SH-16 on the Duncan Website
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Construction aside (where it says 59 neck), I think the most crucial part is the claim that it splits to the '59 coil (which would turn off every reader with the fact of its unsuitability). A potential customer would need to dig deep in the forum to find out that it's actually the Custom coil it splits to.
Construction aside (where it says 59 neck), I think the most crucial part is the claim that it splits to the '59 coil (which would turn off every reader with the fact of its unsuitability). A potential customer would need to dig deep in the forum to find out that it's actually the Custom coil it splits to.
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Mine splits to the 59 coil, indeed.
I have a Jimmy Page wiring and only when I activate both push/pull pots for coil splitting AND phas Switching I can get the Custom coil isolated. If I only activate the coil split, I get the 59 coil.
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Mine splits to the 59 coil, indeed.
I have a Jimmy Page wiring and only when I activate both push/pull pots for coil splitting AND phas Switching I can get the Custom coil isolated. If I only activate the coil split, I get the 59 coil.
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Well, yes, it either splits to the "59" coil (which is 3.5-3.8 k) or it splits to the "7k" coil (which is the Custom). It obviously is printed wrong, but a reasonable mind can figure that part out. And since the end user can personally choose which coil he wants it to split to by the way he wires it, it really is no big deal. But I do admit it can be a little confusing to a newbie and probably should be corrected.
I personally think it best to split to the Custom coil if you want it split (not my first preference, but a split Custom is ok)...I prefer the sound of it in parallel, however.
Well, yes, it either splits to the "59" coil (which is 3.5-3.8 k) or it splits to the "7k" coil (which is the Custom). It obviously is printed wrong, but a reasonable mind can figure that part out. And since the end user can personally choose which coil he wants it to split to by the way he wires it, it really is no big deal. But I do admit it can be a little confusing to a newbie and probably should be corrected.
I personally think it best to split to the Custom coil if you want it split (not my first preference, but a split Custom is ok)...I prefer the sound of it in parallel, however.
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There are a lot of small, um, inaccuracies, like that on the website. And there are hundreds of pages to go through. If someone comes looking for info, hopefully they will also find it or ask questions here, where we (us forum members) can help them out.
There are a lot of small, um, inaccuracies, like that on the website. And there are hundreds of pages to go through. If someone comes looking for info, hopefully they will also find it or ask questions here, where we (us forum members) can help them out.
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SH-16 on the Duncan Website
I opened a thread like this months ago:
Is the description of the 59/custom wrong?
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?316956-Is-the-description-of-the-59-custom-wrong
FTR I saw an inaccuracy on Fender's website, emailed them on a Thursday and on a Monday it was fixed.
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I opened a thread like this months ago:
Is the description of the 59/custom wrong?
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?316956-Is-the-description-of-the-59-custom-wrong
FTR I saw an inaccuracy on Fender's website, emailed them on a Thursday and on a Monday it was fixed.
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LtKojak
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Turn the 59/Custom 180 degrees (in the bridge position I presume), wire it so the slug (now closer to the saddles) is the default bobbin it goes to when "split" and your guitar will have a beautiful and strong and clean sound.
When a normally placed Hybrid is rewired so the default is the Hybrids slug coil it is too far away from the saddles to sound like a single coil much. But when the loud and strong slug coil is nearest the bridge, it will not disappoint.
That slug bobbin is a killer. I Love That Pickup. I have 7 guitars, 2 of them for live work, the rest for my condo are Seth's, WLH, Antiquities, Jazzb. ECP Freedom Bridge (great company), Throbak: all of which I bug smart people here about this mag or that mag, as the bobbins are the same strength pretty much.
I have a Les Paul, 2 Strats, a Tele, a L.Paul Jr., a great SG-Re-Issue, and parts for another Strat. These are my Guinea pigs,
except for my Hybrid Strat, and Hybrid SG-RI.
Steve Buffington
Turn the 59/Custom 180 degrees (in the bridge position I presume), wire it so the slug (now closer to the saddles) is the default bobbin it goes to when "split" and your guitar will have a beautiful and strong and clean sound.
When a normally placed Hybrid is rewired so the default is the Hybrids slug coil it is too far away from the saddles to sound like a single coil much. But when the loud and strong slug coil is nearest the bridge, it will not disappoint.
That slug bobbin is a killer. I Love That Pickup. I have 7 guitars, 2 of them for live work, the rest for my condo are Seth's, WLH, Antiquities, Jazzb. ECP Freedom Bridge (great company), Throbak: all of which I bug smart people here about this mag or that mag, as the bobbins are the same strength pretty much.
I have a Les Paul, 2 Strats, a Tele, a L.Paul Jr., a great SG-Re-Issue, and parts for another Strat. These are my Guinea pigs,
except for my Hybrid Strat, and Hybrid SG-RI.
Steve Buffington
gregory
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Which clearly doesn't include maintaining product information. It's clumsy and amateurish. SD could take a cue from other companies in the industry (like Fender).
I don't blame you personally, Dave and believe you do the best *you* can. When you say you pass the information along, I sincerely believe you. Honestly though: I think the constant excuses over the course of several years rings increasingly hollow.
Perhaps the forum doesn't have enough gravity to change the situation. If not then I urge anyone who cares to send emails to the appropriate addresses. Better yet: call the company (headquarters in Santa Barbara).
Which clearly doesn't include maintaining product information. It's clumsy and amateurish. SD could take a cue from other companies in the industry (like Fender).
I don't blame you personally, Dave and believe you do the best *you* can. When you say you pass the information along, I sincerely believe you. Honestly though: I think the constant excuses over the course of several years rings increasingly hollow.
Perhaps the forum doesn't have enough gravity to change the situation. If not then I urge anyone who cares to send emails to the appropriate addresses. Better yet: call the company (headquarters in Santa Barbara).
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LtKojak
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After Frank Falbo and Evan Skopp left, the Forum was left out to dry. Or to die, if you ask me. They were the ones that had the ears close to the ground, and really cared for us, users.
The Forum and their participants are considered as a "mild nuisance" by the Head honcho. If the level of discomfort was higher, it wouldn't even be a Forum.
After Frank Falbo and Evan Skopp left, the Forum was left out to dry. Or to die, if you ask me. They were the ones that had the ears close to the ground, and really cared for us, users.
The Forum and their participants are considered as a "mild nuisance" by the Head honcho. If the level of discomfort was higher, it wouldn't even be a Forum.
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I think Dave really cares, but I have a feeling he's pretty powerless in this situation.
There are some really good people here (and I sincerely believe you're one of the best, in case you had any doubts). However, I don't think it's a very wise move for SD to assume we can or should take up the slack. Having one out of every six or seven discussions turn into JB-bashing can't possibly be good for the bottom line; nor can the undercurrent of, "if it wasn't made by MJ back in the day then it's junk."
I think Dave really cares, but I have a feeling he's pretty powerless in this situation.
There are some really good people here (and I sincerely believe you're one of the best, in case you had any doubts). However, I don't think it's a very wise move for SD to assume we can or should take up the slack. Having one out of every six or seven discussions turn into JB-bashing can't possibly be good for the bottom line; nor can the undercurrent of, "if it wasn't made by MJ back in the day then it's junk."
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