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Post by zontar on Aug 30, 2021 21:07:32 GMT
Here's an article on the Seymour Duncan website. Kind of cool to see Mustangs included (As the owner of a Mustang) So enjoy, comment, complain, whatever you wish... Different kinds of Fender pickups |
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Post by zontar on Aug 31, 2021 19:51:00 GMT
Anybody have favourites?
ones they would avoid?
Etc?
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Post by johnreardon on Sept 1, 2021 8:10:35 GMT
No favourites as such. I tend to use the pickups that come with guitars. Only guitar I had changed was a PRS Singlecut where I swapped the humbuckers to P90s. I do like the Seymour Duncans that came with my Trussart Steelcaster.
My one and only 93 Strat has whatever came with it.
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Post by Die Bullen on Sept 1, 2021 10:51:30 GMT
No favourites as such. I tend to use the pickups that come with guitars. Only guitar I had changed was a PRS Singlecut where I swapped the humbuckers to P90s. I do like the Seymour Duncans tht came with my Trussart Steelcaster. My one and only 93 Strat has whatever came with it. Pretty much the same for me. |
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Post by johnreardon on Sept 1, 2021 11:24:34 GMT
No favourites as such. I tend to use the pickups that come with guitars. Only guitar I had changed was a PRS Singlecut where I swapped the humbuckers to P90s. I do like the Seymour Duncans tht came with my Trussart Steelcaster. My one and only 93 Strat has whatever came with it. Pretty much the same for me. My reasoning is that the likes of Fender & Gibson know a lot more than me about guitar manufacture, so why should I question it. Apart from a couple of cheap guitars I bought online, I have always tried out guitars before purchase, so why run the risk of changing something I liked. |
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Post by zontar on Sept 1, 2021 21:58:40 GMT
Well the point here wasn't about swapping pickups, but what each type did.
And why some people will use a STrat & some use a Tele-or why someone would use a Strat on one song & a Jazzmaster on another.
And I mentioned mustangs--because I love mine.
And also why I would like a Jazzmaster--it's different enough from what else I have.
While I don't have a Tele or Strat--I can get in the neighbourhood for my purposes.
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Post by Die Bullen on Sept 2, 2021 1:12:58 GMT
Well the point here wasn't about swapping pickups, but what each type did. And why some people will use a STrat & some use a Tele-or why someone would use a Strat on one song & a Jazzmaster on another. And I mentioned mustangs--because I love mine. And also why I would like a Jazzmaster--it's different enough from what else I have. While I don't have a Tele or Strat--I can get in the neighbourhood for my purposes. People gravitate to one or the other for a lot of reasons. I got great sounds or of my Tele, strat and Jazzmaster. I wouldn't change guitars on a song for song basis however. On stage I have other things to think about and switching guitars is at the bottom of the list unless I break a string |
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Post by zontar on Sept 2, 2021 1:18:58 GMT
Well the point here wasn't about swapping pickups, but what each type did. And why some people will use a STrat & some use a Tele-or why someone would use a Strat on one song & a Jazzmaster on another. And I mentioned mustangs--because I love mine. And also why I would like a Jazzmaster--it's different enough from what else I have. While I don't have a Tele or Strat--I can get in the neighbourhood for my purposes. People gravitate to one or the other for a lot of reasons. I got great sounds or of my Tele, strat and Jazzmaster. I wouldn't change guitars on a song for song basis however. On stage I have other things to think about and switching guitars is at the bottom of the list unless I break a string I've seen some guys who do that--but they have guitar techs to get the guitars ready & switch them over. however where I switch around more would be recording--which I don't do a lot, but I will try different guitars on the same song--whether the same part or different ones. But this could also be a which one overall works best. I sometimes play guitar in church, and when deciding which guitar to use I look at what songs I'll be playing, and pick one that doe step best job overall. The only switch I might make is with mandolin. Although one time I played a prelude on mandolin, then pre-sermon on electric & post-sermon on 12 string--so I had lots of time to switch. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Sept 2, 2021 1:50:28 GMT
People gravitate to one or the other for a lot of reasons. I got great sounds or of my Tele, strat and Jazzmaster. I wouldn't change guitars on a song for song basis however. On stage I have other things to think about and switching guitars is at the bottom of the list unless I break a string I've seen some guys who do that--but they have guitar techs to get the guitars ready & switch them over. however where I switch around more would be recording--which I don't do a lot, but I will try different guitars on the same song--whether the same part or different ones. But this could also be a which one overall works best. I sometimes play guitar in church, and when deciding which guitar to use I look at what songs I'll be playing, and pick one that doe step best job overall. The only switch I might make is with mandolin. Although one time I played a prelude on mandolin, then pre-sermon on electric & post-sermon on 12 string--so I had lots of time to switch. Well a mandolin is a completely different instrument. My son switches between trumpet, Cornet and FlĆ¼gelhorn on stage all the time because they sound very different. I guess I could see switching guitars more in a studio recording. I'd argue that MOST guys who are experienced in gigging focus on simplifying their equipment, not bringing more stuff. You especially see that with drummers. |
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Post by zontar on Sept 2, 2021 7:28:27 GMT
