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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1967 fender mustang guitar. whats its worth | 2/8/2012 | J Ross Smith |
| Q: how much is a fender mustang guitar worth fair cond. A: Cecil! Normally, I don't give values for guitars without a donation (this is called an appraisal ... | ||
| Les Paul Special | 2/6/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: My father has a Gibson Les Paul Special that he bought second hand in 1959 from a music store that ... A: One of my guys is a site engineer some place in TN. He is a guitar lunatic like many of my friends. ... | ||
| Les Paul Special | 2/5/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: My father has a Gibson Les Paul Special that he bought second hand in 1959 from a music store that ... A: I know that guitar very well. What you have is great for many reasons. The hand made one in a ... | ||
| Hondo Guitar | 2/5/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I have a Hondo pro 2 electric guitar bought new in 1981. It has a double cutaway dark wood ... A: Hey Brian, Thanks for writing back with the photograph! This guitar was probably made in the mid ... | ||
| hondo 2 strat | 2/5/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I Jus got a Hondo 2 Strat a buddy sold me said he's had it for a long time perfect condition. ... A: Hey Thomas, Thanks for writing back with the image! This Stratocaster copy was made in the late ... | ||
| I may have a Seville Guitar but... | 2/4/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: I received an electric guitar as a gift not to long ago. I know next to nothing about guitars, but I ... A: you have a very nice guitar and a very odd guitar. Sevilles were made in two plants in Japan and ... | ||
| Allegretto guitar | 2/2/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: Who made Allegretto guitars? A: Allegretto is a music term meaning light,graceful and moderately fast.About 145 beats per ... | ||
| Fixing a strap button | 2/1/2012 | Jason Fryer |
| Q: So I have this old GTX 23, it has been discontinued for about 20 years now, so its older than me, ... A: Hey Jamie, usually on strap button repairs, I just stick a wooden BBQ skewer in there, snip it off ... | ||
| hondo 2 strat | 2/1/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I Jus got a Hondo 2 Strat a buddy sold me said he's had it for a long time perfect condition. ... A: Hey Thomas, Thanks for writing! My first electric guitar, the one I recorded my first single and ... | ||
| 2006 Specter S-1 Elite | 1/30/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I have a 2006 Specter S-1 Elite.It has a maple top with a red finish. Abolone Fretboard inlays, ... A: Hey Richard, Thanks for writing! This is a tough one but I should be able to get you some ... | ||
| Hondo 732 | 1/25/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I noticed that you had answered a question about a different Hondo 732 deluxe and I was hoping you ... A: Hey Jennifer, Thanks for writing! This Hondo had less of a production run than their other Les Paul ... | ||
| pickups | 1/24/2012 | J Ross Smith |
| Q: i've recently found out that pickups have different tone on different guitar bodies... and i am ... A: It's possible for you to change the bridge plate - this might still require routing - but an easier ... | ||
| Electra x934cs | 1/24/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: My question is I am now in my 60's and have played in rock bands since I was a teen. I'm still ... A: Hey Bob, Thanks for writing back! That is one fine guitar. Most people don't realize just how cool ... | ||
| pickups | 1/24/2012 | J Ross Smith |
| Q: i've recently found out that pickups have different tone on different guitar bodies... and i am ... A: I'd suggest going to Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio's respective sites and search for the different ... | ||
| Grounding a Les Paul with P90s | 1/24/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: I want to make my Les Paul Goldtop with P90 pickups. I have ordered some metallic shielding paint ... A: Dale That is a common problem. You have it a part all the cavities. First to prevent any arching. ... | ||
| pickups | 1/23/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: i've recently found out that pickups have different tone on different guitar bodies... and i am ... A: Hey Yura, Thanks for writing. To answer your question, I have to ask you another! What type of ... | ||
| pickups | 1/23/2012 | J Ross Smith |
| Q: i've recently found out that pickups have different tone on different guitar bodies... and i am ... A: Different pickups definitely give different tone; in fact, changing pickups is one of the easiest ... | ||
| pickups | 1/23/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: i've recently found out that pickups have different tone on different guitar bodies... and i am ... A: Just went in to this project on my Fender Strat. I had very good passive picks up on it. It was ... | ||
| pickups | 1/23/2012 | Jason Fryer |
| Q: i've recently found out that pickups have different tone on different guitar bodies... and i am ... A: pickup choice is a very personal thing. For me, I can't stand active pickups & prefer the sound of ... | ||
| Tube Guitar Amps | 1/22/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: What is the quickest way to tell when its time to replace the tubes in my amp? Thanks A: Robert, you got the right guy. My brother and I are both tube junkies. I just got of the phone with ... | ||
| Appraisal | 1/21/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I have a fender mustang here. Theres no scratches or any cosmetic problems. I believe its a fender ... A: Hey Mark, Thanks for writing! This is a MIJ Mustang reissue probably made in the 1990s. Does it ... | ||
| Metallica effect pedal settings | 1/21/2012 | Jason Fryer |
| Q: i have a boss Me-25 multi effects pedal, and i cant find a good metallica setting, it is going ... A: Hey Chris, unfortunately it's not really possible to NAIL the sound exactly using what you have. The ... | ||
