Projects, Dreams and Aspirations

Dude,

I cannot agree with you more. I read all your post on your guitars but I do recall you talked about the “closing your eyes” thing (I remember cos’ that was some of the “deep” things we occasionally talked about). I believe the bond brings out the characters deep down inside the player, to some extend, some hidden gems within him/herself (Like how different you sound playing Strat and Les Paul). You did funk and killer blues on my Strat and recently, on the Fireman, which normally, is not your style. But you pulled them off flawlessly and more terrifying is that, you did it with vibe. Of course that was part SB as well.

I still feel what you got is ridiculous… for below RM800, a limited edition guitar. I guess that further confirms the quality of Indonesian build guitars. Glad to know you got the right one and as I mentioned, I bet you will be more brutal the next time I see you. That’s good, cos’ this lazy bastard here needs some push and inspiration……

Till then, my bullshit for the day:

Been not doing anything other that work for the past weeks since the last post. But one good thing amid the chaos was Furyon….more on that next time.

I was in the guitar room the other day (mopping the floor) and started to think: If given all the resources (money, in most, if not all cases), what upgrades would I do with the existing axes (and those coming)?

Here’s what I will do:

 Squire S-65

We know what this baby can do but I guess at the end of the day, I will keep it original. While I may have to sacrifice its “gig-worthiness” it has proven itself to be a good studio guitar. So no pickup change (although I have a very good feeling that with a set of good pickups, this guitar can kill) or even set-up. I think the high action actually enhance the tone – maybe due to the huge gap between fingerboard and string for vibration.

All this for nostalgic purpose because it was through the S-65 that got me where I am today.

Ibanez SA 160QM

Reset intonation and trem springs. I will still use trem on this but it needs more springs to keep it in tune. Change volume and tone knobs (having crackling sounds now) and a DiMarzio SH-2 single coil for the neck. The bridge humbucker has a sweet crunch tone. So I will keep it intact.

Squire California Telecaster

Uncle screwed up my volume knob. So, with this axe, change volume and tone knob to original Fender Tele stuff.

As I do not have an acoustic guitar, this baby, with its low and clean output seems appropriate for live setting. So, pickups stay.

And yeah, I will glue the spring at the bridge so it doesn’t buzz…long story this one.

Epiphone Les Paul Classic

This guitar literally has my blood, sweat and tears on it. There’s nothing I would change.

Fender Mexican Classic 50s’ Reissue Stratocaster

After much consideration, this is probably the one that will go on the surgery table for the most modification:

1. Refrets dude… I am convinced I need jumbo (or extra jumbo) frets on this baby
2. Change all knobs and pickup selector to original Fender USA specs.
3. This is crazy but me wants Super-Vee Trem
4. SH-2 DiMarzio set (if there is a set)
5. If the DiMarzios are like typical single coils, then I do hum cancelling

Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Coming Soon)

Reset-up definitely. Dude, I have forgotten how and what they did on your Dean, but I am interested to put EMG 81 and 85 on the this. That means I will need to make battery cavity on the body huh?

If that is too messy, then it will eventually be the combination of DiMarzio Tone Zone and Humbucker from Hell for bridge and neck respectively or cheaper option is Seymour Duncan is Jazz and Screamin’ Demon.

Dreams, dude…. But sometimes, if we dare to dream, dreams really do come true…..

……but it’s a limited edition Cort. Ridiculously affordable, excellent playability and sound good? Definitely not sold in this home country of mine……