Since the A&L acoustic, I've added a Washburn WI-66PRO with a Seymour Duncan '59 pickup in the neck, and a Seymour Duncan Custom Custom pickup in bridge.
The Tele Search
I've played many different Tele's from Classic Vibes to MIM's, American Specials, and American Standards. The CV's were pretty good for the price, if a slight bit ice-picky at the bridge pickup. The CV's (Tele's and Strat's) are a must try before you buy due to the occasional quality inconsistency. The American Special Tele's sounded even better than the American Standards, yet had all of the build quality. Their Texas Special pickups became the mark to compare other to.
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I bought a Hell Guitars No.2 after watching Robert Renman's demo's and listening to the Bare Knuckle sound samples on their website. Mine is actually a prototype, has "The Boss" Tele style pickups, and I couldn't be more pleased. They sound better than any Tele pickup I've ever heard. They have a an improved bass and mid range, retain the sparkle of a true Tele, and never come close to any ice pick shrill. They are wound just a little hotter than vintage so they can rock hard, and then play pure country clean or jazz.
The quality of the Hell No. 2 is also incredible, especially for the price. It is light, small body, and comfortable. All of the hardware and electronics are of high quality. Michael is a pleasure to work with as well. I can't recommend Hell Guitars enough!
Fender Mustang I and Fender Super Champ X2 headhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
I bought a barely used Mustang I 15 20 watt combo, which has to be the best bang for the buck when it comes to small practice modeling amps.
Later I bought the newest Super Champ, the X2. It does everything the Mustang can, but sounds and feels much better thanks to the tube power section. The controls are easier to navigate, and the amp models plus independent effects are also improved greatly. Channel 2 has 16 excellent amp models, and channel 2 is a pure tube Champ amp.
Here's the Tone King's quick demo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btDTNvJDvbY
