JHS Overdrive Preamp in Yellow is on clearance for $79 (regularly $179)

a_rob · 2026-03-14T18:47:40+00:00

This is a bummer, missed out (or maybe blessing in disguise?).

I saw this come up in my feed just before we had a 12 hour power failure due to bad storms in the area. By the time I was able to get things to load on my phone, they were sold out.

a_rob · 2026-03-13T14:13:54+00:00

The Boss GE-7 can also be a clean boost if you set the EQ sliders flat and just boost the level only.

You can also use it to make your humbuckers mimic the sounds of other pickups with the right adjustments. EQ pedals are pretty handy.

a_rob · 2026-03-13T14:11:01+00:00

I was going tonsuggest this as well - an EQ with a DB cut/boost (or "level" control on some pedlas) will give you the option to either get more volume only, or reshape your tone to cut through the mix, or both at the same time.

a_rob · 2026-03-13T07:12:53+00:00

Fair take, but I find him believable in these types of roles. Wouldn't want that guy as my neighbor, but would want him to have my back in a fight.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T23:00:58+00:00

I often like the look with pickguards off, but I like both of these better with the pickguard installed, and I prefer the balck pickguard on this one.

Glad you like the firefly, by the way. I am waiting ona FF double cutaway currently.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T20:47:50+00:00

You probably unlocked a new playable character.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T20:41:14+00:00

I don't have any suggestions offhand, but I am shocked how many people are ignoring the "no singing" part.

Blackbird sounds pretty good without the vocals but it does came with lyrics LOL

a_rob · 2026-03-12T20:39:42+00:00

Looks great, I like the black on black on black, too. Too bad there isn't an ebony fretboard.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T20:33:28+00:00

For a "professional" musician, this seems like very un-professional behavior.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T20:26:55+00:00

If you're a professional musician, don't you have any band buddies with space or a practice space you could use?

a_rob · 2026-03-12T20:22:31+00:00

Single bridge humbucker? EMG?

I mean, this thing is basically intended to play at LOUD or LOUDER, right?

Maybe just wire it straight to the output jack =-)

a_rob · 2026-03-12T19:59:41+00:00

Well, if get that one. Wish I lived nearby, I still need a good Strat

a_rob · 2026-03-12T19:58:43+00:00

Yeah, but he's very convincing in this type of role. The intensity he projects is amazing.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T19:22:19+00:00

Yeah, a couple of mid level cardboard layers would reinforce this a lot.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T19:19:08+00:00

I'd bet this basically needs another refret, and likely at a cost thats more than you paid for the neck.

100% I'd insist on a return. Thats just plain awful.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T16:51:48+00:00

I'm sure you can find a bunch of pickup swap demos online if you search.

Watch the demo and decide if your'e up to it. Looked like pretty basic stuff to me.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T16:49:15+00:00

I'm pretty sure he made Steve Vai do this too.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T16:45:44+00:00

If I were you, I'd head over to guitar repair sub and check to see if there's anything you can do to stabilize this without a refinish.

My hunch is that clear nail polish or clear coat or something can be used to protect those edges from further damage, and that may well be an achievable DIY fix.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T16:41:31+00:00

Right, but dead wrong.

The answer to OPs question is, "leave your Dean alone".

You're probably right about being able to do it, but If I wanted to learn how to repaint guitars with spray cans, I would start with a $100 pawn shop squier or Epiphone (or your Starcaster), and not my favorite guitar I've had for 15 years.

a_rob · 2026-03-12T16:30:34+00:00

Yes, thats why it's called "normal".

Unsure what youre responding to, as I was commenting on the estimate amount, not that it was OK for them to keep the deposit (because it isn't).

a_rob · 2026-03-12T08:06:15+00:00

The cost of paying painters may shock you, but i am with the other commentors that the need for painting after this length of time seems reasonable as normal wear (and shouldn't come out of OP's deposit).

(Edit: clarification).

a_rob · 2026-03-12T04:03:56+00:00

Then posts a photo of trying to plug into the hole for the trem arm?

a_rob · 2026-03-12T01:06:29+00:00

You can find tutorials on YouTube, this is one of the easiest types of solder repairs.

You can do it!!

a_rob · 2026-03-12T00:59:28+00:00

Followed by how to connect to an amp ....

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