PIMP MY pRIDE!!

newbies · 08-10-2012, 01:44 AM

Ok so i have recently inherited (un-interesting story) one of my dream guitars - a black custom with plenty of character and dings!!

Its pretty beat up & been gigged a lot, has a nice feel to it but sounds pretty horrible so I am going to pimp it to be the rock axe it should be!!

The bridge is well worn & could do with replacing although the well worn look is cool the high E is now spaced weirdly, cracked mounting rings. I play heavier stuff and have a emg loaded les paul which I love but possibly going to look for pups something similar but passives - ideas?

Any ideas with pots etc they could prob do changing!!

Any ideas or suggestions let me know!!

HeHasTheJazzHands · 08-10-2012, 01:57 AM

Pickup-wise, Id say either a Dimarzio Dactivator set or Duncan Distortion/Jazz combo. The DAs have an active-like sound, while the Duncans are just awesome high-outputxpickups.

And I say replace the pkckup rings for chrome ones and throw on chrome hardware and have a JohnSykes-esque fiddle.

For pots, CTS or RS Guitar Works, IMO.

newbies · 08-10-2012, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeHasTheJazzHands

Pickup-wise, Id say either a Dimarzio Dactivator set or Duncan Distortion/Jazz combo. The DAs have an active-like sound, while the Duncans are just awesome high-outputxpickups.

And I say replace the pkckup rings for chrome ones and throw on chrome hardware and have a JohnSykes-esque fiddle.

For pots, CTS or RS Guitar Works, IMO.

Never played a duncan distortion but have heard good things!! Not a huge dimarzio fan in general but might have to check out some pics of the chrome pickup rings. Is there anywhere online that stocks them online - if I go that way?

HeHasTheJazzHands · 08-10-2012, 02:35 AM

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/vi...id=50954403350

Should fit on a LPC.

And just for reference...

newbies · 08-10-2012, 05:43 AM

Looks pretty cool!! Will probably keep it looking a bit more traditional but don't mind it!!

On second inspection the nut also has a crack in it and will prob replace it at some stage. If cant get gibson replacement - What brands are good? Never had any replaced before?

buttercar · 08-10-2012, 05:08 PM

Nice axe! I love Black Customs and especially when they have some character. I have the SD SH4/SH2 combo in my Silverburst Custom, I'm pretty happy with the tone. Do you have any idea as to the year of the guit?

V-man · 08-10-2012, 06:00 PM

The first thing I'd do is store every piece yanked for restoration in the event you want to sell.

If you have an active LP, you'll probably want this to be passive for more diversity. Figure out the pups to your taste. Meanwhile, I would suggest you grab a Tone Pros ABR/Stopbar set (you can figure out whether you want to keep the factory setup, or go black-nickle/black-black and get rings to match).

HeHasTheJazzHands · 08-10-2012, 06:55 PM

+1 to Tonepros.

Anfd if you dont want the Dimarzios, I still second the Dist/Jazz combo, which is supposed to sound godly in a slab of mahogany.

diesect20022000 · 08-10-2012, 07:58 PM

distortion's are my favorite assembly line pup

if you keep the pickups i'd redo the solder joints and swap the 350k pots for 500k or even 1meg. i still need to do that on my SG:/

HeHasTheJazzHands · 08-10-2012, 08:18 PM

+1 on the 500k pots. Omcr again suggesting CTS or RS guitar works.

As for a nut, get a aGraphtec Tusq one.

newbies · 08-10-2012, 11:32 PM

Its a 96 model..... i know horrid 90s gibsons!! its actually got a nice feel to it and thats the most important thing, as you can see cosmetically its in a bad way!! The one thing that I really dislike about it is it has had a few stickers on it, when you get light on it and you really look hard you can see where the adhesive had eaten into the paint - but then again it is when the light catches it and when you really look hard.

Yet to look at flebay but as for bridges the tone pros look pretty hard to get in australia, will have to order them online or I can get a gibson replacement nashville bridge. Are the tone pros a lot better? Just purchased some new mounting rings.

Pickups wise I will check out what MHD has to offer as I like the 5150s Rayne did for me. I am also very interested in the duncan distortions. Has anyone played the EMG H4 & H4a combo?

newbies · 08-10-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-man

The first thing I'd do is store every piece yanked for restoration in the event you want to sell.

Good tip V-man!!

HeHasTheJazzHands · 08-10-2012, 11:39 PM

m going to say this as kindly as possible...

