Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:19 am
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Here's an ASAT Classic that I had modded. It's a Fralin '57 Humbucker in the neck and a Seymour Duncan Jerry Donohue Special in the bridge. I also had the Bigsby added along with the tune-o-matic bridge.
Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:04 am
Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:17 am
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:19 am
bassman wrote:I don't see how the zero fret wears out faster although I guess it does wear out. It is only being worn when you tune the instrument, so I think the fret would last a very long time.
-bassman
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:20 am
MrRoundel wrote:
Does your blood relation to the discoverer of the Minnesota Runestone make you a "Runestone Cowboy"? Just curious.
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:37 am
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The Zero fret was mentioned yesterday. I have had 2 guitars with this and I like it. What is surprising is that Gretsch has it on some models and not on others. I would think that it would save on the nut and may transfer vibrations even better to the neck. The Brian May I owned also had a Zero Fret. It was mentioned yesterday that the Zero fret is the first fret to wear out. What do you think?
I like the LSR nut. It is only used on a 9.5 radius at this point but I have several and I like them. It is an improvement over the early Wilkerson. I believe that they help tuning stability. And with the LSR nut you do not need string trees . What do you think about the LSR?
Locking Tuners. They are standard on some G&Ls. I have them on each of my G&Ls except for the Tribby. I believe that they also add to tuning stability and certainly make it easier to change strings unless you use a power winder. What are you opinions of locking tuners?
Something I have wondered about: What is the most popular color for Guitars? I have the highest percentage in Reds or shades of transparent Reds but I don't have a clue what is the most popular. Anyone out there know? How about it Craig? G&L must know for their planning.
Does G&L use active electronics in any of their 6 Strings? I don't know. I do know that they use them in many of the Basses. What are your opinions of these?
I haven't talked about acoustics this week but we have a couple that I like and use for recording.
Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:18 pm
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Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:39 pm
darwinohm wrote:Mr Rounded
Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:13 pm
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Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:09 am
Boogie Bill wrote:Haven't been able to participate much; it's tax season and we're really busy.
I love the look of the ASAt, but I would pass on the double-roller Bigsby. They are a pain in ass to re-string. Ask Emmitt O. I had one on my c.'69 Tele Thinline and swore I'd never own another one. Next time, order your ASAT with a DF Vibrato. And adding a Bigsby to a tele can involve some routing. It's not an easy thing. Me, I'd leave it be.
I'm not a big fan of LSR nuts or zero frets. Just give me a well cut bone or graphite nut and I'm good to go. I do like locking tuners, though I don't find them to be any more stable than properly strung non locking tuners. They are easier to string than split-post tuners, but done right, a split post is very stable.
I would say sunburst, black and red are the most popular colors, though I have no statistics. I don't care for natural finished electrics, but acoustics are fine. I tend to like warm colors, but I have four blue guitars, a couple in Bel Air Green and my two Takamine 12-strings in black. I was definitely a SB guy before I met Miss Leslie, but she has expanded my color palette.
I have two Music Man Sabre II electrics with Leo's preamp. I really like it, wondered why it didn't catch on. Very low noise if any, and buffered, so I can drive 45 efx boxes and 100ft of cable. Great flexibility and incredible tones.
I have a bunch of acoustics:
1975 Martin D-28
1996 Martin MTV-1
2002 Martin D-28
2003 Martin D-35
2004 Martin D-18
2008 Martin DC Aura
1999 Ibanez Artwood AW50CENT
Two Takamine EF381SC 12-strings
They are really all great guitars. I'm very fortunate to have such a nice collection.
Good week; sorry I haven't been able to participate.
Bill
Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:15 am
Sprinter 92 wrote:
I've spent some time in Alexandria, Minnesota and seen the KRS several times! Fishing in the Alexandria area is great. Alexandria, has a couple of nice music stores and one is a G&L dealer. Hopefully, I'll be in Alexandria for a week of fishing in June.
Sprinter 92
Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:19 am
MrRoundel wrote:darwinohm wrote:Mr Rounded
I'm glad you enjoyed my small contributions. As you may have surmised, I do have a rather sick sense of humor.
FYI: My moniker here on G&LDP is actually MrRoundel. A "Roundel" is the badge for BMW automobiles and motorcycles, like my avatar dude is holding. I use the name because my initials are BMW.
Again, great job this week.
Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:19 am
Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:45 am
bassman wrote:I can see your point with the Bigsby trem. wearing out the zero fret, but have you ever had to replace one?
The strings are always in full contact with the zero fret and it is more of a fulcrum than a nut. No accounting for nut material because the fret is the end point. I haven't had enough experience with one for it to wear out but it is possible.
Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:58 am
darwinohm wrote:MrRounded, sometimes it takes a while for me to get it right!.
Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:00 pm
Boogie Bill wrote:Haven't been able to participate much; it's tax season and we're really busy.
I love the look of the ASAt, but I would pass on the double-roller Bigsby. They are a pain in ass to re-string. Ask Emmitt O. I had one on my c.'69 Tele Thinline and swore I'd never own another one. Next time, order your ASAT with a DF Vibrato. And adding a Bigsby to a tele can involve some routing. It's not an easy thing. Me, I'd leave it be.
Bill
Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:52 pm
John_L wrote:
What does the stone say?