Lizard_King

I dunno about the EMG 81/85 as I've not tried the actives yet, but I plan on doing so very soon. I recently moreless had an Epi Zakk Wylde given to me and it has the EMG HZ's in it. While they may not be as good as the actives they still give me a better tone than the Pearly Gates that I've been playing with. I plan on pulling them out and putting in an 81 and 85 and then possibly throwing the HZ's into one of my other guitars because I do like the tone that they give. If anyone knows of a good, reasonably priced site to get the EMG's please let me know. Thanks

Just wondering if anyone here on the forums will be attending the 2nd annual Crossroads Guitar Festival to be held July 28th in Chicago Illinois!!! I'll be there for sure.

Yep, that's it. And I have to say I've played alot of other basses (having started out on bass and switching to guitar). This is one of the best sounding basses I have ever played, and I happen to love the short scale length of it. Thanks for the link by the way. Lizard_King

I've recently came across an old (60's-70's) model Les Paul Bass guitar, natural finish, set neck, short scale, everything typical of a Les Paul. My problem is I cannot find any info on this Bass anywhere. The Vintage Gibson sites have no info on it at all. I was wondering if anyone may happen to know anything about this Bass. Any info would be appericiated greatly. I would post picts but I don't have a cam Thanks Lizard_King The individual that gave the bass to me also has an old LP that the lead guitar player for REO Speedwagon used to play.

I'm thinking of building another LP style guitar, but would like to use maple for the board and neck on this one. As well as make it considerably smaller. I'm thinking along the lines of a Strat neck. Has anyone tried this yet? If so, how much does it change the tone of the LP?

Just updating this to let everyone know that I've decided to keep the PG's. I just bought an old strat from a really good friend (fairly cheap), so I'm going to either build me a strat and place these puppies in, or a tele. Kinda leaning towards a tele though.

I'm going to have to say no on that, I'm playing nothing but blues and blues rock now. Some southern and classic rock in there as well. The pearly gates are fine as far as sound goes, I just like the single coil sound and feel of a Strat better than an LP.

I have 2 almost brand new pearly gates (black/creme) pick ups that I bought new a year ago, maybe a little longer. I've installed them in my LP, but have only played it once. I like the way the pups sound, but I'm more of a strat man myself. If anyone is interested or willing to trade these 2 pick ups for a strat american or mexican, I'm sure I can make up the price difference. PM me on here, icuhearit_2@hotmail.com or icuhearit2@yahoo.com Thanks Lizard_King

In my honest opinion, Johnny B Goode is one of the most requested songs when playing out in small taverns and such, along with Wipe Out, Mony Mony, and of course Every Rose. Johnny B Goode is a simple song really, and it's a song that you can be very versatile (spelling?!?) with. You can lead here and there and drag the song out forever. I love playing it, and our band has a blast with it. We do a medly with it and Move It On Over that goes over great. Lizard_King

I've used cherry on two electrics so far, and I love the tone I get from it. Almost a cross between mahogany and maple. It's really easy to work with as well.And it works well for necks to. Just thought I would add my $.02. If my camera was working right I would post some picts of the two I made using cherry. One lp, and one strat style. Lizard_King

Love the pg's lol. Just the sound I was looking for. Thanks again. BTW....Does anyone know where one could find 1meg pots at? Just curious.

Wow those picts look great. lol

I voted for other, because it's just to hard to pick one style of music. I listen to a wide variety of music, though I have to say it's mainly classic rock, blues, 80's rock, and metal. But sometimes I like just sitting down and jamming on the acoustic for hours upon end . I lean more towards blues and classic rock though. EDIT----What about country, and disco? Lizard_King

You can buy pickup screws from just about any music store, or guitar store, if you happen to have one in your area. If not then you can surely find some on line. I assume you're talking about the regular screws that were with the rings correct? If so, then you will probably need a different type of screw, there are several types of pickup screws, if anything like the ones that are on my pickup rings you will definatly need a different type of screw for direct mounting.

I use titebond, or locktite wood glue myself, both seem to work rather well. I've also used probond, but you have to be careful which probound you buy, as some of them foam and expand pretty bad. Not sure which ones expanded and foamed, but if I remember I will post again and let you know.