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I really hate to hear this. RIP, Jay.

Nice short link/read below ☮️ “His impact will live on for generations”: Wayne Charvel, legendary luthier who built guitars for Eddie Van Halen and gave rise to the Superstrat, dies aged 85 | Guitar World https://share.google/0ZMBBgNvUHQas6QzM

I'm not a fan of Billy Joel. Never have been. Just not my style, nothing against him. I learned a lot about him in this video as a fellow who doesn't know how to read music and plays by ear. I appreciate him as a musician now.

I have a few pickups I'm going to try in the neck position. On top of the list is an OX-4. It's sitting on the bench right now. I bought this guitar because of Glen Buxton and it does great Buxton sound in the bridge. I'm not going to touch that pickup. I'm also not a fan of potted pickups and didn't know the '57s were potted. Makes no sense since they are supposed to be PAF style pickups. I watched several videos yesterday comparing SGs to LPs and they all said the SG is much more mid forward, hence Angus Young. One of my all-time albums of my youth was, "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees," BOC, which was all SGs back then as far as I can remember. Great tones in a band setting. Just not quite what I do when I jam alone. I can see how it would be great in the mix but that's not my thing right now. Thanks for your suggestions. If the OX doesn't chime it up, nothin' will.

In November of last year, I started playing with an established local cover band in which the drummer is a longtime friend of mine. One of their more popular covers is "New York State of Mind", which isn't much of a guitar tune, but was fun to learn in terms of backing chord progressions. Their previous lead guitarist had noodled his way through the sax solo (no horns in this band). Sounded fine, but I decided to learn the sax fills and solo at least 90% note-for-note. It's a blast to play and members of the audience love the tune played faithful to the original. More recently, we added Anthony's Song/Movin' Out. Another fun cover and a challenge to nail down all the details. The experience has given me a new and robust appreciation of Mr. Joel, his musicianship, and his writing prowess. Looking forward to watching his Beato interview, as Rick is a stellar interviewer.

Cancer sucks. Fuck that shit. As a 90s teen, I got to see a lot of amazing acts (look up the lineups for the first 4 Lollapaloozas for the Cliffs notes), and can honestly say L7 wasn't just the best of the Grrrl bands live, they were one of the most fun and energetic live bands of the era, period. It felt like they wanted to be in the pit with us instead of being up there. It was angry, but it was fun. Badass. RIP

Thanks for keeping us informed. RIP, and give them hell wherever you do end up!

Shit.

RIP Sir. 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

F*ck. RIP Jay.

Dang. RIP, sir.

Not a fan of those 57 classics. Their natural frequency response jack the high mids and makes nearly all pedals and amps sound bad to me. Start with a Duncan 59 neck as a standard starting place, they’re cheap, consistent and easy to find. I like em used with nickel covers. The SG that I gig with came with 57 classics, sounded bad, I replaced with a set of SD 59s, now sounds good. Good luck 👍

Jimbilly, here is your chance to make your regret my regret.

beautiful! I had it's near-twin, and regret having sold it

$1500 is my bottom line for local pick up. Great guitar and only selling to fund another hobby.

There's another guy hangs around here that makes those things. Does a pretty good job I've been told. You might give him a call. Humbuckers – Carondelet Guitar and Bass Pickups

The CustomBuckers are tough to beat if you can snag 'em. I way prefer those over the 57s.

NHRIBS

Someone I worked with died from brain cancer. A month before his death we had a decent conversation, but he had a rough voice.

My son in law died of glioblastoma(aggressive brain cancer)1 1/2 years ago. Same as Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke and of course Neil Peart. I don't know if I've fully processed it yet. RIP Jennifer Finch Condolence to family, friends and fans

Darn! Wish I had seen this before it sold. A certain somebody in the fan club sold me their M III several years ago. He regrets selling it and has been asking me to sell it back to him. I absolutely love the guitar so I tell him I'll sell it back when I have a replacement.

Board works great! Thanks, Ted!

Of course. I've never heard of that hideous thing, though.

Jennifer Finch, the bassist, vocalist and songwriter whose ferocious presence helped power L7 through the ’90s alternative-rock boom, has died. She was 59. Finch died following an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to a statement announcing her death. L7 paid tribute to Finch in a statement, writing, “We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend Jennifer Finch, whose fierce spirit, humor and boundless creativity helped shape L7 and changed all of our lives forever.” “Jennifer was a true original who lived entirely on her own terms, and the impact she made on music, art and everyone lucky enough to know her cannot be measured,” the band continued. “We love her beyond words and will carry her with us always. Rest in power our dear friend.” The statement was signed, “With Love, L7.” Finch’s death comes shortly after L7 shared that she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and would be unable to join the band’s upcoming farewell tour. The band said at the time that she required extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support following multiple surgeries and serious complications. --- Finch had announced her diagnosis about a week before her death. Fuck cancer. RIP, ma'am.

Well, you certainly have great amps. The Deluxe reverb clone should sound great with it as far as clarity, unless you really have it cranked. I had a '62 reissuethat i put 57's in, and it sounded great. I also had a 2010 Standard with a set of Duncan 59's that sounded really good. Now I'm using my P90 SG's all the time and playing my Hamer 25th anniversary for my mahogany humbucker sounds. I also switched to 9's after years of playing 10's because my 66 year old hands are tired. That actually had a pleasing effect on my clean tone. I have a '68 Drip Edge Deluxe Reverb, and a killer 70's Princeton. The both sounded great with all my SG's. Good luck on the quest!