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Black Dog

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  1. Oh, thank goodness, so it's not just me then.
  2. Funny, I did notice that the last couple times I've watched my Zeppelin Videos. It's definitely not a standard configuration.
  3. I'm not an engineer, and no doubt my physics and trigonometry are a bit rusty. I think that whether or not the strings touch the back of the bridge won't effect the total downward or forward (toward the neck) forces at all. Those forces are determined by the break angle and could be calculated using sin and cos equations. Strings having additional points of contact with the bridge will increase friction forces which could effect the strings ability to move back and forth across the saddle and other points of contact. Whether or not that is perceptible and has any effect on playability, tone or sustain, I have no idea. At some point, if the break angle is too shallow (approaching zero), then the strings would become unstable at the saddles. Other than that, who knows. There may be some ideal angle but again, this may just be academic and have no practical effect at all beyond a certain point.
  4. Jimmy Page's first solo recording. He does the vocals and plays everything except the drums, even a harmonica solo. Pretty cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0isgc4EtQZU
  5. Just reposting my Standard since the Photobucket debacle.
  6. Ten Years Gone - "Then as it was, then again it will be An' though the course may change sometimes Rivers always reach the sea". Great song, greater album.
  7. three is already too many!!
  8. I posted this in a DIY thread on the Gibson side but since it's a Epi, I thought I'd post it here too: So I finally got around to my Epi Black Beauty upgrade. I ditched all the original stuff. pups, pots, bridge, tail piece. Replaced with Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups, Emerson pots, Emerson PIO cap, Faber ABR tone lock bridge (awesome) and Bigsby. I actually already had the Bigsby on it but it was mounted on a vibramate. I got rid of that and mounted it right on the top. Finally, and this is the coolest thing, I replaced the pickup selector with a "Free-way" switch (https://www.freewayswitch.com/). It is a six position switch that looks like a stock 3 way. It is wired like this:
  9. So I finally got around to my Epi Black Beauty upgrade. I ditched all the original stuff. pups, pots, bridge, tail piece. Replaced with Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups, Emerson pots, Emerson PIO cap, Faber ABR tone lock bridge (awesome) and Bigsby. I actually already had the Bigsby on it but it was mounted on a vibramate. I got rid of that and mounted it right on the top. Finally, and this is the coolest thing, I replaced the pickup selector with a "Free-way" switch (https://www.freewayswitch.com/). It is a six position switch that looks like a stock 3 way. It is wired like this:
  10. Thanks. Since I didn't screw this one up I'm gonna do my Epi Black Beauty next with SD Seth Lovers and Faber hardware. I've ordered a chisel tip for my soldering iron. Trying to solder on pots with a little pencil tip is ridiculous.
  11. So I've been trying to decide what to do with my Gold Top Tribute. Since I got the Bonamassa guitar I just didn't like the sound of it in comparison. Seemed thin/shallow. Plus, when I looked inside I found the new Gibson circuit board which just doesn't seem right. I was thinking maybe P90's but eventually went with some SD antiquity PAFs and a Emerson '50s kit. I was a little apprehensive since I haven't soldered anything since I was in junior high 40 years ago. Anyway, It turned out out pretty good. Tone is nice, very similar to the Bonamassa (which has SD custom PAFs). I also put on a Faber ABR1 bridge and tail piece. Feel free to laugh at my attempt at solder joints. The nice looking ones were all done by Emerson. The ugly ones are mine. Before: After:
  12. I also like the shape you have drawn out on the spatted top. As for the spatted vs flame, that's a little tougher choice. I think I'd go for the spatted top because it looks so nice and everyone does flames tops. I also think that the combination of that different yet classic looking shape also calls for a slightly different top too. Either way, it will be very nice. That's the problem when all the choices you have are good ones. Kind of like Buridan's donkey...
  13. Plant to his beloved dog Stryder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PFmGicOEeY
  14. I had PRS that I didn't like. Got rid of it. I have three Les Pauls now that I love. I better go over to the PRS forum and write about how much I think they suck.
  15. Oh, yeah... A most excellent selection, if I do say so! Right now I've got "Oh Well" cover by Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes.
  16. My 2016 Les Paul Standard Limited edition:
  17. To me, a Strat is like a mustang convertible with a 289 and skinny tires. A LP is like a Chevelle SS with a big block.
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