ScottPearson88
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hey guys i read somewhere on seymour duncan, (i cant find it nemore tho) about a pickup thats meant to give ppl who use 10 guage strings a SRV tone. do u know what im talking about or am i just going crazy
what pickup for SRV tone
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CornBread
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
People who use 10 gauge round wound strings will never get SRV tone, even through SRV's own #1 Strat.
All you guys need GHS Nickel coated "SIMI FLATS" and try to go heaver on the BASS SIDE at least. 52-ish...
With those Strings I can get SRV tone on a Stock SQUIRE STRAT!
The SSL-1's do a good job here.
People who use 10 gauge round wound strings will never get SRV tone, even through SRV's own #1 Strat.
All you guys need GHS Nickel coated "SIMI FLATS" and try to go heaver on the BASS SIDE at least. 52-ish...
With those Strings I can get SRV tone on a Stock SQUIRE STRAT!
The SSL-1's do a good job here.
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ScottPearson88
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
ya i use 11 or 11-52 but thats just what the PU was described as
ya i use 11 or 11-52 but thats just what the PU was described as
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BigDaddy
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
If you can play like SRV than it's really doesn't matter what strat or pickups or strings you use. He never sounded the same himself. If you got the chops you got the sound, period.
Basically it's simple to get that sound, nothing fancy. Heavier strings help but are not 100% necessary. One thing that helps more than anything is detuning. It gives you more of that whining sound and allows you to use a heavier gauge string.
So a stock or lightly modded strat detuned with heavier strings through an overdrive pedal and a good Fenderish type tube amp will get your there. That is if you have the chops.
If you can play like SRV than it's really doesn't matter what strat or pickups or strings you use. He never sounded the same himself. If you got the chops you got the sound, period.
Basically it's simple to get that sound, nothing fancy. Heavier strings help but are not 100% necessary. One thing that helps more than anything is detuning. It gives you more of that whining sound and allows you to use a heavier gauge string.
So a stock or lightly modded strat detuned with heavier strings through an overdrive pedal and a good Fenderish type tube amp will get your there. That is if you have the chops.
fendrstratplyr51
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
well he uses overwound texas specials and a heavy gauge string
well he uses overwound texas specials and a heavy gauge string
Re: what pickup for SRV tone
welcome to the forum!!
actually srv had pups that were pretty low output, something along the lines of an antiquity II surfer. i dont think srv would like the texas specials, he'd probably like the custom '54 better of the fender offerings. too me the texas specials are trying to make up for the fact that most people dont use strings that heavy
besides bear paws for hands and great chops...
a fender amp or better yet two fender type amps turned up real loud with a strat with low output pups and heavy strings detuned
welcome to the forum!!
actually srv had pups that were pretty low output, something along the lines of an antiquity II surfer. i dont think srv would like the texas specials, he'd probably like the custom '54 better of the fender offerings. too me the texas specials are trying to make up for the fact that most people dont use strings that heavy
besides bear paws for hands and great chops...
a fender amp or better yet two fender type amps turned up real loud with a strat with low output pups and heavy strings detuned
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Lewguitar
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
All true. IMO, pickups and strings don't matter much...it's getting the SRV groove and feel and phrasing and vibrato and attitude into your playing that will make it sound like SRV or not. If Ted Nugent played SRV's Strat through SRV's amp he still wouldn't sound like SRV unless he played like SRV. Lew
jeremy said:
All true. IMO, pickups and strings don't matter much...it's getting the SRV groove and feel and phrasing and vibrato and attitude into your playing that will make it sound like SRV or not. If Ted Nugent played SRV's Strat through SRV's amp he still wouldn't sound like SRV unless he played like SRV. Lew
ScottPearson88
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
I dont wanna be mean of nething but it sounds like corn bread, ur just trying to justify to yourself (we dont care) why you are using wierd strings. No need to get angry and go caps lock on us.
I dont wanna be mean of nething but it sounds like corn bread, ur just trying to justify to yourself (we dont care) why you are using wierd strings. No need to get angry and go caps lock on us.
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BigDaddy
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
SRV did most of his playing on the first 3 string as with most blues oriented guitar players. What you use on the low 3 doesn't make as much of a difference.
When did he start using those strings? And how many songs on his albums did he use them. Did he use them on all his guitars all the time?
See, it's just not that big a factor. It's a small part of his later sound.
A good strat + overdrive pedal + fender amp is all you really need and of course the chops. Everything else is not as important.
SRV did most of his playing on the first 3 string as with most blues oriented guitar players. What you use on the low 3 doesn't make as much of a difference.
When did he start using those strings? And how many songs on his albums did he use them. Did he use them on all his guitars all the time?
See, it's just not that big a factor. It's a small part of his later sound.
A good strat + overdrive pedal + fender amp is all you really need and of course the chops. Everything else is not as important.
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Lewguitar
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
Yep: Chops, soul and mastery of the blues idiom...everything else is decoration. :laugh2: Lew
BigDaddy said:
Yep: Chops, soul and mastery of the blues idiom...everything else is decoration. :laugh2: Lew
MikeRocker
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
IIRC (and I'm pretty sure that I do), the old descriptions for the SSL-5/SSL-6 said "SRV tone for players who use .009s" (or something to that effect).
