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About 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.

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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Questions Answered By Expert Johnny Genocide
In Category Electric Guitars

Subject	Date Asked

Value	9/3/2008
Q: What is this Fender electric/accoustic guitar DG-11E BLK, SN KL00111868 worth? Thanks in advance A: Hey Teence, Thanks for writing! Here's a bit of information about your guitar that you may or ...
have i been ripped off	9/3/2008
Q: A: Hey Daniel, Thanks for writing! The biggest problem with Jackson Charvel guitars has to do ...
Cleaning Fretboard	9/2/2008
Q: I've read a lot of your answers, and you sure know a lot about guitars, so I'm hoping you can help ... A: Hey Chris, Thanks for writing and this is a great, great question! It's an important one ...
synyster gates	8/21/2008
Q: hey What happened still didn't find anything ? I don't think there shops that sell guitar only. ... A: Hey Armando, If you can find an Ibanez that is similar to the RG370DX at a music store, I ...
1985 or 1986 Fender Staratocaster w/locking Fender tremolo	8/21/2008
Q: Serial # A037719. This is a Candy Apple Red '85 or '86 Fender Strat w/Fender locking tremolo (made ... A: Hey Bill, Thanks for writing! Great Stratocaster! I used to have that model and it was an ...
sell or keep guitar	8/20/2008
Q: What is a Squirer Precision Bass electric guitar made in Korea, Serial #CN311071, red and in ... A: Hey Judi, I hope you got the first answer I sent. Yes you might want to hang on to it for ...
keep or sell guitar	8/20/2008
Q: I found my son's old electric bass guitar while getting ready for a garage sale. I have no idea ... A: Hey Judi, Thanks for writing! The Fender Squire Precision Bass you have was indeed made in ...
removing pick guard	8/19/2008
Q: i have a kona guitar that looks like the fender stractacoaster and i wanted to know if i could take ... A: Hey Jimmy, Thanks for writing. This is a good question since most people who don't work on ...
synyster gates	8/19/2008
Q: hey What happened still didn't find anything ? I don't think there shops that sell guitar only. ... A: Hey Armando, I tried to get someone on the phone at SameDayMusic.com but I called to late. You ...
pedals	8/19/2008
Q: Hey, I am looking to buy some effects pedals. I wanted to get a multi-effects processor, with the ... A: Hey Brett, Thanks for writing. Good Question! Believe it or not (I've been playing almost 30 ...
synyster gates	8/18/2008
Q: hey What happened still didn't find anything ? I don't think there shops that sell guitar only. ... A: Hey Armando, Unfortunately, Ibanez doesn't have a retail store in your area. However, I would ...
guitar worth?	8/18/2008
Q: I have a 1965 or 66 fender jaguar in its orginal case that is black with a burnt orange crush ... A: Hey Marie, Thanks for writing! I am sure glad you wrote me before selling this guitar! The mid ...
sq tetty	8/16/2008
Q: i have a black on black telly with non slotted tuners numbers start with sq is it worth any thing i ... A: Hey Lloyd, Here's the date for your guitar: SQ + 5 Digits = 1983 to 1984. The guitar was made ...
synyster gates	8/15/2008
Q: hey do you have any suggestions on any other guitar of Syn's ? and do all guitar electric guitar ... A: Hey Armando, Thanks for keeping in touch. Unfortunately, I don't know where to buy guitars in ...
Help me date a Squier please?	8/14/2008
Q: Hey there! I am trying to track down info on my guitar and I am not finding much. I am not looking ... A: Hey David, Thanks for staying in touch. I am still researching your guitar. The fact that it ...
Whats the difference?	8/14/2008
Q: I am looking for a humbucker sized P-90 and I found two that are made by Kent Armstrong, one is ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing! This is good question. The biggest problem with Humbuckers is ...
synyster gates	8/13/2008
Q: hey do you have any suggestions on any other guitar of Syn's ? and do all guitar electric guitar ... A: Hey Armando, Have I found a deal for you. I just bought one from this company and I can't ...
Aria Guitar	8/13/2008
Q: What you would expect, I have an Aria Electric 6 string guitar with a serial number of 1047367...... ... A: Hey Jerry, Thanks for writing! Aria guitars have a really broad history and have been ...
Differences with 85-86 mij squier strats	8/12/2008
Q: Do you know the difference between the 3 different serial numbers (series A, B and C) for the 85-86 ... A: Hey Chuck, Thanks for writing! It would seem, when first exploring Fender Squire serial ...
Hondo guitar	8/12/2008
Q: Johnny, I recently bough a Hondo guitar for 70 dollars in a garage sale, it is in perfect state but ... A: Hey Carlos, Thanks for writing. Hondo has been making guitars for a long time. The most ...
synyster gates	8/11/2008
Q: hey do you have any suggestions on any other guitar of Syn's ? and do all guitar electric guitar ... A: Hey Armando, Nice to hear from you! Synyster's guitars tend to be the same. He has an ...
Mann electric guitar	8/10/2008
Q: Only thing I know its a Mann neck through. I can't find a serial number on it. Also im trying to ... A: Hey Kevin, Thanks for writing! Send me a picture of your Mann guitar. Send it to: ...
GUITARS	8/10/2008
Q: HI MY NAME I JOHN I HAVE KAY GS BODY SYLE LIKE THE ONE ANGUS PLAY ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing. I would like to see some picture of the guitar. Kay has been ...
fender bass	8/9/2008
Q: My dad has a i think a 1967 fender mustang bass he has had sibce he was a kid.He says its not worth ... A: Hey Dave, Thanks for staying in touch! There were a lot of little or subtle additions to the ...
synyster gates	8/9/2008
Q: hey still me what about amplifiers and stuff ? i don't know anything about them. and i know you ... A: Hey Armando, Thanks for writing and feel free to write me as many times as you want. I want to ...
sobe guitar	8/8/2008
Q: i won a guitar from sobe, it's there sg-special, and i don't play and i was wondering, how much is ... A: Hey Justin, This is a tough one. Here's why: The market for specialized guitars is a small ...
synyster gates	8/7/2008
Q: what are the guitars that synyster gates from avenged sevenfold has played ANSWER: Hey Armando, ... A: Hey Armando, I am sorry I didn't make it clear about where you can buy the guitar. I don't ...
electric guitar jackson and charvel	8/7/2008
Q: i have a jackson charvel electric guitar.it is in excellent condition with a couple of nix in it ... A: Hey Jacinda, Thanks for writing! I am having a bit of trouble with the serial number you sent. ...
Hondo Les Paul	8/7/2008
Q: I stumbled accross you ranswer to Rolf's question that his hondo might be a 'lawsuit les paul.' I ... A: Hey Matt, With Hondo guitars it's often tough to go by serial numbers alone. Is it a Les Paul ...
synyster gates	8/6/2008
Q: what are the guitars that synyster gates from avenged sevenfold has played ANSWER: Hey Armando, ... A: Hey Armando, I forgot to mention (see me other followup answer as to where to get the guitar) ...
synyster gates	8/6/2008
Q: what are the guitars that synyster gates from avenged sevenfold has played ANSWER: Hey Armando, ... A: Hey Armando, Thanks for writing back. Here's an online company I buy from on a regular basis: ...
pickups	8/5/2008
Q: I was just wondering what the term "hotter" pickups actually means. Does it just mean an improvement ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing! This is a great question since many peoplewrite me about buying ...
help identify bass guitar	8/4/2008
Q: I recently came across an older bass guitar, and have not been able to identify it. All I know is ... A: Hey Mike, Thanks for writing. Interesting bass. It's definitely an Gibson SG copy and a well ...
Silvertone Tube Amp mess up	8/2/2008
Q: I have a 1960's Silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve tube amp. It's been my favorite amp for some time even ... A: Hey Andy, Thanks for writing! It could be a blown resistor. A resistor does just that: A ...
make of guitar.	8/1/2008
Q: I bought a sammy guitar from sam ash back in the 80's would you know who made them . No one at the ... A: Hey Guy, Thanks for writing! I am stumped and this has only happened twice in the past. Can ...
Value of "vintage" Squier MIJ	8/1/2008
Q: Johnny-- I bought a Squier Stratocaster HSS MIJ back in 1986. Unlike most Squiers, this has no ... A: Hey Rick, Thanks for writing! This will take some research! Here's why: Fender cranked out a ...
Help me date a Squier please?	7/31/2008
Q: Hey there! I am trying to track down info on my guitar and I am not finding much. I am not looking ... A: Hey David, Thanks for the pictures. This changes everything. This was not the Squire I was ...
Trying to date my Strat	7/31/2008
Q: Just got what is supposed to be a 1987 American Standard Strat, black, rosewood fingerboard. The ... A: Hey Patrick, Thanks for writing! E301017 would be from a 1987 Strat. E followed by six digits ...
