I posted a little while back about a potential upgrade project with my Epiphone G400. I took some feedback to heart and finally finished it up. It's a blast to play.
The modifications were: Grover vintage tuners, TUSQ XL nut, Bigsby B5 conversion, TonePros roller bridge, Jimmy Page wiring harness from Starr Guitar Systems, Seymour Duncan P-Rail pickups, and knurled black aluminum control knobs.
Let me know what you think.
Nearly a year ago I picked up a 2014 Epiphone SG Pro in Pelham Blue. I really like the look and feel of the guitar. Tuning stability was really bad though, which apparently is a pretty common thing due to the cheap, plastic nuts that were used stock on these guitars. Anyway, after some research, I've come up with a list of things I want to do to the guitar to get the exact configuration I'm looking for.
- Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut
- Grover 135N Vintage Tuners
- Replacing wiring with Starr Guitar Systems Jimmy Page wiring harness for SG
- Upgrading pickups to Seymour Duncan P-rails
- Installing a Bigsby B5 Vibrato using the V5-ST short tail conversion kit
Just looking for any tips, words of warning/encouragement, or any similar experiences any of you have had embarking on a similar project.
I'm really enjoying the Orca. It's a bunch of firsts for me: first true flyer GMT, first watch with a tool free micro adjustment, and first titanium watch.
Long story short, I purchased 3 Vostok watches in 1996 in Berlin. Two of them are still functioning, but one has a seized movement (Commando). The hands won't spin with the crown out and even manual winding didn't get it going. I figured I'd post pictures of all of them since this sub would appreciate them.
I recently decided I wanted to wear these again, so I'm looking for a replacement movement. I'm hoping someone here can help me source a 2416B movement.
I'm converting a Les Paul Special II I picked up to a dedicated Nashville tuned guitar.
I've already purchased a new Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut and a set of high-strung, Nashville strings. I'll probably need to adjust the truss rod a bit to add some relief on the neck and possibly reverse the saddles on the bridge for the EAD and possibly the G string.
I'm curious if anyone else has done this and if you have any tips or tricks.