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Had my first band practice in forever yesterday, and I found while messing around with my amp and stuff at practice volumes that my DS-1 doesn't really change anything tonally when the volume's up past 7. I get more feedback but that's it, the amp's natural distortion doesn't get any thicker. What exactly is going on here? How can I get more gain?

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Some of you know the story, my VHT Ultralead is in desperate aid of new poweramp tubes. Thinking about having the whole thing done (pre and power amp tubes). Right now it has four VHT 12ax7 tubes and one 12au7 in the preamp, and four original VHT KT88s in the poweramp section. What I want is the clean to be the most beautiful (clean) it can, and the rhythm and lead channels quot;high gainquot; to shine with a clear thick sound. I'm sure the preamp tubes are ok, but I want to get the best sound I can out of this amp, and according to Puckboy and GJ the Sovtek 12ax7lps smoke in high gain amps. As for KT88, I have no idea what to order. I've heard about SED and JJ being on top, but I'm not sure yet. Can't really decide on a budget since the difference is just 1 buck a tube

Could someone please help me pick a good bridge pickup for my Fender strat. It has room for a double wide pickup. I'm a beginner trying to get a good Angus Young sound. The fretboard is ebony if that matters. I was thinking a TB-4? Would the pots have to be changed too?

Really want to know what you guys think about this model and the Duncan Custom and Custom Custom pickup combo it comes with???

Hey I'm about to be in the market for a new guitar and since I've played a Strat forever and love them so much I figured I'd get another one. However, I was looking to get one of the Showmaster series, the ones without a pickguard, quilt maple top, '59 and Pearly Gates HBs. I was looking for a hardtail version but I don't think they have those out yet, I've seen a picture of one on there website but I haven't seen them at any of the dealers in my area. If anyone has any experience playing ANY of the Showmaster series from Fender please let me know how they play and how they sound. I played one about two years ago and don't have a good enough memory of it other than it was the sweetest looking strat I've seen in these parts. Anyway, any info. on them would be great.

I have ended up with two of these:

I know that Nuntius and Brow know all about these guitars, but they are relatively unknown in the US. Are these really good guitars, or just average?
One trademark I've noticed is brass nuts. I'm curious to hear people's comments on this brand.

Or at least have the possibility of sounding good with a pickup swap. I bet they got that sweet Strat jangle to them with a little umph. I just happened to see them for the first time today while looking at my new catalog. I'd be willing to bet they sell quite a few of these. If they were about $500 I might jump on one. Maybe I'll sell my FMT Strat and get one.
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What exactly is the difference in the Boss delay pedals....DD3, DD5, DD6, etc..can anyone explain this please? I have been looking at the DD5, but don't know exactly what is different about each. Also has anyone ever had any experience with a Klon Centaur overdrive pedal? I came across it on e-bay and man these things are high. The last pedal I have a question about is the MXR M-108. Has anyone used one of these and if so what is your opinion. Thanks for any help you can offer.

This is a sound I've loved since I first started listening to Led Zeppelin and Kiss, and I'm not 100% sure how it's achieved.

I've got a Boss ph3 phaser that im not really using anymore and its just collecting dust. It was on my pedal board for about 2 years so its got some dings in the finish and some residue from when i had velcro on the bottom, nothing major though. Everything is functional on it. The only problem with it is part of the 9volt battery clip ripped. I always used a power supply with it so i never bother getting it replaced. I tested it out with a 9volt and the rip doesnt effect anything. Im looking for $70 shipped in the lower 48, any serious offer will be considered. thanks

Both are in good shape one of them has celestion spekers on it The amps are in Oregon.

I have 2 10'' Eminence speakers that I want to build 2 different boxes for. This is mostly for recording and home use. Should I use wood that's flexible and will resonate or should I use thick hard wood? I've even thought particle board may have an actual sound to it vs. the hard durable wood other cabs are made of.

I'm selling 4 12' Celestion Greenbacks.

My Hamer Echotone has Duncan Designed HB103 pickups in it. I put 59's in it and missed the fat overdrive of the hb103's. However, the hb's dont have the clarity of the 59's. Sounds like I'm going to trade up to a C5. Hotter version of the 59's.

I had previously decided on getting the vox ad50vt. and then i heard all these things about the roland cube 60 and that it sounds better than the vox. i play alot of rock and metal but still want good cleans. so im just wondering what you guys thought about this? am i making the right decision buying the vox ad50vt?

Getting my HWY1 tele anyday now, and am curious to know if anyone happily left their stock pups in there... Or should I brace myself for mushy-mud?

preferably older ones...hit me up if you want to part with them. But give me a price, Im not into making offers...peace

Anybody know anything about it? Details, components, way to duplicate it on a push/pull etc.?

Need humbucking pickup suggestions. Bridge and neck. Something in the PAF area but with some meat.