Help me date a Squier please?	7/30/2008
Q: Hey there! I am trying to track down info on my guitar and I am not finding much. I am not looking ... A: Hey David, Thanks for writing. Fender Squire serial numbers are sometimes hard to use because ...
nirvana	7/27/2008
Q: im really into the the sound of nirvana, i hav a les paul however into a vox ad30vt ive managed to ... A: Hey Dean, It's the compression that is throwing you off from capturing that sound. The ...
nirvana"s chorus sound	7/27/2008
Q: im really into the the sound of nirvana, i hav a les paul however into a vox ad30vt ive managed to ... A: Hey Dean, Thanks for writing! To get that sound on the ad30vt you have to really play with the ...
fender bass	7/26/2008
Q: My dad has a i think a 1967 fender mustang bass he has had sibce he was a kid.He says its not worth ... A: Hey David, Thanks for writing! This is actually an easy to answer question since it's about a ...
Marlin Slammer Customization and Machine Head Problem	7/25/2008
Q: I'm planning on practicing some customization on my old Marlin Slammer but I havn't got any idea ... A: Hey Jackson, The first thing I have to ask is what kind of tuning pegs do you have. If they ...
les paul	7/24/2008
Q: I am looking at the les paul epiphone and my question is that can take off the white pickguard that ... A: Hey Tyler, Thanks for writing! You can take the pick guard off if you want since all it does on ...
PRICE	7/23/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could give me a ballpark figure of a Fender Stratocaster that I have. Serial ... A: Hey Todd, Thanks for writing. I need to see some pictures of the guitar in order to give it a ...
Guitar	7/21/2008
Q: Hey, I just started playing guitar yesterday and I have a question. When playing individual notes do ... A: Hey Robert, Thanks for writing. This is a good question since it addresses a very fundamental ...
Pickguard	7/21/2008
Q: I am in the process of building a guitar. I will need to custom make my pickguard to fit what i am ... A: Hey Cam, Thanks for staying in touch! Here's the deal with metal pick guards for a strat: you ...
peavey bandit 112 amp	7/20/2008
Q: My amp just stopped working. I can hear the hum from the speaker, but there isn't any current ... A: Hey Joe, Thanks for writing. This is probably a very simple problem to fix. Since you can hear ...
Pickguard	7/20/2008
Q: I am in the process of building a guitar. I will need to custom make my pickguard to fit what i am ... A: Hey Cam, Thanks for writing! Funny you should mention making pick guards. I own a design and ...
1984-1987 Japanese Fender Strat	7/20/2008
Q: I bought this strat a year ago for $450. I've researched it and haven't found one similar to this ... A: Hey Kody, Thanks for writing! The problem with a lot of the Japanese copy guitars is that they ...
buying a Korean Telecaster	7/20/2008
Q: I'm looking at buying a Korean Telecaster off Ebay for around $400 us. Is this a good buy ie: ... A: Hey Steve, Go to Rondo Guitars on line. All they sell is overseas made guitars that are not ...
les paul	7/15/2008
Q: what is the difference from a les paul plus top and a les paul plain top? A: Hey Tyler, Thanks for writing! This is a great question! You see many Les Paul guitars with ...
replacing humbuckers	7/13/2008
Q: I want to buy a Gibson SG Standard, but I would like to spend 200 extra dollars on 57 Classic ... A: Hey Brent, Thanks for writing! The solution to your problem is simple, provided the cavity ...
early 70's LP custom	7/11/2008
Q: I bought a LP custom new in '76, the serial number is 922379 with "made in the USA" (2 lines) below. ... A: Hey Richard, Thanks for writing. Dating even Gibson guitars can be a troublesome task. The ...
Using an external speaker jack in reverse	7/8/2008
Q: Normally, you use an external speaker jack to power another set of speakers from your amp. This ... A: Hey Tom, Thanks for writing! You should be able to, according to the amp's wiring diagram, use ...
Ibanez AR50BK -SER# J804683	7/8/2008
Q: I'm a little in the dark why the ar50 I have has pearl block inlays.All the 80'Artist models I've ... A: Hey Timvee, The guitar market is a strange place these days especially since much of the sales ...
manufacturing date of Electra X310	7/8/2008
Q: I own an Electra X-310, serial # 08222. Do you know what year it was made? A: Hey Jack, Thanks for writing! I love old Electra guitars, especially the X310 series. Your ...
Ibanez AR50BK -SER# J804683	7/7/2008
Q: I'm a little in the dark why the ar50 I have has pearl block inlays.All the 80'Artist models I've ... A: Hey Timvee, Thanks for writing! Usually there is one of two reasons for this scenario: ...
ibanez guitar	7/6/2008
Q: I have a artist model ar50bk ibanez #J804683. What puzzles me is that all the models I"ve Seen in ... A: Hey Tim, Thanks for writing! This is a great question and it is very similar to problems I ...
Hondo II Professional Tele Copy	7/3/2008
Q: I just bought a Hondo II Professional - Made in Japan. I believe that it may have been manufactured ... A: Hey Charles, Thanks for writing! This is a tough one because Hondo doesn't have a great deal ...
Good Price?	7/1/2008
Q: Hey, a few months ago I traded my old drumset for some cash and a guitar to an old friend. Im ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing. BC Rich guitars have up and down values across the board. The ...
Hondo Les Paul Deluxe Mark II 1985	6/30/2008
Q: Johnny, I bought this Hondo Les Paul Deluxe Mark II, with a flaming maple finish in 1985. I ... A: Hey Joe, Thanks for writing! Man, the Hondo Les Paul copies are making a comeback in the ...
amps	6/29/2008
Q: I am a guitar player and I have been playing guitar for about 2 years. I want to upgrade my amp. ... A: Hey Brain, Thanks for writing. The biggest difference between a bass amp and a guitar amp has ...
ibanez	6/27/2008
Q: Hey..i just bought this ibanez acoustic guitar that can hook up to an amp and it plays and sounds ... A: Hey Mark, Thanks for writing. The Ibanez you have is a great guitar. Price wise, they run from ...
guitar wiring 101	6/25/2008
Q: Mr Genocide, I have a Dimarzio SuperDistortion (bridge) and a Dimarzio "Humbucker From Hell" for my ... A: Hey Remi, Thanks for writing. This is a case in which a few pictures are worth a thousand ...
bridge placement	6/24/2008
Q: i'm building an electric guitar (like gibson explorer) but i think i've made a mistake with the ... A: Hey Miguel, . Thanks for writing! In theory, there is nothing to stop you from making a guitar ...
Gibson J 45 Acoustic Guitar	6/23/2008
Q: I have a Gibson cuostic guitar serial # B 000716 in good condition only needs string and botton ... A: Hey Ash, Thanks for writing. Here's some history on the J 45: Initially, the Gibson J45 ...
Epiphone 2008 Juno Award Guitar	6/22/2008
Q: Have you had any luck finding out what the other winners are doing with theirs? Thanks, Tammi A: Hey Tammi, Thanks for writing back. So far, I've been finding not much in the way of ...
1979 sg	6/18/2008
Q: i have a 1979 sg with 3 double pickups i cannot find any information about the guitar in relation to ... A: Hey Andy, Thanks for writing! That is a great guitar you have! It's an SG that is relatively ...
Telecaster	6/17/2008
Q: I got a hold of a squire telecaster for a real cheap price but the headstock is damaged...my ... A: Hey Don, Thanks for writing! This is a smart question to ask since most people assume one size ...
signed Hondo ll guitar (Regards serial number)	6/11/2008
Q: Once again, thanks for replying so quickly! You mentioned in your last message that in order too ... A: Hey Jake, Thanks for correcting this error. I somehow thought it was an acoustic guitar. OK, ...
Signed Hondo ll guitar reply	6/10/2008
Q: Firstly thanks so much for taking your time to reply in such good detail! I read your message on ... A: Hey Jake, Thanks for writing back. I got your other email and will answer it as well. The ...
How old is my (signed) guitar?	6/8/2008
Q: Last year my dad when to get his guitar fixed at this man's house. While he was there my dad told ... A: Hey Jake, Thanks for writing, especially with such an interesting question! Hondo guitar's ...
1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom	6/7/2008
Q: I have come across an '85 Les Paul Custom and know very little about it. It's a green color with ... A: Hey Alex, Thanks for writing again! Listen, I just saw a couple of fake Les Pauls (non Gibson ...
Need Equipment Help for Wedding Reception	6/4/2008
Q: Hoping you can help me. I have an acoustic/electric guitar and my son has ask me to play at his ... A: Hey Jason, What you need is a simple PA system. Go to musiciansfriend.com. They have really ...
Les Paul Custom with Khaler Tremlo Bar	6/4/2008
Q: I have a black 83' or 84' Les Paul Custom with chrome hardware, white trim, and a factory installed ... A: Hey Todd, Thanks for writing! That model Les Paul tends to run between $2,000.00 and $3,000.00 ...