****. PASSIVE. EMGS.

Seriously. I had a $30 X2N clone that stomped all over the HZ4 Bridge.

newbies · 08-10-2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeHasTheJazzHands

m going to say this as kindly as possible...

****. PASSIVE. EMGS.

Seriously. I had a $30 X2N clone that stomped all over the HZ4 Bridge.

haha that bad!! Will scratch them off my potential list

johnfv · 08-11-2012, 12:21 PM

Looks nice. Graphtech makes great bridges (in addition to nuts), dunno about down under access. I'd go with something lower output like Alnico Pro II but that is not EMG tone...

captcoolaid · 08-11-2012, 02:06 PM

You want to go all the way with than here ya go.

MHD Beotches hahahahahahha

Pigtail bridge and stop bar.

MSSC 50's style harnes

BCR Music Skull switch tip.

Bone nut.

Planet Waves lock and cut tuners.

newbies · 08-11-2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeHasTheJazzHands

+1 to Tonepros.

Anfd if you dont want the Dimarzios, I still second the Dist/Jazz combo, which is supposed to sound godly in a slab of mahogany.

Definitely interested in that combo - think its what I am looking for!! Checked out a vid comparing the distortions and jb, the distortions had the bite I am looking for!!

newbies · 08-11-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captcoolaid

You want to go all the way with than here ya go.

MHD Beotches hahahahahahha

Pigtail bridge and stop bar.

MSSC 50's style harnes

BCR Music Skull switch tip.

Bone nut.

Planet Waves lock and cut tuners.

Can you tell me more about the beotchs? What do you have that compares to the distortion/jazz combo??

captcoolaid · 08-13-2012, 12:48 PM

What do you want to play. I design according to what you want to play and the gear you use. I would however recommend an Asylum plus with an A8 in the bridge and an A5 in the neck with a nice scatter.

The Ozzk · 08-16-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeHasTheJazzHands

m going to say this as kindly as possible...

****. PASSIVE. EMGS.

Seriously. I had a $30 X2N clone that stomped all over the HZ4 Bridge.

I fitted my Orville Custom with a set of Wilkinson Zebras...
Ghetto? sure!... and the sound??? Let say you don't want animals or small children standing in front of that guitar plugged into my 2203...

08-10-2012, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
newbies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,137	PIMP MY pRIDE!! Ok so i have recently inherited (un-interesting story) one of my dream guitars - a black custom with plenty of character and dings!! Its pretty beat up & been gigged a lot, has a nice feel to it but sounds pretty horrible so I am going to pimp it to be the rock axe it should be!! The bridge is well worn & could do with replacing although the well worn look is cool the high E is now spaced weirdly, cracked mounting rings. I play heavier stuff and have a emg loaded les paul which I love but possibly going to look for pups something similar but passives - ideas? Any ideas with pots etc they could prob do changing!! Any ideas or suggestions let me know!! crossroadsnyc and diesect20022000 like this. __________________ '83 JCM 800 2203 JCM 800 2203ZW JCM1H '87 Silver Jubilee 2553 1965b Lead Cab 76' Gibson Les Paul Custom 96' Gibson Les Paul Custom Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde BFG

08-10-2012, 01:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
HeHasTheJazzHands Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,087	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! Pickup-wise, Id say either a Dimarzio Dactivator set or Duncan Distortion/Jazz combo. The DAs have an active-like sound, while the Duncans are just awesome high-outputxpickups. And I say replace the pkckup rings for chrome ones and throw on chrome hardware and have a JohnSykes-esque fiddle. For pots, CTS or RS Guitar Works, IMO. __________________ Djong

08-10-2012, 02:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
HeHasTheJazzHands Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,087	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/vi...id=50954403350 Should fit on a LPC. And just for reference... __________________ Djong

08-10-2012, 05:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
newbies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,137	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! Looks pretty cool!! Will probably keep it looking a bit more traditional but don't mind it!! On second inspection the nut also has a crack in it and will prob replace it at some stage. If cant get gibson replacement - What brands are good? Never had any replaced before? __________________ '83 JCM 800 2203 JCM 800 2203ZW JCM1H '87 Silver Jubilee 2553 1965b Lead Cab 76' Gibson Les Paul Custom 96' Gibson Les Paul Custom Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde BFG

08-10-2012, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
buttercar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: California Posts: 26	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! Nice axe! I love Black Customs and especially when they have some character. I have the SD SH4/SH2 combo in my Silverburst Custom, I'm pretty happy with the tone. Do you have any idea as to the year of the guit? __________________ JCM 800 4212 Combo Egnater Tweaker 15

