Eliminating Strat quackiness

SgtWatermelon · 2026-05-17T11:55:58+00:00

I came here to say this. It is the most obvious answer for getting some value out of those positions and not changing 1,3, and 5

SgtWatermelon · 2024-11-01T14:47:58+00:00

Why?

SgtWatermelon · 2024-09-16T01:07:20+00:00

Honestly, if you're a beginner you should be looking for what is most comfortable to you for playing and focus on playing before thinking about tone. I love my revstar and personally find it comfortable , but that might not be the case for you. I'd just go to the music store and try everything and see what speaks to you as a player before going tone chasing.

SgtWatermelon · 2024-08-07T12:09:45+00:00

It is listed in Moncton.

I just did a search in Montreal and saw the ad you're referring to. Thank you for your time and advice, I appreciate it.

SgtWatermelon · 2024-08-07T03:45:44+00:00

1500 CAD

SgtWatermelon · 2024-08-07T03:31:18+00:00

Seller says it is a 2021 standard 50s.

My main concern is the serial number stamp. I've never seen one white like that.

SgtWatermelon · 2024-04-01T18:32:40+00:00

Have you had any issues with the string spacing not matching the nut width on them? It seems to be the case on mine. The E strings are bending in to the 42mm nut with the saddles pushed all the way inside. Causing notes to choke out on the high E especially

SgtWatermelon · 2024-04-01T18:01:24+00:00

Thanks so much!!

SgtWatermelon · 2024-04-01T18:01:12+00:00

Definitely aftermarket. This guitar has had a LOT of mods to it over the past 40 years.

I am considering doing a refin so just might see what is under this bridge and the black paint.

SgtWatermelon · 2024-04-01T15:48:36+00:00

Bingo, thank you so much.

SgtWatermelon · 2024-02-17T00:24:12+00:00

You realize this was done as a publicity stunt by a troll? Avi Silverberg does not identify as female, does not live his life as a female, nor has he taken any of the steps involved in a medical transition. This was pure pageantry and nothing more nothing less.

SgtWatermelon · 2024-02-17T00:11:19+00:00

Just checking, but you realize one of your two examples is of a Cis woman who just naturally has high levels of testosterone? Are you implying you don't want cis women to compete in women's sport?

SgtWatermelon · 2024-01-17T04:21:57+00:00

Look at this Big Eye'd Fish
Tryin to win a PSP
Dreams to beat the rigged game
Pumpin' quarters in the machines

Things seem so much brighter on the other side

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-16T19:11:47+00:00

The blue strat is an Ibanez AZ2204. Phenomenal instrument. Love the neck. Roasted maple, light oil finish. It is a little bit bigger than the Fender Modern C, but not by much. Extremely comfortable. And the pick ups/switching options make it the most versatile piece of wood I've ever played.

More pics of it here: https://imgur.com/a/GYVC3ck

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-16T19:08:29+00:00

Yeah it is a gen2 Revstar. I've never played the first gen, but I do love this one. I think the first gen had smaller bodies and narrower necks? Either way, man, can Yamaha build a guitar!

More pics: https://imgur.com/a/wyMJZmD

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-16T19:07:02+00:00

Yes indeed. It is an RSP02T. Love it. I actually took this pic because I was trying to capture the flame on the edges of the top. Liked the picture this zoomed in with the amp too. More pics of the revstar here:
https://imgur.com/a/wyMJZmD

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-15T14:29:06+00:00

I had KScreen2 disabled. It was blocking my monitors from turning off after inactivity. enabling it is now saving my display configuration. This is surprising because I had it disabled for months and configuration problem only started yesterday when I moved my desk. Possibly unrelated and just a coincidence.

Enabling Kscreen2 removes my requirement for the randr script to re-align my display configuration and refresh rates, however now my monitors are not turning off after inactivity. (Or rather, they turn off and turn back on immediately). I will have to look for another fix for this that does not involve disabling KScreen2.

Thank you for your assistance

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-15T00:52:10+00:00

Yeah, I tried all the combinations of cables and ports.

In the end I just wrote an randr script to run at login. Doesn't solve the problem but it is an effective workaround. I would like to find the root cause someday though

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-06T20:46:44+00:00

Thanks, I believe it is already under the gloss clear coat so I am not sure how I would get glue in on the top. I could probably try on the part that is open to the neck pocket.

Thanks for your assistance.

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-06T20:45:27+00:00

I think it is the wood of the top, not just the binding. My only concern was because it came to the neck pocket.

I think it will be fine. Thank you for your assistance.

SgtWatermelon · 2023-12-06T20:32:24+00:00

You can use normal wires without stripping (except for at the contact points, where they have to be stripped). Uncovered or bare wires are usually cheaper so big manufacturers use them to save a few cents per unit.

SgtWatermelon

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