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Forgotten · Post by **Forgotten** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:27 pm

Is the low string sticking in the nut slot?

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:42 pm

Forgotten wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:27 pm Is the low string sticking in the nut slot?

Dunno, it's a thick string, it kinda sits on top of the nut's groove.

I also noticed the intonation is off on that string, and the adjuster is already maxed out, so it may be impossible to fix, I'll have to check which way the adjuster would need to be moved.

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:49 pm

And today the SG-type I ordered last year arrived.
Revelation RX62

I find her really pretty.
She plays well, too.
Fitted with bright passive hi gain pickups (Entwistle Darkstar) the clean sound doesn't impress me much, but as soon as I added some Muff, Rat and bit crushing she started to shine.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:23 pm

cptgone wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:42 pm I also noticed the intonation is off on that string, and the adjuster is already maxed out, so it may be impossible to fix, I'll have to check which way the adjuster would need to be moved.

You might be able to fix it by flipping the saddle around. If that doesn't do it, I believe either Nashville-style tuneamatics or something else like is wider to give extra room for intonation.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:26 pm

cptgone wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:49 pm Fitted with bright passive hi gain pickups (Entwistle Darkstar) the clean sound doesn't impress me much, but as soon as I added some Muff, Rat and bit crushing she started to shine.

Powerful pickups tend to split pretty well. If they are 4-conductor, you can either split them or run them in parallel, and that should give you a sweeter clean tone. If that still doesn't work, you can change the magnets to Alnico 2 or Alnico 3. Changing magnets is really easy as long as you're careful about installing them in the same direction.

nix808 · Post by **nix808** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:37 pm

oh- can you just push the magnets out?

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:41 pm

Yes. Take off the electrical tape and remove the 4 surrounding screws (not the screw poles), then you can push them out from the side. You'll ruin the pickup if you break the wire leading to the coil but it's easy to avoid if you're careful. Some of the wax potting will probably break off but I find that cheaper pickups have too much potting, anyway.

nix808 · Post by **nix808** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:11 pm

thanks for the heads up and instruction!

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:54 pm

Uncle E wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:41 pm Yes. Take off the electrical tape and remove the 4 surrounding screws (not the screw poles), then you can push them out from the side. You'll ruin the pickup if you break the wire leading to the coil but it's easy to avoid if you're careful. Some of the wax potting will probably break off but I find that cheaper pickups have too much potting, anyway.

you know moog n such are giving away stuff for this virus business?
can i get one of your jazzmaster type guitars

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:56 pm

if you send it as a gift, i shouldn't have to pay customs either

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:21 am

Thank you very much Uncle, your useful info eased my mind. I'm taking things easy ATM, but will keep those tips in mind.

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:19 pm

cptgone wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:49 pm And today the SG-type I ordered last year arrived.
Revelation RX62

I find her really pretty.
She plays well, too.
Fitted with bright passive hi gain pickups (Entwistle Darkstar) the clean sound doesn't impress me much, but as soon as I added some Muff, Rat and bit crushing she started to shine.

Congrats on your new baby.

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:55 am

cptgone wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:49 pm Fitted with bright passive hi gain pickups (Entwistle Darkstar) the clean sound doesn't impress me much, but as soon as I added some Muff, Rat and bit crushing she started to shine.

I just had another strum and now I'm wondering if I spoke too harsh.
- I should use closed headphones. When strumming hard, the acoustic sound of the guitar doesn't overly please me. To make things worse, I cannot reach the headphone volume knob without bothering one of my cats somewhat, so the volume is set to be still tolerable with all pedal guns blazing.
- I've been playing my previous acquisition the past month, really digging its tone: a guitar over twice the price (that may have some tuning issues, unlike the Revelation).

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:19 pm

Been window shopping, even though I don't need another guitar. These copies are getting more elaborate.
$247 - $400 incl delivery. DHgate.com

Bombadil · Post by **Bombadil** » Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:30 pm

https://www.thomann.de/de/epiphone_sher ... pro_wr.htm

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