Noisless Single Coils for G&L Legacy HB
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Lewguitar
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The Duncan Classic Stack Plus pickups sound killer with a JB Trembucker. That's the set I put in a customer's Tom Anderson Strat a few years ago.
The Duncan Classic Stack Plus pickups sound killer with a JB Trembucker. That's the set I put in a customer's Tom Anderson Strat a few years ago.
RayBarbeeMusic
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DiMarzio Area '67 middle, Area '58 neck.
DiMarzio Area '67 middle, Area '58 neck.
darthphineas
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from my experience, I can confirm that the STK-S4 goes great with a JB. they have that classic/vintage single coil tone going on, they are noiseless, they have some interesting wiring options, and they have enough output to go up against a high output bridge like the JB.
however, I've seen more and more when Ray knows what he's talking about and he does know his DMZ models.
sounds like there are a few options to go with.
but personally, and this is a little off the reservation, I'd throw in some Hot Rails or Lil '59s, and wire them on a switch to go parallel. then you effectively get h-s-s, but you also have h-h-h. but I'm goofy that way.
from my experience, I can confirm that the STK-S4 goes great with a JB. they have that classic/vintage single coil tone going on, they are noiseless, they have some interesting wiring options, and they have enough output to go up against a high output bridge like the JB.
however, I've seen more and more when Ray knows what he's talking about and he does know his DMZ models.
sounds like there are a few options to go with.
but personally, and this is a little off the reservation, I'd throw in some Hot Rails or Lil '59s, and wire them on a switch to go parallel. then you effectively get h-s-s, but you also have h-h-h. but I'm goofy that way.
SouthpawGuy
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I have a couple of Legacys with DiMarzio noiseless, one with Area 61 bridge/ 67/ 58 and the other with Injectors bridge and neck with an Area 67 in the middle. I'd go for an Injector in the neck with a 67 in the middle, the Injector should easily keep up with the TB-4 and the 67 will still allow for some decent quack in combination with the neck or split bridge.
I have a couple of Legacys with DiMarzio noiseless, one with Area 61 bridge/ 67/ 58 and the other with Injectors bridge and neck with an Area 67 in the middle. I'd go for an Injector in the neck with a 67 in the middle, the Injector should easily keep up with the TB-4 and the 67 will still allow for some decent quack in combination with the neck or split bridge.
SouthpawGuy
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btw forgot to mention I have a stock Legacy HB with the same TB4 and G&L alnico single coils as the op. The G&L singles have more output and a fuller sound than DiMarzio Areas, the Injectors have quite a bit more output and a bigger sound than the G&Ls, so if the intention is for the neck pickup to keep up with the bridge I'd go for the Injector in the neck.
btw forgot to mention I have a stock Legacy HB with the same TB4 and G&L alnico single coils as the op. The G&L singles have more output and a fuller sound than DiMarzio Areas, the Injectors have quite a bit more output and a bigger sound than the G&Ls, so if the intention is for the neck pickup to keep up with the bridge I'd go for the Injector in the neck.
RayBarbeeMusic
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You must be setting the areas far away from the strings to get that result.
RE the BPSSC: Yes I used one, tried all kinds of singles with it, each had their charms. I chucked the whole thing and all those pickups (SSLs, Suhrs, Fralins, Lollars) when I started using Areas. I liked them better overall than any of the singles, and the BPSSC is not very quite really. It isn't quite as quiet is a PAF, and depending on how bad the EMF is around you, it can still be pretty noisy.
You must be setting the areas far away from the strings to get that result.
RE the BPSSC: Yes I used one, tried all kinds of singles with it, each had their charms. I chucked the whole thing and all those pickups (SSLs, Suhrs, Fralins, Lollars) when I started using Areas. I liked them better overall than any of the singles, and the BPSSC is not very quite really. It isn't quite as quiet is a PAF, and depending on how bad the EMF is around you, it can still be pretty noisy.
ItsaBass
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If it were me, I'd probably be considering an STK-S4 (neck wind) in the neck slot, and another STK-S4 (bridge wind), or an STX-S7, in the middle slot. I'd go with the S4 if I wanted a brighter middle pickup, and the S7 if I wanted a darker middle pickup. If I used the middle pickup only for mixing with the bridge pickup, as opposed to using it primarily by itself, I'd use an S4 neck wind in the middle. I like to use the middle pickup alone as my main pickup on a Strat, and I like it to have some brightness. So I'd probably go with an S4 neck and bridge set in the neck and middle slots to pair with the JB.
