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Recent content by dman_vegas

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    The eternal pickguard or no pickguard?

    HI, that's a sweet guitar! My CS 58 did not have the pickguard installed, but I missed the look and also I like the function of a pickguard. The problem I had was drilling the hole to install it, it's EZ to do, but you can't go back. Then again, some people may like the look of no pickguard...
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    Friedman Little Sister and 1x12 - Celestion Redback or Creamback 65 or something else?

    I just replaced my Friedman Runt 20 combo (it's for sale now on Reverb) with the Little Sister 20 head and Twin Sister 1x12 cab. Friedman is now shipping the cab with a Celestion Redback which is 150 watts. I was expecting the Creamback 65 that they advertise on their site - the new spec was...
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    I'm betting my '19 R8 started life as a '20 R9.

    I was also wondering about R8 vs R9 specifications. I purchased a 2021 '58 from a "special run" of guitars. Mine has a really nice top that is not plain at all and looks like a '59, the frets are also '59 specs, and mine has a '58 neck. So my question is, what's the difference between what I...
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    Olivia Rodrigo plagiarizes every female pop singer in the world, and gets away with it!

    Olivia Rodrigo is a Disney product, so yes it's in the corporate DNA. If you have a song, media, idea they want, they're going to get it, period. It's sad but true.
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    Olivia Rodrigo plagiarizes every female pop singer in the world, and gets away with it!

    I used to dig that song Malibu, not bad.
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    Troubleshooting Advice - Friedman Runt 20

    Thanks! That is some amazing info and analysis. I have always been interested in how a tube amp works, but like most things, until it's relevant it's not something I would just start reading about. Thanks to bad tube, it's relevant and I learned a lot. Appreciate the explanations.
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    Troubleshooting Advice - Friedman Runt 20

    I heard from Friedman amps and the response was immediate. I'm impressed that they got back to me so quickly, great service! I asked what stage was the clean channel and the reply was V1. It worked and then I let them know that I have 3 different 12AX7 tubes - an ARS JJ/Tesla in V1, a Mullard...
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    Troubleshooting Advice - Friedman Runt 20

    That's a good idea. I could have used one for sure. Any good tube testers you can recommend and how much do they cost?
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    Troubleshooting Advice - Friedman Runt 20

    Thanks for all the advice! I heard from Friedman and the V1 stage is the one and only tube for clean. This time, I just replaced the V1 12AX7 (Tung-Sol to a Chinese ARS JJ/Tesla) and all is good! Maybe that tube didn't like being upside down, lol. Now it's in the garbage can and I can sleep...
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    Troubleshooting Advice - Friedman Runt 20

    So I take the thing apart (i have the 20W combo) and figure I might as well try it out one more time before changing any tubes. The clean channel was working! I put it back together and guess what... the clean channel is not working. I inspected all the tubes and they looked ok (for what...
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    Troubleshooting Advice - Friedman Runt 20

    I have a Runt 20 combo and just now the clean channel cut out. I changed the tubes a while back and it’s been working fine. I rarely even use the clean channel, but I’d still like to fix it. Maybe a tube went bad? I have some extra tubes I can swap in, but I’m not sure which one/s are for the...
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    Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 Original Owner with tags

    That is a great story and guitar. I bet the proceeds from the sale can get the granddaughter a nice guitar and pay for college! Congratulations.
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    Did you upgrade your Reissues?

    Mine, too. I think the new historics are worth keeping stock. They are great as-is.
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    NGD, and finally back in the Gibson Historic camp!

    Is that a gloss finish or VOS? The top looks so nice and "vintage shiny" whereas mine is the VOS and duller looking.
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    NGD 2021 '58 Lemonburst VOS

    Because of this guitar, I have to learn how to play "Still Got the Blues". Thanks for the nice comments! I think "I'm not worthy of this guitar", so it's inspired me to be a better player.
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