Epiphone Les Paul Jr for the 2008 Juno awards	6/1/2008
Q: We won this guitar in a contest and are wondering if you could help us figuring out the value. ... A: Hey Tammi, Congrats! Thanks for writing! From what I understand, there were only 30 of these ...
building a guitar	5/29/2008
Q: I am thinking of buying cheap parts of ebay and build and customize my own guitar. I know a bit ... A: Hey Cam, Good to hear back from you! Going with a strat style guitar is a better choice for ...
angus young sg?	5/27/2008
Q: i just recently purchased an Angus Young Signature Gibson SG on ebay. The serial number is 02381609. ... A: Hey Blake, Thanks for writing. It should be a real SG. You can send me some pictures if you ...
building a guitar	5/26/2008
Q: I am thinking of buying cheap parts of ebay and build and customize my own guitar. I know a bit ... A: Hey Cam, Thanks for staying in touch! Go to the Gibson guitar website and pull up the Slash ...
hondo formula 1	5/26/2008
Q: i recently came across a hondo formula 1 rhoads style v and found the previous question on what ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing! My email has been a bit funny the last weeks so I just got this ...
lespaul pickups	5/24/2008
Q: Bobby here. I have purchased a used Les Paul Classic Plus from a guy I know. I think it is from 95. ... A: Hey Bobby, Thanks for writing! I know what you mean about the pickups sounding great until you ...
building a guitar	5/24/2008
Q: I am thinking of buying cheap parts of ebay and build and customize my own guitar. I know a bit ... A: Hey (Again) Cam, You have the right idea. Building a guitar can be done by the average person ...
Will this guitar pickup work?	5/24/2008
Q: Mr. Genocide, I'm doing a science project to make an electric lap steel guitar. I just got a hold ... A: Hey Nicolas, Thanks for writing. This is a great question and I'm glad you're doing this as a ...
Electric Guitar	5/23/2008
Q: i was thinking of buying the BR NEW HEAVY METAL LIGHTNING STYLE ELECTRIC GUITAR off ebay. but i want ... A: Hey Cam, Thanks for writing. The only BR guitars I'm aware of are these weird hand made ones. ...
Identify this Gibson guitar	5/22/2008
Q: This guitar has a face that looks like an acoustic, yet it is very thin and the back of it looks ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing. I am sorry it took longer than usual to write back but I've been ...
Mono Marshall amp	5/19/2008
Q: Could you help me out with this? I have dsl marshall head plugged into 2x12 1922 marshall cab (with ... A: Hey Ev, Thanks for writing! This is an interesting question. The Marshall head is a Mono head ...
how much is my guitar worth?	5/16/2008
Q: i have this fender jazzmaster lefty that i picked up from a pawnshop 4 years ago. i was thrilled as ... A: Hey Johnny, Thanks for writing!. The Jazzmaster is a very cool guitar and the lefty models are ...
Electro acoustic through electric amp	5/12/2008
Q: Hey man, Ive recently bought a crafter electro acoustic and play in a band for which i need ... A: Hey Ben, Thanks for writing. I like this question because out of all the people who use ...
Amp cab/ MIDI	5/11/2008
Q: I've written to you a few times but recently, when I emailed you directly, I haven't got an answer ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for writing. It sometimes takes me up to two weeks to get back to people ...
guitar amplifier hum	5/10/2008
Q: Greetings. I am an amateur guitarist and play two guitars (an archtop with floating pickup and a ... A: Hey Robert, Thanks for writing! My first guess would be a grounding issue from a wire that may ...
help needed for buying a fender strat	5/6/2008
Q: i'm going to buy a fender strat around range below 1200$. my main style is blues and progressive ... A: Hey Hossein, Thanks for writing! This is a good question and I have an answer for you. I ...
Beginning guitar	5/4/2008
Q: I am starting to play the electric guitar. I have the money to buy a Les Paul studio but my friends ... A: Hey Ryan, Thanks for writing! This is a great questions and I have a solution that will ...
Hondo Deluxe Series 68	5/1/2008
Q: I have a Hondo Deluxe Series 68 I bought in 1985 from a friend. HE bought it new. Serial No. ... A: Hey Jimmy, Thanks for writing! Yes, Hondo was trying to capitalize on the Metal and Rock ...
Pedal board set up and picking the right amp?	4/29/2008
Q: I couldnt email you tho?? Just toremind you I wanted your advice on setting up my pedals. in order ... A: Hey Ben, Thanks for writing again! It's always good to hear back from people. The LPB1 power ...
value of my guitar	4/24/2008
Q: Do you think you can tell me how much my guitar is worth, or maybe give me a rough idea. It's a ... A: Hey Alaina (follow up answer below), Thanks for writing! The guitar, according to the serial ...
About metal-style guitars and upstrokes.	4/23/2008
Q: Hey, I've been asking myself this for awhile now, and it's beginning to bother me everytime i watch ... A: Hey Brad! Thanks for writing! I hate to say this, but I'm a down stroker and after reading your ...
Tube Amps	4/21/2008
Q: I'm pretty close to getting a tube amp and I just need to know the basics about them: regular ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for writing! Tubes amps have the warmest tones and give the best natural ...
Linkin Park	4/17/2008
Q: "I am trying to find a good linkin park tone. I have a cheap brownsville les paul, and a cheap 15 ... A: Hey Nick, Glad to hear back from you again! Try the treble at 8, middle at 3, and the bass at ...
Linkin Park	4/16/2008
Q: "I am trying to find a good linkin park tone. I have a cheap brownsville les paul, and a cheap 15 ... A: Hey Again Nick! Thanks for writing again! You're a man of different styles! The guitar tone ...
Green Day	4/16/2008
Q: "I am trying to find a good green day tone. I have a cheap brownsville les paul, and a cheap 15 watt ... A: Hey Nick, Thanks for writing! Having given this some thought and not knowing what pedals you ...
which guitar	4/16/2008
Q: I have asked a couple of people simmilar questions but I want to get a variety of answers and ... A: Hey Ian, Thanks for writing! I love this type of question because I can remember asking myself ...
Hondo II Les Paul	4/14/2008
Q: I bought an old Hondo II Les Paul on Ebay. The only reason was particularly that I´ve owned a guitar ... A: Hey Rolf, Thanks for writing! You most likely have one of the law suit Les Pauls. This is a ...
my amp's scaring me	4/12/2008
Q: i have a Carvin MTS 100 watt all tube amp head, and when i'm running it and not paying (and ... A: Hey Aaron, Thanks for writing! Don't worry your amp is not possessed! I have had the same ...
Dating a Hondo Formua I BC Rich-style guitar	4/9/2008
Q: Johnny, I've got a Hondo Formula I BC Rich Bitch-style guitar that I bought used, probably 20 years ... A: Hey Al, Thanks for writing again! Sorry about the confusion. Your Hondo was made in the ...
another guitar	4/7/2008
Q: Johnny, I am the one that just emailed you about a Kay guitar with the model number L8409 6115 I ... A: Hey Marcia, Thanks for writing again! Send me some photographs of this guitar to ...
Age of a guitar	4/7/2008
Q: I have a guitar with the label Kay at the top with the number inside as follows L 8409 6115, could ... A: Hey Marcia, Thanks for writing! I love old Kay guitars! However, dating them can be difficult. ...
Tiesco Del Rey	4/7/2008
Q: My dad has a Tiesco Del Rey guitar, dating around the 1960's. I've searched just about everywhere, ... A: Hey Megan, Thanks for writing and thanks for reminding me about my first childhood guitar! The ...
Special Switch?	4/7/2008
Q: I am going to have some major modding done on a Gibson Flying V, such as replace the fretboard and ... A: Hey Freeze, Thanks for writing! You can order the switch directly from Gibson. Beware Guitar ...
Dating a Hondo Formua I BC Rich-style guitar	4/5/2008
Q: Johnny, I've got a Hondo Formula I BC Rich Bitch-style guitar that I bought used, probably 20 years ... A: Hey Al, Thanks for writing! Here's a bit of information on dating your BC Rich from my online ...
the "state of the art" guitar	4/5/2008
Q: Did you ever find out more about the "state of the art" guitar? I have one as well and would like to ... A: Hey Samantha, Thanks for writing back! I have still found nothing out about the "state of the ...
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe	4/4/2008
Q: Johnny, I bought a Hot Rod Deluxe from Guitar Center (used,online). Before I purchased it they told ... A: Hey Rick, Thanks for writing! Good question with a shocking answer. First off, Fender was ...
the guitar model	4/3/2008
Q: I want to know the model of this Aria http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7782/pic056fo1.jpg (same ... A: Hey Juha, Thanks for writing back! The best information I can come up with is that the Aria you ...
Laney RBG500 bass combo	4/3/2008
Q: I wondered if you could help me with my combo amp. Every time i switch on, the 15" horn makes a ... A: Hey Ian, Thanks for writing! It sounds like their are some exposed of crossed wires somewhere ...
