Recent content by Michael

I’ve been looking into getting an ES 335 type guitar to complement my Superpro, perhaps stringing it with flatwounds for jazz, etc.  None of the models I’ve looked at can compare to the Superpro, though, which made me think about another one, maybe a Monaco lll, if I can find one.  My Superpro...

Late to this topic.  I got my Superpro in ‘07; ordered it with a Duncan Jazz in the neck & a Seth Lover in the bridge.  The only thing I’d change is the nut width; it’s just a tad narrow when compared with my R7 LP.   Other than that, the neck carve is perfect, and by the fourth fret it...

I'm trying to locate a copy of Mel Bay's Tone Poems I transcriptions for guitar, the Tony Rice volume. It's evidently pretty rare. If anyone has a copy they'd be willing to sell, share, PDF or anything like that I'd appreciate it. It's out of print, so I think it would be ethical to share it in...

Nut width/neck profile on the hollowbody?

Anyone have experience with these? I play a lot through a PodXT, and figure in the last 10 years the technology has improved dramatically. I have Amplitube Fender on my computer, which sounds good through headphones. Any suggestions for a real amp with modeling features? Thanks.

I've been playing my Superpro 99.9% of the time lately, and have become just a little frustrated by what is without question the finest electric instrument I've ever owned. The vintage carve feels great, and above the third fret the string spacing is perfect. The nut width is essentially the...

Any suggestions for music notation software, or tips on how to notate and print exercises and such that don't necessarily conform to a time or key signature. Perhaps someone who gives lessons or has written a book might know what I'm after. I have Muse Score and Easy Beat on my computer, but I...

I could sure use a little, well actually, a lot of help with this.I have tried downloading files but I haven't a clue as to how I'm to open them, let alone launch them. iTunes defaults to open, I try to change that and get to another level with zip files and folders but no program. Anyone?

Is there any way in the world for me to get a copy of Native Instruments B4 2? The company no longer offers this software. My computer crashed and I lost all programs, including B4. The quality of my life would improve greatly if I could replace it. I'm running Mac OS 10.5.8. Any...

Thanks for the suggestions. Indulge and correct my logic, if you would. The Superpro, being chambered, is in essence like a 335, which, if memory serves, is a maple topped instrument. That would put a P-90 Superpro in the neighborhood of a P-90 335, an attractive idea, no? As far as trying...

Anyone switch to P-90-ish pickups in their Superpro? Any recommendations as far as model/brand? I'd love to have a P-90 guitar, and short of trading the Superpro for one, this seems like a viable option. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

Around 1980 I was in a garage band --- literally, and in a milk crate on a table someone had a Fender Blender, which I used with a Telecaster. I'm not much of a pedal guy, but I think that box was the best fuzz/distortion I've ever used, and I have an original TS-9 and an early Rat. Maybe it...

Just happened to be at the GC in Mays Landing, NJ when they were taking in a beautiful Korina Artist. The guy turning it in for credit said it had Armstrong "jazz" pickups. Neck was skinnier than I like, but I'm not in the market anyway. Does $1200.00 sound right? Seemed immaculate. The GC...

That's the one. Don't make me do it! Your avatar says it all, my friend. I really want that bass, but I'd have a hard time justifying it without selling something, and the Superpro is the only thing I've got. Talk about a rock and a hard place; especially since I'm playing bass 99% of the...

The one at GC is sunburst. Two jazz pickups, not a P/J like the one pictured above. I'd never played a Hamer bass before, and this one felt great in my hands. When I plugged it in the pickups seemed... powerful compared to the Fenders that I tried. I really was surprised at how much nicer it...