▲ 28 r/fender

I didn't realize how much new strings mattered

I bought this American Standard Strat a few months back. I was in love with the Aqua Marine Metallic finish and maple fretboard combo. But the guitar didn't sound the best to me. I finally did a string change on it, and it sounds amazing. Night and day. I was actually really close to selling it off, but it's a keeper again.

I got these strings for free when I bought a different guitar from someone. I'm not sure how old they are but I think they're 10-15 years old. They were sealed and everything. I also cleaned off seemly years of gunk, polished the frets, and cleaned the fretboard.

I'm still thinking about changing the bridge pickup. All 3 are Seymour Duncan SSL-1s, so if you know of a good bridge pickup to add a little more thickness let me know (preferably hum-cancelling). I'm highly considering the DiMarzio Chopper.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 18 days ago
▲ 35 r/Reverb

Would you like to bump your listing?

I'm looking up the Source Audio EQ2 and this made me laugh. And yes, there are way more bumped listings not in the view of this screenshot.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 22 days ago
▲ 14 r/diypedals+1 crossposts

Dunlop Rotovibe JH4S doesn't work (photos attached)

So I got this off of eBay recently for a good deal. They didn't know it didn't work, and they refunded me my money and didn't want the pedal back. So now I want to see if I can get it to work. It is the JH4S model and it has been modded in some way. A second knob and another switch has been added but I don't know what that does.

There is one un-soldered wire, and the power supply piece is not connected to anything. It was actually duct taped inside lol. I have soldering tools but have never used them.

When I plug in to my amp and guitar, there is no signal at all. It doesn't matter if I turn knobs or flip switches on the pedal. No LED lights turn on when a 9v battery is connected (I have tried several).

Should it be able to be powered by battery if the other power supply is not even connected? Or does that affect it still and it won't power on?

I can attach more photos if any others would be helpful.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 24 days ago
▲ 409 r/gibson

I made the mistake of playing a Gibson SG Standard

Now I want it! It's a 2014 model in Fireburst I think. I was hoping to find an Explorer but saw this and felt that I should play it. I swear it weighed 5 lbs. I'm used to guitars that weigh almost 9 lbs. Now I have never actually desired a SG, and have not really cared to own a Gibson since I was in my early 20s (now 34). But after playing this one, I see why they are so special.

It played phenomenally. Super low action, and everything is easy to reach even when playing very spaced out chords. I played it through an Orange Rocker 15, and whatever pickups are in this are amazing. I can't tell if they are stock. They looked like brushed metal, but maybe it was just wear. Both clean and dirty, the tones were incredible. For $1400 with the hard case it's a great deal. I can't drop that money right now but if somehow no one buys it for a few months I might be the one.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 28 days ago

Clumsy clutch on D4 Fulghor

In retrospective I probably should have revived Ironeye, but we were totally owning Fulghor until this moment. I am SO lucky that I got that giant glintstone perk for the 2nd night boss.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 29 days ago

Is my Kwanzan tree okay?

This is the first tree that I've ever planted. It was for my wife for mother's day. I bought it last month just a few days before mother's day. It had many pink flowers but they all withered and fell off about 2 weeks ago. I live in southern Maine so my soil should be fine. I planted it with a lobster shell compost. It's been raining once or twice a week, and I water it (I was told to water it every 2-3 days, but I don't do it on days that it rains).

I've noticed in the last few days that there are orange-ish leaves. I haven't tried pruning anything.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 2 months ago

Current production guitars most similar to Carvin/Kiesel

I really love these guitars but I'm always interested in similar brands. I'm looking for brands with similar quality, specs, and hopefully lower prices. I'd like to play them in person too. I have only found 2 Carvins in the wild (bought them both), and I've never seen a Kiesel.

EDIT: I should clarify that USA made doesn't matter. I'm mostly looking for feel, quality, aesthetic, etc

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u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 2 months ago

Recommendations for a bridge pickup to go with stock Am Std pickups

I just got an American Standard Strat SSS and am loving it. I really like positions 2-5 but I don't care much for the bridge. I want to replace it with something thicker sounding, most likely a humbucker or single coil sized humbucker. I have 2 other guitars that have a DiMarzio Air Classic, and a Seymour Duncan '59 and I love both of them, but I want a different pickup in this one. I want something that balances well volume-wise with the middle and neck (stock Am Std).

I play a lot of 90s rock and grunge, but also love playing 70s, 80s, and modern rock as well. I like Soundgarden, RHCP, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, Nirvana, Rainbow, QOTSA, White Stripes, The Police, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Keys.

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u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 3 months ago

Cracks in clear coat of Strat

I just got this used American Standard Strat and it's basically in new condition besides these cracks in the clear coat. The feel doesn't bother me, but I just wanted to make sure this won't cause any future issues.

From my research, it's caused from humidity changes and there shouldn't be any issues. But I wanted to see what everyone thinks.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 3 months ago
▲ 0 r/fender

There is a white with rosewood fretboard one in my area for $650. It's an '89.

EDIT: I get it now. The "3" are less vintage accurate, and not as high of quality.

u/Ok-Seaworthiness2487 — 4 months ago