Hondo Stratocaster bridge	4/2/2008
Q: i own a Hondo 2 Stratocaster and it's sounds incredible,but i can't bend a whole tone i'm triing to ... A: Hey Xavier, Thanks for writing! I would try changing your strings to a lighter gauge before ...
why use guitar pedals	4/2/2008
Q: whats up man...i hav a question tht has been at the back of my head for a while now...my question ... A: Hey Joan, Thanks for writing and that is a GREAT QUESTION! I have wondered than myself for ...
Les Paul Guitar Trader	4/1/2008
Q: Johhny- I'm interested in obtaining as an invesment a Les Paul Guitar Trader reissue but can never ... A: Hey Kim, Thanks for writing. The only was to find a good investment of this type is to do a ...
Strat	3/31/2008
Q: i just recentlly bought a Mexican Standard Stratocaster HSS (2005). I looked at some sites making ... A: Hey Yuhta, Thanks for writing! Serials numbers in theory should be simple, but as I have ...
State of the Art guitar	3/31/2008
Q: I bought a guitar several months ago at a rumage sale. It has no distinguishing marks on it what so ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for writing! It sounds like a Stagecraft and there's nothing like a ...
Ibanez ?pre lawsuit	3/29/2008
Q: How can I find out what my Ibanez based on the Gibson ES175 is worth...no serial number and I have ... A: Hey Earl, Thanks for writing! It's a lawsuit Ibanez since you've owned it that long. Check ...
the strat	3/29/2008
Q: I recently traded in a couple of guitars for a used strat, it's a 98 mexican strat with synchronized ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing! It's kind of Hit and Miss with the Mexican Strats. I tend to ...
the Aria guitar	3/28/2008
Q: the numbers is "017862". If you find a webaddress to that model (guitar). For more information ... A: Hey Juha, Thanks for writing back. I got the serial number and will see what I can find. ...
Effects placement	3/27/2008
Q: I was hoping you could answer a question regarding the order of my effects going through my amps FX ... A: Hey Stephan, Thanks for writing!The easiest way to figure out pedal placement is by looking at ...
Volume drop on gtr half-stack	3/27/2008
Q: On going problem. Various heads same cabinet. Randall 100watt solid state & 5150 tube head. Cabinet ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for writing! Here's what to do: Check to make sure the Ohm rating on the ...
Regarding amps	3/26/2008
Q: What exactly is the difference between a power amp and a pre amp??? I have always used combos and ... A: Hey Conor, Thanks for writing! The two essentially do the similar things. The pre amp that is ...
How much would my guitar possibly be worth?	3/26/2008
Q: Yes I have a 90's USA Fender Floyd Rose Classic Strat HSS in Vintage white with maple fretboard with ... A: Hey Randy, Thanks for writing! You have a great Fender and yes the model is discontinued. ...
Tremolo	3/23/2008
Q: Is there a "foot-pedal equivalent" for a tremolo bar? ANSWER: Hey Chris, Thanks for writing. ... A: Hey Chris, I want to answer this question but I am not sure what you mean by replacing tone ...
"Aria"	3/22/2008
Q: Do you know the model of this Aria, made in Japan and have been red there the yellow/gold color is. ... A: Hey Juha, Thanks for writing! This is a great guitar and if you own it, it's a collectors ...
Tremolo	3/21/2008
Q: Is there a "foot-pedal equivalent" for a tremolo bar? ANSWER: Hey Chris, Thanks for writing. ... A: Hey Chris, The pedal is good but I'm a purist when it come to the tremolo sound which is why ...
Tremolo	3/20/2008
Q: Is there a "foot-pedal equivalent" for a tremolo bar? A: Hey Chris, Thanks for writing. Unfortunately, no one has come up with a true electronic device ...
Phire Guitars	3/20/2008
Q: Just checking to see if you know the backround of phire guitars. A: Hey Dan, Thanks for writing! Sadly, off hand I know nothing about Phire guitars. I am ...
my Peavey 5150	3/19/2008
Q: ok so i bought a '92 Peavey 5150 block letter off of ebay, i got a really good deal on it, only ... A: Hey Tyler, THanks for writing! This sounds like too much extra wiring by folks who are not ...
tuning at the bridge	3/18/2008
Q: hey i was wondering what it is called when u hav to tune ur guitar at the bridge (without special ... A: Hey Ryan, Thanks for writing! When Floyd Rose first introduced the lock bridge and tuning ...
Hondo 11 Les Paul copy.	3/18/2008
Q: Above mentioned guitar has been offered to me, serial no: HLP-2BS. It looks great , but have you any ... A: Hey Paul, Thanks for writing! You should grab this guitar if you can. Here's why: This is one ...
Hondo Formula I	3/18/2008
Q: I appear to have a Hondo Formula I flying v al la randy rhoads grover machine heads (missing parts ... A: Hey Todd, Thanks for writing! If you read the Wiki article you've gotten about as much ...
CBS Silverface Champ Amp Troubleshooting	3/14/2008
Q: I have a CBS vintage Champ Amp that is not working; When I plugged the power in last time and ... A: Hey Stuart, Thanks for writing! The problem with older amps is that you never know who has ...
Help please	3/11/2008
Q: I took on all your advice on how to install a killswitch into a strat, and I have just one question. ... A: Hey Andrew, Yes you can use electrical tape. You may want to use a wire nut or cap and then ...
Small tube or Line 6	3/10/2008
Q: Hey! Small 5W tube amp like the Fender Champion or Palomino V8 OR a 15W Line 6 Spider III for ... A: Hey Jeff, Thanks for writing! I tend to opt for Tube amps, although I use a solid state ...
fender deluxe 90	3/9/2008
Q: I bought a used fender deluxe 90 ,,The sound is good but it keeps cutting out,I have looked for ... A: Hey David, Thanks for writing. Here's the usual suspect list for an amp cutting out, starting ...
Hondo guitar information	3/9/2008
Q: Greeting from England Hi, I've just brought a Hondo guitar It's a Hondo revival model number H935 ... A: Hey Mike, Thanks for writing! Your guitar is probably an early 1980s Hondo based on the serial ...
Help please	3/7/2008
Q: I took on all your advice on how to install a killswitch into a strat, and I have just one question. ... A: Hey Andrew, You can do that as long as the switch breaks the flow of electricity between the ...
maker of my guitar	3/6/2008
Q: i bought a guitar for my son " he plays" outside a paun shop one night , guy needed money. it looks ... A: Hey Jimmy, I need you to send me a picture of the guitar, especially the logo. My email ...
Buzzing	3/3/2008
Q: Okay, so I just bought a 12-year-old used electric guitar, sight unseen off eBay, probably not the ... A: Jacob, Thanks for writing! I know how you feel. Ebay can be hit or miss with guitars. However, ...
older Ibanez guitar	2/23/2008
Q: Johnny, I have an older Ibanez guitar (model # E797281) and have not really played it for 20 years. ... A: Hey Mike, Thanks for writing! Your Ibanez is probably worth some money since people collect ...
Les Paul's Age...	2/22/2008
Q: As are a lot of people, I'm trying to date a Blk Les Paul Custom, serial #73018508. I have a rough ... A: Hey Dan, Thanks for writing. I love finding production dates for old guitars since it is ...
tuner	2/22/2008
Q: I heard the Boss TU-2 can power multiple pedals. I've got the cord which can allow you to do that ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing. This is a good question! You hit the nail on the head; If you ...
pedal problem	2/22/2008
Q: My current set-up is a Marshall Mg100dfx with three pedals: crybaby multiwah, Digitech Metal Master, ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for keeping in touch. There's a simple solution to your problem. The ...
Setting up my pedals and useage of them?	2/20/2008
Q: to my guitar pedalboard set up and which pedals/stomp boxes to use? My board currently consists of ... A: Hey Ben, Thanks for writing! It appears that your pedals are in the correct order. You ...
Hondo II professional	2/20/2008
Q: I saw your earlier response to a question about a Hondo strat copy up on ebay. I've got an old ... A: Hey Arron, Thanks for writing. It's hard to give you a great deal of information without ...
effect pedals	2/14/2008
Q: Hey i was wondering what a proper power supply for the DOD Compression/Sustainer RP80-B ... I cant ... A: Hey Brian, Thanks for writing. Power supplies are not that tricky, especially if the effect ...
Hondo Les Paul	2/13/2008
Q: I don't know if you can help me with this,i just purchased a mint condition Hondo Les Paul model ... A: Hey Andre, Thanks for writing. While finding a Hondo wiring diagram may be difficult, you can ...
Electric Guitar Effects Pedals	2/12/2008
Q: I've been playing electric guitar for about a year now. I've just been using the effects on my amp. ... A: Hey Randy, Thanks for writing! Pedals are a good edition to your gear. However, don't let them ...