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08-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
V-man Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,821	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! The first thing I'd do is store every piece yanked for restoration in the event you want to sell. If you have an active LP, you'll probably want this to be passive for more diversity. Figure out the pups to your taste. Meanwhile, I would suggest you grab a Tone Pros ABR/Stopbar set (you can figure out whether you want to keep the factory setup, or go black-nickle/black-black and get rings to match). matt3310 likes this. __________________ If you are wondering why I am no longer posting/on-site: http://www.marshallforum.com/backsta...ds-grunch.html

08-10-2012, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
HeHasTheJazzHands Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,087	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! +1 to Tonepros. Anfd if you dont want the Dimarzios, I still second the Dist/Jazz combo, which is supposed to sound godly in a slab of mahogany. __________________ Djong

08-10-2012, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
diesect20022000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16,631	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! distortion's are my favorite assembly line pup if you keep the pickups i'd redo the solder joints and swap the 350k pots for 500k or even 1meg. i still need to do that on my SG:/

08-10-2012, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
HeHasTheJazzHands Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,087	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! +1 on the 500k pots. Omcr again suggesting CTS or RS guitar works. As for a nut, get a aGraphtec Tusq one. __________________ Djong

08-10-2012, 11:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
newbies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,137	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! Its a 96 model..... i know horrid 90s gibsons!! its actually got a nice feel to it and thats the most important thing, as you can see cosmetically its in a bad way!! The one thing that I really dislike about it is it has had a few stickers on it, when you get light on it and you really look hard you can see where the adhesive had eaten into the paint - but then again it is when the light catches it and when you really look hard. Yet to look at flebay but as for bridges the tone pros look pretty hard to get in australia, will have to order them online or I can get a gibson replacement nashville bridge. Are the tone pros a lot better? Just purchased some new mounting rings. Pickups wise I will check out what MHD has to offer as I like the 5150s Rayne did for me. I am also very interested in the duncan distortions. Has anyone played the EMG H4 & H4a combo? __________________ '83 JCM 800 2203 JCM 800 2203ZW JCM1H '87 Silver Jubilee 2553 1965b Lead Cab 76' Gibson Les Paul Custom 96' Gibson Les Paul Custom Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde BFG

08-10-2012, 11:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
HeHasTheJazzHands Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,087	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! m going to say this as kindly as possible... ****. PASSIVE. EMGS. Seriously. I had a $30 X2N clone that stomped all over the HZ4 Bridge. The Ozzk likes this. __________________ Djong

08-11-2012, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
johnfv Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,091	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! Looks nice. Graphtech makes great bridges (in addition to nuts), dunno about down under access. I'd go with something lower output like Alnico Pro II but that is not EMG tone... __________________ My Amps: Marshall: '68 Plexi Super Tremolo 100, Class 5 head; Fender '65 blackface Showman, early 80s HiWatt 50, early 90s Dual Rectifier, Ceriatone: 18W TMB, 2204 HW, DZ30; Jet City: JCA20H and Pico Valve; Egnater Tweaker. Various Marshall and other cabs: 4x12, 2x12, 1x12 My Strats: early 80s '62 re-issue, '87 Strat plus, '10 EJ maple neck; Multiple Warmoth partscasters; Gibson: '08 Firebird V, '11 SG, '66 Melody Maker, '81 ES-347; various other guitars

08-11-2012, 02:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,351	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! You want to go all the way with than here ya go. MHD Beotches hahahahahahha Pigtail bridge and stop bar. MSSC 50's style harnes BCR Music Skull switch tip. Bone nut. Planet Waves lock and cut tuners. __________________ peace and tone Shut up and play. Music is an aural experience, it's whats coming out of the speakers that count, not an multimeter or a Gauss meter; my ears are my laboratory. You should try it sometime. http://mhd-pickups.com/ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...bandID=1235669

08-13-2012, 12:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,351	Re: PIMP MY pRIDE!! What do you want to play. I design according to what you want to play and the gear you use. I would however recommend an Asylum plus with an A8 in the bridge and an A5 in the neck with a nice scatter. __________________ peace and tone Shut up and play. Music is an aural experience, it's whats coming out of the speakers that count, not an multimeter or a Gauss meter; my ears are my laboratory. You should try it sometime. http://mhd-pickups.com/ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...bandID=1235669

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