Keep in mind this is in a Strat with an original Floyd through a Marshall. To give you an idea of the tone I'm after, think of the first Van Halen album but with just a bit more hotness/bite (it does have to have some mids for at least a little sense of presence/fullness).
1. I have tried the SD Custom Trembucker version. Too distorted (doesn't breathe) and had a 'wolfy' tone to it, especially on the lower strings.
2. I installed the 59tb last night. Breathes but not hot enough/not enough bite. Maybe just a tad too bright (just a little). Very little harmonics :-(
What about the Custom 5 in a Strat (or similar with an alder body)? I have ordered an A5 magnet from Ampge (and an A2 just in case) and am thinking of changing out the ceramic in the Custom to convert it to a C5. Based on my passed experience and what I'm after, I think I'm after an A5-like tone. Maybe not...
How's the ease of harmonics with this pickup? Thoughts or suggestions? I don't like the voicing of the Screamin' Demon, nor do I think the JB is really what I'm after for a Strat.
As an FYI, the DC resistance of the 59tb before installing was 8.75 and when installed it was 8.86. Slightly hotter than the standard specs. Huh....
Thanks
Chris
1. I have tried the SD Custom Trembucker version. Too distorted (doesn't breathe) and had a 'wolfy' tone to it, especially on the lower strings.
2. I installed the 59tb last night. Breathes but not hot enough/not enough bite. Maybe just a tad too bright (just a little). Very little harmonics :-(
What about the Custom 5 in a Strat (or similar with an alder body)? I have ordered an A5 magnet from Ampge (and an A2 just in case) and am thinking of changing out the ceramic in the Custom to convert it to a C5. Based on my passed experience and what I'm after, I think I'm after an A5-like tone. Maybe not...
How's the ease of harmonics with this pickup? Thoughts or suggestions? I don't like the voicing of the Screamin' Demon, nor do I think the JB is really what I'm after for a Strat.
As an FYI, the DC resistance of the 59tb before installing was 8.75 and when installed it was 8.86. Slightly hotter than the standard specs. Huh....
Thanks
Chris
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