Amps/pickups	2/11/2008
Q: I am hung up on what amp to get. I currently have a Marshall MG100DFX combo amp and it sounds ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for staying in touch! Randall actually makes good equipment. One of my ...
Amps/pickups	2/10/2008
Q: I am hung up on what amp to get. I currently have a Marshall MG100DFX combo amp and it sounds ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for writing! I have the MG Marshall stack and love it. Some people have ...
effects, bands and recording	2/10/2008
Q: I'm just getting my foot in the music world and I just have a few questions for you: 1: I'm looking ... A: Hey Blake, Thanks for writing! These are three very good questions and I'm glad you asked. ...
truss rods	2/9/2008
Q: Ok, I am 14 and building a electric guitar, warlock style. I saw on Stewart-mac a non-adjustable ... A: Hey Kevin, Thanks for writing! Good for you building a guitar. It's the best way to learn ...
Bass Head to Cab Wattage Question	2/8/2008
Q: I'm a bass player in a rock band looking to upgrade my amp. Right now, I have a Peavey combo amp ... A: Hey Jawsh, The extra 50 watts should not be a problem as long as you don't have the amp cranked ...
Bass Head to Cab Wattage Question	2/8/2008
Q: I'm a bass player in a rock band looking to upgrade my amp. Right now, I have a Peavey combo amp ... A: Hey Jawsh, Thanks for writing! I also play bass (on all my solo stuff and I sit in for people) ...
customizing	2/7/2008
Q: how u doin.. I have a Charvel strat copy guitar by Jackson. I don know the model name, series name ... A: Hey John, I would probably go with Dimarzios for the sound you want. Remember, back in the ...
customizing	2/7/2008
Q: how u doin.. I have a Charvel strat copy guitar by Jackson. I don know the model name, series name ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing again! You can try changing the pickups to get more sustain and a ...
customizing	2/7/2008
Q: how u doin.. I have a Charvel strat copy guitar by Jackson. I don know the model name, series name ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing! It sounds like you want to get more tone and sustain from your ...
Wiring	2/6/2008
Q: I have been trying (unsuccessfully) for a while now to wire up a new switch to activate the bridge ... A: Hey Wes, Thanks for writing! The problem you're facing may be due to the fact that you're ...
Old Ibanez	2/6/2008
Q: I have an old Ibanez electric that I've been hotrodding and experimenting on for years, but I don't ... A: Hey Wes, Thanks for writing. I'll be happy to help you find out more about your Ibanez. ...
jimmy vaughn neck fit on a squire protone strat	2/5/2008
Q: im a lefty want to put jimmy vaughn strat neck on a squire protone strat body. do you think it will ... A: Hey Nick, Thanks for writing. You should have no problem fitting the Jimmy Vaughn neck on the ...
Knobs	2/3/2008
Q: I don't understand why 4 knobs are needed on guitars like sg's or les pauls. I don't understand why ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing back! You could solder both pickups to one volume knob. However, ...
Knobs	2/2/2008
Q: I don't understand why 4 knobs are needed on guitars like sg's or les pauls. I don't understand why ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing. This is a question I've wondered why no one has asked before! ...
Hondo h-28	2/2/2008
Q: I came across an nice Hondo h-28 acoustic guitar at a pawn shop. They are asking $130 for it. It ... A: Hey Nathan, The Hondo H-28 is a great acoustic guitar. Most people that own them bought them ...
Improving Special II	1/31/2008
Q: I’m a guitar hobbyist, and I just bought an Epiphone Special II to start learning electric guitar. ... A: Hey Jacob, Thanks for writing! Yes, I am a big fan of Epiphone guitars and have been for quite ...
Effect reversal	1/30/2008
Q: In my effects set-up I have a wah pedal. I'd quite like to do a cover of Pink Floyd's Echoes as ... A: Hey Daniel, Thanks for writing! This is a great question. Someone does make a switching device ...
Crate G 130xl	1/28/2008
Q: Bought this amp used but in great shape. Power seems to modulate like you are turning the gain off ... A: This is a problem that can have a number of possible solutions. We'll start with the simplest ...
electric guitar	1/26/2008
Q: I bought an electric guitar and it says master m .All the effects are on the guitar. I believe it is ... A: Hey Joanne, Thanks for writing! The first thing that comes to mind, as far as guitars are ...
Tube amp question	1/23/2008
Q: I have a one year old Fender blues deluxe and it began cutting out today. I was playing at a low ... A: Hey Joseph, Thanks for writing. Like I have told numerous people, music has been very good to ...
Killswitch installation	1/22/2008
Q: hey, i have a fender stratocaster made in mexico. Tom Morello of rage against the machine, is one of ... A: Hey Nicholas, Thanks for writing! I assume by kill switch, you mean an on and off switch? If ...
Amp Ohms	1/22/2008
Q: "Hi Johnny, I have Imporant question for you. I’m getting peavey valveking head ( ... A: Hey Thomas, Thanks for writing! You really need to to match the ohms between the cabinet and ...
carte gx-130c amp head what do these inputs mean	1/22/2008
Q: what does this mean and which one should i used,it seems to work the same on either one. A: Hey Mark, Thanks for writing! Amplifier manufacturers tend to place technical names on their ...
Unknow body style Samick electric guitrar	1/21/2008
Q: I've seen a Samick with a non-traditional, sort of modern looking shape. It looks like a cross ... A: Hey Jimmy, After doing a bit of research, it sounds like you're talking about the Samick ...
Big chip in black Squier Strat	1/21/2008
Q: Johnny, I saw your answer on another chipped guitar question. Mine is a shiny black and it has a ... A: Hey Jared, Thanks for writing and I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you! You can try to ...
Brand?	1/20/2008
Q: This is a strange question, but I've got an electric guitar whose brand I don't know. The only clue ... A: Hey Jacob, Thanks for writing! In order to answer this question, I'm going to need a ...
How much is my guitar worth?	1/15/2008
Q: Hey Johnny, I've got a 1978 Ibanez Musician MC 400 serial# A789342 & was wondering if you had any ... A: Hey Jim, Thanks for writing! Here's the scoop on your Ibanez: As you know Ibanez made a lot of ...
humbucker pickup upgrade	1/13/2008
Q: i have been playing my guitar now for about a year and a half and it is not super nice but i do ... A: Hey Caleb, Thanks for writing! You're right, it is much more fun and better (since you should ...
INFO ON A HONDO II GUITAR	1/11/2008
Q: PLEASE TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU CAN ABOUT THIS GUITAR GO ON THIS PAGE: ... A: Hey Michele, Thanks for writing. Let's start with some basic history about Hondo Guitars: ...
Fender Champ	1/11/2008
Q: I have a Fender Vibro Champ amp. I got it in the early eighties used and I don't know how old it ... A: Hey George, Thanks for writing back! Well, it sounds like it may be the transformer. Check the ...
Fender Champ	1/10/2008
Q: I have a Fender Vibro Champ amp. I got it in the early eighties used and I don't know how old it ... A: Hey George, Thanks for writing! This is a common question, believe it or not. I've gotten a ...
1985 les paul	1/10/2008
Q: I could do with a little advice please. I would like to buy a 1985 Les Paul custom, it's the so ... A: Hey Dave, Thanks for writing! The 85 Les Paul Ferrari is a somewhat rare guitar. However, ...
ELECTRA SERIAL NUMBER DATING	1/10/2008
Q: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND ELECTRA SERIAL NUMBER DATING. I HAVE A ELECTRA L.P. WITH WAVE HEADSTOCK AND ... A: Hey SKUNKR, Thanks for writing! There's a lot of interesting history around the Electra Les ...
Try solo guitar/or a band?	12/31/2007
Q: Johnny. I'm a 21 year old college student who has had a love for music for years. A little over a ... A: Hey Sean, Happy new year and thanks for writing! I like answering these kind of questions ...
amp problem	12/29/2007
Q: I have an older crate g 1600 half stack.When playing through it the volume will go up and down by ... A: Hey Gary, Thanks for writing. This is a common problem that often happens with older ...
Electric acoustic.	12/27/2007
Q: Hey, I am buying an electric acoustic guitar, and I have a quick question. If I don't use an amp ... A: Hey Matt, That's a good question. Thanks for writing and you can even send me long questions! ...
guitar effects	12/26/2007
Q: i use ibanez rg320 guitar with laney mdx amp. when i use my boss ac-2 pedal it makes a lot of ... A: Hey Sang, Thanks for writing! The first thing you want to check is the chord you're using ...
Ampifier effects loop	12/23/2007
Q: GDay I have a Laney Tube amp (VC-15) which has an effects loop (Out + In). Is the Out the same as ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing and sorry for the late response (I've been dealing with the ...
Harmony Electric Guitar	12/23/2007
Q: Hey, I've got a Harmony Solidbody Electric Guitar. I'm not sure on the model, but it does have the ... A: Hey TJ, Thanks for writing! I am going to need a photograph or greater description of the ...
