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  • Birthday 03/20/1987

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  1. Alright, Thanks for all the great information guys, you've really helped, I think I am going to go with a set of PAF classics, as previously said, if he hates 'em, he probably has 15 extra sets of EMGs laying around, so no big deal, if he loves them, awesome. No way to lose, really. Plus it'll give him something different that he can really make sing. Thanks again guys! Michael
  2. Okay, I really like the idea of using the DiMarzio PAF Classics, and think I'm going to try it, he is is love with leads, so this would be a great gift for him. My next question is, where should the pickups be placed? Should I look into getting a DiMarzio Evo for the neck and a PAF Classic for the bridge? Should I stick with two classics? I don't know much about pickup placements (I deal in basses primarily) What are the advantages of the different pickup locations? Thanks again. Michael another question: Passive vs. Active. I know the technical differences, but what are the advantages of either? I've been wondering this for awhile. Maybe I should start a new thread about it, but someone probably already asked this question so I'll keep it here. I tried searching, but couldn't find what I'm looking for, so if it's already been asked, feel free to refer me there, or just call me an idiot and tell me to look harder, that works too. (hard work never killed anyone... except elvis) Michael
  3. Wow, masecraft looks like a really good place. And this recon stone, I like it. Definantly has is place, I mean pearl is needed for certain projects, but I think I'll definantly get more use out of this stuff. btw. I only see one with the "/w matrix" but it looks gorgeous. Thanks for the tip! Michael Oh, and your inlay looks beautiful (almost forgot what this thread was about)
  4. well, I just re-read some of the posts, and realized I can answer a few of the questions now: I'm not sure the cab, but the head he uses is either a triple rectifier, or some kind of marshall (top of the line I'd have to assume, marshall heads all look the same to me), He owns both and uses them both. I know he has a few cabs, and usually plays with a 4.12, but as before stated, unsure of the brand, wattage, ohms, etc. He plays Melodic Death Metal (I'm sure even he doesn't truly know what that means, but that's what they call it.) It's black metal without the keyboard and death metal without the blast beats, if you want to hear some of their stuff, to get an extremely accurate feel for what he plays, heres the site: Seared Their webpage is currently... crappy, so they're using myspace, but there's three songs on there, all off their new album (released march 2nd... the day I joined!) the effects I'll have to ask him about, but if you can pick it out of the music I've provided that saves us all a step. Either way he will be asked, and his response will be provided, so don't ponder too hard over it. ... there was something else... OH! Okay, he likes EMGs, a lot, has seven guitars. But that's why I want to get him something different, something special. Something that doesn't sound like every other guitar he owns. Something unique. -nods- I just practically repeated myself a bunch of times. YAY. sorry, I work night shift and post in the mornings, so... I'm tired. BYE! Michael
  5. well, I plan on talking to him in a few minutes, so I'll ask all of these awesome questions. btw, opeth is his favorite band (mine too, actually I just got home from work, and was listening to them in the car, God, I love opeth.) thanks for all of the imput, I'll get back to you soon. And, as for the guitar question, I haven't made any myself yet, I've been doing repairs for a few years on and off, but when I came across this site a few weeks back, I knew my calling. I could get a couple pictures of my repair works and put them all on here, most are consisting of stripping the paint, arting it up, replacing the hardware and putting emgs in basses. (I also am a major fan of EMGs, but I play bass, and I love the sterile, yet emotional sound it offers when used correctly) Somehow I manage to take really cheap basses and make a good money off of it. For the most part, on ebay, if someone sees the letters "EMG equipped" and like the art, I end up making tons of money, but honestly I don't really do it for the money, just a love for the guitar, so when I discovered I could make guitars, it gives such more meaning and personality to what I'm doing, instead of just scraping off someone else's love and hard work to replace it with my own. Michael
  6. that was a quick response. Evolutions, huh? who makes them? well... I'm sure I can find out. thanks, Michael
  7. okay, I'm surprising my friend with a guitar, and I need to know the best pickups for him. I know emgs are top of the line, but I fear they may be too sterile of a sound, plus he already has 7 guitars with emgs, any ideas? Thanks. Michael postscript, don't forget to mention what about the pickup makes them so rocking, what quality puts them above the rest!
