Members Kellanium Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 I don't own any expensive guitars. But if i wasn't happy with something like the pickups, i'd mod them. I wouldn't paint their names on them, though, like i do with some of my cheaper guitars. You shouldn't paint a Les Paul. It should have a nice cherry sunburst finish, unmarred by anything except checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 NO. I've learned long ago that a fools game. Buy what you really want don't try to make a guitar something that its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 NO. I've learned long ago that a fools game. Buy what you really want don't try to make a guitar something that its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 NO. I've learned long ago that a fools game. Buy what you really want don't try to make a guitar something that its not.I agree that sometimes it can be a fool's errand, but what if you want Custom Shop tone but don't want the expense? Swapping out pickups isn't all that difficult and the old ones can go right back in should one tire of their guitar and want to sell it. How much would I have to spend to buy a real Gibson with Classic '57 pickups in it? Quite a bit I would imagine. With a little sweat equity, a set of '57 Classic pickups, a used MIM Strat and a soldering iron I'll have something that sounds like a Gibby but plays like a Strat for not too much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hank_chaos Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 scared crapless about messing up wood stuff, but electronic stuff is semi reversable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 do you mod expensive guitars? Hell yes. Nothing is sacred. Jimmy Page has modded his 59 Les Pauls to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pixelchemist Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 i'll mod anything... guitars, cars, electronics, etc... if I can make it somehow more to my liking with a little tweak here and there is getting done... regardless of initial cost of the item. I do weigh my options a bit more carefully on more expensive stuff though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm not talking pickups or tuners or reverseable changes.What I'm is routing for extra pickups adding Kahler trems cutting up of guitars.( like cutting a Firebird to look like a broom/V or cutting a Fender Strat or P bass in a teardrop shape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I built every guitar I own (not counting the acoustic). I wouldn't own a guitar with so much value that I'd be scared to take it to that gig in the bad part of town. And If had one I'm in the same camp as most here. Minor mods if needed and save the original parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joekkl Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I modded my $45k car; no reason I don't mod my thousands dollar guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dances w/carp Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yep, I've completely gutted $2000+ guitars and put all new electonics in em, new knobs, rings, strap locks, etc. to make it exactly what I want. So what... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wizard of Ozz Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yup... I've gutted several Gibson R9 & R0 Historic Les Pauls ($4000-$5000)... pickups, pots, and all wiring. I like what I like and I paid for it, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 {censored} yes i do. absolutly {censored} yes i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hellion_213 Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I don't feel I should change the way I play to fit a guitar, I feel the guitar should change to fit the way I play. Whether it's a Wally World First Act, or a Custom Shop Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ermghoti II Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I put caps and reflector knobs in my LP Trad Pro, I have a ZZ Guitarworks Bigsby plate that I'd out on it if the top weren't so nice, maybe I'll get a Vibramate. I put pots, caps, bridge, tailpiece and pickups in my 78 LPC, it needed it, and is now a tone monster, whereas before it was a great player, great looker, rock-stable tuner, that sounded lifeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'll mod any guitar if I think it will improve the sound, and playability, etc. My idea of what sounds good may not be the same as a luthier's. This. With the caveat that I wouldn't buy an expensive guitar unless I found it exactly what I want. I've never bought an instrument with the intent of modding. That said, my perception of the instrument may change over time, and so I'll mod. It's a tool, and I want MY tools to work their best for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 I like to take all of the higher end electronics and pups out and replace them with mini pots and cheap pups with the bar mags on the back:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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