Macca's voice is getting bad.
He needs to quit while he's ahead.
Saw video of Brian Wilson recently (same age) and it was sad to watch.
Let Brian Wilson retire.
And Macca should do the same.
Guitarist from Orange Goblin was playing a Les Paul Tribute. Those are affordable.
Matt Heafy plays an Epiphone.
One of the Strokes plays an Epi.
So did the Silversun Pickups' guitarist.
I'm a weekend warrior, but have to carry my guitar to each show. Buses, trains, and walking.
I actually sold a Les Paul because of the weight. I'm an SG slinger now.
I'm looking for ways to mute all the strings with the exception of the E and A string.
I'm wondering how easy this would be with a Piezo style pickup.
I've seen some piezo pickups have individual cables going to each saddle. Maybe i could de-solder the strings i don't want to hear.
I also...
I'm looking for a Les Paul but would like something as light weight as possible.
I have an SG that I love, but also want a Les Paul.
I'd like to keep it under 3.5kg if possible.
Are there any models i should keep an eye out for? I'd be buying used, so running the racks isn't really an option...
My MIM Fender Meteora mk1 had pickup squeal. I took off the covers and it stopped.
I'm not sure if it's the same problem, but thought I'd post just in case.
Good luck.
I had the same experience with my Meteora HH mk1- squealing pickups.
I took the covers off and it cured the squeal. So it could be the covers vibrating that cause the squeal in other cases too.
Anyway, my Meteora had a bit of fret sprout but i fixed it myself. Now it's a nice guitar to play...
Yes, I am confident that Roland/Boss worker conditions are better than in China.
The protection of basic human rights is enshrined in Constitution of Malaysia. These include liberty of the person (Article 5) and prohibition of slavery and forced labour (Article 6).
Feel free to google 'China...