jafo
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
Agreed on both points -- P-90s rule, but the hum has got to go.
Agreed on both points -- P-90s rule, but the hum has got to go.
Humbuckers in an SG?
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
+1. I'm thinking of creating a shielded container to ground and just stand in to play.:laugh2:
+1. I'm thinking of creating a shielded container to ground and just stand in to play.:laugh2:
Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
Justification: They are a Blast to play!
I needed another guitar like I needed a hole in my head, but I didnt have an SG. I tried a bunch of Epis, faded gibbies etc. Bought a G400 Epi in black, put a C 5 in the bridge and a 59 in the neck and it inspires me everytime I pick it up!! The C5 is perfect in it..
Justification: They are a Blast to play!
I needed another guitar like I needed a hole in my head, but I didnt have an SG. I tried a bunch of Epis, faded gibbies etc. Bought a G400 Epi in black, put a C 5 in the bridge and a 59 in the neck and it inspires me everytime I pick it up!! The C5 is perfect in it..
gtr player
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
What a good thread for some hbucker/SG education!
Thanks!!!
What a good thread for some hbucker/SG education!
Thanks!!!
wonko the sane
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
I went with '59s in my SG looking for the same sounds. I think I got them. Wouldn't Clapton's and Angus' original SGs both have had lower output A5 mag pickups? Seems to me that the '59 fits the bill. The rest is amps and settings.
I went with '59s in my SG looking for the same sounds. I think I got them. Wouldn't Clapton's and Angus' original SGs both have had lower output A5 mag pickups? Seems to me that the '59 fits the bill. The rest is amps and settings.
viewaskew2k5
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
I'd go PG bridge ( closest to my ears to a gib 57 ) and 59n. But if it was my SG i would do the 3 pickup model and put in phat cats
I'd go PG bridge ( closest to my ears to a gib 57 ) and 59n. But if it was my SG i would do the 3 pickup model and put in phat cats
blueman335
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
A triple Phat Cat guitar (LP or SG) would probably be a lot of fun. Anyone have one yet? Man, all the magnet combinations that are possible! You could really do some dialing in with your tones.
I'd go PG bridge ( closest to my ears to a gib 57 ) and 59n. But if it was my SG i would do the 3 pickup model and put in phat cats
A triple Phat Cat guitar (LP or SG) would probably be a lot of fun. Anyone have one yet? Man, all the magnet combinations that are possible! You could really do some dialing in with your tones.
gripweed
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
Once again Joe is right IMHO. The Brobucker will get that tone. I would think that the '59 or the C5 would be pretty close if you don't want to pay custom shop prices. There is always the Custom/59 hybrid too. Just about any of the vintage style neck pickups would get you Clapton. The '59 would probably be closest, although I may try a PG in the neck when I buy my G400.
Once again Joe is right IMHO. The Brobucker will get that tone. I would think that the '59 or the C5 would be pretty close if you don't want to pay custom shop prices. There is always the Custom/59 hybrid too. Just about any of the vintage style neck pickups would get you Clapton. The '59 would probably be closest, although I may try a PG in the neck when I buy my G400.
gtr player
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
OK, now that I got the info on pups....I am making the plunge tomorrow with a layaway at GC And at a good buy (the guy at GC wasn't aware that this was an LE and had it priced in the lower end Epi SG range)....a nice way to end the thread, don't ya think? Limited edition, grover tuners, beautiful Olympic white....sweet. Hmmmm....probably 59 neck and SH 14/C5 in bridge....in the near future.
(but after playing it today, I gotta say the stock pups ain't too shabby for an epi):banana:
OK, now that I got the info on pups....I am making the plunge tomorrow with a layaway at GC And at a good buy (the guy at GC wasn't aware that this was an LE and had it priced in the lower end Epi SG range)....a nice way to end the thread, don't ya think? Limited edition, grover tuners, beautiful Olympic white....sweet. Hmmmm....probably 59 neck and SH 14/C5 in bridge....in the near future.
(but after playing it today, I gotta say the stock pups ain't too shabby for an epi):banana:
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blueman335
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shaggydawg
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Re: Humbuckers in an SG?
Hey all,
I was thinking about dropping these into my old beater SG. The stock pups are beat to crap and I thought I'd have some fun with it. Anyone care to opine about these pups?? Is this SH-4 the same as an SH-4 JB? Thanks...
Seymour Duncan Silver Special Hot Rodded Humbucker Set Limited Edition (Nickel)
Made exclusively to celebrate our 25th anniversary!
Includes an SH-2 Jazz (neck) and SH-4 (bridge), both hand engraved with Seymour Duncan's signature on the back. Sleek nickel covers and gold pole pieces. Strong definition with bold, dense tone make them great for everything from blues-rock to metal.
Hey all,
I was thinking about dropping these into my old beater SG. The stock pups are beat to crap and I thought I'd have some fun with it. Anyone care to opine about these pups?? Is this SH-4 the same as an SH-4 JB? Thanks...
Seymour Duncan Silver Special Hot Rodded Humbucker Set Limited Edition (Nickel)
Made exclusively to celebrate our 25th anniversary!
Includes an SH-2 Jazz (neck) and SH-4 (bridge), both hand engraved with Seymour Duncan's signature on the back. Sleek nickel covers and gold pole pieces. Strong definition with bold, dense tone make them great for everything from blues-rock to metal.
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