The Home of Tone!!!

What kind of guitar do I play

Someone asked me what guitar I play. I basically have a collection of the rejects and blems that don't make it out, so I mainly play those. Beggars can't be choosers. My favorite piece is a paduak Comet Standard (nearly identical to the guitar on the Comet page). I have a vintage Strat that I break out every once in a while. I also have a really nice Ibanez Prestige RG whatever model that has a Floyd. Until I break down and make a guitar with double locking, this one stays.

Cool Guitars!!!

OK, anyone who knows me, knows I'm a fan of guitars (DUH). Of course I think our stuff is the best, but let's face it, guitars are cool and it's fun to play all of them for their own unique characteristics. The 60's surf era is probably my favorite and certainly one of the most unique (this is the inspiration for my Rock-Rite model). Guitars are like women, but not as much trouble;) I stumbled upon this dude's really cool page: http://www.myrareguitars.com/1960guitars.html. Check out all those cool Mosrites, Tiesco's, Eko's, Uni's, Airlines and Supro's. CAN YOU SAY JEALOUS!!!

Me and Cole

I'm posting this video mainly for evidence that I shared the stage with Cole Citrenbaum before he got famous. Batman Blues. Live in Ventura, CA. Cole is 14 in this video. His playing is incredible...way beyond his years. He is very nuanced and flavorful. The camera adds 15 pounds:)

Wah True-Bypass Mod & Other Tone Tips

Here are the instructions for wiring your CryBaby to true-bypass. Also removed is the buffer so you get tone purity! There are also some other tricks you can do to better shape the tone.

True Bypass Mod for Ibanez Tube King (TK-999)

The original Ibanez Tube King is an ideal pedal for doing a true-bypass mod. All the parts already come with the pedal and there are no PCB changes. Let's call it a 15 minute operation.

Tuning Stability

Sticky Nuts
If you have a sticky nut (no pun intended), several products are available, but the best stuff I have used is Finish Line Dry Teflon Lube sold in bike stores. That's right, chain lube for your bicycle. It works pretty good at first and builds over time...getting better and better. One tube of this stuff will lube your nuts for a lifetime - not to be confused with nutz;)