In part 3 of our troubled 'Troublecaster' upgrade we try to concentrate and not screw things up with power tools and we test out a theory for hiding scratch-plate / pick-guard holes. It's a messy business this guitar modding and we can't help but wonder who is really in control?? 🤨👽 🎸

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Following last week's fight with our Squier Troublecaster we're back for round two of the upgrade battle. On paper this should be such an easy job... grab some new pots and pickups from the man-drawer, pop them in and plug and play. It doesn't quite work out like that... 🤬

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This week I hit upon the brilliant idea of upgrading the Squier Paranormal Troublemaker for free using only parts found in my man drawer. What could go wrong?... a couple of things as it happens so buckle up as there is more swearing than usual this week and this is only part one! 😬

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It didn’t go quite to plan this week… after several false starts I gave up trying to make a film for YouTube and Instead got stuck into a long overdue rewiring job on the Squier CV Starcaster. Join me to hang out and I’ll explain exactly what happened… 😉

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To wrap up the side by side comparison between the 'expensive' Korina V and the standard version we must now play them both... but first the small matter of fixing the broken headstock. It's only glue and brushes so how hard can it be?? 😳 join us for a step by step idiots guide! 🎸

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Flushed with the success of the recent Strat P90 upgrade it's time to try and finish our Bullet Mustang 'project'. So what happens if we fit expensive pickups to a cheap guitar?... there's only one way to find out so grab a cuppa and join us guitar nerds as we get stuck in!

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This week we decide to make a Stratocaster that sounds 'better' and it went reasonably well albeit not without some typical Guitaristas 'hiccups' along the way. Come and join us guitar nerds as we re-wire and re-invent a classic guitar and make some mistakes so that you don't have to!!

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This week we take our Squier Stratosonic to the next level. In search of that supercool look and superlative tone we install a custom wound mini humbucker and of course there is drilling involved so either look away now or for the brave of heart come join us to see how it all turns out! 😁🎸

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Full on guitar nerdery this week as we tackle upgrading the pickups and bridge hardware on the 'fendery' sounding Stratosonic. Will Gibson P90's make it sound more like some of our favourite guitars?... there's only one way to find out so join us and let's dive in! 🎸

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This weeks feature length episode includes an attempt at fitting a Bigsby to several guitars before finding the right one, loads more guitars, some tasty playing, and a 'Klon Klone' demo with our special guest. Go grab a drink and some snacks... the weekend starts here guitar nerds!! 🎸🎸

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Today we embark on another epic adventure fulfilling a promise to upgrade our affordable Gretsch with new wiring and posh Dynasonic pickups. Will we regret this decision or does the 'tubing' system really work?... it's a long one so grab a picnic and join us to find out! 😎🎸

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We do love an SG but our latest Gibson has failed to impress so far being called 'brittle', a bit 'meh', and 'tight-arse'... but today help is on hand with a new set of top notch Murray 50's wind P90's and some Bare Knuckle CTS Pots. Can we fix it?... grab drink and join us to find out guitar ner...

A film of two parts.... first off we fit a 50's wiring loom before trying out two sets of custom wound PAF's through some hot tubes. It was a bit emotional but ended on a high with some great tones and a few lessons learned on your behalf. Join us to see what happened!

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Part 1 of our review/compare/upgrade series where we try to find out if this Gibson custom shop collaboration has produced the best budget version Les Paul Standard ever. Subscribe to follow the story over coming weeks as we dig a little deeper!

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A journey into the unknown begins this weeks as we try to squeeze more tone out of a Tokai Love Rock. In part one of 'several' episodes we fit posh hardware but fail to get much further... please join us fellow guitar nerds to help decide which parts make a difference on this ongoing project.

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Guitar Nerd Alert!... join us as we mess around with our new Epiphone ES-335 to try and liven it up with a bit of tweaking, some new strings, and some fancy hardware. With sound comparisons at every stage, join to us to hear and see the results!

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Our new Epiphone ES-335 is starting to sound very promising now as we continue to tinker with it's bits and bobs. This week we try out some different bridges and stare down the f hole for days and days while contemplating the wiring loom replacement. Join us on the dark side!

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This week we try three more sets of pickups including a set of Burstbuckers which we robbed out of the Gibson enabling us to do a back to back comparison. Is it true that different mahogany, headstock logo, and $3000 don't make any difference to the tone?... well let's find out!

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Hold tight for the final episode of our epic ES-335 upgrade adventure series as we fight with the wiring loom yet again to install a set of boutique Monty's PAF pickups. So is our most expensive upgrade yet really worth the hassle and cash layout?... let's dive in and find out!!

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This week we get tangled up in some serious guitar modifications as we attempt to replace the wiring in our Epiphone 335. Join us to witness the setbacks and frustration, a little swearing, and the ultimate joy as we finally complete the 'operation' and hear the results.

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In a packed final part of our review series we reveal the answers to last weeks blind test, try out a Faber lightweight tailpiece, and show you our 'hot tip' as we fit the Monty's PAF's before testing commences. More sound comparisons and fun for guitar nerds!!

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Today we talk to boutique pickup Guru Matt Gleeson for the full Monty on guitar setup and pickup upgrades... can we really make our Epi 59 sound like a high end Gibson Les Paul?? Guitar nerds everywhere this one is for you!!

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