Recent content by Aloha_Mark

"Sucks" can mean a lot of different things. It could be used to describe a piece of gear that is unreliable, falls out of tune, blows up, buzzes, farts a lot, etc. I will usually use the term to describe a guitar that sounds meh. Nice lady, but she has the personality of a dullard. No brand is...

One of the best soldering iron stations in my home. ESD protection is critical because a guitarist's tinkering is not limited to control cavities in a guitar, but also pedals, and electronics inside a guitar (namely one with midi, like the Casio). Recommend getting a kit with 6 different tips...

Dance to the Music -- Sly and the Family Stone (actually saw them in concert at the Fillmore East)

I'm thinking about giving my PRS Orianthi signature guitar to one of my nieces (she has perfect pitch). Other than the mounting height, is there anything else about the Gibson '57 classic pups that would not work in the guitar?

I have a 2008 PRS Hollowbody II like the one that Fretted Americana is offering. After meeting Paul at Guitar Center on Long Island, I wanted to check out his product line. After spending over $20K (which is small in terms of his catalog) on a handful of PRS guitars, I am pleased to say that the...