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Q Having tried some of the mods you’ve written about in The Mod Squad, mainly pickup changes and basic setups, for my next challenge I’m looking to upgrade my relatively new PRS SE Starla Stoptail to see if I can make a good guitar better. What’s your advice?

John, via email

Firstly, I think you’ve made a good choice. The SE Starla Stoptail is a good lightweight single-cut guitar

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