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Gagaryn

I recently got a set of scrapyard dog plus. They are classic voiced, hottish and split brilliantly. I'd certainly give them some consideration - they are superb!

redrighthand

Hi ash. I'm after a tele neck pickup for a thinline partscaster build I'm working on. I'm going for a humbucker in the bridge and want something with a similar output in the neck, but the clarity of a good vintage Strat neck PU. Any ideas? I.want it uncovered too for aesthetics.

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ThePrettyDamned said:

Hiya Ash!

So I've got the money for some pickups coming in next week, I need 2 uncovered humbuggies that'll be screwed straight into the wood with some mousemat padding the bottom for adjustment. 

Hard rock ranging from classic-ish voice up to proper mental is the order of the day.  Neck pickup split is important bridge will be nice, but not exactly crucial.

What you got in mind? A bladey thing?

Will PM you

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redrighthand said:

Hi ash. I'm after a tele neck pickup for a thinline partscaster build I'm working on. I'm going for a humbucker in the bridge and want something with a similar output in the neck, but the clarity of a good vintage Strat neck PU. Any ideas? I.want it uncovered too for aesthetics.

Well you could persuade me to make you a 'topless' Hardman ... basically a 9.5k Tele neck pickup but with no cover, and simply tape wrapped around the coil. It'll be mega clear with no cover at all.

ThePrettyDamned

TheGuitarWeasel;229186" said:

ThePrettyDamned said:

Hiya Ash!

So I've got the money for some pickups coming in next week, I need 2 uncovered humbuggies that'll be screwed straight into the wood with some mousemat padding the bottom for adjustment. 

Hard rock ranging from classic-ish voice up to proper mental is the order of the day.  Neck pickup split is important bridge will be nice, but not exactly crucial.

What you got in mind? A bladey thing?





Will PM you

Sweet!

OilCityPickups

Hummmmm just had to move this thread from 'making and modding' ... is there some skullduggery afoot????

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TheGuitarWeasel said:

Hummmmm just had to move this thread from 'making and modding' ... is there some skullduggery afoot????

There is!

See @GSPBASSES thread, he was pretty confused, too, and a whole page has disappeared.   

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Have we been hacked ... or have the 'modmins' been smoking too much weed? :-)

digitalscream

I got bored one night and wrote a random category generator. Just keeping you guys on your toes.

More seriously, this does appear to be a bit of a problem, so I'll try to figure it out when I've got some time. I've got a couple of days off this week, which should provide ample opportunity for fiddling in the guts of this monster.

OilCityPickups

Would any of you chaps be interested in traditional Gretsch sized versions of my Cow-T-Ron humbuckers? My Gibson sized ones have sold well and will continue to be made, but I have happened across a supplier of nice covers ... miniature versions of my Cow-T-Ron standards ... which I could initially offer in 'English mount' to use gretsch or TV Jones mounting rings ... and possibly also in 'screw mount' for Cabronita style builds (still working on the tooling for converting the covers to that).
They would have the proper 1/4 inch thick 'monster' fifties style magnets, and be wound exactly as my normal Cow-T-Ron Standards and Supers: that is ... just like a fifties pickup!
Price would probably be around £70 - £80 each ...
A prototype is being made at the moment, and pics will be up soon.

Richardj

I'll play!

OilCityPickups

I've been cheesed off at not being able to offer anything that looks more traditional than my Standards and Supers. Still won't be 'curved top' like my Supers ... and may require the adjustment of corners on Cabronita mounts (as the radius will be tighter- more like a Firebird pickup) so will suit new builds better than conversions.

ChrisMusic

That sounds like another interesting option to explore, both sonically and aesthetically.

When I finally get round to experimenting with pickups and switching, I will have those on my list too !

Nice option IMO.  

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The rough prototype for the 'lug-less' one. Yes I know it looks familliar ... it shares the same cover as a well known Korean make ... but doesn't share the same crappy internal build quality ... machine windings, or a nasty wee ceramic magnet nestled sidewinder style between the bobbins (all wrong for a 'Tron')

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Customers have done quite interesting things with my pickups with my pickups .... some have even used them in guitars even

A 16k bass humbucker ...

EdGrip

Aaaaaaaah yes. Just like that.

FelineGuitars

Great to see you last night Ash - got the pickup fitted - sounds goodand looks neat

It does have an old Maxon/Univox vibe about it, but liking the look.

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FelineGuitars said:

Great to see you last night Ash - got the pickup fitted - sounds goodand looks neat

It does have an old Maxon/Univox vibe about it, but liking the look.

Oh my, that looks great. And I love the look of the case on that bridge pickup!

FelineGuitars

This is the start (or rather ongoing work) of something new that Ash has in the works and wil unfold in due time.

Adam_MD

The zebra and nickel humbucker in the bridge is awesome.