ammar

Changing speakers in a 2x12!

Hey guys, I am about to get a 2x12 cab. It is mono/stereo switchable using the input jack(s). The speakers are wired to each input jack and the jacks are connected to some sort of green circuit board. I assume that the...
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rumblebox

doing something different

i'm going to get an M-50 and put 3 chrome seth lover humbuckers in it with a 5 way blade switch. 1. i prefer the vintage tremolo now that i know how to make it stay in tune. 2. 22 frets allow me to fit 3 full humbuckers. 3....
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Gwedo

Signed by Het 90s Explorer

I own a ESP "custom" Explorer 90s model bolt on plenty of chips dings etc but a few years back i met Metallica and took the control plate with me to get it signed Always wondered what its worth...................anyone...
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New Components?

New Components?

Hey All, I'm looking at replacing the pots, switches, etc. from my Korean guitars, and I'm curious to know where to find the best parts. Preferably from somewhere that will ship to New Zealand. Chur!...
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CAPTAIN SARG

Active Vs. Passive

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Active Pickups And Passive Pickups?...
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wilas101

balance question

I have a viper 50 and I can not get used to the way it feels when standing up and playing. It feels very neck heavy so I was hoping to change the center of balance and make it a little more comfortable. The first problem I...
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My 6505 is broke!

My 6505 is broke!

First noticed this problem yesterday. I had the amp on standby for a while, and when I turned it on, it made a bit of a crackle and hiss and no sound came out. Turned it off for a while, switched it back on and she was fine....
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njrusmc

Using push-pull pots

Wiring guru's, I am a computer programmer, not an electrical engineer, so forgive my ignorance and inexperience regarding electrical components. I am basically familiar with how a push-pull pot works and what it looks...
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Justin

Ltd FX 260/ FX 400 owners

What do you use to clean the Fx finish? Wasn't sure if there was a certain cleaner required for it or not :[...
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viper 407 Strap button position

viper 407 Strap button position

I know the biggest problem with the Viper 407 is position of the neck side strap button. It's position cause the neck to drop while playing standing up. I also noticed some people put the strap button on the top cut away...
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Quick Question on Horizon Fr2 STBK

Quick Question on Horizon Fr2 STBK

I only found pics of the top of the guitar. But what color is the back? I am talking of the See Through Black with quilted top standard model color available in europe (alder body maple top if i am not wrong)....
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salvatruco

ESP MII truss rod wrench 8mm

where can i buy a 8mm pipe wrench that is required to adjust the truss rod on the MII. thnaks:confused:...
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Metfuk

Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp

Opinions please. I'm thinking of buying Mesa gear but I'm still orientating now. Locally, there are quite some Studio Preamps for sale, and their prices are very nice (considering it's Mesa). The front looks quite a bit...
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Luucifer

New Nut On My Esp Ltd F-400

Hey people! I really have no idèa what to do now. The nut on my guitar is worn (broken more/less). I need to get a new one, to replace the broken one. How do I do this? Where can I order? Where do I fix? What to do !...
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Power Amp Recommendations

Power Amp Recommendations

Good day all, I'm looking at using my rack set up for jamming and am looking for a power amp. My rack is pretty simple, it's a 4 space unit with a BBE Sonic Maximizer going into a Rocktron Voodu Valve. I was looking at the...
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400AT Goldtop - Locking Tuners

400AT Goldtop - Locking Tuners

I've searched previous posts about locking tuners that require no modifications to the headstock, however, all that were mentioned didn't provide a part number. Does anyone have direct fit locking tuners on their 400AT and,...
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rumblebox
Gregory H.  S.

Guitar through studio monitors?

All good times! : )
Not so long ago I was playing guitar, the chain is this: the tool - pedals - the comb. The Ibanez Troubadour TA225 combine for the acoustics I inherited. I was thinking about switching from it to...
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just another m.

selling my viper 256 cases

if any one is interested, im selling two of my viper 6 string cases for 150 each (they are in great condition), but willing to negotiate. okay stay metal folks ...
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Metal Mortician

Tone Pros help, plz

I'm currently at my wits-end trying to intonate this damn thing. :mad: Here's the skinny: Tone Pros AVT II on the 'ol Santana SE Tuning to C Standard using Ernie Ball Not Even Slinkys (.012 - .056) Now I've...
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Metal Mortician

New Ninja

So, Mikey has just posted on his myspace blog about some new stuff from ESP. Since we all knew about the Randall sig amp, and it's been hinted at that his current ninjas will be put in production. Here's the...
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roncubus

LEATHER STRAP for my LTD BASS

hi! i just bought an LTD D-5 bass and im pretty much happy with it... now since i got this nice bass, i would like to get myself a comfortable leather strap... any suggestions guys? i would like to get your opinions which...
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theDogger

What length EMG Vol/Tone pods

I am replacing my EMG-ESP LH300 PU's in a EC with EMG 81/85'w and was wonder if anyone knows off the top of there head what length are the Vol/Tone pod shafts. EMG has Long and shorts.. theDogger...
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DigitalJon

Buzzing coming from amp on high gain channels...

Hey everyone, I have an LTD-MH201. I had the duncan design pickups that come installed factory taken out, and instead put in SH-5 (Bridge) and SH-4 (Neck) in. I didn't do the install myself. I took it to a company who's...
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visualrocker69

Could the Custom Shop do a Forest GT with the following specs?

Could ESP Custom Shop do a custom Forest GT like this? Body: Maple top on Alder Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Bridge: Wilkinson Gotoh Electronics: (Piezo system?) This most important feature for me is a floating but...
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looking for Xtone literature

looking for Xtone literature

i would like to read more about Xtone guitars, where/when they started, have they always been apart of ESP? who's designing them? just bought the PD-1FM off eBay for cheap, excited....
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Ouija......49 made...or so he says

Ouija......49 made...or so he says

Were there really only 49 of these originally made? I seem to think this is incorrect but I dont know for sure. Anyone have any info??...
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