Kay Guitar	12/22/2007
Q: Have aquired a Kay Semi Hollow Electric Guitar, Fair condition, but not used up. Numbers inside are: ... A: Hey Charles, Thanks for writing. Kay guitars have been around since the company first started ...
proper sequence of effect pedals	12/21/2007
Q: I play classic rock using a Strat and a tube amp w/2 channels and effects loop. I want to put a ... A: Hey Chris, Thanks, first of all, for writing! This is one of my favorite subjects because ...
Greco 'Super Power'?	12/20/2007
Q: I was looking at this guitar at a shop, they can't tell me much about it besides the serial ... A: Hey Dave, Thanks for writing. When you start to get into off brand copies of Fenders and ...
guitar estimate/good deal	12/19/2007
Q: ok, bought a used fender stratocaster,squire series,serial #CN307225, made in korea for $200 ... A: Hey Stacy, The Squire series by Fender are great guitars. My best Stratocaster was a fender ...
info on electric guitar	12/17/2007
Q: I can't find any information on my guitar. It is an Ibanez RG 470 L the serial # is C5092696. My ... A: Hey Cori, Thanks for writing. Dating an Ibanez can be a bit difficult since they have been ...
Yamaha Attitude Wiring	12/16/2007
Q: I'd like to know if you can help me.I've been looking for a wiring diagram for th Yamaha attitude ... A: Hey Ernie, Thanks for writing! Finding wiring diagrams can be a pain since many equipment ...
how much my guitar is worth	12/15/2007
Q: I'm considering selling my Fender '50s Classic Players Stratocaster. I bought this guitar a year ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing! This is good question since selling a guitar takes a bit of ...
mann guitar	12/13/2007
Q: I got a guitar for xmas like 4 years ago, and the company that made it is Mann, but its and explorer ... A: Hey Dustan, Thanks for writing! Mann, and a number of other Gibson styled guitars were ...
Fender Champ 1982	12/12/2007
Q: Hey Johnny I have the above amp and am trying to see what the original or proper replacement tubes ... A: Hey John, Thanks for writing. Off hand, I don't know what the exact replacement tubes would ...
guitar sounds	12/11/2007
Q: i have just bought a new strat, a vintage 70's reissue, which has a great sound, but when going ... A: Hey Patrick, Thanks for writing! You have a great guitar and amp so it should be easy to solve ...
Fernandes	12/10/2007
Q: do you know when Fernandes started making Fender Jaguar look-a-likes? A: Hey Ken, Thanks for writing. As you may know, many of these companies have been making Fender ...
14 yr old	12/4/2007
Q: Hey Johnny, appreciate your time. I am the father of a 14 yr. old. Since he could walk my wife and ... A: Hey Eric, Thanks for writing!! It's great to see parents willing to do anything for the ...
Fender Bronco Fuse	12/2/2007
Q: I just bought a '71 Fender Bronco on Ebay. The amp arrived looking pretty good and fully functional, ... A: Hey James, What you can do is either use a surge protector that are used for computers (get a ...
Fender Bronco Fuse	12/1/2007
Q: I just bought a '71 Fender Bronco on Ebay. The amp arrived looking pretty good and fully functional, ... A: Hey James, Thanks for writing! Ebay strikes again. I have gotten great stuff on Ebay but you ...
Microcube power adapter	11/28/2007
Q: i bought a used microcube today. i just noticed that it came with a 14.4v adapter while the manual ... A: Hey Paul, Thanks for writing. I am glad you wrote me with this question because I'm a stickler ...
Effects pedal order suggestions?	11/27/2007
Q: Greetings, and thanks in advance for an answer. I have been playing rhythm and lead for about 10 ... A: Hey Larry, eason Thanks for writing! You have a large collection of pedals so instead of giving ...
guitar amps	11/25/2007
Q: im looking to get a new guitar amp my friend suggested the roland cube 30x I play mostly metal and ... A: Hey Pimms, Thanks for writing. I would suggest a solid state Marshall amp. I have a vintage ...
Fender Champ Amp - problem	11/24/2007
Q: I noticed you helped someone else out with a Champ question, so I was hoping you might help me too! ... A: Hey Tom, Thanks for writing! I was just talking to my wife about the large number of questions ...
Amplifier	11/22/2007
Q: What does "Chorus" on an amp actually do or sound like? I am an at home plinker, considering buying ... A: Hey Tom, Happy Thanksgiving. Technology has allowed the price of effects pedals to drop ...
Amplifier	11/22/2007
Q: What does "Chorus" on an amp actually do or sound like? I am an at home plinker, considering buying ... A: Hey Tom, Thanks for writing. That is a good question, one that no one ever asks when buying an ...
I need an original guitar with a handrix tone	11/17/2007
Q: I've been looking for a guitar that has a really versatile tone and very original looks. I know that ... A: Hey Anthony, Thanks for writing! I think you might want to try a PRS (Paul Reed Smith) guitar. ...
pickups on jr	11/15/2007
Q: I have an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. with a humbucker, but I really want it to have a P-90 in it. (see ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing! I am also the type to put more into the guitar than its worth to ...
RePainting / Pickups	11/14/2007
Q: I have an old Peavey Foundation that I want to repaint. How would I do that? And, the old Super ... A: Hey Braden, Thanks for writing! Refinishing a old guitar is a good idea provided it is not a ...
how to play a guitar.?	11/12/2007
Q: well i just got a guitar today.andd i know all the keys.. but the thing is that ii dont know whne ... A: Hey Samira, Thanks for writing!. Welcome to the world of guitar playing. Tuning is very ...
Washburn Dimbag Model	11/9/2007
Q: Could you please tell me which knob adjust which pickup when it comes to volume. There are three ... A: Hey Dag, First off, thanks for writing! This is the one guitar I've briefly played but have ...
guitar band styles	11/8/2007
Q: I need to find a guitar thats right for me. Personally I think it is a PRS custom guitar. I am ... A: Hey Peter, Thanks for writing!The PRS is a good choice for what you're trying to do. You can ...
pre lawsuit esp/ltd explorer	10/21/2007
Q: hey, i was looking at buying a pre lawsuit edition esp/ltd explorer guitar. probably something like ... A: Hey Landon, Thanks for writing. The quest for the pre-lawsuit Explorer! I have been looking ...
Marshall Amp Settings	10/19/2007
Q: just bought my first Marshall half-stack -the JCM2000, DSL100 and a 1960 4x12 cab. Looking to get ... A: Hey Phil, Yes, use the lead channel. In looking at the original email you listed your guitar ...
Marshall Amp Settings	10/19/2007
Q: just bought my first Marshall half-stack -the JCM2000, DSL100 and a 1960 4x12 cab. Looking to get ... A: Hey Phil, Thanks for writing. The easiest was to get that classic crunch depends on the ...
New band	10/10/2007
Q: How can I find a good band in Corpus Christi? I have 2 years experience in electric guitars. I am ... A: Hey Justin, Thanks for writing. Good question! You are luck since there are now multiple ways ...
replacing guitar humbuckers	10/7/2007
Q: i was thinking about buying a new guitar but i love how my existing guitar plays so i would rather ... A: Hey Andy, Thanks for writing! You have good idea in keeping your guitar, which you love, and ...
Need info on a Ariapro	10/6/2007
Q: Hey I'm trying to get info on a guitar I used to own. I bought it new back in '88 or '89. It was an ... A: Hey Gito, Thanks for writing! Without more information, its really hard to nail down exactly ...
Peavey	9/27/2007
Q: I have a few questions for you 1) I want to purchase an overdrive pedal what do you think of the ... A: Hey Thomas, Thanks for writing back! If you're going to go with the Peavy head and Marshall ...
Peavey	9/26/2007
Q: I have a few questions for you 1) I want to purchase an overdrive pedal what do you think of the ... A: Hey Thomas, Thanks for writing! Let me address you questions in the order you sent them. The ...
Yamaha	9/26/2007
Q: What are the best pickups for a Yamaha Pacifica? Thank you for your time Pip ANSWER: Hey Pip, ... A: Hey Pip, Thanks for writing back! If your guitar has the cut out for the humbucker, you can ...
Tube amp problem	9/24/2007
Q: i recently bought a Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp and hooked it up with a Marshall head as a poweramp, i ... A: Hey Blair, Thanks for writing! The problem with some pre-amps is that they will distort the ...
Jem, Alder Vs Basswood	9/24/2007
Q: I have a Jem777 and the new 7VWH. The 777 has basswood and the other Alder which i believe is ... A: Hey Matt, Thanks for writing. Usually the only complaints about the JEM series that come my ...
Nelsonic	9/22/2007
Q: I have a Nelsonic Starliner Series, Les Paul Cherry Starburst "Lawsuit" yeah with a bolt on neck... ... A: Hey David, Thanks for writing! I love questions regarding old guitars, especially lawsuit era ...
