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Recent content by drewchowen

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    Straight Neck? Uneven Frets? What's going on?

    Maybe someone (Mr. Erlewine?) can explain a phenomenon I've been noticing on my Gibsons... ('61 LPS TV Yellow RI - model year '97, and an early '70's SG) Both are exhibiting the same neck woes; If I adjust the truss rod to create a "straight" condition down the middle of the fretboard (between...
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    Anyone tried these GHS Low Tunes strings?

    I've been playing GHS TnT's since December, and they've been great strings. However, when in drop D or drop Db I still get over oscillation from the strings. The Zakk Wylde sets are just too much comedy for what I do, but GHS just put out this new set of guages, "Low Tunes." They have larger...
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    What's up with my G strings?

    No pun intended here, although I have to admit this is going to be cannon fodder for the many amateur comedians we foster here on the LPF... In anticipation of the many posts that I know will tear this to shreads, I say thanks for the humor, but I really need some advice on how to correct this...
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    What's up with my G strings?

    No pun intended here, although I have to admit this is going to be cannon fodder for the many amateur comedians we foster here on the LPF... In anticipation of the many posts that I know will tear this to shreads, I say thanks for the humor, but I really need some advice on how to correct this...
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    Does the Gibbson Nashville plant offer factory tours?

    Does the Gibson Nashville plant offer factory tours? I figured this place might be the best to ask, I'm going to be in Nashvegas next month for a couple of days with some extra time on my hands... Does the Gibson plant do factory tours for visitors? Anyone know if there's a contact number for...
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    Are thicker necks more stable?

    About eighteen months ago I moved from Minneapolis, MN to Baton Rouge, LA. Since relocating, I've noticed that I have to give more attention to the necks of nearly every guitar I play regularly. I never recall having to make truss rod adjustments as often as I do here. It's almost a seasonal...
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    I never saw a crack like this!

    Hey, maybe someone can shed some light on this subject... I've heard of (and seen) cracks in headstock and along necks and stuff, but today I saw an interesting ailment on what I believe is an early 70's SG Standard, you know, the one with the goofy tailpiece/vibrato arm... Someone please...
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    LPS P-90 Pickup Threaded Countersink

    HELP! I have a '97 Les Paul Special that I've invested a small fortune in STEWMAC tools to bring into playing condition... That neck twist - yup, I leveled the fretboard myself and am in the process of refretting the monster now. However, I have a problem with the way the P90's are...
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    Correction for a twisted neck

    I recently purchased a '97 Les Paul Special with a TV Yellow finish that I really love. When I bought it, the neck had too much relief for my tastes. I picked up Dan's "How To Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great" and set the guitar up to my preferences when a slight neck twist became...
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