Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do??

hugo6969 · 01-26-2009, 08:10 PM

I have an Epi Zakk Wylde Camo and I was wondering if anyone out there has one they've modded? If so, what mods have you done and why? Just curious. Also, the EMG's in that aren't active are they?

calibud · 01-26-2009, 08:16 PM

Do you mod a guitar that is made to spec for the man himself? If so why buy it in the first place?

JCM223 · 01-26-2009, 08:43 PM

No they're not active. Passive HZ's. The best mod? Sell it. I hate to be so brutal but IMO, of course a mere opinion of a meaningless stranger, but it had to be one of the worst guitars I've played.

Dino · 01-26-2009, 09:06 PM

Play it.
Enjoy it.

No mods required.

vladmaximus · 01-26-2009, 09:06 PM

buy a real active EMG humbuckers sets...

River · 01-26-2009, 09:09 PM

Refinish.

JK, but I couldn't hep myself...

wantsa58 · 01-26-2009, 09:31 PM

Get a set of those camo EMG 81-85's. They look good on that guitar.

The_Sentry · 01-26-2009, 09:33 PM

I agree with the last 3 posters in this thread.

diceman · 01-26-2009, 09:46 PM

And... lets see some pix of it!

River · 01-26-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

And... lets see some pix of it!

Nooooooo....!!!!

hugo6969 · 01-26-2009, 09:50 PM

You guys are cruel. JK.

sasquatch · 01-26-2009, 09:52 PM

Gibson TP-6 'Fine Tuner' Tailpiece is always a must-have on my stop-tailpiece type guitars......
It's tuning accuracy can't be denied and the quickness of it is unmeasurable.

helltone · 01-26-2009, 09:54 PM

Put a floyd rose on it.

Jody · 01-29-2009, 03:49 AM

buy these cuz the stock pups are not active ones Electric Guitar Pickups & Accessories - EMG Pickups

Alex Moody · 01-29-2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladmaximus

buy a real active emg humbuckers sets...

+ 1

GrouchyDog · 01-29-2009, 08:33 AM

Play it hard for enough time to figure out what it doesn't do that you need/want it to do. Then mod accordingly.

alpinestudio · 01-29-2009, 12:31 PM

I happen to like the stock EMG HZ's. They're different than the actives, but not in a bad way. They're a little more articulate and more natural sounding than the actives, but the actives have a bit of more gain and slightly more thickness to it. Both great pickups. I love the neck feel of the guitar. Since its not painted in the back of the neck, I love the feel of the shaved wood. The one I had before sounded great and better than the Gibson lp Studio I had! I guess I lucked out on a good one.

jhollon · 01-29-2009, 12:59 PM

put a chain as your strap. that will make it sound much better.

i agree with an earlier poster, that thing sounds aweful. I have played three and those pickups are terrible. Either get a ZW EMG set or put in some Dimarzios or something.

calibud · 01-29-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Gibson TP-6 'Fine Tuner' Tailpiece is always a must-have on my stop-tailpiece type guitars......
It's tuning accuracy can't be denied and the quickness of it is unmeasurable.

No way, then I can't decide between top wrapping.

tonymich · 01-29-2009, 03:37 PM

I got one of these off ebay for $450 a couple weeks ago and although I really don't care for Zakk or his style of play, I do like the guitar. I really bought the guitar for the maple neck. Don't really care much for the paint job but you can't get that neck on any other Les Paul. The pick ups sound different from my Gibson Studio and that's what I was after. I like the thick neck. I wouldn't really change anything on it. If I want a different sound, I pick up a different guitar. Don't you buy a guitar for the sound it makes. I know there are other reasons but if I want a certain sound, I buy the guitar that makes that sound instead of buying one and modifying it. But then again, if you want to change tuners or tail, then that's cool.

KP · 01-29-2009, 03:45 PM

You know... I would soak it in lighter fluid and put a match to it....

WildeStarr · 01-29-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugo6969

I have an Epi Zakk Wylde Camo and I was wondering if anyone out there has one they've modded? If so, what mods have you done and why? Just curious. Also, the EMG's in that aren't active are they?

Put a set of these in there!

01-26-2009, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
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calibud Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,509 Thanks: 88 Thanked 150 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? Do you mod a guitar that is made to spec for the man himself? If so why buy it in the first place?

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JCM223 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? No they're not active. Passive HZ's. The best mod? Sell it. I hate to be so brutal but IMO, of course a mere opinion of a meaningless stranger, but it had to be one of the worst guitars I've played.

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Dino Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? Play it. Enjoy it. No mods required.

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wantsa58 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 686 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? Get a set of those camo EMG 81-85's. They look good on that guitar. __________________

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helltone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas, TX. Posts: 319 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? Put a floyd rose on it.

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alpinestudio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 543 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? I happen to like the stock EMG HZ's. They're different than the actives, but not in a bad way. They're a little more articulate and more natural sounding than the actives, but the actives have a bit of more gain and slightly more thickness to it. Both great pickups. I love the neck feel of the guitar. Since its not painted in the back of the neck, I love the feel of the shaved wood. The one I had before sounded great and better than the Gibson lp Studio I had! I guess I lucked out on a good one.

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jhollon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? put a chain as your strap. that will make it sound much better. i agree with an earlier poster, that thing sounds aweful. I have played three and those pickups are terrible. Either get a ZW EMG set or put in some Dimarzios or something.

01-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
tonymich Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epi Zakk Wylde Camo-what mods would u do?? I got one of these off ebay for $450 a couple weeks ago and although I really don't care for Zakk or his style of play, I do like the guitar. I really bought the guitar for the maple neck. Don't really care much for the paint job but you can't get that neck on any other Les Paul. The pick ups sound different from my Gibson Studio and that's what I was after. I like the thick neck. I wouldn't really change anything on it. If I want a different sound, I pick up a different guitar. Don't you buy a guitar for the sound it makes. I know there are other reasons but if I want a certain sound, I buy the guitar that makes that sound instead of buying one and modifying it. But then again, if you want to change tuners or tail, then that's cool.

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