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sypolog |
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Joined: April 2009 Posts: 130 Location: London, UK | So what lo-cost/no-cost mods have you made to your setup that you think just gives you the killer tone? (At least in your mind...) Here's what I swear by: a piece of stout copper wire thru the ball ends. What do you mean, Ouch? I think it adds bags more sustain and a little brightness. But then, I would, wouldn't I? What's your trade secret? | ||
Beal |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | At the factory we used to use an old string to line them up so they'd look pretty. | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | For Electrics: - Superglue the Bridge Posts. - Use rubber tubing in the place of springs on the pickups. - Use White Glue and Newspaper to bond the neck to the body (Factory Tip) - cut the Nut groove and use a one piece nut, don't shim, replace! Acoustics: - Dunlop Straploc's on everything, always tight and use washers or padding on the strap to keep the attachments from rattling. - The Saddle/shim/OPP area needs a clean seating. - Find the right strings for each guitar, player and style, there is no universal best set. And... - Have someone else play your guitar! :D | ||
an4340 |
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Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4389 Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | For Electrics: Rubber tubing in place of springs Planet Wave Locking tuners Dunlop Straploc's with felt | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | What effect does using rubber tubing instead of springs have on tone? | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | Springs may vibrate or pinch a wire. Less metal is less chance for feedback or ground issues. Minimal effect but it could add up. | ||
Beal |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | String tubes for the acoustics, it helps cut down the amount of wood vibration generated by the moving string. | ||
Gallerinski |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4996 Location: Phoenix AZ | Busters | ||
moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15654 Location: SoCal | Lessons. Helps a lot... | ||
ProfessorBB |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 5881 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Bigger, more powerful amps, and plenty of them. | ||
gh1 |
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Joined: April 2006 Posts: 972 Location: PDX | Tuning down a half step. _____ gh1 | ||
an4340 |
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Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4389 Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | this is what the felt looks like: | ||
GaryB |
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Joined: August 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Location Location Location | Not really an odd mod, but I've got bone nuts (ouch) and saddles on mine. Certainly good bang for your buck. | ||
Gallerinski |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4996 Location: Phoenix AZ | Fossil ivory bridge pins | ||
ProfessorBB |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 5881 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Music stand extension wings. | ||
elginacres |
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Joined: July 2005 Posts: 1609 Location: Colorado | Phil Keaggy played my guitar once - it sounded much better | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | :D | ||
FlySig |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 4028 Location: Utah | Tweaking the nuts. Getting the nut slots to the correct depth improves intonation a lot, especially for the first 5 frets. Fresh batteries in the effects pedals, or use a plug in power supply. Finding the right pick for the guitar. Ultex sound best to me on my acoustics. Gator Grip or Dava for the electric. Thinner for strumming, thicker for single notes. Maybe nobody else notices, but I think that the choice in pick makes a difference in clarity and tone. Speaker swap on the amp (Eminence Ragin' Cajun). It's much better than the Fender factory speaker. At $65 it was more than nothing, but a lot cheaper than buying a whole new amp. Getting the pickup height set properly on the electrics make a big difference in quality of tone. Finally, a couple of beers makes my playing sound a lot better! | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12750 Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by FlySig: Finally, a "mod" that I'm capable of performing.Finally, a couple of beers makes my playing sound a lot better! | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | And if someone else is buying I'll compliment their playing! | ||
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