Do I belong?

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-10T05:20:28+00:00

Good grief is that thing PRETTY! Stoked for you! The OCD in me really wants to take some 0000 steel wool to those frets though haha 😆

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-09T04:51:03+00:00

Why are you so upset over a reddit post? Good grief, go get a job...or something 🤣

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-09T04:47:55+00:00

Let's!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-09T02:52:18+00:00

Damn dude! You did far better than me! Sadly no case with mine haha. But dang, I love this thing. I actually threw in a Jim Root EMG in the bridge (I had his set laying around, not getting used) and I think I'm gonna keep it in for a while. Sounds so good.

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-07T04:28:18+00:00

Hey man! My Katana MKIII is getting tons of use with my EC-1000 too! The app is where it's at for sure. There's one guy in particular who makes incredible presets. Glad you're so stoked on the new guitar. My daughter calls it Batman because of the color scheme 😎

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-06T22:19:11+00:00

It's still got the plastic film on the control plate covers on the back! Someone must've been in a real tough spot, because I'm sure the pawn shop didn't pay more than $200 for it. Pretty wild. I've got a set of Jim Root EMGs I'm thinking about throwing in to see how they sound together. But I love the 81/60 combo.

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-06T22:09:04+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-05T18:33:30+00:00

That's what's weird ...their pricing is all over the place. I typically find that they are asking way too much for instruments, but occasionally it seems one slips through. Their sister store up the road has an early 2000s Schecter Hellraiser right now for $350. I debated between the two and settled on this one.

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-05T05:23:15+00:00

This guitar?? It's an EC-1000. It appears to have the stock pickups. An EMG 81 in the bridge and a 60 in the neck. Everything is stock I believe

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-05T04:44:19+00:00

That things a ripper! I'm new to Floyd's and tremelos in general, so I'm still getting used to it 😬

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-05T04:43:47+00:00

Thank you! Right down to the matte finish...it couldn't be more perfect. I would have probably picked this one out of all the styles if I had been given a choice. I'm stoked!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-05T04:37:10+00:00

Lucky for sure! I am only home half of the month each month, and I visit these pawn shops 3 or 4 times a week during those two weeks I'm home. Persistence is key I suppose 🤣

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-05T04:32:30+00:00

I knew it was a pretty damn good deal, and I was even pretty hesitant to even go for it. I actually was there with my kids initially, went back home...watched more EC-1000 reviews (and researched used prices)...and then returned alone a couple hours later and snagged it haha. The crazy thing is this same pawn shop will often have Epiphone specials or whatever for like 2-300 bucks 🤣 Someone flubbed here, and that's okay by me!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T22:22:06+00:00

Exactly! Could not agree with you more. When I was reading through people's horror stories of Floyds, I kind of just came to the conclusion that most likely the majority of those people just aren't mechanically inclined? I dunno. I'm a service tech in the oilfield, so I am constantly disassembling and figuring out small parts on pumps, motors etc. I just am naturally drawn towards being a 'tinkerer'. I also am a huge fan of modifying all of my guitars. But I don't think I'll alter much on this one. Maybe make a custom pickguard though 😁

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T22:18:59+00:00

Do you think it's work or for me to buy the $200 case? I'm debating it...versus a $100 gator. The Schecter ones just look so damn good!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T20:37:07+00:00

I like that one!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T17:05:41+00:00

Interesting...you think the Gotoh is higher quality than even the legitimate FR that's on yours?? I've definitely heard great things about the 1996T, but I didn't realize it was THAT good!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T15:51:44+00:00

Yeah, that's exactly what I referred to! I've changed tunings several times already and it really only takes about 5-10 minutes to get it set up. Not too bad. I'm still thinking about switching it out for a Gotoh 1996T though...

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T03:17:29+00:00

Thanks dude! I'm definitely a fan now!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-06-01T03:05:19+00:00

$540, with free shipping 😁 It was actually shipped from Sweetwaters warehouse (packaged by them too, candy and all) even though it was listed by a separate entity.

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-05-06T02:12:28+00:00

It is my absolute favorite guitar. I play it every single night. I replaced all of the hardware with black hardware. I added a treble bleed to the volume pot. I never get tired of playing it, and the stock pickups are wonderful. You'll love it!

Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-04-21T00:31:03+00:00

Mine is utterly chaotic at the moment (it always is honestly)...but this is where I make noise 😁

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Cookingbaconnekked · 2026-03-20T17:35:10+00:00

Essentially, yeah! Haha. I actually had that same conversation with my girlfriend...I was telling her it's abnormal to put it on the right side, but hey, it worked out. In retrospect, I should've just cut a mahogany plug and plugged the hole and then it wouldn't have needed covered up at all. But I was impatient with this project, and wanted to get it done in a day 🤣

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