No accusations of plagiarism this week as we check out the highly original Albert Lee signature guitar and got our first ever play of a 'music man'... made possible of course by their highly affordable 'sterling' sub brand. Join us for pointy fun and to see what we think!

Here's a link to the JHS show volume pedal hacks video: https://youtu.be/6Ot9rhGgcyQ

If you don't like any of the talking or the playing bits in this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...

0:00 intro & coming up
1:27 something a bit different
4:58 body, neck, & other specs
6:20 some fret sprout
7:32 what does it weigh?
8:08 a fulcrum tremolo
9:25 searching for inspiration
11:20 pickups & switching
12:10 volume pedal attenuator hack
14:06 pickups & switching continued
17:57 pickup outputs
19:37 let's play something!
21:26 under the bonnet
25:14 truss rod adjustment
25:55 neck profile & measurements
26:38 let's play a bit more...
27:36 what do we think?
32:20 final thoughts
33:07 play out jam

Signal Chain Info:
Drive Pedals (when on): Klon KTR / RAT
Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III With Celestion Creamback
Volume Pedal in FX Loop: Boss FV500L
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools

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