I've seen some guys who do that--but they have guitar techs to get the guitars ready & switch them over. however where I switch around more would be recording--which I don't do a lot, but I will try different guitars on the same song--whether the same part or different ones. But this could also be a which one overall works best. I sometimes play guitar in church, and when deciding which guitar to use I look at what songs I'll be playing, and pick one that doe step best job overall. The only switch I might make is with mandolin. Although one time I played a prelude on mandolin, then pre-sermon on electric & post-sermon on 12 string--so I had lots of time to switch. Well a mandolin is a completely different instrument. My son switches between trumpet, Cornet and FlĆ¼gelhorn on stage all the time because they sound very different. I guess I could see switching guitars more in a studio recording. I'd argue that MOST guys who are experienced in gigging focus on simplifying their equipment, not bringing more stuff. You especially see that with drummers. Most guys perhaps--but Rick Nielsen isn't most guys... |
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Post by johnreardon on Sept 2, 2021 8:46:21 GMT
I've seen some guys who do that--but they have guitar techs to get the guitars ready & switch them over. however where I switch around more would be recording--which I don't do a lot, but I will try different guitars on the same song--whether the same part or different ones. But this could also be a which one overall works best. I sometimes play guitar in church, and when deciding which guitar to use I look at what songs I'll be playing, and pick one that doe step best job overall. The only switch I might make is with mandolin. Although one time I played a prelude on mandolin, then pre-sermon on electric & post-sermon on 12 string--so I had lots of time to switch. Well a mandolin is a completely different instrument. My son switches between trumpet, Cornet and FlĆ¼gelhorn on stage all the time because they sound very different. I guess I could see switching guitars more in a studio recording. I'd argue that MOST guys who are experienced in gigging focus on simplifying their equipment, not bringing more stuff. You especially see that with drummers. In the 60s, I only had one guitar and while I occasionally borrowed one from our local music shop, I usually just played one at a gig. If I broke a string, I either carried on playing and changed when we took a break, or, as in this pic, let the others carry on while I quickly changed the string.
When I gig these days, I take at least 2 guitars and sometimes 3, mainly because I like to give my little collection an outing
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Post by Die Bullen on Sept 2, 2021 10:05:11 GMT
Well a mandolin is a completely different instrument. My son switches between trumpet, Cornet and FlĆ¼gelhorn on stage all the time because they sound very different. I guess I could see switching guitars more in a studio recording. I'd argue that MOST guys who are experienced in gigging focus on simplifying their equipment, not bringing more stuff. You especially see that with drummers. In the 60s, I only had one guitar and while I occasionally borrowed one from our local music shop, I usually just played one at a gig. If I broke a string, I either carried on playing and changed when we took a break, or, as in this pic, let the others carry on while I quickly changed the string.
When I gig these days, I take at least 2 guitars and sometimes 3, mainly because I like to give my little collection an outing
It's rare that I take 2 guitars because I have so much stuff tocart as it is. All the horns, the stands, etc etc. When I take the trombone player's sousaphone the car is literally packed so much you can't see out the back window |
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Post by johnreardon on Sept 2, 2021 13:17:01 GMT
In the 60s, I only had one guitar and while I occasionally borrowed one from our local music shop, I usually just played one at a gig. If I broke a string, I either carried on playing and changed when we took a break, or, as in this pic, let the others carry on while I quickly changed the string. When I gig these days, I take at least 2 guitars and sometimes 3, mainly because I like to give my little collection an outing
It's rare that I take 2 guitars because I have so much stuff tocart as it is. All the horns, the stands, etc etc. When I take the trombone player's sousaphone the car is literally packed so much you can't see out the back window I own the PA as well, thatās why I bought my van. I usually take two 12ā unpowered cabs together with two 12ā active cabs. On the mixer side, I take a 1200 watt powered 12 channel mixer that drives all 4 cabs at big venues, taking system up to 2k. I also take an unpowered 8 channel mixer, that can drive the active speakers, as a spare. Then I have 2mic stands, 4 PA speaker stands, 3 guitar stand, flight case holding spare cables & a rucksack holding maracas/tambourines. Finally my suitcase with clothes if staying a few days in Wales. Sometimes, Iām lucky if I get 2 guitars in let alone 3.š |
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Post by Die Bullen on Sept 2, 2021 17:07:52 GMT
It's rare that I take 2 guitars because I have so much stuff tocart as it is. All the horns, the stands, etc etc. When I take the trombone player's sousaphone the car is literally packed so much you can't see out the back window I own the PA as well, thatās why I bought my van. I usually take two 12ā unpowered cabs together with two 12ā active cabs. On the mixer side, I take a 1200 watt powered 12 channel mixer that drives all 4 cabs at big venues, taking system up to 2k. I also take an unpowered 8 channel mixer, that can drive the active speakers, as a spare. Then I have 2mic stands, 4 PA speaker stands, 3 guitar stand, flight case holding spare cables & a rucksack holding maracas/tambourines. Finally my suitcase with clothes if staying a few days in Wales. Sometimes, Iām lucky if I get 2 guitars in let alone 3.š Yeah when I have to take the PA I simply can't take the trombone player or any of his stuff- the car is THAT full |
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Post by zontar on Sept 2, 2021 18:51:52 GMT
You're going to need a bigger boat.
