Pick-ups with very bluesy sound

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 09:11 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm sorry if this question as been asked before, I couldn't find it that easy. I have and 10 year old ebony Epi LP, made in Korea and now I am interested in changing the pick-ups. The sound that I'm looking for is a nice bluesy one. So all suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!

alligatorbling · 08-28-2008, 09:13 AM

when you say bluesy, are you looking for a warm dark sound, or more of an edgy bright sound? there are a lot of bluesy tones lol

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 09:16 AM

I think I mean warm and dark, something like a Dot or Es335 but I don't know if that is possible? I know it is easier just to buy a Dot but I really want that sound on my LP.

alligatorbling · 08-28-2008, 09:19 AM

you could add some .033 caps to darken up what youve already got

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 09:25 AM

Have you got a sound sample of that?

I'm looking if I can find and example that sounds like what I've got in my mind.

Edit: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=BIvka3...eature=related

this comes close!

Skynyrdpicker · 08-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Try the GFS Crunchy PAT neck pup. I didn't like the bridge, but the neck pickup is amazing! I use it all the time.

Sound samples?

YouTube - Blues Improv 2

That is relatively clean, for the bluesy stuff

(not trying to plug my videos or anything but that's a sound sample

)

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 11:01 AM

@Skynyrdpicker: that's not bad but I want a thicker sound.

Extra requierment: the pick-up has to fit in without having to make new holes.

alligatorbling · 08-28-2008, 11:19 AM

I have Manlius Fat Dianes in my Classic... They may or may not be what your after... heres a clip FAQ, Pics, and Sounds from Manlius Guitar Pickups when you load the page a clip starts playing automatically, you can scroll down and pause it, then look at the different clips offered and play what youd like to hear.

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

I have Manlius Fat Dianes in my Classic... They may or may not be what your after... heres a clip FAQ, Pics, and Sounds from Manlius Guitar Pickups when you load the page a clip starts playing automatically, you can scroll down and pause it, then look at the different clips offered and play what youd like to hear.

I really like that Fat Diana Paf!

KP · 08-28-2008, 12:00 PM

Give these a listen as well.....

GFS Retrotron Hot Nashville Overwound Humbucker Chrome

slash300 · 08-28-2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

I have Manlius Fat Dianes in my Classic... They may or may not be what your after... heres a clip FAQ, Pics, and Sounds from Manlius Guitar Pickups when you load the page a clip starts playing automatically, you can scroll down and pause it, then look at the different clips offered and play what youd like to hear.

Very usefull source. Thanks, do you know where i can buy the Landmark PAF pickups ( used on the last two samples on that page ) for a reasonable price or if you know any other pickups that sound similar then it would be superb. thanks

alligatorbling · 08-28-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash300

Very usefull source. Thanks, do you know where i can buy the Landmark PAF pickups ( used on the last two samples on that page ) for a reasonable price or if you know any other pickups that sound similar then it would be superb. thanks

Landmark PAF

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KP Willits

Give these a listen as well.....

GFS Retrotron Hot Nashville Overwound Humbucker Chrome

Of those I like the Hot Nashville and Hot Liverpool the most, that is in the neck position. In the bridge there isn't really one I really like.

alligatorbling · 08-28-2008, 12:14 PM

guitar fetish has some great pups, i got a set of single coils for a strat body i was getting together, i acutally bought the clearance ones for dirt cheap... they sound awesome!

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 12:18 PM

Does GFS have something that sounds like those Fat Dianas?

***b-squared*** · 08-28-2008, 12:20 PM

I really liked the clips of KevinT's Lord Of The Blues pickup (Guitarforce Pickups).

Creamy tone, with some great sizzle.

Guitar Force--Products

BB

jo07 · 08-28-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inteDes

@Skynyrdpicker: that's not bad but I want a thicker sound.

Extra requierment: the pick-up has to fit in without having to make new holes.

get the 57 and 57 classic+ i got those and they sound thick to me

Christmas · 08-28-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inteDes

Does GFS have something that sounds like those Fat Dianas?

The closest thing from GFS is gonna be the Vintage '59, which is not quite as hot as the Fat PAF. Also, the StewMac Golden Age 'buckers would be a good choice. Look for resistance values below 9.0K.

Dave67 · 08-28-2008, 02:21 PM

Why not give Will, WB Pickups a call? You do know that they are on sale for MLP members.