| Buy Or Avoid? | 1/20/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I have an offer of buying a second hand guitar. The guitar is a Squier Telecaster made in indonesia ... A: Hey Barrie, Thanks for writing! This isn't a bad price for this guitar. They sell new for between ... | ||
| Hondo info? | 1/20/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I am missing the truss cover but maybe from the head stock you can tell. thanks alot for any help ... A: Hey Derek, Thanks for writing back! This was probably made in the early 1980s. What is cool about ... | ||
| Appraisal | 1/18/2012 | J Ross Smith |
| Q: Good afternoon. Today I sent you a donation for the appraisal of my 40th Anniversary American ... A: Jose! I appreciated the donation; that was received as well as your photos. The guitar seems to be ... | ||
| Hondo 2 | 1/18/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: Can you give me some info on this?? and its value A: Hey Rachael, Thanks for writing! This appears to be an early 1980s Hondo Les Paul copy. I would ... | ||
| Hondo info? | 1/17/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I am missing the truss cover but maybe from the head stock you can tell. thanks alot for any help ... A: Hey Derek, Thanks for writing! This is one the post lawsuit Hondo electrics. The biggest difference ... | ||
| Metallica effect pedal settings | 1/16/2012 | Jason Fryer |
| Q: i have a boss Me-25 multi effects pedal, and i cant find a good metallica setting, it is going ... A: Hey Chris, I'm not a real big Metallica fan, so I don't know that I'm the best guy to answer this ... | ||
| Metallica amp settings | 1/16/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: i am trying to find a good metallica amp tone/setting on a line 6 spider IV, but i cant get it right ... A: That is a nice am p.I do not know what guitar you use.I tried it out at a near by store. I do not ... | ||
| Aria pro 2 TA 30 WR | 1/15/2012 | Kevin Chisholm - American Guitarist |
| Q: My pro 2 TA-30 WR. ser.no. 606213 has, made in Japan in two places. Question, are you able to give ... A: The Aria TA-30 had an arched Birch top, and I believe the center block was Mahogany. Your guitar was ... | ||
| telecaster pick guard | 1/13/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: I have a 2010 Fender MIM Standard Telecaster, when I start playing and I touch the pickguard I get a ... A: Great news Colin, sound like it is fixed! Great work on your part. I use so many diagrams in a weeks ... | ||
| Ibanez Guitar | 1/10/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: i got this guitar from my cousin in 2001, let me know? thanks, SAm ... A: Hey Sam, Thanks for writing back! This is one of the high end Ibanez Les Paul copies! I'd put a ... | ||
| telecaster pickguard | 1/9/2012 | Kevin P. Moore |
| Q: I have a 2010 Fender MIM Standard Telecaster, when I start playing and I touch the pickguard I get a ... A: sorry for the delay, I get back to people the same day. You are on the right road with a bad ground ... | ||
| Hondo 2 | 1/8/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: it has 4 controls on the lower body and a 3 pos switch on the upper front H740W1 number on the ... A: Hey Len, Thanks for writing! With the extra bump in top of the headstock, I'd say the guitar was ... | ||
| Ibanez Guitar | 1/4/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: i got this guitar from my cousin in 2001, let me know? thanks, SAm A: Hey Sam, Thanks for writing! This was one of the post lawsuit Les Paul copies. It is extremely well ... | ||
| pick ups | 1/4/2012 | Kevin Chisholm - American Guitarist |
| Q: I asked a question the other day, thanks for getting right back to me. Now I have anoher. As I ... A: Good to hear from you again. Thanks for your question. In general, pickups with more windings tend ... | ||
| Hondo II guiatr serial H720R | 1/2/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: I would love to know a little more about this guitar, I googled the serial or model number and brand ... A: Hey Casey, Thanks for writing back! Do not replace any of the parts. Clean them instead. Collectors ... | ||
| wiring | 1/2/2012 | Kevin Chisholm - American Guitarist |
| Q: I'm building a stringed instrument and need a wiring diagram. ,It will have a single coil and piezo ... A: this sounds like an interesting project, If you want to "...blend them in and out of each other..." ... | ||
| Ibanez Guitar | 1/1/2012 | Johnny Genocide |
| Q: Hey Johnny, I've got Ibanez model#:2650-BS serial# I776329, was wondering if you had any idea how ... A: Hey Sam, Thanks for writing and happy New Year! Can you send me a photograph of the guitar as well ... | ||
| electric guitar and amp | 12/31/2011 | J Ross Smith |
| Q: I would like to know what brand and model are the best for the following items: Electric guitar and ... A: Happy New Year, Cyari! I'd love to help you narrow down your options. Let's address the issue of ... | ||
Electric Guitars
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Johnny Genocide
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding playing, guitar models, guitar construction, amplifiers, effects, starting a band, recording and touring. As the Guitarist and singer for No Alternative I have recorded a number of albums, singles and CDs as well as extensive touring. I can also answer questions about starting a band and recording.
Experience
I have been a guitar player for 26 years. I play and tour with No Alternative. With a number of CDs out there are also 14 bands that have recorded my songs.
Organizations
ASCAP
Publications
Can You Hear Me, Live at the Deaf Club (With KGB)
SF Underground, Subterranean Records (No Alternative)
Backtracks, Subterranean Records (No Alternative)
Lifeline/No Alternative, Bull Dog Records (No Alternative)
Johnny Got His Gun, Wingnut Records (No Alternative)
SF Nights, Bachuus Archives (No Alternative)
Education/Credentials
B.S., Organic Chemistry
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