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    havidn some problems with my JTM 45

    hey all, so lately I've been noticing this crackling noise coming from the amplifier. There's also some sort of high pitched squeal, not like feedback, and it isn't feedback since it happens when my volume is all the way down. The crackling happens as well even if the volume is down any ideas...
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    What Kind of p/up magnets for a 68-69 SG

    I was curious as to what kind of magnets were used in the pickups for 68-69 SG standards
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    Putting JTM 45 in a Bluesbreaker combo.

    I'm thinking of putting my JTM45 in a Bluesbreaker combo cab. What I want to know is, should I get 2 16ohms speakers and wire them parallel, or 2 8ohms speakers and wire them in series? Also should I go with greenbacks, or G12H30s (I can't afford Alnicos)?
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    National Triolian question

    I was wondering what the ideal string height is on a National, in particular, Triolian for playing chords and slide? Here's some videos of people with good action on their Triolians. The first video is Rory Gallagher on his '32 Triolian, the second is of Davy Knowles from Back Door Slam on his...
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    fuse problems

    Well I went to play guitar today and turned on the amp after switching the standby switch so I get sound, I played a couple chords and then all of a sudden no sound. I found out it was a blown fuse, I still have no idea why it blew. I replaced the fuse, and tried again. Same thing happened, this...
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    Flynn amps Rory Gallagher Hawk booster

    Check this out. A clone of a blues legend's own pedal at an affordable price. http://www.flynnamps.co.uk/hawk.html
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    What Songs?

    I'm looking for acoustic songs to do. I have know of a lot, but there's a lot of them I don't want to do. The style I'm looking for is like late 60s/70s Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Richie Havens, etc. Song examples : Bob Dylan- The Man in Me Richie Havens- I Can't Make it Anymore- Live at the...
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    Need Help with Strat setup

    I need help with setting up my strat. I can't get the string tension right. I'm using 9-40 strings. I don't know if it's the neck I need to adjust or the tremolo springs in the back. I'm not familiar with where a Strat gets its string tension from. any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm...
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    gluing Album covers that come apart?

    I was wondering if anyone knew what type of glue I would need to glue some album covers back together? I have a few that need repair, like 'Idlewild South' by the Allman Brothers, The Bob Seger and Silver Bullet band live album that came out in '76, and more. Thanks
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    Any layouts for an Ampeg V4, VT 40, VT 22?

    Does anyone have any layouts (not schematics) for an Ampeg V4, VT 40, and VT 22, or any of the 3 amps listed?
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    Having trouble adjusting my tailpiece

    I've been having trouble adjusting my tailpiece, and can't figure out why. It seems every time I do something to get a nice feeling out of the guitar it last for ten minutes at the most, and then the strings get tight again, and I can't figure out how to get a looser feel in the strings when in...
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    Bloomfield Signature model?

    Does anyone know when Gibson is supposed to start shipping them, and how many will be made? and also the price? Thanks
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    BB King's Twin Reverbs

    Does anyone know how high BB would turn up his Twin Reverbs back in the day, or any other settings he used? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmWz2jEk8HI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sMWTqUuSh4&feature=related And if you've ever hear BB live at Cook County Jail there's another reference. I...
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    Best KT66s

    What are the best current production KT66s out there now that get the closest to the GEC tone?
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    What magnets in the Fool SG pickups?

    What magnets do you think could have been in the Fool SG's pickups
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