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When I think of rock guitarists who use/used solid state, I always think of Dimebag Darrell. He used Randall (among others) and they do a 75w combo, the KH75 (Kirk Hammett signature). Although probably not the sound you’re going for, but achievable with cranked gain and a pedal or two, the Fender Tone Master range gets a lot of love. Apparently, Mesa used to do a SS amp, but now discontinued.

Not me, I’ve just tried a whole bunch over the years. I think any audible tonal quality perceived by bouncing a pick will be negated once held. However, if it works for your friend as a selection process, then it’s good for them. We all have our own ‘things’.

Hard to say, it could be just the finish cracking (and probably is), but it might have gone deeper. The cracks on the back bother me as there is the chance of snagging your hand, whilst playing . Seeing that there is some fret wear there too, I think you should take it to a tech to appraise and if they think it’s sound, get it stripped or refinished and have the frets recrowned.

Try tinning the twisted wire with solder beforehand if you can manage it (I saw this might be an issue).

Is it a solid core or multiple fibres? If solid core, I'd strip twice as much as you think you need, bend it in half and twist from left to right, to present a textured surface to the screw. If multi core, strip a good length and, again, twist from left to right, this should stop the twist from unravelling.

I think that’s your answer. I can’t imagine one passive DI box being that much different from another (happy to be corrected here), any differences should be fixable in the eq section of the DAW.

Iconic combo.

Wotcha Upsie.

I’d love an L5, or an ES175 at a pinch, but I’m quite attached to my kidneys.

Pretty much the same IMO.

Sweet FA.

Hmm, influential to me? I'm not sure anyone consciously influenced my rhythm style, it just evolved, unlike my lead playing which was definitely player influenced. However, players whose rhythm playing I think is amazing are: Pete Townshend; Cory Wong; Nile Rodgers; Eddie Van Halen; Andy Summers; The Edge

I did a complete revalve on a Fender Hot Rod once. There was a small difference (slightly warmer/less harsh), but it was changing out the Eminence speaker for a Jensen that really made a big difference for that amp.

Me neither, but something about gold top guitars just works for me.

I always think of him with a V, but that's down to the media at the time. However, Mick Ronson and a stripped LP .

That mando SG is as cool as! I love the arch top too, but for different reasons.

One of our members has just been down this route, they might be able to help. Paging @Adders60.

Yep.

A ‘silver face’ Twin probably.

Decided against the combo then?