Recent content by J-Rad

I finally re-joined the Kiesel club! I snagged a used Kiesel Thanos 5-string off of Reverb a few years back and was really impressed with the build quality, but never really jived with how the body felt. After Kiesel announced the new O2 models, I figured I'd finally pull the trigger on my...

I recently acquired yet ANOTHER EHB (I can't get enough of these). I REALLY loved the Stained Wine Red finish on the current EHB1505 model that is available, but I normally exclusively play multi-scale instruments, so I figured I would never pick this one up. However, the lead guitarist in my...

I recently acquired yet ANOTHER EHB (I can't get enough of these). I REALLY loved the Stained Wine Red finish on the current EHB1505 model that is available, but I normally exclusively play multi-scale instruments, so I figured I would never pick this one up. However, the lead guitarist in my...

I tried out a set of DR DDT strings on one of my EHB1505MS models. I personally did not like them very much, but I was trying out the set that comes with a .135 low B and the low strings did not fit in the nut slots very well. I would suggest perhaps opening the nut slots a bit if you wanna go...

I would say that the 37" scale would definitely give you a more defined B string, but it also isn't NECESSARY for a well defined B string. Also, since the BTB has a Zero Fret, it'll make those open notes a lot more punchy. So if you desire a higher-tension and super-punchy open B and don't...

I used to own an Ernie Ball Stingray 5-string (single humbucker model). I totally understand where you're coming from with that guy. Mine weighed a decent amount as well and I had a really hard time getting along with it. My current project hasn't done any live gigs yet (we're still wrapping...

Overall, I would say I prefer the EHB over the BTB, myself. When you look at the spec-sheets of the EHB MS and the BTB MS, they are actually quite similar in many ways. However, the EHB was basically designed around ergonomics and comfort, which is a HUGE plus for me, personally. I spend...

I have no issues with the Dingwall pickups compared to the BTB pickups, honestly. I, personally, have a very hard time making height adjustments with the T1 pickups on the BTB. They tend to stick horribly when attempting to adjust the pickup height, but that might just be my specific model...

I currently own an Ibanez BTB806MS (6-String) and a Dingwall NG2 (5-String). I used to own a Dingwall NG3 (5-String), so I can definitely give my opinion on this one. Short Answer: I vastly prefer the Ibanez over the Dingwall. To be completely transparent, I am extremely picky on the specs...

Honestly, I didn't notice too much of a difference when adjusting. To be fair, I didn't adjust them very much, I basically just tried to get the individual coils to lay flat next to one another and then raised the neck coils up just a bit since they seemed sort of low to me. If anything, it...

Managed to grab one of the new BTB806MS models for a pretty good deal. Spent a good chunk of the holiday breaking it in, and I am pretty happy with it, overall. My only complaint so far is that these new pickups seem to be quite difficult to adjust the height on (seems like the height...

Finally got my hands on a BTB806MS for a pretty solid price. So far I'm digging it quite a bit, but I noticed that the pickups seem to stick pretty bad when attempting to adjust the pickup height. Has anyone else experienced this? It seems like lowering them isn't much of a problem (although...

Now I haven't tried this yet, myself (although I am planning to), but I've seen a few people suggest using this specific glow-in-the-dark paint. They say to just take a little bit, dab it on the fret marker, let it dry, then you're good to go. I've seen before-and-after pictures, and it DOES...

Just to throw it out there, the Dingwall handles a low G with just a .130 gauge PRETTY well. If you plan to go lower than that, though...I would recommend maybe trying to get your hands on a .140 gauge. Even on the Dingwall, tuning to a low G with a .130 starts toeing the line of flop just a...

Ok, so I kind of cheat the system when it comes to tuning low. The project I'm currently participating in has 2 guitarists that tune to Drop C (CGCFAD). I WAS originally tuning my EHB1505MS to GCGCF to accommodate this. I use string gauges that have a .130 low B (I really don't like using...