Fender Telecaster - Update

The serial number dates it back to 1992 - 1993.

I was lucky when changing the strings today - the string saddles are rusted tight to the point of keeping them where they are or breaking everything in half - but as long as I keep the same string gauge the intonation will be fine. Other option would mean getting new string saddles - I'll postpone that.

Standard tuning with 9.5 to 44 strings.

Cort S 2900 - Specifications Update

I did a post about this one a while ago (http://bartbowlesblog.blogspot.co.at/2010/03/one-word-great.html) knowing close to nothing about the model's name and its specifications.

Recently I stumbled upon some detailed information and I'm quite positive that the description fits my particular instrument.

Part of the Cort Sterling series, the S2900 was made in Korea from 1999 to 2000 as a variant of the Cort S2500 model, only difference being the quilted maple top on the arched alder body.

Mine's got a red sunburst finish.

Sperzel Trim-lok tuners and a Wilkinson VS50K Tremolo.
1 Volume and 1 tone control with a 5 - way selector switch.

It has a bolt - on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and the scale length is 25.5 inches.

It comes equipped with 2 Seymour Duncan SSL-1 pickups and 1 Seymour Duncan TB - 4 Jeff Beck Trembucker in the bridge position.

So finally I am able to put a name to one of my favourite instruments.

Epiphone G-310

I had three old Fenix pickups and no place to put them into...

Then I found this Epiphone SG in Antique Ivory for close to no money.

Not a remarkable instrument in any way but it looks nice and plays well enough.

Epiphone G-400 Tony Iommi Signature

Since Black Sabbath are on their farewell tour apparently and Epiphone came out with a new Iommi signature model in 2015, I take this as an opportune moment to talk about my G-400.

I got it a few years back by sheer luck and I have been quite happy with it ever since.

I must confess I did not try the new model yet, so I can't provide a comparison.

The most important argument for me has always been Gibson's Tony Iommi signature pickups and both models have those built in, so for once I don't have to tinker with the guitar and swap stuff out.

Would I get the new model too? Probably, if the deal is right.
Do I feel the need to replace the old model with the new one?
As I said - pickups are the same so I see no need to do that.

Will the guitar provide automatic Iommi tone?
Does the guitar turn every player into an instant Doom Metal God?
Unsurprisingly no, Witchcraft is not included, it's still just a plank of wood with the benefit of two nice sounding Gibson pickups readily installed.