bunnyman666 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Seeing if I can get the Gen16 processor separately. The Direct Pickup ONLY work with the Gen16 Processor. Bummer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just purchased a Priester Giga Bell!!! Had one before; FACK ME!!!!! THAT was a BELL sound!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Are you playing in a music band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 4 hours ago, mik said: Are you playing in a music band? Not at the moment. I had not played consistently in over a year. I am trying to get back there to where I feel good enough about my playing to get back to being in a band. Silent cymbals and mesh drumheads are going a long way to help, and my wife was fast asleep whilst I was jamming! Here's my myspace page: myspace.com/dougrogers That has my solo work. Myspace still has a great music hosting service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 n/m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I have almost all of the pieces to make the LP Jr. Tribute into what it will be (except for the tail piece), but I am not going to change the pick up, add the kill switch, etc., until it is time to change strings. Why lunch a perfect set of strings? Using Ernie Ball hybrid slinky 9-46 strings. Fell in love with them when I had my Van Halen phase. No reason to change, myself. The weirdest thing? My LP Jr. came with those gauges. I will show the modder’s delight; her name is Pfeenixx. Story to come with the photos... One of you has to play guitar or drums, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 n/m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Md30 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I play a little Bass, I am still learning the 6 string, but I have the same Orange amp to noodle around with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 33 minutes ago, Md30 said: I play a little Bass, I am still learning the 6 string, but I have the same Orange amp to noodle around with. That’s actually an extension cabinet for their Tiny Terror 5 watt head; there is a “Dark” version. I am (for now) using that as an extension cab for that goofy little Smokey amp sitting on top (that little purple box). Orange’s practise/back stage amps have better sounds than the majority of practise amps. I am amazed at how many songs I am remembering at the moment! Two Elvis tunes, a few KISS tunes, a little Foghat, and of course my OWN tunes. One bit of Trivia: I was Gene Simmons for a short while in a KISS tribute band to help finish that band’s contractual obligations before they disbanded. They needed someone NOW as they were on the hook for a fair bit of money if they did not play those shows! On record, we know how short I am; the fact that I do a decent Gene impersonation whilst singing AND speaking was what saved me, along with the shoes! Those were fun times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Md30 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thats awesome. We saw Kiss last year, it was one of the best theatrical shows that i have seen. I picked up the guitar a few years ago because I know that since I am pushing 50,(in two weeks) my playing days are limited, and I will need something to keep me occupied during the winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Md30 said: Thats awesome. We saw Kiss last year, it was one of the best theatrical shows that i have seen. I picked up the guitar a few years ago because I know that since I am pushing 50,(in two weeks) my playing days are limited, and I will need something to keep me occupied during the winter months. You can’t ever say that KISS ever phones in a performance; that’s the work ethic I try to put into every show I played. Even my wife agrees that a KISS show is worth every penny as they put their heart and soul into it! Happy early birthday! You’re taking up a good additional hobby. I hope you have many tendy days ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Md30 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thank you for the early birthday wishes. I don't often post, but i do read the posts daily. and I wish you a speedy recovery. I also noticed you too are a cyclist. I have been trying to get back on the bike as much as possible, but I have been off a bit do to a lower back injury in March which cost me the last few games of the year. I can't ride comfortably on my carbon bike right now, so I bought a comfort bike to log a few miles. I am now one with the 60 and over crowd on the bike path. As for my tendy days, we are hitting the ice Sunday for the first time since March, so I will see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 9:09 AM, Md30 said: Thank you for the early birthday wishes. I don't often post, but i do read the posts daily. and I wish you a speedy recovery. I also noticed you too are a cyclist. I have been trying to get back on the bike as much as possible, but I have been off a bit do to a lower back injury in March which cost me the last few games of the year. I can't ride comfortably on my carbon bike right now, so I bought a comfort bike to log a few miles. I am now one with the 60 and over crowd on the bike path. As for my tendy days, we are hitting the ice Sunday for the first time since March, so I will see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Really old pic (10 years ago), but it's still my current bass. MTD Z5 c/w custom pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Md30 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I tried a 5 string, but I couldn’t get use to that extra string. I bought an Ibanez to see if I could do it. I liked having the B, but i kept using it accidentally thinking it was my E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 n/m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 58 minutes ago, Md30 said: I tried a 5 string, but I couldn’t get use to that extra string. I bought an Ibanez to see if I could do it. I liked having the B, but i kept using it accidentally thinking it was my E. Then I'm guessing a 6 string would be out eh? No longer have it anymore. Loved it, just not practical for my playing. A few others I've had and sold over the years. Still have this one, was my first. Defretted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Still have this one, was my first. Defretted it. Did you put epoxy where the frets were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Just now, bunnyman666 said: Did you put epoxy where the frets were? Filled the gaps with wood filler first, sanded the sucker down and then a thin layer of epoxy to seal it and give it some shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Md30 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Then I'm guessing a 6 string would be out eh? No longer have it anymore. Loved it, just not practical for my playing. A few others I've had and sold over the years. Still have this one, was my first. Defretted it. I couldn't even begin to figure out a 6 string bass. I feel at home with my Fender Jazz Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Md30 said: I couldn't even begin to figure out a 6 string bass. I feel at home with my Fender Jazz Bass. Yea, had that bass for just over a year before I sold it. It was tons of fun to goof around with, but it can be a handful. *hehe pun ehe* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 33 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Yea, had that bass for just over a year before I sold it. It was tons of fun to goof around with, but it can be a handful. *hehe pun ehe* I only played four strings mainly due to me learning only on a four string. When I had my stint as Gene in a KISS tribute band, it was a good thing I never tried a five string or more. Can’t imagine if I showed up with a five string Peavey at the KISS gig (I played a Gibson Ripper). I had a lead on an AXE bass with Kramer aluminium neck, but it would have cost me more than I earned in those gigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Installing my Tone Zone has been interesting. For one thing, the replacement pick up is actually Mini Humbucker sized. For another, it is not exactly a drop-in to fit, as the mounting plate is not made to fit the mini humbucker from the factory. This is not a big deal- bunnyman can make it work! First step is to modify the mounting bracket to fit the pick up cover so that I can use the bracket to fit the new pick up into the guitar. The second step is to cut the new cover to expose the coils. The third is to mount the humbucker in the pick guard. The fourth step is to finish the installation of the pick up, the kill switch, then put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Drilled into that plate; but then the pick up wire was not clearing the corner. Time to get the tin snips! Had to modify that plate to make it work: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Cut out for the exposed coils. Not my best job, but looks decent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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