for a budget price. I bought two 57 Classics new at my local mom and pop music store, and one of them was dead on arrival and had been cut on in the wiring! So my tech got the Burstbucker 3 used from one of his buddies and put that in. I got a refund on the dead 57.
Mark
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Hey JS. You want a 335, and you have a dot. I would just get the 57s and also change the pots at the same time. Throw in a switch craft switch and you will have your 335. My 335 has the Bill Lawrence pickups and they are sweet. I had thought about putting a set of 57s in my Sheraton but since I bought the 335 I don't need to. The next thing you will be saying "yea I wanted 57s but I put the GFS in instead. "
Remember when working on these type of guitars there are two ways to change things. One is the "cheater" way to splice the wires at the pickup cavity, and the correct way is to fish out the pots and solder them correctly. If they have to fish them out you might as well replace them. Also the switch on the Epi dots WILL fail they are crap so put in a Gibson or Switchcraft. A few more bucks but then you will have it dialed in. The Bone nut is an extra expense and for me the Jury is out on that one. I had that done on an Ebony Sheraton and I truthfully could not hear the difference.
The Blues is alright!
Guitars: 1968 Gibson SG, 2005 Gibson SG Standard, 2006 Gibson LP Classic Gold top, 2004 Epiphone Elitist LP Custom, 1996 Gibson Les Paul Standard. 2001 Epiphone Sheraton II, 2007 Epiphone G400.
Fender Strats: 1996 Fender 68 Reissue CIJ, 2008 Squier CV 50s, 2009 Squier CV 50s Tele Butterescotch Blonde
Amps: Blues Junior Special edition Jensen in Brown Tolex with Wheat front, 65 Deluxe Reverb reissue,1970 Sonax reverb by Traynor, Avatar Custom 2/12 Cabinet with Eminence Legend V1216 speakers,
2008 DSL100 Marshall Amp , Fender Super Champ XD,Fender Vibro Champ XD
Effects and Pedals: Fulltone Fulldrive II, Fulltone OCD, Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe, Fulltone Fat Boost, Dunlop Crybaby Wah, Boss DS1, Boss DD20 Giga Delay, Boss TU2 tuner, Boss BD2, Ibanez TS9 Tube screamer, Zoom 505. Radial tonebone hot british.
ZMAN, I'm going to have to do something with it. Since I want to mod the Washburn, maybe I will do that first to develop some skill at soldering.
I want to make sure whatever I do on the Dot, it is not going the cheap or short-cut route. I want to make sure I have quality product going in. Although the Dot isn't a high end guitar, it is and has been my favorite throughout the rotation of guitars I've owned.
Mark
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On these semi hollow guits, just remember to tape off the F holes and the front of the guitar. Tools and pots etc can leave some dandy marks.
Not as easy as a solid body or a Strat, but doable. I personally would rely on my tech. If you can't fix it with a 9/16 socket and a ratchet, I ain't touching it.
The Blues is alright!
Guitars: 1968 Gibson SG, 2005 Gibson SG Standard, 2006 Gibson LP Classic Gold top, 2004 Epiphone Elitist LP Custom, 1996 Gibson Les Paul Standard. 2001 Epiphone Sheraton II, 2007 Epiphone G400.
Fender Strats: 1996 Fender 68 Reissue CIJ, 2008 Squier CV 50s, 2009 Squier CV 50s Tele Butterescotch Blonde
Amps: Blues Junior Special edition Jensen in Brown Tolex with Wheat front, 65 Deluxe Reverb reissue,1970 Sonax reverb by Traynor, Avatar Custom 2/12 Cabinet with Eminence Legend V1216 speakers,
2008 DSL100 Marshall Amp , Fender Super Champ XD,Fender Vibro Champ XD
Effects and Pedals: Fulltone Fulldrive II, Fulltone OCD, Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe, Fulltone Fat Boost, Dunlop Crybaby Wah, Boss DS1, Boss DD20 Giga Delay, Boss TU2 tuner, Boss BD2, Ibanez TS9 Tube screamer, Zoom 505. Radial tonebone hot british.
Originally Posted by ZMAN
Drive on down, I have a Corolla that I might be working on later today. I have the tools, but today we will be working with a 12mm. So I have the tools, guitars, and food - when can I expect you?
