Fixing a dirty finish

[bargeloobs]

You're right, just because you can turn an amps gain up to 10. it doesn't mean you need to, or should. Dimebag Darrell (R.I.P) springs to mind instantly, it just sounded like someone strumming white noise.
On the other hand, take Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways, OMG the world would be a lesser place without distortion in that case and he's driving that amp fairly hard, that's almost like the epitomy of "tone" in my opinion.
I agree, a little goes a long way, but to say "when players use the fuzz pedal tone is not even in the equation"...nope, you should retract that immediately;-)

[dingobass]

I agree, a little goes a long way, but to say "when players use the fuzz pedal tone is not even in the equation"...nope, you should retract that immediately;-)

Notice I said players, not Guitarists.... Massive difference

[bargeloobs]

Notice I said players, not Guitarists.... Massive difference

Hey hey, don't go all politician on me;-)

[andrewdosborne]

Greg Koch (Fender Roadshow) made a comment in regards to all the 'F' custom shop guitars he tests. He suggested he had a general dislike for reliced guitars, however as they have less finish (nitro) on them their tone was far superior to a 'standard' finished axe.

I recently rebuilt a mim tele that was covered in that awful poly finish. Sounded like a dead squid. I refinished in Wudtone and about 3 layers of top coat - it now sounds totally awesome (with no fuzz effect !)

[dingobass]

Greg Koch (Fender Roadshow) made a comment in regards to all the 'F' custom shop guitars he tests. He suggested he had a general dislike for reliced guitars, however as they have less finish (nitro) on them their tone was far superior to a 'standard' finished axe.

I recently rebuilt a mim tele that was covered in that awful poly finish. Sounded like a dead squid. I refinished in Wudtone and about 3 layers of top coat - it now sounds totally awesome (with no fuzz effect !)

Yep, its all about less finish is best...
BTW, I absolutley detest those rip off relic things that F are foisting on folk... I mean, who in thier right mind is going to pay 38k for a 5150 Frankenstrat copy?

[bargeloobs]

I mean, who in thier right mind is going to pay 38k for a 5150 Frankenstrat copy?

Hahaha Probably lots of idiots with too much money. People buy Lamborghini's...

[ponch]

Awesome to hear shellac is a go. Still hanging to get the new 7 to use my blue dt but it's also nice to have a few options for custom builds down the track. Thanks dB.

[keloooe]

I'm also keen to use DT on the LP.... That would be very cool to do a DT triple burst!

[keloooe]

$37k is in the name

[ponch]

Bit rich. I've got a chisel and an old ibanez begging for a paint job. Bet I could do it for cheaper than that.