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Suggestions on learning how to perform setups
First of all: StewMac is your friend. Dan Erlewine works for them. I began collecting a few of the really "necessary" tools before I tried anything. I bought a used Squire Telecaster and set about working it up to a really decent level. Your first tool is patience - fear passes as you get more...- Byron Blue
- Post #47
- Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
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What String Gauge and Type Do You Use?
Yes. I used 9’s for at least 40 years. I found when I set my action low bends seem to take more effort. I use.38 mm Dunlop picks so I have a gentle touch - let the gear do the work. The 8’s give me the touch I like- Byron Blue
- Post #73
- Forum: Historics & Reissues
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Who Else Likes to Play Unplugged?
I mostly only after coming near the end of a setup to check for string buzz. It's harder to hear on an amp.- Byron Blue
- Post #75
- Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
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Who Else Likes to Play Unplugged?
It seems the thread can get out of hand a bit. Everyone seems to have their preferences: Light strings/heavy strings/light action/heavy action/amplified practice or not. That is why there are choices. I try to respect the choices everyone makes and keep an open mind.- Byron Blue
- Post #64
- Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
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What String Gauge and Type Do You Use?
He is why I switched to 8's- Byron Blue
- Post #63
- Forum: Historics & Reissues
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What String Gauge and Type Do You Use?
GHS SUB-ZERO Boomers Ultra Light. 008 011 014 22 30 38.- Byron Blue
- Post #59
- Forum: Historics & Reissues
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Looking at a "new" Les Paul
It's nitrocellulose. You can make a mark like that with your strap or a cord.- Byron Blue
- Post #43
- Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
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Who Else Likes to Play Unplugged?
When I was a young lad my mother bought me a used Strat and a 5W Symphonic amplifier. My father would never allow me to turn on the amp so I learned to play without using amplification. I wanted to plug it in but feared reprisal. I suppose in a way it helped me because I didn't feel held back...- Byron Blue
- Post #26
- Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
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Any love for the Hagstrom guitars ?
Just found it: The guitar was a Hagstrom XL-5 UltraLux. I think I'll find another... EDIT: Apparently I cannot find one for sale. :eek2:- Byron Blue
- Post #142
- Forum: Other Guitars
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Any love for the Hagstrom guitars ?
I did own a Hagstrom (I don't remember the model - double cutaway, humbuckers and a Resinator fretboard) a few years back. I've never seen a guitar with a better touch straight out of the box. It was an XL something or another. Gave it to a friend who wanted to learn how to play. He left town. I...- Byron Blue
- Post #140
- Forum: Other Guitars
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Upcoming $259 hollowbody NGD
I'm not sure but it looks like the picture itself was taken crooked...- Byron Blue
- Post #21
- Forum: Other Guitars
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Finally decided to start setting up my own guitars!
As for practice on the edge rolling technique you can use a scrap bit of pickguard - it's not as hard as you might think. Good luck!- Byron Blue
- Post #28
- Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
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