Marshall amp settings..	9/19/2007
Q: I have a couple questions for ya. I have a Peavey electric guitar and a 50 Watt Marshall amp MGDFX ... A: Hey Sarah, Thanks for writing! I actually use the same Marshall that you use, except that it's ...
Straps/Slings	9/18/2007
Q: What brand makes the best guitar straps or slings as some people call them? From, Angus A: Hey Angus, Thanks for writing! Straps or slings as they're called are a very personal choice. ...
aria pro II	9/15/2007
Q: I have an Aria Pro II Cardinal Series Pat #555719 Original Custom Body GUITAR. Made in Japan ... A: Hey Ip, Thanks for writing! The Aria Pro II Cardinal series guitars are an interesting and ...
rg570 finish repairs	9/7/2007
Q: Hey Johnny, I have got a question about a "new" guitar I bought, recently I bought a used 1989 ... A: Hey Mike, Thanks for writing! Yeah, there's a problem with lacquer finishes from that period ...
Panning	9/2/2007
Q: I am currently writng and recording guitar instrumental tracks and would like to know how best to ... A: Hey Andy, Thanks for writing. Panning can make or break a recording. I tend to center the ...
Ibanez Lawsuit Guitar Worth	9/1/2007
Q: I've got an Ibanez based on the Gibson ES series. It doesn't have a serial number or any other way ... A: Hey Seth, Thanks for writing. There is a big market for the pre-lawsuit 1970s Ibanez ES series ...
Identifying my Guitar	9/1/2007
Q: I got a guitar from my friend for helping him do some work. It is a Washburn, but we have no idea ... A: Hey Michael, Thanks for writing! Identifying guitars can be a tricky business, especially when ...
1978 Fender Precision Bass	8/31/2007
Q: Does routing out the body for a pickup reduce the value of this bass? If so, about how much? A: Hey Rod, Thanks for writing back! Yes routing the original body will reduce the value of the ...
What electric guitar should i buy?	8/27/2007
Q: I have been playing guitar for about 2 years and am looking to purchase a new one. The type of music ... A: Hey Jack, Thanks for writing. You are purchasing a new guitar at just the right time. When I ...
fender lead I	8/27/2007
Q: I have a fender lead 1 that I want to modify with a 2nd pickup and possibly replacing the existing ... A: Hey Tony, Thanks for writing. Let me know what kind of pickups you're thinking about using for ...
value	8/26/2007
Q: i dont know much about guitars but i want to sell it. its in perfect condition, and i want to know ... A: Hey Ben, Thanks for writing. Here's the story with your guitar: The guitar itself doesn't have ...
i dropped my les paul epiphone	8/24/2007
Q: i dropped my les paul epiphone and it chipped. I was wondering how to keep moisture out and keep the ... A: Hey Paul, Thanks for writing and I'm sorry about your guitar. That is the hardest part of new ...
what is my guitar worth	8/22/2007
Q: It's known as a 55/77 re-issue. It is 100% original apart from the lead input socket plate which was ... A: Hey Bob, Thanks for writing. I love 76/77 Les Paul's because that I was the year I started ...
JBL 4691B speakers - power amp choice	8/7/2007
Q: Any ideas of a good choice or general advice? thanks hen A: Hey Hen, First of all, thanks for writing. I enjoy volunteering my time to answer questions ...
83 Gibson explorer	8/4/2007
Q: I have a 83 Gibson Explorer which I bought second hand 15 years ago for $800, just wondering if you ... A: Hey Michael, I spent yesterday going through Gibson Explorers on ebay since I was toying with ...
choosing a new guitar	8/4/2007
Q: ive been playing for a little over 2 years now and i have decided to buy a new guitar. right now i ... A: Hey Mike, Thank you for writing. I am always pleased when people write me about moving up to a ...
paint repair	8/3/2007
Q: I have one of the first PRS guitars which has 3 chips approx 3mm x 5mm on the back of the neck. ... A: Hey jens, There is a company here in the United States named Grizzly Industries (Grizzly.com) ...
83 Gibson explorer	8/3/2007
Q: I have a 83 Gibson Explorer which I bought second hand 15 years ago for $800, just wondering if you ... A: Hey Michael, First off, that's for writing! Man, I loved the Gibson Explorer. I had one that ...
How much is my guitar worth.	7/26/2007
Q: I have searched on the internet, and can't find anything that would be able to tell me the value of ... A: Hey Andrew, Fender's Japanese division made some great guitars back in the mid 1980s. Some of ...
pickup identification	7/25/2007
Q: could you please help with the following. i have purchased a set of pickups to upgrade a fender ... A: Hey Ken, Yeah, I should have mentioned where the lead pickup goes, sorry about that (my bad!). ...
pickup identification	7/24/2007
Q: could you please help with the following. i have purchased a set of pickups to upgrade a fender ... A: Hey Ken, Thanks for writing. This is a good question. If you bought the pick ups used, the ...
fender p-bass	7/20/2007
Q: i was thinking of buying my friends 1970 fender p-bass.it's in decent shape,i did notice a slight ... A: Hey Fred, A 1970 )pre CBS) Fender P-Bass can be worth a fair amount of money. However, this is ...
paint repair	7/19/2007
Q: I have one of the first PRS guitars which has 3 chips approx 3mm x 5mm on the back of the neck. ... A: Hey Jens, Thanks for writing. Let me ask you this, are the chips a solid color and just in the ...
Highway 1 strat pickguard	7/19/2007
Q: I want to replace the pickguard on my 06 fender highway 1 Stratocaster but I cant seem to find any ... A: Hey Chris, Thanks for writing. You do have to be careful when switching strat pick guard. What ...
Carlsbro bass amp problem	7/13/2007
Q: I have recently acquired a Carlsbro 300 watt stingray bass head which is feeding into a peavey black ... A: Hey Hen, Thanks for writing. This is a good question because it brings up a bunch of issues we ...
How much is my guitar worth?	7/11/2007
Q: I'm the owner of an Ibanez Iceman #H950299 bought in 1995. It's in super mint condition. Thanks so ... A: Hey Casey, I sent you a copy of this to your email address, but I'll repeat basically what I ...
How much is my guitar worth?	7/11/2007
Q: I'm the owner of an Ibanez Iceman #H950299 bought in 1995. It's in super mint condition. Thanks so ... A: Hey Marco, Thanks for writing me. I love pricing guitars. However, I need to ask you a couple ...
My Band	7/6/2007
Q: Im 20 years old, ive been doing the band thing since i was 14 different bands of course but ive been ... A: Hey Rob, Thanks for writing me with an interesting question. I've got three myspace bands ...
weird notes	6/27/2007
Q: I have a Gibson Les Paul Junior with a p-90 dogear pickup. I use a 15watt Marshall MG15CDR. When im ... A: Hey Pratik, Thanks for writing. This is a good question since I've had this problem myself. ...
Shred Technique?	6/25/2007
Q: ..now i practice constantly on my up down alternate string picking technique everyday. i love to ... A: Hey Johnny, Thanks for writing! Something like this happened to me today. I am working on a ...
Choosing the right guitar	6/19/2007
Q: I have a few guitars that are really great but I'm now looking for something that really has ... A: Hey Max, Great Question! I love when someone has great axes but wants to take it one step ...
cant decide what to do	6/12/2007
Q: hey there ive been wondering what to buy between guitars, go low end and get a mexican strat or epi. ... A: Hey Clayton, I know what you mean about so many choices. Lucky for me, I'm fairly well know ...
fender champ amp	6/11/2007
Q: hey johnny, god, i hope you can help. my brother recently acquired a fender champ amp. model ... A: Hey Amanda, Thanks for writing. Here's a bit of history regarding the Fender Champ: The ...
cant decide what to do	6/8/2007
Q: hey there ive been wondering what to buy between guitars, go low end and get a mexican strat or epi. ... A: Hey Clayton, I just finished answering a similar question. Thanks for writing me since I seem ...
Time for Change	6/8/2007
Q: Hey Johnny! Okay, just like most people in your archive, I have a question about which guitar ... A: Hey Sarah, It's Saturday morning and I'm awake. I wanted to give you a longer answer but was ...
Guitar	6/6/2007
Q: I'm thinking of starting a sweet band, but the problem is I don't know which group to fashion our ... A: Hey Derby, That's an excellent question. Personally, I would take the best of both bands and ...
Pickups	6/5/2007
Q: I need to know if I can install regular humbuckers on a left handed guitar, I want to install EMGs. ... A: Hey Daniel, That's a good question and you were smart to ask about it. The good news is that ...
what guitar should i buy?	6/4/2007
Q: i have been playing electric guitar for 2 years now and i am looking for a new guitar. i would like ... A: Hey Jess, I'm glad you wrote me with this question. First off, there are a number of great ...
guitar pedal	6/1/2007
Q: what do you use to connect guitar pedals to each other A: Hey Tyler, Good question! I've been waiting for someone to ask me this. I get a lot of ...
