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    Another question on the Mapleflame mod

    Guys, I got the Faber kit with a new ABR and the steel studs and im thinking about trying the mod on my 2006 Custom. I want to get rid of the Nashville bridge while im at it. Overall, do you guys think this mod will make my guitar brighter?Im looking for more tone but not a whole lotta treble...
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    Cleaned up the amp room

    Had to take a picture! http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/jmp100watt/089.jpg
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    JCM 800 combo kills!!!!

    Guys, Got this home from the shop and am lovin it for a hard rock tone. Let me know if you like! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxdkBN69I8s www.hollowpointband.us
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    Nashville to ABR

    Guys, i know there has been a lot of talk about tone as far as changing the stock Nashville out for a ABR. Ive been thinking about doing this on my 2006 custom more for looks than anything else. So what brand is the one to go with? www.hollowpointband.us
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    new video/06 Custom & 1975 Super Lead

    Here is a new video my Dad shot. Let me know if you guys dig! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuYBfvCbSAc www.hollowpointband.us
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    Alpine White to cream color change

    Quick question; would like to mellow the color of my 2006 Alpine White custom. Other than time what would speed this up? Thanks! www.hollowpointband.us
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    1993 Standard price check

    Guys, Times are tight and I need to but my 1993 Standard on Ebay. Whats the going rate for a player grade instrument? Its a natural that has aged to a nice amber color with Fralin pickups. Here is a pic: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/jmp100watt/IM000551.jpg
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    lightweight tailpiece for a hard rock paul?

    Guys quick question. Will a lightweight tailpiece improve the tone on a 2006 custom in a hard rock format like old Ozzy, Preist, type of sounds? Currently I have the heavy zinc one and think it sounds good but am always trying to get that extra 1% out of her! Thanks!
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    Tailpiece question

    Without taking it off...........Would you guys think a 2006 Custom would have a aluminum light weight tailpiece or the regular heavy one?
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    New customs

    Ive been thinking about getting a new custom. Anybody bought one in the last year or so? Sound good? Play good?
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    Gibson 57 classic pickup question

    Are replacement Gibson 57 pickups potted from the factory? Im talking about the double zebra ones that have no cover on them. Trying to decide if these pickups are squeal proof or not!! Thanks!
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    SQUEAL HELP PLEEESEE!

    Guys I need a hand. My 93 Standard has a microphonic type bad squeal problem even at low volumes on both my JCM800 combo and my JMP 100 2203. The guitar has the 498T in the bridge and a 490 in the rthymn section. I upgraded to CTS pots and 50's wiring about 4 months ago with good results. Any...
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    heavy or light?

    What do you guys like in a paul as far as sound? I have a 1993 Standard that is heavy as all hell but it actualy seems to sound better than my 1970 Custom equiped with the same caps/pickups/etc..........the custom is much lighter.......Any opinons?
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    498T or 490T

    How can you tell which pickup you have in your axe? I have a 1993 Standard.....Need to know which one is in the bridge position.....Thanks!
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    With Seth Lovers Do?

    Hey guys need some help. My bridge pickup died in my 1971 Les Paul Custom and I was thinking about replacing it with a Seth Lover. My only concern is the squeal problem w/ heavy distortion. I play mostly hard rock (Ozzy, Badlands, Scorpions) type of rock with a 1977 2203 Marshall. Would this be...
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