Had to do it. Another strat in the family. Shocking right?
Not sure how I feel about the new V-Mod pickups yet. We shall see. I wanted a very traditional strat and this does that very well, plus the neck is awesome!
Had to do it. Another strat in the family. Shocking right?
Not sure how I feel about the new V-Mod pickups yet. We shall see. I wanted a very traditional strat and this does that very well, plus the neck is awesome!
Had to do it. Another strat in the family. Shocking right?
Not sure how I feel about the new V-Mod pickups yet. We shall see. I wanted a very traditional strat and this does that very well, plus the neck is awesome!
Hey, you're the StratGuru! No remorse, no regret! :thumbup
I am a bit "old-school" and needed something to scratch my Gretsch itch. I couldn't find one to do it so I got these two:
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Now you've got me TV Jonesing!!!
Now you've got me TV Jonesing!!!
The 6129 comes stock with the TV Classics. The 5420 currently has the stock Blacktops but I plan on replacing them with TV's T Armonds. I used the 6129 at a gig this weekend with the Kemper. I didn't miss any of my Les Pauls.
I didn't miss any of my Les Pauls.
Wow! That's something to think about............
I am a bit "old-school" and needed something to scratch my Gretsch itch. I couldn't find one to do it so I got these two:
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Great guitars Scott!
Wow! That's something to think about............
I won't say that the 6129 can replace my Les Pauls. It does have its warts. The neck sits high in the pocket limiting access to anything high up and I tend to bang my picking hand against the strings more on the Gretsch because of this. If you like big necks, the Gretsch ain't that. The 6129 has a soft oval that is somewhere between a 59 and 60 Les Paul. The factory frets on the 6129 are not very wide nor very tall. If you bend a lot (like I do) it can be work at times. The Filtertrons are significantly weaker than vintage-spec PAF clones, but significantly clearer.
All that being said, it has a definition that the Les Paul can't touch. You can clearly pick out notes in complex chords on the Gretsch that just turn to mush on a Les Paul. Even when you crank up the gain, the Filtertrons never get muddy. What is interesting is that even with all this definition, the Gretsch never sounds harsh. In fact, I found myself adding presence to my Gretsch profiles compared to my Les Paul or Tele profiles. The Gretsch is lighter than the Les Paul, since it is basically hollow inside, so it is very comfortable to lug around a stage all night. And finally, the fit and finish on the Gretsch is much better than anything from Gibson, Custom Shop or otherwise.
I have another gig tomorrow night where we are sharing the stage with another act. I will be using whatever backline they provide. Since I am not sure what I will be playing through, how much time we will have for soundchecks and changeover and since I am too lazy to bring any of my rigs, I will bring a Les Paul to this gig because it will be easier for me to push whatever amp I am given with the Les Paul and then clean it up with the guitar volume control. I am not sure I would be able to get enough drive and control from the Gretsch.
I have owned 6120s before but never a Jet. This was my first and I bought it without trying it first. That being said, I was very impressed by the Jet and would strongly recommend that if you have a chance to play one, by all means do so.
Totally different beasts! The Charvel is really set up to shred, so everything feels really easy. Must admit, I never dared changing gauges for fear of losing that ultimate playability, so it still gets strung with 9s, which definitely makes a difference. The Alphers Have more fight in them, which I like for the types of music I’m generally out playing. They can take a heavy hand too, which is nice for me and my playing style.
I went up to 9.5's on my GG, it takes a slight bit more work to play but the tone thickened up noticeably.
Hooray! - After more than 2 months of construction time it is there.
SSS Strat - Classic. The guitar maker is so honest that he even use his fingerprints for his logo.
- One piece maple neck (slightly flamed)
- One piece alder body oiled with trueoil and waxed.
- http://www.barfuss-pickups.de/ E-Johnson tone set .
- Gotoh Vintage tremolo, Schaller locking tuners
- Battery compartment in the back.
- A second compartment is prepared for a battery power off switch.
Wiring is prepared and it can be retrofitted without dismantling the guitar.
For practicing at home I don't need active electronics every time but a plugged guitar cable.
Special electronics, which I have gathered in the Internet .
Except PU basic wiring I wired myself - see supplement.
- PU switching with 10 positions.
- Switching between active/passive mode (continous playing is possible if battery is empty )
- 6 position capacitor switch (1. position direct)
- Volume and more subtle auxiliary Tone control. (15 nF) Main tone control is C-switch
- Active Preamp/Middle Boost circuit (ala Clapton)
Since I hardly can sell this guitar for a reasonable price anymore, I wanted to live out some cracyness with this guitar. I wouldn't do this with a Suhr
But I think the quality of this guitar is no worse.
Looks cool Harry,
like to hear soundsamples
like to hear soundsamples
Should I send the guit to you for good sound samples
Maybe I will try with one of your John Mayer Strat Tweaks.
Yes, do it. Like to hear the mayer sound with your beauty!
Very Nice weapon you got there Harry
Your not allowed to tease us Harry with out samples
no big band allowed.maybe foxy lady
texas style...
Ash
Ooohhh.. I don't think I've played a neck with a finish like that!
Cool axe Harry!
The guitar maker is so honest that he even use his fingerprints for his logo.
Haha, cool!
Nice build, for sure, well done!
Sharry, how about some Eric Johnson stuff?
Beautiful Strat
my newest Baby with Lundgren Pickups
Warmoth Build
Body:
Model: Carved Top Regal
Wood: Black Korina on Black Korina
Contours: Contoured Heel
Binding: Ivoroid Binding
Top Finish: Black to Clear Burst
Back Finish: Black to Clear Burst
Neck:
Construction: Gibson® Scale (24-3/4") Conversion Tiltback
Scale: 24-3/4" Conversion
Neck Wood: Wenge
Fingerboard Wood: Ebony (Macassar)
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Back Shape: Standard thin
Fret Size: 6130
Tuner Ream: Vintage Style (11/32")
Radius: Straight 12"
Fret #: 22
Mounting Holes: Standard 4 Bolt
Inlays: White Pearloid Trapezoid
Side Dots: Black Side Dots
String Nut: GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
Bareknuckle Nailbomb Pickups
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