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First off, I really like the tone of my amp....

Hey guys I was looking up information on the vox Valvetronix amps and they look pretty good. I'm starting to think this would be a better option for my roommate than getting a podxt run on crappy computer speakers. Which do you guys think would be better for him? His not going to get a power amp for it so he'll not get any of the tube tones. I think the Valvetronix would be better as it has a speaker and it has a tube in it, 12ax7 so that would be easy to maint ain on your own without a tech. I know a few guys on the forum have these amps. Do you guys get the power amp overdriven tone when you crank it and how loud will it be once you reach that point? I'm thinking the 15watt one should be sufficient enough for him.

Aight guys I need suggestions please, I have a strat thats H-S-H now the humbuckers are single-coil sized so i had to change the pot to 500k so I want to use the middle for just funk! So considering my setup:::
WHATS THE BEST FUNK PICKUP????

I've been playing for quite a few years, and don't practice nearly enough. I find that when I'm playing a repetative lick, or an extended jam that my hand and wrist on my left hand tire quickly. Any tips or exercises to improve strength and endurence?

Mahogany with Rosewood board or Rosewood with Ebony Board?thanks
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Hey guys. Right now, I have a Phat Cat bridge in my SG with the stock 500k pots (tone disconnected). I'm still using the 1000pf cap that I had on the volume pot when I was using humbuckers in the guitar, but with the Phat Cat, I'm getting WAY too much top end. I can EQ it out, but it makes it annoying to switch between this guitar and my other p-90 guitar, which is much darker. What cap could I try for the volume pot on the SG that would let me clean the sound up well as I turn the control down, but not be quite so bright? 800pf or something? THanks guys.

Does anyone have comments or complaints on slim profile necks? What are the benifits of having a slim neck? I'm gonna buy an LP and you can buy a slim profile neck axe for the same price.

Looking for a studio quality vocal mic. What is the best one?

This vidcap is taken from the Maiden England tour. What were the guitars and pickups used in both Smith's and Murray's axes at the time? This to me, was the pinnacle of Maiden tone!! I'd love to know how they got it.
Oh yeah, if anyone has any more pictures of these two guitars - please post!!

I want to put together an Esquire(ish) Tele. I like the looks of the single bridge pup and solid pickguard, but I think I would really miss having a neck pup. Is it possible or has anyone ever tried to put the neck pup under the pickguard or is this just a stupid idea that will end up sounding like crud?