Dream Gear Wish List 2010

[chefcraig]

If nothing else, get a piece of paper, write the word "Neuropathy" on it, and tape it to your snare drum head. Then beat the living shit out of it.

At one point in the band's career, Stewart Copeland of The Police was so fed up with Sting that he wrote the words "FUCK FACE" and "FUCK OFF YOU CUNT" on his drum heads, so he could take out his frustrations with Sting in an inspired manner.

[GAR]

I've never seen anyone duct-tape a bath towel around the shell of a snare before.

Interesting shot.. and a great recording idea to kill that nasty Acrolyte ring.

[jhale667]

At one point in the band's career, Stewart Copeland of The Police was so fed up with Sting that he wrote the words "FUCK FACE" and "FUCK OFF YOU CUNT" on his drum heads, so he could take out his frustrations with Sting in an inspired manner.

Oh, yeah...bet that was a real comfortable tour for all involved..lol.

[jhale667]

No longer dreaming of picking up some Ti String-block inserts for my Floyd...not as of this weekend...

Never cracked a string-block, but I've heard of plenty of people who have...extra insurance never hurt, right?

Between these and the stainless hardware, don't think I'll be worrying about string slippage/cracked blocks anymore...plus they look pretty cool.



oh, and I don't have a mis-matched tremolo-spring set anymore either...

[Jagermeister]

I am thinking about selling this. I have had it for a very long time but I want something I can set down and play. Thinking about an Epiphone maybe.

[jhale667]

Gonna Ebay it?

[Diamondjimi]

Flying V's are the easiest guitars to play sitting down.

(GAR's hero demonstrating how it's done!)

[Jagermeister]

Gonna Ebay it?

I don't know I was thinking maybe I should just keep it and wait till I can afford to just buy a new one. Really I have had that thing since like 1982. I have the original hard case also.

What do u think it's worth jhale? It's not a neck through. It looks exactly like that brochure.

[chefcraig]

I was looking for this goofy Kinks album cover featuring of one of the Davies brothers playing a V with his arm awkwardly hooked between the fins, but found this image instead. Here's something you don't see everyday.

[chefcraig]

Flying V's are the easiest guitars to play sitting down.

Yep, and once you've figured them out, they are not at all awkward to play while standing, either...

[VAiN]

I was looking for this goofy Kinks album cover featuring of one of the Davies brothers playing a V with his arm awkwardly hooked between the fins, but found this image instead. Here's something you don't see everyday.

Nice! I believe that is the Hot For Teacher V, no?

[Jagermeister]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-IBANEZ-FLYI...item1c1375415f

Check that out jhale.

[jhale667]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-IBANEZ-FLYI...item1c1375415f

Check that out jhale.

That's from the same (70s) era as EVH's Destroyer that he turned into "the Shark", back when Ibanez was making accurate Gibson copies...your 80s model probably won't fetch anywhere near that, but if you're looking to dump it, worth a shot.

[Jagermeister]

That's from the same (70s) era as EVH's Destroyer that he turned into "the Shark", back when Ibanez was making accurate Gibson copies...your 80s model probably won't fetch anywhere near that, but if you're looking to dump it, worth a shot.

I know mine won't bring that. I just thought it was cool. A friend of mine use to have one back in the day. It was a great guitar.

[Diamondjimi]

Nice shot of Ed with his 58/59 Gibson V.

And another of him with his '58 LP which he wisely retired once he discovered their value starting to skyrocket...

[Hardrock69]

There is a guitar shop in Dallas called Zoo Music. I wandered in there one day in the early 80s, and they had 4 or 5 of those Ibanez Vs....all for around $500 apiece. It was an interesting store....wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling guitars, with piles of old dusty junk guitars in the corners.

[Diamondjimi]

Sounds like a cool store!

Dave Anderson's Zoo Music

[jhale667]

OK, so next I want the Voodooman Dual switch for my Mark III...

http://voodoomanswitches.com/compone...id,1/vmcchk,1/



Then the MXR Carbon Copy and an Expression pedal for the MM-4 as planned...but also thinking about adding a volume pedal in the loop to act as a foot-controlled Master Volume...



Will be like 1 1/2 times the current size, but even more versatile...I can live with that...and still check it on an airline...lol Current version only weighs 26 lbs, I can't see adding a couple of pedals and inches to the case size bumping it up by more than 10-15 lbs?

[jhale667]

Had the ol' melted velcro problem with the board last weekend; thinking this may be the solution.

[chefcraig]

Had the ol' melted velcro problem with the board last weekend; thinking this may be the solution.

You still have to wonder about the heat of the pedals unseating the glue from the plastic strip, even if it is a super-glue like adhesive. There is another option, but it takes some work. This works best on a homemade, metal frame.

Essentially, you remove the backing plate from each individual pedal, then drill a hole the diameter of a 2 inch bolt and insert the bolt through the hole. (You can use some super-glue or JB Weld to hold it in place.) Reattach the plate to the pedal. On your metal board, position where you want the pedal to be, then drill a hole the same diameter. Place a few rubber washers on the bolt to keep things tight, then slide it through the hole. To fasten in place, use a wing-nut with a washer.

There you have it, no glue yet absolutely zero slippage. And you can still access the pedals for battery or other maintenance by simply turning the wing-nut.

