Recent content by JPMTO

I’m thinking of having my bridge pickup of my CS 60’s pickups overwound by a professional. And maybe add a baseplate. Looking for a little more output from that pick up. Has anyone done that successfully? I read Oz Noy did with Lindy Fralin. Or alternatively, what boutique builder makes a...

I found a link via Google and says they're available, but they're not technically on his site if you were to go directly through the current offerings. Upon reading the description, I think this will fit my style perfectly -- SRV and Jerry Garcia referenced in the description! The Echo's look...

Anyone tried the SD CD “Scooped” Little Dipper Set? I really wish there was a demo out there but I have a feeling these would sound awesome? But better than D Allen Stratcat, Klien Jazzy Cat, Dirty Blondes etc? I’d love to know...

Strat Pick-ups — Low vs High Output? Im really struggling with my search for a set of pick ups on my CS Journeyman 1963 Strat. It came with CS 60’s Pups which where around 5.8k each. I liked them but found them to be a little low output in a live setting but I’m now thinking lower output is...

After much research, I replaced my Josephina wound CS 60's with a set of Antiquity Surfers for more output and clarity. I jammed with my band last night (doing a Clapton tribute this month) and the Neck and Middle pick-up were almost unusable in that setting. Way too dark and thick and wouldn't...

The CS 60's are ~ 5.8K and the Surfer Bridge is 9.8K. Not sure if that matters -- it's almost twice as much? I've never mixed pick ups before and wonder if this is a better approach vs replacing an entire set? The main goal is cutting through the mix playing live and obviously if I can improve...

I’m really struggling with my choice to upgrade a CS 63 Journeyman Strat with CS 60’s. The CS Shop pickups aren’t that great, especially for cutting through the mix with a band. I play mostly slightly overdriven tones in the styles of John Mayer and Jerry Garcia. My short list is: - SD...

Anyone tried Seymour Duncan Custom Shop “Scooped” pick ups? No demos anywhere. But they’re replicating the John Mayer scooped mid Strat pickups. I’m thinking about them but also leaning toward Antiquities II Surfer.