If it were me, I'd probably be considering an STK-S4 (neck wind) in the neck slot, and another STK-S4 (bridge wind), or an STX-S7, in the middle slot. I'd go with the S4 if I wanted a brighter middle pickup, and the S7 if I wanted a darker middle pickup. If I used the middle pickup only for mixing with the bridge pickup, as opposed to using it primarily by itself, I'd use an S4 neck wind in the middle. I like to use the middle pickup alone as my main pickup on a Strat, and I like it to have some brightness. So I'd probably go with an S4 neck and bridge set in the neck and middle slots to pair with the JB.
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SouthpawGuy
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Nope, about the same height as the stock Legacy pickups, I was surprised when I did a direct comparison with a stock Legacy sss, the G&Ls have more output and a fatter tone.
Nope, about the same height as the stock Legacy pickups, I was surprised when I did a direct comparison with a stock Legacy sss, the G&Ls have more output and a fatter tone.
Lewguitar
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Probably just me being really fussy but I've never owned a Dimarzio single coil (noiseless or vintage) that did anything for me or sounded as good as a Fender, Duncan or Fralin.
Strat and Tele tones are just not their forte, IMO. They do better with Satriani and Vai kind of humbucking tones.
Probably just me being really fussy but I've never owned a Dimarzio single coil (noiseless or vintage) that did anything for me or sounded as good as a Fender, Duncan or Fralin.
Strat and Tele tones are just not their forte, IMO. They do better with Satriani and Vai kind of humbucking tones.
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RayBarbeeMusic
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Wake up its not the 80s anymore. Have you actually tried the Areas? I bet not. The technology they are using is far beyond what Duncan, Lawrence, Fender are using.
That is odd, and directly contrary to my experience with my 7 legacies and the G&L singles or Duncan SSLs that came stock with them. You aren't talking about a Legacy Special with the twin blades are you?
Wake up its not the 80s anymore. Have you actually tried the Areas? I bet not. The technology they are using is far beyond what Duncan, Lawrence, Fender are using.
That is odd, and directly contrary to my experience with my 7 legacies and the G&L singles or Duncan SSLs that came stock with them. You aren't talking about a Legacy Special with the twin blades are you?
SouthpawGuy
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No a stock Legacy with alnico Vs. Surprised me too when I compared them, stock Legacy with one loaded with Areas and another with Injectors and 67 in the middle. The G&L alnicos were right in the middle for output and fullness. You must be another G&L junkie ? I've got eight Legacys. I like the DiMarzio Areas and Injectors, no hum, lots of tone.
No a stock Legacy with alnico Vs. Surprised me too when I compared them, stock Legacy with one loaded with Areas and another with Injectors and 67 in the middle. The G&L alnicos were right in the middle for output and fullness. You must be another G&L junkie ? I've got eight Legacys. I like the DiMarzio Areas and Injectors, no hum, lots of tone.
RayBarbeeMusic
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Yeah I use everything from '67s to Injectors to depending on the natural tone of the instrument. I've always found the Areas more full sounding. Maybe just the way the frequency spectrum of the pickups in question lines up with the natural tone of the wood between your guitar and mine.
Yeah I use everything from '67s to Injectors to depending on the natural tone of the instrument. I've always found the Areas more full sounding. Maybe just the way the frequency spectrum of the pickups in question lines up with the natural tone of the wood between your guitar and mine.
LReese
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Yep
Works as advertised - with the built in units more effective. The backplate is a solution that works nicely but the technology is more optimal if the system is routed into the top of the guitar under the pickguard.
This is the way I'd prefer to go, rather than laying out money for the latest greatest stacked pickups. Stacks are really quiet, but after the honeymoon's over I find fault with the way they sound in the way I use them.
Rails are a slightly different story, but I'd rather use singles.
BTW - Ilitch Electonics now markets the backplate units and the old style SSC - along with some new applications of the technology.
Yep
Works as advertised - with the built in units more effective. The backplate is a solution that works nicely but the technology is more optimal if the system is routed into the top of the guitar under the pickguard.
This is the way I'd prefer to go, rather than laying out money for the latest greatest stacked pickups. Stacks are really quiet, but after the honeymoon's over I find fault with the way they sound in the way I use them.
Rails are a slightly different story, but I'd rather use singles.
BTW - Ilitch Electonics now markets the backplate units and the old style SSC - along with some new applications of the technology.
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wolf5150
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Kinman 62.
Case closed for noiseless.
If you want more vintage flavour, the newer Impersonator 54.
I have and use both and they're amazing.
I also have a set of Suhr V60LP's in my Warmoth and there is no difference in feel, tone yes ( because they're not all voiced the same ) and noise.
Kinman 62.
Case closed for noiseless.
If you want more vintage flavour, the newer Impersonator 54.
I have and use both and they're amazing.
I also have a set of Suhr V60LP's in my Warmoth and there is no difference in feel, tone yes ( because they're not all voiced the same ) and noise.
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