Doublea1269
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I bought an Epiphone Dot a number of years ago and replaced the pickups with the SD 59 Blues set. I actually hadn't been able to use it much, as we've been playing stuff for quite a while where I have other guitars that were more suited. Lately, I've been grabbing the Dot again, but wow, does it seem overly bright, especially in the bridge. I have to roll off the tone a good deal to get a sound that isn't on the harsh side (brightness, not output). What I failed to realize when I made the pup swap was that the Dot is not made from laminated mahogany, but maple. So when I replaced the stock AII pups, the guitar seemed overly warm and I wanted to get a little life out of it. Now I've taken it (seems like it, anyway) in the opposite direction.
Most of my pickups are not high output, and I wouldn't be crazy about that type in this guitar. I guess I'm looking for a vintage or medium output with balanced tonality...not too warm, not too bright.
Does anyone have thoughts on this? Is there a setup issue with the guitar, or did I really have pups installed that are too bright for a layered maple body? If a change is recommended, does anyone have suggestions?
Most of my pickups are not high output, and I wouldn't be crazy about that type in this guitar. I guess I'm looking for a vintage or medium output with balanced tonality...not too warm, not too bright.
Does anyone have thoughts on this? Is there a setup issue with the guitar, or did I really have pups installed that are too bright for a layered maple body? If a change is recommended, does anyone have suggestions?