Recent content by FPFL

Hey there! So I got my Blackout set at last for the Washburn HM 5 series that came with the 85/81 EMGs. All set to swap them, take the bridge pup out and realize that the screw holes on the blackout pups are smaller that the ones on the EMG. This is not a 1 for 1 swap as I had hoped. I'm...

Got the EVH bridge in my #1 guitar but want to go in a more metal direction for a while so thinking I'll try a custom for tighter lows, a little more of a mid scoop and some output push. I love being able to split my pups for the strattier moments. How does the custom do in that scenario and...

On the SD pickup description pages maple is the preferred neck type for only a tiny number of the humbucking pups, while rosewood shows up for everything... Why? I prefer maple for the feel but wonder what is so different in tone. Along that line, what is a good 'bucker pickup for a maple...

My long overdue swap is finally here. The beloved CC is out and the '78 is in. I've only had time to do a demo with my POD XT. The real test with the Mesa Ace won't come until Wednesday but the difference (and the similarity) is clear already. The trademark CC mid peak is defintely tamped down...

latest mix of a demo I'm working on. tracked with Carvin CT4 w/ Custom Custom Bridge -> Mesa Stiletto Ace -> VHT D 4X12. Going for a mid friendly but still old school heavy sound... http://www.blackcalifornia.net/Music_files/rockslutdbl.mp3 -P

Ive read that the bridge aph is only a slightly hotter version of the neck pup. Otherwise there are no differences. Anyone confirm this? I ordered a neck pup and got a bridge from a fleabay shop. Got a lovely CC in the bridge of my Carvin CT, had other gear problems and havent had the chance...

So I've got my Custom Custom bridge pup. I like it a lot. The highs and lows are F#$% perfect. I'm honestly undecided on the mids, the thickness is real that is for sure and works great for leads and mid fret work. I don't know if I love it for chugging though. Time will tell. Now, my EVH...

Thanks to all of you who helped me with the stock Carvin to SD swap. I was overthinking it a little but it wasn't hard once it got down to rip and replace time. The CC is my kind of pup. Smoother highs, really thick mids and bass that seems neither boosted nor cut. I'll save final verdict for...

I'm thinking CC in my bridge and PG in the neck... any draw issues or any other science to be aware of mixing different mags? My gut and what I've read says no but there is often more than one opinion 'round here which is fine with me.

Greetings, I know some folks here have done this swap, but I've found confusing some times contradictory info on the Net. I'm searching this and the Carvin forum like mad... Could someone give me the rosetta stone for Carvin to SD for my lovely SH-11's sake! 1,000 thanks! Paul

OK so I'm still a pickup noob but I've learned a fair amount very quickly thanks to the friendly, well spoken folks here. Many thanks to them. I've been doing this guitar tonequest too long to be patient... and I've got two recording sessions already booked this summer! There is no time for...

Greetings, I've been trolling the Net for ideas on how to fix my rig's tone and liked the vendor neutral vibe in this forum especially so I figured I'd ask a question that people probably ask a lot here in some form... Disclaimer: I did search the forum history for tips and found nothing that...