Mark
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here's a few from my favorite drool site
http://www.privatereserveguitars.com...ch_go.y=13&o=2
guitars-esp m1,esp vintage plus strat,85 gibson LP std,Hamer std,hagstrom xl-5,takamine 330r
amps-egnater tweaker,epi vj w/brat mod
efx-byoc/dvm comp, j cantrell wah,ocd,catalinbread dls,wampler plextortion,ibanez chorus,tech21 boost dla
JS it is too damn cold out. I am not moving from my fireplace today. I have extra batteries for the clicker and I could wear out a set today.
I also have a complete set of Metric or regular. What a pain in the butt.
Working on old and new I need both.
I have this one. It is a 1990 but exactly the same.
http://www.privatereserveguitars.com...150271.guitars
Mine
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...z/P1240018.jpg
The Blues is alright!
Guitars: 1968 Gibson SG, 2005 Gibson SG Standard, 2006 Gibson LP Classic Gold top, 2004 Epiphone Elitist LP Custom, 1996 Gibson Les Paul Standard. 2001 Epiphone Sheraton II, 2007 Epiphone G400.
Fender Strats: 1996 Fender 68 Reissue CIJ, 2008 Squier CV 50s, 2009 Squier CV 50s Tele Butterescotch Blonde
Amps: Blues Junior Special edition Jensen in Brown Tolex with Wheat front, 65 Deluxe Reverb reissue,1970 Sonax reverb by Traynor, Avatar Custom 2/12 Cabinet with Eminence Legend V1216 speakers,
2008 DSL100 Marshall Amp , Fender Super Champ XD,Fender Vibro Champ XD
Effects and Pedals: Fulltone Fulldrive II, Fulltone OCD, Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe, Fulltone Fat Boost, Dunlop Crybaby Wah, Boss DS1, Boss DD20 Giga Delay, Boss TU2 tuner, Boss BD2, Ibanez TS9 Tube screamer, Zoom 505. Radial tonebone hot british.
Originally Posted by ZMAN
Hey, I bought that kerosene heater I mentioned in a thread a few weeks ago, the thing works great. After about an hour you can work in the garage in a short sleeve shirt. I hate working on a car in the cold.
Today I had to get that tractor set up for winter and then I started working on a Camry that needs the fuel filler tube replaced and part of the return fuel line. I have to get that one back on the road before the lease expires on the Highlander. No more leases, no more new cars for me.
Mark
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Oh, that is a nice guitar ZMAN.
Andy, my wife just put you on a "hit" list. You are not suppose to provide me with any links that might make me say "I promise, this is the last one".
Be on the lookout of an angry looking woman wearing sunglasses and carrying an assault rifle.
Mark
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Oh my God. Your wife has a twin at my house. It is getting so she is looking over my shoulder at what I am doing on the internet. One day I brough up a Porn sight to get rid of her, and she was OK with that. Just as long as I don't look at any guitar sites. That is bad!
I have had an electric heater for my garage for 20 years and I still haven't hooked it up.
I just can't think about cars in the winter.
The Blues is alright!
Guitars: 1968 Gibson SG, 2005 Gibson SG Standard, 2006 Gibson LP Classic Gold top, 2004 Epiphone Elitist LP Custom, 1996 Gibson Les Paul Standard. 2001 Epiphone Sheraton II, 2007 Epiphone G400.
Fender Strats: 1996 Fender 68 Reissue CIJ, 2008 Squier CV 50s, 2009 Squier CV 50s Tele Butterescotch Blonde
Amps: Blues Junior Special edition Jensen in Brown Tolex with Wheat front, 65 Deluxe Reverb reissue,1970 Sonax reverb by Traynor, Avatar Custom 2/12 Cabinet with Eminence Legend V1216 speakers,
2008 DSL100 Marshall Amp , Fender Super Champ XD,Fender Vibro Champ XD
Effects and Pedals: Fulltone Fulldrive II, Fulltone OCD, Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe, Fulltone Fat Boost, Dunlop Crybaby Wah, Boss DS1, Boss DD20 Giga Delay, Boss TU2 tuner, Boss BD2, Ibanez TS9 Tube screamer, Zoom 505. Radial tonebone hot british.
hey guys ! just how cold is it? was freezing here yesterday, today rather nice...high 50s......hate winter..more and more.... Dan