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave67

Why not give Will, WB Pickups a call? You do know that they are on sale for MLP members.

No I don't know that! Give him a call is a little bit difficult because I live in Belgium...
Which pick-ups of him would you recommend?

***b-squared*** · 08-28-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inteDes

No I don't know that! Give him a call is a little bit difficult because I live in Belgium...
Which pick-ups of him would you recommend?

For blues the Vintage Tuned PAF (***) or the Hot *** (also called the ***H).

Very vintage tone.

He'll be in the shop in about 2 hours, so give him a call!

BB

slowhand0461 · 08-28-2008, 02:48 PM

Wolfetone Custom Guitar Pickups Dr V's YouTube - Wolfetone Dr Vintage Dirty Demo

or if you're on a budget:

Rockfield Pickups

and listen to All the sound clips of the SWV's

inteDes · 08-28-2008, 02:53 PM

Yeah I'm a little on budget. I haven't been playing for long so I don't want to spend to much money on them. That's why I was looking for that Fat Diana sound in GFS, they are a lot cheaper.

FFXGuitar · 08-28-2008, 04:54 PM

Definitely Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro's!

Skynyrdpicker · 08-28-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KP Willits

Give these a listen as well.....

GFS Retrotron Hot Nashville Overwound Humbucker Chrome

I have one of those in my guitar as well, you can hear it in the video, and I don't think that'll give him the sound he wants at all

inteDes · 08-29-2008, 03:34 AM

I've had a night of sleep and listened to all of the samples again but there isn't one that stands out I'm afraid... Everything is too sparkling, I really want a thick, warm and creamy sound.

Big_dawg · 08-29-2008, 03:58 AM

how much are you looking to spend..??

WB's 67/07 Peter Green set may well tick all your boxes, and his new 57 sets may well do too (if you have any spare body parts..)... Have a search around here or youtube for soundclips although they may well be all out of phase soundclips youll find...

If youre after bluesy sizzle arent the ********s supposed to be good, Ive not tried those yet...??

inteDes · 08-29-2008, 04:02 AM

I'm looking for something around 200$. I know that's not much but I'm hoping to find something that's the best bang for the bucks for me.

Big_dawg · 08-29-2008, 04:32 AM

nip over to the wb website and see if you can find soundclips of the hot ***H's (their PAF) and the ********s

Dave67 · 08-29-2008, 01:32 PM

I would take a look at the SD Pearly Gates. These are going to run you more than $200, but worth a listen.

08-28-2008, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Hey everyone, I'm sorry if this question as been asked before, I couldn't find it that easy. I have and 10 year old ebony Epi LP, made in Korea and now I am interested in changing the pick-ups. The sound that I'm looking for is a nice bluesy one. So all suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

08-28-2008, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
alligatorbling V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 31,475 Thanks: 1,834 Thanked 2,353 Times in 648 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound when you say bluesy, are you looking for a warm dark sound, or more of an edgy bright sound? there are a lot of bluesy tones lol __________________ http://soundcloud.com/astrobling/frog-dog-bird-cat Visit Blings Soundcloud! visit bling at reverbnation!

08-28-2008, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound I think I mean warm and dark, something like a Dot or Es335 but I don't know if that is possible? I know it is easier just to buy a Dot but I really want that sound on my LP.

08-28-2008, 09:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
alligatorbling V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 31,475 Thanks: 1,834 Thanked 2,353 Times in 648 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound you could add some .033 caps to darken up what youve already got __________________ http://soundcloud.com/astrobling/frog-dog-bird-cat Visit Blings Soundcloud! visit bling at reverbnation!

08-28-2008, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Have you got a sound sample of that? I'm looking if I can find and example that sounds like what I've got in my mind. Edit: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=BIvka3...eature=related this comes close!

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08-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skynyrdpicker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,863 Thanks: 79 Thanked 24 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Try the GFS Crunchy PAT neck pup. I didn't like the bridge, but the neck pickup is amazing! I use it all the time. Sound samples? YouTube - Blues Improv 2 That is relatively clean, for the bluesy stuff (not trying to plug my videos or anything but that's a sound sample )

08-28-2008, 11:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound @Skynyrdpicker: that's not bad but I want a thicker sound. Extra requierment: the pick-up has to fit in without having to make new holes.

