Recent content by htloren

Hi all, Just an observation. Been struggling with the EJ Stratocaster and I think I know why. I find that my EJ Strat is on the dark side, I mean compared to my ‘52 Tele and American Strat. Am starting to think it is because of the speakers he uses. I have an Eminence EJ1250, alnico. It is a...

Thanks everyone for your help! 😊

Hi Bebopbrain, Thanks. Will be traveling soon. The destination country has 50hz. I would now consider bringing one of my amps there since my Fender is 230v at 50hz and the country I am going to is Vietnam. Same exact ratings. Now out of curiosity, if my amp had a requirement of 230v at 60hz...

Hi all, Just a quick question. I just noticed that my Bassman has a power input requirement of 230v at 50hz. The country where I am at provides 220v at 60hz. Is there a problem with the differences in current? Thanks in advance!

Counter clockwise is hotter. :) this is the opposite from my Bassman reissue.

Hi all! Just a quick question. Wanted to ask, which direction do I turn the bias to get the tubes colder/warmer? Thanks! Loren

Hey Ballynally2, I have tried both 5751 and 12ay7. Have NOS Sylvania 5751. The 12ay7 I didn’t care for but the 5751’s were nice. But I still preferred the 12ax7. Happy with the Tungsol 12ax7 in v1

Thanks Kbold! Really appreciate your help! 😊

Thanka! Does replacing the controls make a difference?

Hi, Just curious, an in general question. When pickups for a Strat are replaced, are the pickup wires normally cut to a desired or ideal length or are they usually not cut and just installed? Do replacing pots and controls matter too? Or just replacing pickups is fine? Thanks. Loren

I have the first generation EJ Strat (2006) and love the guitar. I've added a treble bleed circuit, and most recently a Callahan bridge, as the high E was getting to close to the edge of the fret board. The Callahan bridge made a big difference. Really like it ( although not cheap by bridge...

Maybe you can add a shimmy and see if that helps?

Oh wow! Gorgeous! I also love the way the picture aged. Man, the 70’s. The good old days ☺️

Hi Sloppychops, I noticed the nut was low for me. Another thing that I noticed with my EJ, it had a lot of bass. Being decked, having a lot of bass, I had mine set up to floating to minimize the bass side. Only using 3 springs now. To my ears, it worked. Less bass, more mids. Another benefit...

Good point. Maybe why I switched back to non noiseless. Maybe I should have gone Kinman.