Re: NPUD Thorn Pasadena Classic
I am the previous owner, glad you like it and as you mentioned it was from the first batch. I am sure you are aware it is no longer being made. I sold it not because it wasn't a good pickup, it was not meeting my needs or the tone I was chasing for my Thorn guitar. I ended up with a 78 that MJ wound of me which will stay in the guitar. We are both winners in this exchange which is a good thing.
The pickup came from a "superstrat" from the 68 series based on the Shelby Mustangs with H-S-S. The other two pickups are Lollars. What guitar did you put the Pasedena in and what type of music are you playing? Pedals and amp? I found the Pasadena to be great with all of my pedals, particularly with a Klon Clone, Fulltone 18 volt Deja Vibe, a Deco Delay and my low powered tweed twin. I sold it because I needed something to match a Friedman Small Box with channel 2 converted to Brown Eye specs.
It takes some experimentation to get the right tone however once I find it the search is over, I don't keep looking. I have one more historic Les Paul with Lollar High Powers which I am going to change. I have another set of Imperials and the seller neglected to mention these were HP. Once again a great pickup just not what I was looking for in a Beatles type guitar. Bought a set of Joe B's which I absolutely love for another historic and will talk to MJ about getting something close to that to go in the red George Harrison 57.
I am vey happy the Pasadena is working out for you. It is a unique hard to find model and an excellent tool to have in your collection.
