King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
Nothing wrong with the Proline other than they are import sized.
Nothing wrong with the Proline other than they are import sized.
Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
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Ashurbanipal
Well-known member
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
Interesting. I wonder how the tone changes depending on which coil faces the neck/bridge.
I think these would look cool in my black Roadstar...with red bobbins :friday:.
It's quite a bit different. Lots of punch.
I think the goal to have a less boomy neck pickup in the neck of a Les Paul has been reached.
However, I can't mount the thing. In the neck position the ring is too high, higher than the 22th fret. In the bridge position, leaving aside the problem of lack of curve on the bottom, the ring is way too flat. Combine that with the short legs and you aren't anywhere near mounting distance.
High-tech mount made of the packaging material in the box:
Interesting. I wonder how the tone changes depending on which coil faces the neck/bridge.
I think these would look cool in my black Roadstar...with red bobbins :friday:.
timhatimay
New member
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
I got mine last week, and finally mounted it in my Super-Sonic last night. Fitting it was a PITA. I had to modify the pick guard and the triple-shot and it is still tight. I only have a small amount of height adjustment available and ring looks warped.
To answer the question, I don't think it will fit a TS without modification. You can squeeze it in, but it won't fit right when you go to mount it. To get it perfect you will have to shave some PCB and both sides to really make it nice. I just did the non-switch side and it looks a bit funny.
BUT...plugging in and playing a bit made it worth the trouble. It sounds really nice clean and with some drive. It's pretty bright, but not harsh or sterile. It has a sound that is hard to describe. It's really tight yet it's still rounded. It's got a hifi quality but it has some squish and compression too. It's almost like double tracking a p90 and a full-shred together. It splits really well too. I'm still trying to get into the differences between the two single coils, because they have a different feel. I'm not wild about the parallel setting so far. It seems a bit thin. I only played a bit, so I still have more to do. So far so good though. It's a really cool pickup with a unique sound and feel.
Tim
I got mine last week, and finally mounted it in my Super-Sonic last night. Fitting it was a PITA. I had to modify the pick guard and the triple-shot and it is still tight. I only have a small amount of height adjustment available and ring looks warped.
To answer the question, I don't think it will fit a TS without modification. You can squeeze it in, but it won't fit right when you go to mount it. To get it perfect you will have to shave some PCB and both sides to really make it nice. I just did the non-switch side and it looks a bit funny.
BUT...plugging in and playing a bit made it worth the trouble. It sounds really nice clean and with some drive. It's pretty bright, but not harsh or sterile. It has a sound that is hard to describe. It's really tight yet it's still rounded. It's got a hifi quality but it has some squish and compression too. It's almost like double tracking a p90 and a full-shred together. It splits really well too. I'm still trying to get into the differences between the two single coils, because they have a different feel. I'm not wild about the parallel setting so far. It seems a bit thin. I only played a bit, so I still have more to do. So far so good though. It's a really cool pickup with a unique sound and feel.
Tim
scarr
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Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
I'm glad to see it isn't just me that found describing them tricky. It's really a different sound from anything I've tried before. I haven't used PATB or non-"strat" rail pickups before though, so I don't know how much is the bobbin format versus the hybrid setup versus just the wind. I really like the unique tone, but I need to give it some time and record with it to make certain it isn't just the novelty of the sound that's exciting me. I might need to get some triple-shots too.
Since this is a vintage-range pickup, you're talking ~2k in parallel, which isn't a whole lot. I'm not surprised it'd be thin.
I'm glad to see it isn't just me that found describing them tricky. It's really a different sound from anything I've tried before. I haven't used PATB or non-"strat" rail pickups before though, so I don't know how much is the bobbin format versus the hybrid setup versus just the wind. I really like the unique tone, but I need to give it some time and record with it to make certain it isn't just the novelty of the sound that's exciting me. I might need to get some triple-shots too.
To me, they're just different/modern looking. This is guitar land though, so anything non-vintage is going to be questioned.
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King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
We need more clips!
How awesome is it that this goofy idea ended up being something really unique that seems like everyone is actually enjoying?
We need more clips!
How awesome is it that this goofy idea ended up being something really unique that seems like everyone is actually enjoying?
Shadow1psc
New member
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
I'm planning to try mine in my swamp ash super thing ESP Horizon, but I won't be able to get before and after clips until January as I'm getting married next week. But if anyone has any requests, I have a nice recording setup with a POD X3 into a Pro Tools Mbox in Logic Pro 9.
