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I've had it for 8 years now. It's my all-purpose Pop guitar. It's ergonomically excellent: light and acoustically airy for a semi-hollow, love the neck, setup is darn near perfect (with 11's). The (Godin/Asian) pickups are a bit polite, though. I wonder if I might like something clearer and twangier - Fralin Twangbuckers, Dimarzio EJ Customs, or Lollartons for a 1/2 & 1/2 PAF/Filtertron vibe. Also, the vintage-style Kluson-clone tuners are just OK, though tuning stability is not an issue.
So:
1) If I got new tuners, I wouldn't want them to be heavier, as the balance with a strap is just right.
2) New pickups? I'm somewhat reluctant to go down that rabbit hole, as I don't want to be changing pickups more than once, and it seems that there's no way to know if I'll really like a given set until they're installed.
Two other considerations:
1) I play it through a Henriksen Bud 6 (bright switch on, tweeter off) and a Henriksen JazzAmp 112 (with a Carl Martin Quattro and Rock Bug for 'Classic' Rock).
2) I have an Eastman AR-403ce for straight-ahead Jazz. I also have an electro-acoustic for the faux 'unplugged' thing.
Any thoughts/suggestions other than, "Buy, buy, buy!"?
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01-26-2021 05:27 PM
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I'd consider better PAF but don't go to any of those brighter "tron" sorts. I've used most of them all and they're all pretty good but it won't feel like the same guitar at all and somehow I don't thing that's what you want.
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Thanks, Jim - you may be right. I guess I'd just like a bit more clarity and definition (sparkle?) with maybe a touch more attitude (upper midrange). I'm not looking to turn it into a Gretsch (or a Fender).
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filtertrons being slightly lower output have nice clarity...but can also get nice rich low end..very dependent on guitar and amp settings....a filtertron thru an old gretsch mud switch approaches bass guitar dynamics!
check tv jones pickups..he's the master when it comes to filtertron type pickups...gretsch uses his pickups!
he makes a variety of that style pickup in various mounting sizes....look here-
Pickup Advisor
cheers
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Hi Tom,
Consider Seymour Duncan P-Rails configured with Triple Shot switches and a mild drive pedal (e.g. TC Electronic Mojomojo).
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I think a mini-humbucker might get you close to what you want. But if it has full-sized HBs, you have to worry about that gap.
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Originally Posted by Tom Karol
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Thanks again, Jim. This 'project' is still in the mental incubation stage, but I think I want a PAF style pickup with a bit of twang and more pronounced attack than the stock pickups. (They're not bad, but again, I'd characterize them as 'polite'.) I want a very clear low end and a punchy high end. Based on the amps I play through, I'm not looking for something that will hit the front end of the amp hard. Everyone - keep the suggestions coming!
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+1 I can not say enough about the Lollar Imperial low wind pickups. And if some reason you don't like them the resale value is high as they are in demand.
Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
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Originally Posted by Tom Karol
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Aha! Then the Lollar Low Wind Imperial is now #1 on my list!
But, Jim, you've expressed a liking for the Dimarzio 36th Anniversary in the past? What about that one?
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An EQ pedal (I use a Dano Fish&Chips.), especially combined with a mild OD, like a Mojomojo, can work wonders with too polite pedals.
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Originally Posted by Tom Karol
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Originally Posted by medblues
Just not a fan of the Bigsby.
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Thanks still again, Jim - now I'm convinced!
BDLH - mine looks like this - the sunburst one is my actual guitar:
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I have a Montreal Premiere.
I ditched the original pickups and installed a set of Gibson 57/57+.
BIG improvement.
Much richer and resonant. I have the same pick-ups in a Epiphone Johnny A. They really work in a hollow/semi-hollow body guitar. I used the Gibby pups as I yanked them out of a Les Paul. They were too dark in that guitar.
I would expect other similar PAF pups like a Seth Lover would work just as well.
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles
John
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I've been forcing myself to sit on this project until I felt sure I wanted to go forward. I've decided to wait till Tuesday morning and then (almost certainly) pull the trigger. I've got Glenn at Mockingbird Music (MockingBird Music Company - About) - he restored my new-old banjo last summer - lined up to do the work once I have the parts: Lollar Low-wind Imperials, Switchcraft PU switch and knob, Kluson Revolution tuners - will also have him make sure that the nut is dead solid perfect with the D'Addario NY XL 11's I use. Stay tuned!
Update: Just ordered Low-wind Imperials, Kluson 3+3 Revolution Series G-Mount Tuners (should fit the existing mounting holes), Switchcraft PU switch & knob. Will keep you posted.Last edited by Tom Karol; 02-16-2021 at 12:50 PM. Reason: Update
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Got the new parts installed and:
- The switch works like a genuine Switchcraft should.
- The Kluson Revolution tuners were drop-in replacements for the stock Kluson-clone vintage-style tuners. They're much better - comparable in operation to other quality tuners - but almost as light as the originals.
- The Lollar Low-Wind Imperials are just what I was hoping for: crisp and clear but still with some 'PAF' body and warmth.
I can't imagine a more comfortable, versatile, and reliable electric guitar!
Thanks especially to Jim Soloway who gently browbeat me into getting the Lollar Low-Wind Imperials.Last edited by Tom Karol; 03-12-2021 at 11:37 AM. Reason: Clarification
Anyone hip to Joshua Breakstone?
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