Er, land vehicle of some sort.
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Post by spellcaster on Dec 11, 2021 22:35:46 GMT
I'm a fan of the Fender pickups that were supplied in the American Standard Strats. and over time, I've assembled several guitars with them. When I was putting together my 1959 Esquire partscaster, I wanted something that would give it more versatility than a single pickup. I ended up having Mike Reilander wind a special single coil pickup with three taps. It has three taps (6.8. 8.0, and 9.6) that equate to vintage, modern, and high output levels, and I used a three-way Tele switch to select which one was engaged. I like the idea of tapped pickups and I'd use one again if I was putting together a new instrument. I loved the pickups Mike wound for me and I wish he was still in business - and I'd love have him as a member here on the forum.  |
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Post by infant on Dec 11, 2021 23:55:47 GMT
I'm a fan of the Fender pickups that were supplied in the American Standard Strats. and over time, I've assembled several guitars with them. When I was putting together my 1959 Esquire partscaster, I wanted something that would give it more versatility than a single pickup. I ended up having Mike Reilander wind a special single coil pickup with three taps. It has three taps (6.8. 8.0, and 9.6) that equate to vintage, modern, and high output levels, and I used a three-way Tele switch to select which one was engaged. I like the idea of tapped pickups and I'd use one again if I was putting together a new instrument. I loved the pickups Mike wound for me and I wish he was still in business - and I'd love have him as a member here on the forum. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> That sounds like an interesting pickupā¦especially for an esquire. |
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Post by zontar on Dec 12, 2021 0:22:19 GMT
I'm a fan of the Fender pickups that were supplied in the American Standard Strats. and over time, I've assembled several guitars with them. When I was putting together my 1959 Esquire partscaster, I wanted something that would give it more versatility than a single pickup. I ended up having Mike Reilander wind a special single coil pickup with three taps. It has three taps (6.8. 8.0, and 9.6) that equate to vintage, modern, and high output levels, and I used a three-way Tele switch to select which one was engaged. I like the idea of tapped pickups and I'd use one again if I was putting together a new instrument. I loved the pickups Mike wound for me and I wish he was still in business - and I'd love have him as a member here on the forum. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Noce to see a post that understands what tapped coils mean--when so many confuse coil tapping with coil splitting. (I suppose there is a sense in which a coil split could be seen as a coil tap--you're getting out before the second coil)--but a tap is more than that. I would be into trying them out if I ever swap pickups on a guitar--or had one built. The different taps would be a useful option in some settings. And yeah--it would be cool to have Mike here. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Dec 12, 2021 2:36:24 GMT
I'm a fan of the Fender pickups that were supplied in the American Standard Strats. and over time, I've assembled several guitars with them. When I was putting together my 1959 Esquire partscaster, I wanted something that would give it more versatility than a single pickup. I ended up having Mike Reilander wind a special single coil pickup with three taps. It has three taps (6.8. 8.0, and 9.6) that equate to vintage, modern, and high output levels, and I used a three-way Tele switch to select which one was engaged. I like the idea of tapped pickups and I'd use one again if I was putting together a new instrument. I loved the pickups Mike wound for me and I wish he was still in business - and I'd love have him as a member here on the forum. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Mike made a a coil tap humbucker designed to play primarily single coil. I'm also sad to see him out of business but what I seem to remember him telling me is he got a big promotion at work and it was just taking all of his time |
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