  8. Beautiful guitar, Beautiful sound. What are you doing talking to us? You should be out making millions. ... I'm flattered. Amazing work, truly. Michael
  9. Did you know Chuck Norris was the fourth wise man? He gave Jesus the gift of Beard, but the other wise men were jealous because Jesus wore it all his life, so they waited until Chuck Norris died, and wrote him out of the bible. They all died three days later due to Round-house-related deaths. If you're not looking for anything extraordinary, stewmac would be your best bet, it's cheap, effective, and you get a boat load of the stuff. Michael
  10. okay, thanks on the wood info, how do I know if an exotic wood is going to be a good tone wood or not? or does it not really matter? thanks again Michael
  11. don't mean to be a stickler, especially considering I'm new and have nothing relevant to add to the thread (mainly because I'm new), but since I caught it before the mods, I believe the rule is one picture per post, unless a tutorial, in which case it's ten. so I figured I'd give you a heads up that the mods are coming.. RUN! michael. no offense meant. -big smile-
  12. well, I've ordered "make your own electric guitar" by melyvn hiscock, which seems to be a resounding 5 out of 5. So I ordered it, I'm looking at prices for the more expensive tools right now, band saw, jig saw, I need a planer, a drum sander seems to be a nessecity (sp?) but if you have any other suggestions, looks like I need a drill press, palm sander, router, lots of straight edges, lots of time, lots of patience, and lots of love. which all are readily avaliable, (by readily, I mean after my girlfriend and I take care of the rest of her debt), but all very do-able, which do I need over the rest? which can I go without (dremel, apparently)? Which are the hardest to find and I should look for first? Really, the biggest question that's running through my head is wood, what qualities are associated with what woods? what qualities am I most concerned with? (more of a question I should ask myself, but still an important one) Okay, enough beating around the bush. I'm willing to spend money. lots of money. What's the best wood? The look I am going for, is the neckthru, being three peices, the center being dark, possibly wenge, the two outers being a lighter color, possibly maple? alder? dont know. The rest of the body being something dark again... something... I don't know. Gorgeous. I'm looking for a three-tone color scheme, but if wenge is the best wood for the body, then I'm not going to hesitate buying it. You're right, I need practice, lots of it. I should focus on getting the machines and learning to use them, I'm pretty familiar with band saw and dremels, used them at a previous job, almost primarily. Everything else all takes me back to highschool, so I need more practice, so tools come first, wood to practice on second, design, design, design comes third, then design comes forth, thinking fifth, template sixth, looking at wood seventh, designing 8th, buying wood ninth, designing tenth, then possibly I can start my project. wait, start is the wrong word, I've started it already, built it already in my head, Finally I get to create my project. Is there anything I've left out in the pre-cut stages? let me know if I have. please. Thank you guys again for everything, helping me realize a dream I've have for a long time. Thank you. Michael
  13. Okay, I recently purchased a David Eden 2.10 xlt, and I am looking to purchase an Eden 4.10XLT, what Amp Heads would go best with it... and why? I'm clueless to the point of not knowing what an Ohm is, and what it does... I know they come by the 4, and 8. and that my 2.10 takes 350 watts at 8 ohms. What head is best with that? hope that all made sense, if it didn't, let me know, I'll try to explain more clear. thanks! Michael
  14. wow, beautifully done, I particularily enjoy the arrow in the headstock. Brilliant. But, I ask the big question... how does it sound? Have you created a massive wall ornament? I certainly hope not, with all that work. Either way, it truly is a work of art, I applaud you. Michael
  15. yes! trussrods come in very handy. I wonder how long it took the original creators of the guitar to figure that out? -shrug- something to wonder. Michael
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