08-28-2008, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
alligatorbling V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 31,475 Thanks: 1,834 Thanked 2,353 Times in 648 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound I have Manlius Fat Dianes in my Classic... They may or may not be what your after... heres a clip FAQ, Pics, and Sounds from Manlius Guitar Pickups when you load the page a clip starts playing automatically, you can scroll down and pause it, then look at the different clips offered and play what youd like to hear. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/astrobling/frog-dog-bird-cat Visit Blings Soundcloud! visit bling at reverbnation!

08-28-2008, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
KP Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kalifornische Demokratische Republik Core Club ® Posts: 13,727 Thanks: 1,127 Thanked 824 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Give these a listen as well..... GFS Retrotron Hot Nashville Overwound Humbucker Chrome __________________ "Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything." .... Wyatt Earp "I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice." .... Dalton "Free the two." .... KP 01110011 01101000 01110101 01110100 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100101 00100000 01100110 01110101 01100011 01101011 00100000 01110101 01110000

08-28-2008, 12:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
alligatorbling V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 31,475 Thanks: 1,834 Thanked 2,353 Times in 648 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound guitar fetish has some great pups, i got a set of single coils for a strat body i was getting together, i acutally bought the clearance ones for dirt cheap... they sound awesome! __________________ http://soundcloud.com/astrobling/frog-dog-bird-cat Visit Blings Soundcloud! visit bling at reverbnation!

08-28-2008, 12:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Does GFS have something that sounds like those Fat Dianas?

08-28-2008, 12:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,717 Thanks: 632 Thanked 713 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound I really liked the clips of KevinT's Lord Of The Blues pickup (Guitarforce Pickups). Creamy tone, with some great sizzle. Guitar Force--Products BB __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

08-28-2008, 02:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dave67 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Why not give Will, WB Pickups a call? You do know that they are on sale for MLP members.

08-28-2008, 02:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
slowhand0461 Tone Hunter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wendell,NC USA Posts: 1,598 Thanks: 84 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Wolfetone Custom Guitar Pickups Dr V's YouTube - Wolfetone Dr Vintage Dirty Demo or if you're on a budget: Rockfield Pickups and listen to All the sound clips of the SWV's __________________ "Crank up the Drums...Crank up the Bass....Crank up My Les Paul in your Face"

08-28-2008, 02:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Yeah I'm a little on budget. I haven't been playing for long so I don't want to spend to much money on them. That's why I was looking for that Fat Diana sound in GFS, they are a lot cheaper.

08-28-2008, 04:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
FFXGuitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 507 Thanks: 38 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound Definitely Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro's! __________________ '04 MIA Fender Deluxe V Neck Strat Honey Blonde '05 MIK Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Heritage Cherry JB/Jazz Vox Valvetronix VT30 Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 BOSS DS-1 Distortion MXR 6 Band EQ

08-29-2008, 03:34 AM	#26 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound I've had a night of sleep and listened to all of the samples again but there isn't one that stands out I'm afraid... Everything is too sparkling, I really want a thick, warm and creamy sound.

08-29-2008, 03:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
Big_dawg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the Thames Delta.... Posts: 2,044 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound how much are you looking to spend..?? WB's 67/07 Peter Green set may well tick all your boxes, and his new 57 sets may well do too (if you have any spare body parts..)... Have a search around here or youtube for soundclips although they may well be all out of phase soundclips youll find... If youre after bluesy sizzle arent the ********s supposed to be good, Ive not tried those yet...?? __________________ t'sall Good ---------------------------------------------------- And Jesus said 'come forth and you shall receive eternal life'.... But I came fifth and only got the toaster ---------------------------------------------------- But damn I got another guitar....

08-29-2008, 04:02 AM	#28 (permalink)
inteDes Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound I'm looking for something around 200$. I know that's not much but I'm hoping to find something that's the best bang for the bucks for me.

08-29-2008, 04:32 AM	#29 (permalink)
Big_dawg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the Thames Delta.... Posts: 2,044 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound nip over to the wb website and see if you can find soundclips of the hot *H's (their PAF) and the ******s __________________ t'sall Good ---------------------------------------------------- And Jesus said 'come forth and you shall receive eternal life'.... But I came fifth and only got the toaster ---------------------------------------------------- But damn I got another guitar....

08-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dave67 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pick-ups with very bluesy sound I would take a look at the SD Pearly Gates. These are going to run you more than $200, but worth a listen.

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