Tone is a journey, not a destination...

[StrangeDay]

...Especially if you only have one or two guitars.

You might think you have that perfect pick-up with that extra punchy midrange, then you might wake up one day and think "why have I been ignoring the other frequencies?"

I know that this goes without saying, but I'm going through this realization right now. I am just a young buck who has only been playing for 6 years. What do you older wise guitarists have to say about this?
(I'm looking forward reading what Lew, Barlo, Strat Deluxer and the rest of you have to say).

What are your thoughts on "finding that perfect tone"
Does that really exist?

 

[StrangeDay]

Re: Tone is a journey, not a destination...

Let me also add that the Custom 3 and Custom 4 are my favorite pick-ups. I like the C3 more for rock, and the C4 more for the prettier more jangly tones (which is what I'm into right now).

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Tone is a journey, not a destination...

I'm also into hearing Customs with different magnets. I have all of them, and swap them in and out of my Pauls about every other string change. I keep coming back to the C-5, although I'd like to get an overwound one that brings out just a tad more mids. The C-4 feels a little harder than the C-5, but is very articulate. I'd like to hear a C-4 nickel in a Gibson ES-335. I used my A3 magnet for a 59 neck, and it's a great place for that magnet.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Tone is a journey, not a destination...

What are your thoughts on "finding that perfect tone"
Does that really exist?

I find my "pefect tone" every other week......


.....and then I start wondering about what'd happen if I turned this knob over here, flipped this switch, hit that button..... :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Tone is a journey, not a destination...

Eh, I just play with what i've got until i find "That useable tone"...hahaha

 

[gripweed]

Re: Tone is a journey, not a destination...

I'm always amazed at people who have found their *tone*. I could never settle on just one.