1979 Peavey 4x12 Cab	5/28/2007
Q: I recently picked up a 79 peavey cab near mint condition and appears to be all original? do you know ... A: Hey Buck, Thanks for writing me. I'm sure you know how lucky your are finding a 79 Peavey ...
My new les paul	5/24/2007
Q: hey Johnny it's me AGAIN! and i don't have much time to talk (lucky for you). so I'll get to the ... A: Hey Jacob, Like I said, you can email me with questions anytime. If its the knob up towards ...
pickup wiring diagram	5/23/2007
Q: I was reading through your previous answers and I have a ... A: Hey Again Steve, I am still working on finding the wiring diagram. I went to Yamaha and found ...
hlep guitar	5/21/2007
Q: i playing my strat and the high e string broke when i touched the whammy bar. I didn't expect it to, ... A: Hey Roshan, Good Question. and I've got a couple of answers for you! The high E string will ...
Guitar Models	5/20/2007
Q: I'm still a child and my only money i ever get is my allowance and i get $9 a week. so i was wonder ... A: Hey Jacob, I think I answered your question already, but if not, repost the question. Let me ...
Guitar Models	5/20/2007
Q: i'm still a child and my only money i ever get is my ilouwance (if i spelled that correctly) and i ... A: Hey Jacob, I'm glad you wrote me since I'm into the best guitars you can get for the least ...
Swapping tube types in my Ampeg V-4	5/19/2007
Q: .. I have an early seventies Ampeg V-4 head. It used to use 7027 power tubes, but upon retubing, I ... A: Hey Cole, Good technical question! Here's the deal with tube amps, especially old ones (my ...
Mexican Stratocaster	5/15/2007
Q: I'm thinking of buying a Stratocaster online. Are the Mexican guitars made much different than the ... A: Hey Kim, Thanks for writing. I love questions about the non American Stratocasters. Most ...
Guitar Value	5/14/2007
Q: I have a 1979 Gibson gk-55 in the original hard case and a 1977 Carvin VT312 tube amplifier. I cant ... A: Hey Brian, Thanks for writing. I love researching the guitar market and odd Gibsons. Here's ...
guitar effects	5/13/2007
Q: ! have you heard the song from the Cure "three imaginary boys"?? I would like know which effect is ... A: Hey Frovemabeg, This is a great question. I like questions that require a bit or research and ...
Electric Guitar Beginner	5/10/2007
Q: I am a Grade 8 pianist and singer and have recently decided that I want to learn the electric ... A: Hey Lucy, I am glad people come to me with questions about guitar purchases. I have owned ...
New Rave	5/8/2007
Q: Alright man, i wonder if you can help me. I would consider myself a pretty good guitarist - i am ... A: Hey Conor, To do what you're trying to do will require some real effort on your part as the ...
Equipment	5/7/2007
Q: I play left handed, and I'm looking for a guitar with floyd rose tremolo and some good humbucker (to ... A: Hey Daniel, I would primarily play a right handed guitar since there are more of them for ...
Equipment	5/6/2007
Q: I play left handed, and I'm looking for a guitar with floyd rose tremolo and some good humbucker (to ... A: Hey Daniel, You're the first left handed guitarist I answered a question for. I played with ...
Choosing an Electric Guitar	5/6/2007
Q: I am self taught guitar player..started with Acoustic{Ibanez) and now I am searching for a cool ... A: Hey Naj, Wow, you've inspired me. I've been playing in bands for a while and have a lot of ...
Ibanez K-7 guitar...fake?	4/20/2007
Q: I have an Ibanez K-7 guitar (i think), i need to know if it is real or not, and if so, how much does ... A: Hey Marc, I just finished looking at pictures of roughly 17 K-7 copies from China. They look ...
Beginner Amp Choice	4/20/2007
Q: I am a beginner to all this and have decided on a Schecter Omen 6. That took forever to ... A: Hey Brook, They are no lame questions. Schecter makes good guitars so you've made a good ...
first acoustic guitar	4/19/2007
Q: my names Janelle and I have a question about what acoustic guitar I should think about buying. since ... A: Hey Janelle, Your for decent acoustic guitar should be one that plays well. Otherwise, you'll ...
guitars	4/17/2007
Q: What are the advanteges when playing with a pick? Fingers? thanks,shaun A: Hey Shaun, Here's the scoop on picks versus fingers. If you're playing punk, rock, anything ...
Quality Guitars and Amp	4/16/2007
Q: Hey Johnny, I am now looking for a new guitar and am willing to spend 500 dollars. I have been ... A: Hey Darren, I'm glad you wrote me regarding this excellent question. Why? Because I play ...
Gibson Sonic electric guitar	4/10/2007
Q: Dennis HOARD <dragonlee@shaw.ca> wrote: > > I bumped into a person that I knew only through my work ... A: Hey Dennis, Here's what I know. I have been through all the gibson websites and spoken with ...
Is a Behringer a good brand?	4/8/2007
Q: and I was wondering if my behringer vintager guitar package was a good choice to make. I haven't ... A: Hey Janelle, Its funny that you mention the Behringer guitar. I was looking through a site ...
band problems	4/6/2007
Q: Hey johnny, I am currently in a band and we are having sort of a rut. We always walk into practice ... A: Hey Matt, Brilliant Question! I used to have that problem with another band I tried to play ...
pickups	4/6/2007
Q: Hey johnny, I have had my ibanez hr giger2 rg for about 5 months now and i feel there could be more ... A: Hey Matt, This is a tough question to answer because there are a number of way to adjust your ...
Greco guitar	4/3/2007
Q: .........it is white with gold trim..........the model # is 550 and ser# is c45132. Hope you can ... A: Hey Reggie, Here's what I know about Greco les Pauls: They were one of the better Gibson ...
Guitar choice	3/29/2007
Q: I have a couple things I was wondering if you could tell me. Well, first of all I am trying to ... A: Hey Nat, Of course I remember you. Here's another thing to consider: The fret board. You get a ...
boss gt-8 or simialr effect proccessors containing "slicer effects"	3/25/2007
Q: Do you know anything about "slicer effects". I just bought a Boss GT-8 and it has a slicer effect ... A: Hey Louey, The "slicer effect" cuts the signal or output from the guitar. Unfortunately, most ...
pickup wiring diagram	3/23/2007
Q: I recently acquired a Yamaha Billy Sheehan signature bass guitar, attitude special model. I was ... A: Hey Ariel, Wiring diagrams are essential when restoring an instrument to its original state. ...
Practice amps	3/22/2007
Q: I am a young guitar player from Barcelona (spain) I own an epiphone sheratone II and now, I want to ... A: Hey Marc, Thanks for writing. The type of practice amp will depend on the type of music you ...
which type of guitar	3/22/2007
Q: I need your help. In this busy, post-Internet society in which we live, it seems that I do ... A: Hey Mike, Your plan makes perfect sense. I've had custom made guitars and its true, you'll ...
which type of guitar	3/21/2007
Q: I need your help. In this busy, post-Internet society in which we live, it seems that I do ... A: Hey Mike, You're not crazy simply frustrated. I play professionally and sometimes its hard to ...
Guitar choice	3/19/2007
Q: I have a couple things I was wondering if you could tell me. Well, first of all I am trying to ... A: Hey Nat, It's never an inconvenience when it comes to answering questions. The biggest problem ...
Guitar choice	3/18/2007
Q: I have a couple things I was wondering if you could tell me. Well, first of all I am trying to ... A: Hey Nat, This questions comes at a great time! My band (No Alternative) is headlining a great ...
repairing a chip	3/8/2007
Q: I have a 1991 yamaha pacifica 1221 With a chip, I called yamaha and he said they have no replacement ... A: Hey Chris, I've modified my guitars for many years and there is one thing I've learned: If ...
pick-ups	2/6/2007
Q: I have had my Mexican Fender Jazz bass for almost 7 years now. I have made no modifications to it at ... A: Hey Matt, Rust is a pain in the rear because of what it does. Rust is the oxidation of a metal ...
Ibanez Studio electric guitars	2/6/2007
Q: how are you? I'm looking for information about the Ibanez Studio electric guitars? What can you ... A: Hey Joaquin, I'm doing great. Getting to play music for a living is all I every asked in life. ...
fender	2/3/2007
Q: My Fender G-Dec amplifier allows me too choose from different amps digitally. Problem is I don't ... A: Hey Roshan! Here's my two cents worth on the information you asked about. When I started ...
tone knobs	1/14/2007
Q: I bought a Fender Lite Ash Stratocaster "$700" (my first electric guitar) I've played acoustic for 1 ... A: Hey Roshan, You've asked me some good questions that demonstrate that you've given this some ...
where can i get this?	1/8/2007
Q: