Need some input on pick ups for a Charvel Model 6

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: Need some input on pick ups for a Charvel Model 6

No worries. I'm that kinda guy. You know, the overly-annoying-for-no-reason internet-(doesn't)know-it-all type

 

[Charvel1975]

Re: Need some input on pick ups for a Charvel Model 6

Thanks for that bit of info DrNewcenstein, I was really trying to stay with SD on the pickups though, I'll look into the Lil '59 and JBJr and see what I can find. I've also looked into the EMG AB and may end up tossing that in for some extra options. I appreciate all of the info, keep the great suggestions rolling in!

ETA: Also, would you install 2 Lil '59s or 2 JBJrs or one of each? I was thinking Lil '59 in the neck and the JBJr in the middle.

ETA 2: Or maybe as orpheo suggested, 2 SSL-3s, one in the neck and one in the middle?

Hey there! I have an old Model 5FX Hum at bridge (EMG-85) slant (SA) single coil at neck right now but I'm wanting to go all passive. Mine has an Org. Floyd, mine is currently setup for drop B tuning which our band is tuned to right now and I've had people on here recommend to me the Seymour Duncan TB-6 Distortion (not the PAT variant) and for the neck Seymour's tone wizard was recommending a SSL-4 Quarter Pound but now reading this thread I wonder about where the wiring comes out of the single coil because I don't know if the Charvel's have a standard rout or not?

 

[orpheo]

Re: Need some input on pick ups for a Charvel Model 6

depends on the model. quarterpound, hot for strat, and many others: on the bottom. others have that triangular flange. just look at the pics. the pictures show it really well. I don't understand the issue.

 

[metalmantiss]

Re: Need some input on pick ups for a Charvel Model 6

Well I finally got around to re-wiring my Charvel, good call on the SSL3 for the neck and middle position, I think they sound great! I'm using .47 orange drops but I'm going to toss a .22 orange drop in there to see if it cleans up a little. I'm going to throw an EMG AB in there to replace the non functioning potentiometer, it's basically a plug for now. You've seen the before pic, now here's the after pic.