Am I getting any better at this? Digital photos.

[zeegler]

Here is a pic I took of my Xaviere when I first got it.

...and here is a pic I just took.


It looks better to me, so what's the serdict?

By the way, I changed the pickups to a SD Custom in the bridge, and a GFS Crunchy PAF in the neck, put Gibson speed knobs on it, and Grover 18:1 tuners. It sounds monstrous now!! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Number Of The Priest]

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MUCH better Zeegs! The lighting in the new picture is a lot more even and also the new shot is a lot steadier and sharper. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[lhrocker]

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Nice pictures. I have GFS Hot PAF's in my LPC and they really kick @$$!!! Great pickups at a great price.

[zeegler]

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Nice pictures. I have GFS Hot PAF's in my LPC and they really kick @$$!!! Great pickups at a great price.

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You're not kidding. I needed a zebra hum for this, and figured I would try out the GFS stuff. It sounds very, very good, and is a perfect match for the Duncan Custom.

I'm definitely going to try some more of their pickups.

[axeman81]

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awesome axe, and awesome pic! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[fr0sty]

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I saw those guitars reviewed in the latest vintage guitar. Are the tops veneer?

[nateb]

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Nice Job Zeegler.

I remember you were having issues when you posted last about digital photography. What did you change since you last posted?

-Nate

[zeegler]

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I saw those guitars reviewed in the latest vintage guitar. Are the tops veneer?

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Yes, the tops are veneer, but It doesn't really detract from the overall quality of the guitar. It would be nice if the top was 1/2" flame maple, but I'm not gonna complain. The fit and finish is fantastic, and it's a real joy to play. It's a round C shaped neck, not fat, but not flat and thin. I changed the knobs because I didn't like the gaudy gold ones, and the pickups, because the originals were not hot enough, and they also had gold covers which I detest. Both hums can be coil tapped with the pull-out tone knobs.

[zeegler]

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Nice Job Zeegler.

I remember you were having issues when you posted last about digital photography. What did you change since you last posted?

-Nate

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It's mostly just a matter of having a little more patience, and trying different settings for different situations. The bottom pic was taken in natural light, with no flash, and using the macro setting. I also use the ACDSee software I have to adjust brightness, contrast, etc.

[nateb]

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The bottom one was definately the better of the two IMO... Good show =)

-Nate