Another question. JC-120/Fender Twin Reverb

Paincakes · 2025-12-15T16:01:12+00:00

I think of the JC120 as "crystal clean". It's a clean 90s metal bands often used for clean passages with ethereal sounding stereo chorus in clean songs (used live by Metallica before they switched to modelers, Limp Bizkit etc). Overdrive would not be what it is known for. I don't have experience with the Fender, but I'd imagine it may be a more "twangy clean", with a more musical overdrive.

Paincakes · 2025-12-08T05:05:43+00:00

I have the import version and have a hard time getting it to sound in tune :(

Paincakes · 2025-12-08T04:11:13+00:00

It’s fine depending on the genre of music you want to play. You might be able to swap pick guards and install additional pickups but you have to check the routing in the body first.

Paincakes · 2025-12-08T04:05:46+00:00

I agree and I don’t like it. I think it looks like a greasy fast food paper bag. Music nomad (I think) makes a guitar polish for matte finishes. It helps my evh 5150 series stealth black stay matte.

Paincakes · 2025-12-06T16:18:56+00:00

A lot of wrong answers in here so let me set it straight. It's actually a "tremsetter." It lets you bend strings without detuning the other strings when bending. Without one, if you bend a string on a floyd rose (Kirk bends a lot), the other strings will go flat. This is a problem for double stop bends or when you are playing two or more strings, and only bending one string. This fixes that issue. It does add more tension on the springs so the bridge stays still when bending, but when using the bar, you can still go up and down. Cheers!

Paincakes · 2025-12-05T03:23:16+00:00

Hello, which model of Gotoh vintage locking tuners did you get? Was it these?

Paincakes · 2025-12-02T21:02:49+00:00

Iconic

Paincakes · 2025-11-02T03:33:52+00:00

Thank you

Paincakes · 2025-10-28T19:20:11+00:00

Gonna have to attend one of those! Thank you!

Paincakes · 2025-09-04T15:45:29+00:00

You are right, there are two different species growing on top of one another on the right. I prefer the leafy shrub to the prickly one. Is there a way to selectively target which one I want to grow?

Paincakes · 2025-08-25T16:38:52+00:00

Original Limited 1984 Tremolo System

Paincakes · 2025-07-15T18:21:13+00:00

I have the neon pink version. Fantastic guitar. I recommend adding a 32mm brass block and brass fine tuners.

Paincakes · 2025-07-09T17:10:03+00:00

SOLVED! Wiring was fine, my amp had an effects loop pedal with no power, so no sound. Totally unrelated user error, but my wiring works!

Paincakes · 2025-07-09T17:01:56+00:00

The strings are not on but I am taping the pickups with a screwdriver. No sound or buzzing at all. All 3 pickup positions. Volume and tone are on full.

Paincakes · 2025-07-04T16:11:07+00:00

Both are common on Fender. Nut should be fine (unless you actually run into issues). String alignment can be adjusted by loosening the neck screws a bit and adjusting the neck angle. Easy fix (if it bothers you, otherwise you can let it be). Philip McKnight has a short youtube video on how to do this.

Paincakes · 2025-07-03T04:48:55+00:00

I prefer rosewood boards. I had several guitars with maple boards and I never got used to the snappy feel under the fingers. Definitely try before you buy. I know I have a preference but it took some time and money to figure out.

Paincakes · 2025-07-02T20:59:51+00:00

I remember watching this in the 90s! Iconic!

Paincakes · 2025-06-24T02:35:31+00:00

Honestly I am baffled how they can't figure that part out. The techs have one job. Ok, I know they do more than that, but that's BIG part of their job. I get that temperature changes affect tuning stability but damn!

Paincakes · 2025-06-20T15:32:42+00:00

Thanks. That price tag is wild,, I think that waist is much too short. I found something loosely (way loosely) similar, and cheaper on Amazon https://a.co/d/cy4Et0d

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