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Thanks, Tony
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I had McPherson XP 5.0 for a number of years and finally went to an Anthem. Agreed, you still have the element side, but with the anthem was able to blend in a bit more woody tone and felt it was a pretty good compromise. Hoping it works the same with the Sable. I’m not a huge fan of gold hardware, but loved the thought of EVO frets so thinking at least changing out the gold buttons on the tuners would tone it down some. I’ve seen some older sables with black tuner buttons and looked pretty good.
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No I didn't. Are you asking because you would like one for the IR database? If so that's not a problem and the least I could do for you guys sharing that stuff with the public. I haven't even made one for the HFN in the Sable yet. |
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I guess I should've mentioned a little more on the EVO frets since I now have guitars with nickel, stainless steel and EVO. I think they're closer to stainless steel than nickel in their feel. Very smooth like stainless steel which makes bending strings much easier. Can't speak for their longevity yet but I'm willing to bet they'll last the lifetime of the guitar. |
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For example, I have a Tonedexter pedal. That pedal has it's own proprietary algorithm built in it. It takes about 40 secs to make an IR with Tonedexter the only thing you need in addition is a microphone. Mic placement is key. If you make an IR that you don't like just try a different mic position and rinse and repeat. Jon made his own algorithm which is what I'm using these days. To his credit his IR manages to capture more of the 'mic' sound than the pickup in question which is why I prefer it. To create an IR using Jon's method you need some way to record your guitar for 1 min and send him the 'WAV' file and he'll do the rest for you. I just plug my guitar into my audio interface, plug a mic into it as well. I use Reaper as my DAW though there's a plethora of others like Pro Tools, record some playing and export the WAV file to his algorithm. It's actually very easy to do and only takes a couple of minutes to complete and the results are awesome. Jon and Cuki have a website created to share IR's for a bunch of different pickups in different guitars which I also think is pretty admirable. |
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Great review!
But I was hoping you’d have a different opinion than me so we’d have something to talk about in quarantine. No such luck... You even ended up with the same “perfect fit” HFN pickup installation... Guess this will be your main gig guitar too... Ummm... [Whistles]... How’s the weather up there?
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Cool... I want to see said video...well ..all of them !
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GGGGAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS....argh
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I ordered a blank saddle from them and fitted to match the medium action after installing the HFN. When you talk to them next you can include my testimonial. It’s an excellent fit for that guitar.
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However, since my Sables and Tourings are just fine from the factory as they are, my own experience has been that if I mess with something that is already just right, I tend to mess it up. So for me, it is best to live vicariously through the experiments of those more skilled in working on guitars than I am. Since I don't have much interest in "plugging in", the factory installation will be fine for my needs. Tony
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Also strings. Have you experimented with different strings yet? Oh and the weather up here was starting to look good until today...flurries! Winter just won't go away. |
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They will all be created eventually! When eventually is I couldn't say...
Yes being a member of the AGF doesn't help that! I will be talking to them again so I will absolutely mention that. |
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