Its factory setup for E standard. I want to tune it down a half step to D# however this floyd bridges behaving differently than my edge 3 on my RG370DX for some reason. The string gauge as u all know is 9-42 factory set for E tuning. Is that string gauge enough for me to even tune down and intonate a half step for D#?

However, i noticed with the low action to where it was before and wasn't buzzing, now its buzzing at the same string action height which is obivously because the angle of the saddles isnt facing down diagonally but are now flush with the guitar body with the bridge because of the shim. 

I've noticed also when i do powerchords or single notes it would buzz from 6th to 12th and lil over the 12th fret on the frets so i raised the string action and now the buzz has reduced but still buzzes around 10th to 12th fret, does that mean i need to add lil more relief on the truss rod ? Because the string action is 6/64ths on the low e and 4/64ths on the high e, and i dont want to raise it any higher than that. I'd prefer to keep it at my original 4/64ths and 3/64ths high and low e. All my frets are also level i checked and the nut is also not the issue checked that too.

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When restringing the higher (treble) strings aka 1,2,3 strings or G,B,E strings whichever you prefer to call them, why is there lesser slack required on those strings considering their tuning pegs are more out away from the guitar on the headstock ? 

Example if i do lets say 2 tuners n back for slack on the E,A,D strings why is it lesser for G,B,E to down to slightly less than 2 pegs or bit more to get those 3-4 windings considering their pegs are more out away from the saddle on the headstock ? whats the science there?

Keep in mind i dont follow the 1 fret back thing i use the 2 pegs ahead and back to peg for slack method,

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First one I tackled was Yngwie Malmsteens Autobiography "Relentless" which to be honest was pretty average, but I'm a Yngwie fan so knocked it over pretty quick.

I've just about finished reading "Dirt" by Motley Crue, which is way more interesting than Yngwies book, makes them out to be just self centeres junkies, but lots of interesting stories.

So what decent books are out there guitar related that arent about building the things?

At first I thought it may have been a Kramer Classic... But I'm pretty sure it's not after looking at them. All I know is that it's some version of a Tele... Maybe a custom shop Fender, I just don't know but I would love it if someone does!

Here's the video:

If anyone knows what company made it and what model it is, I'd be super grateful!

Mike.

Caline CP-71 6 band EQ which has the volume slider while the JOYO doesn't or Behringer EQ700 (Boss GE-7 Clone). Which one would you guys pick ? @curtisa @henrim @Bizman62 The Caline so far i haven't seen any negative reviews on it, and it has the volume slider too where the JOYO failed me at along with its unsolveable issues. The EQ700 Behringer is a 7 band EQ as its a clone of the GE-7. Is 6 bands enough for oldschool deathmetal ? or is 7 better? I've incorporated a new style into my playing too so instead of just Bay area/California Thrash influenced and core Oldschool Florida deathmetal influenced i have now also added Oldschool first wave Swedish (Stockholm) deathmetal also to my playing style like Entombed, Dismember, Carnage, Grave etc etc. So is a 6 or 7 band eq enough for those styles or does it require more frequencies ?

Which brands and guitars then require socket wrenches for truss rods if not just Fenders? Most guitars today seem to use the allen key for truss rod adjustments and i havent seen anyone use a socket wrench really for truss rods online even via Youtube.

IS that the right way to avoid risking damage to the pedals ?

I’m running my amp to Two Notes Captor X and I have tried a plethora of different IR’s. Some sound better than others but in the end I feel like playing inside a tin can.

I have tried different headphones. The current ones are Bayerdynamic DT 770. They are fairly fine pair of headphones but playing guitar through them is not much better than with any other headphones I have.

So is there something I can do? Or do I just get used to it sounding bad.

The overdrive Channel (Red) is where the RAT even the JOYO Splinter pedal excels even without a EQ pedal or booster. However i'd imagine on the clean channel (green) you would need a boost or EQ for it to push it further. But the OD dirty channel seems to be where the RAT and it's clones really excel and shine with the volume and gain turned up. I think it's because on a clean Channel you only have the Volume and the 3 band EQ and Reverb and at times Presence and the RAT only has Distortion, filter and volume, but with the OD channel you get all that and most important the GAIN which isnt on the RAT or Clean channel. 

So im wondering if Trey Azagthoth of Morbid Angel also plays through the Dirty Channel (Overdrive/Red) to use his RAT and EQ properly. Anyone know?

I can't help but feel a little sad about this, given how much it's likely to go for I doubt it will end up in the hands of someone who'll play it like it should be played, or be willing to lend it to the Band of Friends for the annual Roryfest.

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This look good according to that article? All im missing is the racky stuff n midi octopus.