Recent content by ggidzinski

The EVH Frankie PU is actually on my list with Custom Custom, '78, Pearly Gates and a few Boutique choices. The EVH sounds pretty good on a shootout that I listened to but not more so than say a custom custom. My latest thinking is an HSH route and an HSS pickguard to start with, undrilled for...

Very nice!

That Sschaller tremelo looks good but I see that it is i fact hard to find. Also, I am going to build a 1 3/4" neck so even though the LSR nut looks like the best solution, it won't work in this case. Looks like it's Wilkinson/recessed, graphtec, Schaller locking tuners.

What tremelos, nuts, and locking tuners do you like?

Need some guidance on the tremelo for my strat build. Current thinking is a top route HSH populated initially as an HSS with an HSS pick guard. If i want to be able to do dive bombs do I need to go full bore Floyd with a locking nut or can I use say a Wilkinson with a well lubricated nut and...

Cagey, thanks for your detailed response. Looking through the completed projects I see that many have tried mixing pick ups but more have not, including your project of the month - nice guitar. I need to decide if I want a single purpose guitar or more of a project. I was considering a rear...

What pick ups do you suggest beyond SD's. George

I am putting together a Strat build. My style includes EVH, ZZ Top, AC/DC so a Seymour Humbucker in the bridge position is a given along with a tremelo bar. Currently looking at the '78, custom custom, pearly gates, etc. I also play some Hendrix and so it's tempting to think about single coils...