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ehamady6 · 09-22-2008, 09:15 PM

I had a Gibson ZW Bullseye (see my avatar) with Zakk's autograph on the back of the headstock (I got his autograph at an Ozzfest gig in 2003). That thing was HEAVY. I had to add pads to the strap! The neck was twisting and never stayed in tune. I traded it straight up for a Gibson Black Beauty which is actually lighter. One of the best guitar decisions I've ever made. I'm staying away from signature guitars from now on because I think they're tougher to modify and stamp your personality on.

I added the ZW EMG 81/85 set to my first guitar -- a $400 Jackson Dinky. Those pickups made my Jackson sound every bit as good as the Gibson ZW.

09-22-2008, 09:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
ehamady6 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Battle Creek, MI Posts: 1,476 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1999 Les Paul Studio Vs. Epiphone L.Paul Custom Zakk Wylde Bullseye(new) I had a Gibson ZW Bullseye (see my avatar) with Zakk's autograph on the back of the headstock (I got his autograph at an Ozzfest gig in 2003). That thing was *HEAVY*. I had to add pads to the strap! The neck was twisting and never stayed in tune. I traded it straight up for a Gibson Black Beauty which is actually lighter. One of the best guitar decisions I've ever made. I'm staying away from signature guitars from now on because I think they're tougher to modify and stamp your personality on. I added the ZW EMG 81/85 set to my first guitar -- a $400 Jackson Dinky. Those pickups made my Jackson sound every bit as good as the Gibson ZW.