Aug 2012

What guitar is Dime playing here?
by dragnasty on Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:07 pm
Check the neck markers and headstock out!http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kLStsvu7eFc
El Smash-o USA D3 on the bay...,
by bassmantim71 on Mon Aug 06, 2012 2:57 pm
An odd one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Washburn-Dime-Custom-Paint-Dimebucker-Schaller-Tremolo-PARTS-or-REPAIR-Case-/271031269790?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f1ab8f99e

Surprised
Ride for Dime 2012 - Dean USA Razorback v custom auction
by Manley333 on Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:02 pm
Thought i'd throw this out there for anyone coming to Dallas this weekend, Dean guitars generously commissioned and donated a USA razorback v from the custom shop air brushed by Jason Oberly. Highest bidder at tomorrows show walks away with her.

This is the only pic so far, I know its not a great one.

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Making of an awesome Dime guitar!
by Padreblue11 on Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:54 pm
Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=zg92jjHLO90
Warhead Versions American vs Korean
by BustUp on Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:30 pm
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I came across a couple of different versions of the Warhead, and I thought I would throw up a post up with some pics and thoughts. In picture 1 from left to right is a Korean Warhead, Korean Warhead, and American Warhead. The first Korean version on the far left has the green power switch on the front. It has the largest chassis, but the smallest chassis box.

The second Korean version in the middle strangely enough has the power switch on the back with a chassis and chassis box size similar to the American version. However, the transformer and all of the components are similar to those found in the Korean version with the green power switch on the front.

Lastly, the American version has the power switch on the back, and has a transformer and components that look different from those found in both Korean versions. In my amateur opinion the transformer and components found in the American version seem to be of higher quality. Both Korean versions have a push pull gain knob, but the American version does not.

Both Korean versions suffer from the same problem. Intermittently they will fail to pass the signal. Tapping on the faceplate at times helps bring the sound back, and at other times I wonder whether or not the amp is completely dead. My best guess for a diagnosis would be cold solder joints.

In regards to their sound both Korean models sound the same tonally. They are extremely loud. They start roaring at about 3 o'clock on the volume dial. The American version on the other hand doesn’t start roaring until about 9 o'clock on the volume dial, but the American version has much more gain by far. Even with the push pull knob pulled out and the EQ boosting the bass all the way, the Korean model just cannot match the gain and chug of the American version. The American version, however, is unable to match the max volume of the Korean version.
My Dime 3 Stealth Diamond Plate
by DimeWise on Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:03 am
So after picking up a Dimebolt 333 in February this year and the FM Rebel 12 days later, my itch was finally scratched...sorta. ;D
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I added tape to the points to protect from any further wear and tear on the plastic coating from friction.
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I removed a spring from the Schaller Floyd when I tuned it to C#.
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The case is real nice too. Well built and nice form fitting inside. Very solid and heavy.
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Now on to the blemishes. :-\
First let me say that these imperfections are from typical wear and tear on an 11 year old guitar. There are ZERO cracks or chips in the wood or anywhere on the body. It is physically sound. There is a slight hazy residue on the points from where I changed the tape. It is easily cleaned. NOTE: These are very hard to notice under normal lighting. These pics were mostly taken with flash and my room uses LED lighting.
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Now this other type of blemish is a derivative of the coating procedure. The plastic coating is very thin as it meets the Diamond Plate edge. Anywhere that it would meet your leg or arm would result in a bit of flaking over time from friction. I cannot remember right now, but I know the coating can be replicated rather easily. I plan to do so eventually. In the meantime I will protect it with electrical tape or some other type of material.
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That's it! I phucking LOVE this thing! Even with barely a year of playing under my belt, this quality and playability of this thing against the 333's blew my mind! Let me know what you think and if there is anything in particular you would like to see or know.
Getcha Pull!!!333

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DIMES ALL OVER EBAY!!!
by Zombie Apoc on Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:50 pm
Sorry no link but 4 badass DIMES on eBay , BLACK BACK SO.CROSS!

Washburn Dime ...type that in
BOOGIE BOLT EBAY , NICK CATANESE EX-GUITAR
by Zombie Apoc on Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:46 pm
Boogie Bolt , NICK CATANESE ON EBAY! Even though in rough shape, that is a deal for that Guitar! Last run of WASHY DIME'S!
Happy Birthday, Dime!!!
by tommytoolz on Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:56 am
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2kew9_dimebag-darrell-arlington-juin-93-1_music?search_algo=1

Been posted a trillion times, but my favorite. And in honor of his 46th birthday, it had to get posted again.
Dimes guitar tech?
by dragnasty on Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:02 pm
I was just wondering if anyone knew if Dime was still using Grady as his guitar tech when pantera finished and Damageplan was up and running? Thanks for the info, just curious to this.
Did I miss something?
by Zombie Apoc on Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:36 am
Anybody familiar with the DEAN USA CAMO DIME Guitar? Well there is a guy on eBay selling one for $8000! I am more familiar with the Washburn models and some of the Dean USA Models but did not know about an $8K one! I mean I have seen the Camo before but did not know the specs. and what it retailed for..Any help sure would be appreciated!
If I haven't seen you you probably haven't. Well maybe..?
by nickevans on Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:50 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYgThTBoe3w
Hmm... Did not know they made 25 U.S.A. 's
by Steel City Psycho on Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:48 am
http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/Dean-USA-Dimebag-Concrete-Sledge-ML-225-made-2012-6-String-Electric-Guitar--P5859C208.aspx
Washburn Trendkill .Need help!
by 87 rampage on Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:34 am
I am in the process of making a trendkill replica out of my Dime 3 and I am wondering if one of you trendkill owners could give me the measurements of the trendkill letters that's on the guitar? The width and the height of the T would be good enough.Thanks
Keeley MOD for your SD-1 Overdrive pedal
by Zombie Apoc on Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:45 pm
So I needed more boost to get my Randall to Chug more like Dimes..I always heard the Boss SD-1 OD pedal worked good so I tried one out , & man she Chugs now! I also got a Keeley MOD on it, cuz some of the bass was taken out , u can use an EQ but I always wanted to MOD a pedal to see the difference , I LOVE the sound and it sounds Great when comparing it to the CFH tone...I also added a few other little tweeks but man anybody looking for boost try an SD-1 out, if you did not already know about it!
Genius of the Month
by Zombie Apoc on Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:11 pm
Rolling Eyes

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/msg/3204554899.html
Vw Slime makeshift/ghetto fabulous project
by Zombie Apoc on Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:39 am
On eBay you can score Vw Decals but they don't come perfectly sized compared to Dime's ...All you gotta do is just get some scissors and cut a perfect circle and get ya a permanent green highlighter or some kind of permanent maker and PRESTO!

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