IIRC (and I'm pretty sure that I do), the old descriptions for the SSL-5/SSL-6 said "SRV tone for players who use .009s" (or something to that effect).
Zhangliqun
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
It's mostly big strings and heavy hands -- but one other overlooked thing that will help, especially with smaller strings, is to pick a little farther away from the bridge/closer to the neck than you normally do, especially when using the neck and middle pu's.
It's mostly big strings and heavy hands -- but one other overlooked thing that will help, especially with smaller strings, is to pick a little farther away from the bridge/closer to the neck than you normally do, especially when using the neck and middle pu's.
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Lewguitar
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
The thing is: SRV would've sounded exactly like SRV even if he was playing a borrowed MIM Strat with .010 - .046 strings through any good tube amp.
Ever hear the album Family Style that SRV recorded with his brother Jimmie? Listen to that tune BROTHERS....Stevie and Jimmie are playing one guitar and handing it off to each other throughout the song.
I'm pretty sure I can tell when it's SRV playing...and when it's Jimmie.
It's in the touch...not the guitar. SRV sounds like SRV...and Jimmie sounds like Jimmie.
SRV playing the same guitar as Jimmie gets a beefier, throatier, fatter tone.
Lew
The thing is: SRV would've sounded exactly like SRV even if he was playing a borrowed MIM Strat with .010 - .046 strings through any good tube amp.
Ever hear the album Family Style that SRV recorded with his brother Jimmie? Listen to that tune BROTHERS....Stevie and Jimmie are playing one guitar and handing it off to each other throughout the song.
I'm pretty sure I can tell when it's SRV playing...and when it's Jimmie.
It's in the touch...not the guitar. SRV sounds like SRV...and Jimmie sounds like Jimmie.
SRV playing the same guitar as Jimmie gets a beefier, throatier, fatter tone.
Lew
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Stratman
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
I do not partially agree with Lew...
Yes, it is skill and technique - however, it is also the 11's-52's and low output pups.
Fender tends to market Texas Specials as SRV's pups - but that's marketing bull crap.
Jeremy was right on with his analysis.
I do not partially agree with Lew...
Yes, it is skill and technique - however, it is also the 11's-52's and low output pups.
Fender tends to market Texas Specials as SRV's pups - but that's marketing bull crap.
Jeremy was right on with his analysis.
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Lewguitar
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
Not even partially??? :smack: How about impartially??? :laugh2:
Stratman said:
Not even partially??? :smack: How about impartially??? :laugh2:
CornBread
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
To set the story right,
I am not into SRV, I don't care whos thread this is!
FWIW: I am good friends with SRV's tech, the best tech he ever had, Rene Martinez, I know what was in SRV's guitar,amp,fx's..etc I know things I cannot disclose.
If I tell you it's the STUPID strings and you don't want to take my word for then go on with your bad selfs,
I don't Like SRV's music or his sound and I really don't need to hear you guys trying to sound like SRV ever!,
and for that matter I do not want to ever hear a soul trying to sound like SRV as long as I live!
But if you have too;
Get GHS NICKEL "simi flats" and some low DC pups. SRV's strings were 58/38/28/19/17/13 and if you think the bass side was not a huge part of SRV's sound then your advise is totally useless!
6k Strat pups with double build Formvar coated magnet wire and request slightly aged A5 magnets.
I'M DONE!
To set the story right,
I am not into SRV, I don't care whos thread this is!
FWIW: I am good friends with SRV's tech, the best tech he ever had, Rene Martinez, I know what was in SRV's guitar,amp,fx's..etc I know things I cannot disclose.
If I tell you it's the STUPID strings and you don't want to take my word for then go on with your bad selfs,
I don't Like SRV's music or his sound and I really don't need to hear you guys trying to sound like SRV ever!,
and for that matter I do not want to ever hear a soul trying to sound like SRV as long as I live!
But if you have too;
Get GHS NICKEL "simi flats" and some low DC pups. SRV's strings were 58/38/28/19/17/13 and if you think the bass side was not a huge part of SRV's sound then your advise is totally useless!
6k Strat pups with double build Formvar coated magnet wire and request slightly aged A5 magnets.
I'M DONE!
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Lewguitar
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Re: what pickup for SRV tone
Wow... :smack:
What can I say except: NICE AFRO! :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
I've got to add though that SRV's tone came from being SRV...and only partially from his string choice and pickup choice and amp choice. Personally, I think SRV could've picked up any good Strat and plugged it into any good tube amp and sounded exactly like SRV.
And I also have to say that I don't think anyone on this forum could pick up SRV's '63 Strat and plug into his amp and sound exactly like SRV...cause none of us are him. We'd still sound like whoever we are...
Lew
CornBread said:
Wow... :smack:
What can I say except: NICE AFRO! :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
I've got to add though that SRV's tone came from being SRV...and only partially from his string choice and pickup choice and amp choice. Personally, I think SRV could've picked up any good Strat and plugged it into any good tube amp and sounded exactly like SRV.
And I also have to say that I don't think anyone on this forum could pick up SRV's '63 Strat and plug into his amp and sound exactly like SRV...cause none of us are him. We'd still sound like whoever we are...
Lew
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