I'm planning to try mine in my swamp ash super thing ESP Horizon, but I won't be able to get before and after clips until January as I'm getting married next week. But if anyone has any requests, I have a nice recording setup with a POD X3 into a Pro Tools Mbox in Logic Pro 9.
DarkMatter
Unprofessional Toneologist
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
To those who have tried them out, I have 2 questions.
Would you say that they are voiced for lead playing?
How prominent are the harmonics?
To those who have tried them out, I have 2 questions.
Would you say that they are voiced for lead playing?
How prominent are the harmonics?
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
Thats almost worth the price of admission right there!
Thats almost worth the price of admission right there!
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
The Brobucker was a HUGE hit and regarded by some as one of the best pups ever..
The Brobucker was a HUGE hit and regarded by some as one of the best pups ever..
ex-250
Riffologist Extraordinaire
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
Yes, I like it for leads a bit more than rhythm really. But the guitar I have it in has a slanted humbucker, so I really never like the rhythm tone on that guitar. But I do with the fugly, just not as much as lead. The punch and cut of this pickup really shine for leads. They have an explosive quality other pickups lack.
Harmonics seem average, but I haven't played with them that much.
Yes, I like it for leads a bit more than rhythm really. But the guitar I have it in has a slanted humbucker, so I really never like the rhythm tone on that guitar. But I do with the fugly, just not as much as lead. The punch and cut of this pickup really shine for leads. They have an explosive quality other pickups lack.
Harmonics seem average, but I haven't played with them that much.
Ascension
Well-known member
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
ex-250;3333467The guitar I have it in has a slanted humbucker said:REALLY?? Tell me more as i looked at these early on for a build i am working on but thought that the slanted buckers in the body I'm using would be an issue with the PA side of this pickup.
What do you have them in?? What woods?
Here is what I'm working on.
NOS unused and unfinished Washburn USA MG body in ASH with a bound MG neck with Jumbos also unused NOS.
I have slowly put most of parts for this one together here and suddenly I'm thinking a set of these pickups might make for a perfect addition to what will be a quite unique guitar.
uOpt
Something Cool
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
It is a Burny but all the pickup ring relevant as Gibson US spaced. In fact I normally run rings from a Gibson historic in there.
I might be able to post some soundclips later.
It is a Burny but all the pickup ring relevant as Gibson US spaced. In fact I normally run rings from a Gibson historic in there.
I might be able to post some soundclips later.
ex-250
Riffologist Extraordinaire
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
My humbucker slants the other way. Usually makes everything sound too muddy on the low strings, as it borders on the middle pickup vicinity. The Fugly keeps it punchy though, perhaps the best thing I've heard in that guitar in a while. I wish mine was slanted the way yours is; the logical way.
REALLY?? Tell me more as i looked at these early on for a build i am working on but thought that the slanted buckers in the body I'm using would be an issue with the PA side of this pickup.
What do you have them in?? What woods?
Here is what I'm working on.
NOS unused and unfinished Washburn USA MG body in ASH with a bound MG neck with Jumbos also unused NOS.
I have slowly put most of parts for this one together here and suddenly I'm thinking a set of these pickups might make for a perfect addition to what will be a quite unique guitar.
My humbucker slants the other way. Usually makes everything sound too muddy on the low strings, as it borders on the middle pickup vicinity. The Fugly keeps it punchy though, perhaps the best thing I've heard in that guitar in a while. I wish mine was slanted the way yours is; the logical way.
Scott Olson
SD Media Manager
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
For those that received one that wasn't blasted or have an off center bobbin (which Derek says they should be center) you are welcome to send them back to be corrected. Just shoot them an email and they'll take care of making sure it's exactly as promised.
For those that received one that wasn't blasted or have an off center bobbin (which Derek says they should be center) you are welcome to send them back to be corrected. Just shoot them an email and they'll take care of making sure it's exactly as promised.
Fusion1
New member
Re: Fugly Bucker - Come and Get it
That would kind of suck being an international customer and if you requested the matte finish bobbin. I'm also curious if anyone actually recieved a matte finished sandblasted bobbin.
That would kind of suck being an international customer and if you requested the matte finish bobbin. I'm also curious if anyone actually recieved a matte finished sandblasted bobbin.
Do all the Fuglies sent so far have shiny blade bobins? Mine were already sent... And are on their way to here...
The problem is that the pickups need to cross first the Atlantic, then all across Europe for me to see. You see?
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