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    Neck Heavy... A Solution ?

    The real solution IS the strap. Of course, you can drill another hole in your SG, or hang counter weights off of it. But the beauty of the SG is...
    Post by: lakehaus, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: Tone Zone
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    SGs from the 1970s Norlin Era. Pros and Cons.

    I lived in Gretna on the West Bank (graduated from West Jeff!!). Metro, as I recall, was a little strip mall music shop on Terry Parkway. Not sure...
    Post by: lakehaus, Feb 13, 2010 in forum: Gibson SG
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    SGs from the 1970s Norlin Era. Pros and Cons.

    I bought my '76 Standard brand new from Metro Music (greater New Orleans) in 1977. $400 w/ case. I didn't know a thing about QC, Norlin, or...
    Post by: lakehaus, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: Gibson SG
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    Sheptone PUs

    The boutique guys are all pro's and depend on their rep to carry their successes. They all stand behind their work. I've found little diff between...
    Post by: lakehaus, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Pickups
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    Sheptone PUs

    I agree with your assessment... I have Shep Tributes in my '76 SG and it never... NEVER sounded better. My Les Paul runs and hides when I break...
    Post by: lakehaus, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Pickups
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    What Amp Do You Plug Your SG Into?

    In fact, it's the opposite. When I switch, the clean ch seems to throw more at me than the boost ch. I never measured it schientifically, but...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: Amps & Cabs
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    What Amp Do You Plug Your SG Into?

    1Way - I use channel switching via the footpedal, since I have only one input up front. I keep the MV almost wide open most of the time, presence...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: Amps & Cabs
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    lets see your guts

    That's exactly what these are. The bridge is a BK Trib PAF (zebra), the neck is a regular ol' Trib. I had stock BBs, 57s, Seth Lovers and WCRs in...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Gibson SG
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    lets see your guts

    Before (stock 1976 stuff) [img] [img] After (RS pots, Russian PIOs, Sheptone PAFs) [img] [img]
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Gibson SG
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    Fair Price's for SG's?

    The question is what's "fair". Fair is influenced by the market, and subject to what you're willing to pay. What's fair to you may not...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Gibson SG
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    Tune-o-matic Conversion Post

    Does anyone know if that conversion bit will work for my '76 harmonica TOM? I never studied the mount under my Schaller bridge... Callaham has...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Tone Zone
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    Hanging Guitars.

    I've been hanging mine for years. I chose the Hercules system because I trust the mechanism - pricey, but using the motorcycle helmet analogy......
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Tone Zone
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    Whats Your Action ?

    All guitars are different... even within the species. So what's good for mine may not be good for yours. Set your action as low as you can stand...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Tone Zone
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    What Amp Do You Plug Your SG Into?

    Update on my rig... I just finished restoring a 70s Marshall B cab (fitted w/ basketweave instead of checkerboard). It's loaded with (2) G12H-30s...
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Amps & Cabs
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    Bought 7 Hercules Wall Hangers for my New Music Room

    I got a six-pack of the Hercules wall hangers. I had their floor stands and trust the mechanism to hold. Never had an issue with nitro finishes....
    Post by: lakehaus, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Tone Zone