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  1. Maekong

    What's the general opinion of the Probucker pickups?

    You're the man. On behalf of many, thanks.
  2. Maekong

    What's the general opinion of the Probucker pickups?

    The whole reason I'm here is that I'm neck-deep in the process of going for the Lovers. I want'em. The question is, are there more or less potential capabilities than the Probucker 2/3 situation I have now? I'm more afraid of losing something than not gaining, you know what I mean? I am thinking...
  3. Maekong

    can I mix-n-match alnico 2 pup with alnico 5 pup?

    I'm about to switch out a Probucker 3 for the DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge position of my LP Modern. I intend to keep the Probucker 2 in the neck position as I more-or-less am happy with it. Any thoughts, anybody?
  4. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    I failed to mention that the photographs weren't only spectacular, but exceedingly helpful by answering questions that I hadn't even asked. Your guitars are drop-dead gorgeous. I'm not envious of much in life, but I'm pretty enamored with your stuff. Don't be surprised to hear from me again.
  5. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    We are in agreement on all points. While I already spent months experimenting with pickup and bobbin heights, I will take your advice and give it another go. I am an open-minded dude who knows that ultimate answers are unobtainium. If your way is better, I will adopt it. Regardless, you are 100%...
  6. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    I think some (maybe all) of the original PAF-era pickups were not potted, allowing microphonics and “tone woods” to have a say in the palette of sounds at a player’s disposal. And because the LP was a solid block of wood, as opposed to hollow bodied, and because feedback was both containable and...
  7. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    That is as comprehensive an explanation as I could have asked for. Thank you so much. I do play with a bit of dirt and the pickups’ already sensitive nature made me skeptical of worthwhile improvement for my non-studio purposes. Your explanation made me realize my first instincts were correct...
  8. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    Yeah, sometimes I look back at what I write and wonder wtf was l thinking. Of course many look good exposed. I am still considering it. Is there a significant impact in removing the covers, and if so, is there an easy way to describe your impressions? If it’s fairly dramatic, I think l’m going...
  9. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    Thanks, Brother. But I am much too far away for shipping anything to be feasible. I am able to do it myself, luckily. I am torn because I like the pickups as they are. I realize one solution is not being lazy and flipping into the neck position for leads around or above the twelfth fret. But to...
  10. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    Bless you, brother. That is what I was hoping to hear.
  11. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    May I ask if you’ve done the most recent iterations - Like 2020 or 2021 models?
  12. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    I appreciate the suggestion, but yes, I am fairly certain they are dialed in as much as they can be.
  13. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    You make sense. I guess I am resisting because I like the looks of covered pickups. But vanity is kind of stupid, so l guess maybe it’s time to go naked. Will report impressions once I have had time to properly assess the pros and cons. Thanks for your time.
  14. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    Heheheh, I never even noticed the date. I guess PB’s could have evolved in 9 years. So, you would recommend uncovering them, rather than swapping for Pearly Gates? Do newer PB’s have the excessive wax underneath the covers like the older ones do? I apologize for waking the sleeping giant after...
  15. Maekong

    Probucker cover removal

    This seems to be lesser known than I thought. I think what gets people confused is the problem with high-output and hollow bodies. Microphonics, for anyone that plays with "touch," is fairly desirable in a solid body, all things being equal as far as materials and build quality go. This is what...

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