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  1. Do you guys have any opinions on the Rio Grande single coils for Strats and Teles? Specifically, I'm interested in their Dual Calibrated set for Strats, and their Muy Grande and Dirty Harry sets for Teles.
  2. I wouldn't mind an overdrive if it didn't change my tone much...maybe just a clean boost for a little extra edge. I only use very small amounts of chorus on my clean channel just to add a little spaciousness. As far as compression, I've never used it, but it seems like it might be good to try. I've never tried delay, and my amp is already pretty fat sounding, plus the more I think about it, the more I can picture myself just fighting to set the delay time "just right". Right now I'm looking at something kinda like an Analogman chorus and compressor, maybe a good wah (doubt I would use it much though), and maybe some kind of OD/clean booster.
  3. I know there are some who have tons of effects and can have all kinds of sounds, but for you guys out there who only use a very select few effects and use them sparingly (not really to change your sound but just to add to what is already there), what do you use? I'm beginning to rethink my effects strategy, and now I'm leaning towards just a really good compressor and chorus pedal.
  4. Would the Real Tube/Blue Tube alter the voicing of my guitar/amp much, or would it just add to what is already there? Also, I'm kind of stuck in a chorus vs. delay problem too. I like what chorus can do, but I've heard good things about delays as well. I've just never used a delay before. What about a compressor, or BBE? I know a lot of guys say compression is a must-have, but I've never used it either.
  5. I really love the sound of my DC-10, especially with the JJ's, but every now and then, I could use a little different sound. I'm not looking for anything wild or over the top, just some subtle things. I also want something that would be useable for more than just one or two songs, but not all the time. I've been messing around with a cheap chorus pedal, and I like what it can do when it's added in small doses. What other kinds of things could I use as "subtle" effects? Also, I love the sound of my lead channel, but I wish I could "turn it to 11". Is there an OD/booster pedal that could give me that extra push, without changing the character of the channel?
  6. What is your favorite version of each of these? OD/Booster Wah Chorus/Flanger Delay Phaser EQ Misc (any other notable mention) Also, if your favorite for more than one of these turns out to be a multi-effect unit, please mention that.
  7. It's time to re-tube my Mesa DC-10, and I can't decide which tubes to buy. I'm thinking maybe JJ's from Eurotubes, or possibly Svetlana 6L6's (the real ones!), and maybe EH 12AX7's, but wanted to get opinions from the guys here first. I'm only considering current production, except for some NOS Tesla 12AX7's. Thanks guys!
  8. Bill, I knew the movie was filmed here, because I'm from Winston-Salem myself! I will try to find the CD (but prince...you can send me yours if you no longer want it), and I'll take a look on the net and see if anyone has sheet music for it.
  9. Does anyone here know the name of the song played on the violin througout "Last of the Mohicans"? I'd like to get the music for it and do a guitar arrangement for it. As a side note...that's one of my favorite movies of all time!
  10. I know most of these guys played through JCM-800's, but there had to be something else. I've played through several JCM-800's that were maxed out, and still didn't have the "edge" that most hair bands had.
  11. jerseydrew... Can you get good cleans and good overdriven sounds from your DC-3? I'd like to get a DC-10, but DC-5's are much more plentiful, plus 100 watts might be overkill for what I need.
  12. I'm not a big fan of the Rectos, but what do you guys think of some of the other Mesa amps (DC series, Nomads, Mavericks, F series, etc)? I tried a DC-5 once, and it was a pretty sweet amp. What do you guys think of them?
  13. One more thing...can you record a track with more gain dialed in on your amp? What kind of hard rock tones can you get out of the Rio Grandes? Will they do a hair band type of sound?
  14. jwhitcomb3 - Go ahead and send it off to the 'bay. Beautiful guitar, I'm just really attached to a thick humbucker tone. Thanks for the offer though!
  15. Yes, a demo would be cool. Do the Floyd and nut have much rust on them? Also, you said something about single-coil mode...does it have push-pull pots or something? Does it have much fretwear?
  16. John, Is that an SKB case? What kind of sound do the Rio Grande's make?
  17. I'm in the market for a new-to-me Diablo I, Centaura, or Cali. I've got my eye on the aztec gold Centaura Greg has, but I'm open to others too. My main concerns are that the neck is in good shape (no Hameritis), it has black hardware, and has all the cavity covers. Show 'em if you've got 'em (and wanna sell 'em)!
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