[jhale667]

You still have to wonder about the heat of the pedals unseating the glue from the plastic strip, even if it is a super-glue like adhesive. There is another option, but it takes some work. This works best on a homemade, metal frame.

Essentially, you remove the backing plate from each individual pedal, then drill a hole the diameter of a 2 inch bolt and insert the bolt through the hole. (You can use some super-glue or JB Weld to hold it in place.) Reattach the plate to the pedal. On your metal board, position where you want the pedal to be, then drill a hole the same diameter. Place a few rubber washers on the bolt to keep things tight, then slide it through the hole. To fasten in place, use a wing-nut with a washer.

There you have it, no glue yet absolutely zero slippage. And you can still access the pedals for battery or other maintenance by simply turning the wing-nut.

Does sound like some work...lol In my case won't need battery access once applied; I'm running a Voodoolab Pedal Power II for everything - interestingly the Pedaltrain board (also metal frame construction) has an underside bracket that will hold it among other power supplies w/o modification. Kinda cool. The pedalboard planner design is based off the 32x16 model which I was considering anyway...may give it (and the PowerGrip tape) a shot rather than having something custom made...or bolting things down...

[jhale667]

Thinkin' this one...




Final revision will look something like this...



The more I'm reading up on the new MXR compressors, think I like the Custom Comp better...

Think it will hold two pedal power units...which would mean I could throw in a BBE Sonic Stomp and a Hush Pedal in the loop too, not like it really needs it, but hey...

[GAR]

I upgraded for free: ditched my SKB15 and found an SKB25 so I can mount the tascam recorder on it, added a tuner, and my wireless receiver.

Basically the same thing I had but a little larger.. zippered plastic board.

The reason I didn't like the Pedaltrain was it's weight, and that you can't throw it in the overhead.

[jhale667]

My guitar goes in the overhead; the pedalboard goes as a checked bag. Plus I'd like something a little more sturdy than a zippered plastic board.

[GAR]

You could check the SKB if you had to, but I would prefer to reinforce the top portion with a foam-n-aluminum sheet or plate to protect the knobs.

Pedaltrain is perfect for checked baggage, but it doesn't have corner wheels and an extendo-grip like other luggage. That's all it really needs, so you could dolly the sumbitch thru lobbies.

Especially Houston, that lobby is a bitch.

[jhale667]

You could check the SKB if you

...wanted to get your shit destroyed?

[GAR]

Nah, even if you slipped carboard on top, I think it would be fine.

I've throw these around abit now. Two layers of webbed padded nylon, and a pouch between and haven't sheared or kinked a pot shaft yet.

Plus they're very light. At guitar center pasadena last weekend, I saw they got an even lighter zippered one like the SKB for fifty bucks.

[jhale667]

Actually, I toured with someone that used an SKB, and it got ripped to shreds. Literally, as well as every time the stage crew saw it getting set up regardless of what city we were in. They're pretty much toys.

[VanHalener]

Want to go wireless with the guitar. digital perhaps


Will someone please point me in the right direction?

[jhale667]

Want to go wireless with the guitar. digital perhaps


Will someone please point me in the right direction?

Check out the offerings from the regulars, Shure, Nady, etc. But I know Line 6 makes them now, as does Samson and a few other manufacturers...I haven't used one myself since the 90s... but someone I teched for swore by their Shure, and it worked all over the f*ing country.

[jhale667]

OK, here's something I tried and once again want in all my guittars with Floyds...Trem-Stoppers...



Quick, easy set-ups, disengage it and the usual step-and-a-half upwards play returns...rock.

If I blocked mine for dive-only I'd want the brass ones, but may stick with the standards since they're primarily for maintenance. Will be getting more noiseless springs as well.

http://www.floydupgrades.com/catalog...roducts_id=215

[GAR]

[jhale667]

Don't own a pedal, either?















Size 12 1/2...all the better to kick you in the ass with...

[VanHalener]

Check out the offerings from the regulars, Shure, Nady, etc. But I know Line 6 makes them now, as does Samson and a few other manufacturers...I haven't used one myself since the 90s... but someone I teched for swore by their Shure, and it worked all over the f*ing country.

Thanks. I have little need for such a device, but little need is enough for me. The basement is a bit too tight to be moving around and trying to jam with wires that get caught up under furniture, twist up, get pulled out, or are constantly being attacked by my cat who thinks it's a huge snake and must kill it. I have to talk with my doctor about this since I have a computer in my chest that can deliver a massive shock to my heart when accidentally triggered by certain external influences, but I simply want a high quality wireless unit so I can mess around with the guitar without the headaches associated with wires.

I'll check those cats out, thanks.

[VanHalener]

*dupe*

[GAR]

Size 12 1/2...

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[jhale667]

/dicknose




They're back.... and I wants one....or four.

http://www.boogiebodies.com/catalog/

Yeah, never heard of Polonia before... but if it is durable, as light as reported (2 lb bodies??) and DOESN'T sound like (B)asswood ... might do this over Padauk for the next natural...

[jhale667]

Looks like Boogie Bodies will also be the answer to this long-standing question...



Why, as a matter of fact, looks like they do...



Yeah, one R5 "large banana" (bottom neck in photo) with an Ebony compound-radius board and 6100s please...

[Matt White]

Eventide Pitch-factor pedal...........


Sometime soon................

[BigBadBrian]