SDUG New Forum Pickup

[jeremy]

Re: SDUG New Forum Pickup

well the two sounds are going to be classic/vintagy strat and p90 so if you use it in the neck youll get a nice stratty tone and a fat p90 tone that should match up well with a bucker in the bridge. in the bridge youll get a fat p90 tone and the stratty tone to keep the notch position nice and clucky.

i plan on using it in the bridge position of a strat

 

[KeeperOS]

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What he said
Plus, with an Ash body you can expect a more snappy response compared to an Alder body. That combined with the fatness of the P90 should result in a really balanced tone.

Hey, I actually like this a lot!
(Maybe it's finally time for an Ash Strat instead? )

 

[NoOnesFang13]

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this idea is so perfect... i will be using it in the bridge, i was originally going to go with a harmonic design s-90 but this would be much better and from how it looks not very much more cash

 

[scottish]

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im in for 1

 

[Bostonian]

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I have been looking for just the right pickup for a H/S/H guitar with a TB4b and a APH-1n. I was debating between the SSL6 and the SL59-1 lil' 59' for the middle posistion but this SDUGF pickup seems like it maybe just the pickup I am looking for So I would be down for getting one, although I would like to see what you guys seem to recomend?

 

[stevie_bees]

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I'm in! Do I put it in the neck and keep the Twangbanger in the bridge, or put it in the bridge and try the Twanbanger in the neck????

 

[Tor]

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I'm thinking about it... It looks promising...


On a side note, is it any possibility for hot linking this thread, so that you can have a stickies in all rooms that connect to this one? Might catch up a few more potentials perhaps..

 

[jimijames]

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I want this like conan o'brien wants a tan...

 

[BigAlTheBird]

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This could be the coolest CS run yet.

I didn't want a Crazy 8, but this sounds incredible.

 

[J Moose]

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In all honesty, when we said the "that will work equally well both in the neck to match with a bridge humbucker or in the bridge to match with single coils." I immediately thought a pickup that at the bridge will match the surfers and other vintage output SC and at the neck to match a rockish pickup, from the P-Rails to the JB and Custom (5 / Custom)

That's the idea!!!

And it's different from the P-Rails 'cause it's a true "Fender" sized single coil... so you don't have to carve up a 'yer '66 Strat and get a new pickguard. AFAIK, there's nothing out there for a Strat bridge slot that sounds like a P90, which is just a good solid "rock" pickup.

I'm in for at least two... maybe three or four depending on what it costs & how much scratch I have when it comes into being. I've wanted something like this for a few years.


BTW - Would, or I guess... how possible would it be to get a Tele bridge version wound up as an option for those who want it? Or is that making it too complicated?

 

[J Moose]

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I don't think I would be interested, but I have a question.. What tones (what styles is it appropriate for?) can I expect using that pickup in the bridge position of an ash Strat? I don't really have much experience with P90s at all..

Check this thread...

What are P90's like?

In short, all styles of music. It'll be bigger then the biggest strat bridge pickup you've ever heard, but not as thick & overwhemling as a humbucker or the rails. More open, more chime... but closer to the 'bucker side of town then a stock Fender pickup.

 

[JustWendell]

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Money is kinda tight but I should be able to manage at least one. The custom shop does not make bad pickups, and it was hard enough to find a used brobucker around these parts. Might as well save myself the effort and get one of these singles at the time of the run.

 

[JumpMarine]

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I'm in! Do I put it in the neck and keep the Twangbanger in the bridge, or put it in the bridge and try the Twanbanger in the neck????

That's a good question!

 

[MikeRocker]

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I'm maybe interested...I haven't been following all the threads, is it even possible to build a pickup like this? I built a Strat and put Surfers in, but I don't think I'm in love with the bridge, so this might be great as a replacement. If it is in fact a true single coil that looks totally like a single coil I just may get one...sorry about the noncommittal-ness! I guess I need to see the final specs before deciding, but I'm definitely interested in hearing more...

 

[jeremy]

Re: SDUG New Forum Pickup

BTW - Would, or I guess... how possible would it be to get a Tele bridge version wound up as an option for those who want it? Or is that making it too complicated?

im guessing no, a tele pup is gonna be too different

 

[KeeperOS]

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I'm maybe interested...I haven't been following all the threads, is it even possible to build a pickup like this? I built a Strat and put Surfers in, but I don't think I'm in love with the bridge, so this might be great as a replacement. If it is in fact a true single coil that looks totally like a single coil I just may get one...sorry about the noncommittal-ness! I guess I need to see the final specs before deciding, but I'm definitely interested in hearing more...

Well, about "final specs" these will probably come directly from the custom shop once the pickup is complete. However the very clever idea Jeremy suggested was to kill two birds with one stone, have a bridge pickup for traditional neck/middle single coils AND a neck pickup to pair up with a humbucker at the bridge in HSS (and maybe HSH) scenarios.

Now about looks, your guess is as good as mine since the idea is for the custom shop to try everything and choose what works the best, with no regard to the visual integrity but instead aiming for the most faithful sonic recreation instead

I think that as long as this goal is achieved this will make for an amazing pickup that I wouldn't be surprised to see being offered in the years to come...

 

[MikeS]

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Yes, I'm good for 1.

After opting not to go for a Brobucker and eventually regretting it, I decided to not pass on any more of these. So yes, even though I never once voiced my opinion regarding this pickup, I will buy one, if at least just to try.

 

[LesPaulRules]

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Count me in for one... and I don't even own a Strat. LOL

 

[weisserj]

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def 1! maybe more. Hopefully they wont be that much over $100...

 

[SonofaMitch]

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I'm interested, my Kramer needs a new neck pickup anyways.