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The Pickup Place / Re: Does anyone use a bridge pickup in the neck position?

« on: April 19, 2017, 08:19:19 PM »

Thanks for the replies

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The Pickup Place / Does anyone use a bridge pickup in the neck position?

« on: April 18, 2017, 08:02:11 PM »

I've read online of people using bridge pickups in the neck position (specifically Super Ds, JBs and a FRED), I'm curious about the pros and cons of this kind of configuration from people who use or have used them.

I have a short scale guitar with 24 frets, I'm thinking of upgrading the pickups, and because the neck position doesn't sound like a traditional neck (sounds more like the middle position on a Strat) I started thinking about using a bridge style pickup in that slot. I've had a FRED in the past and thought it might be OK in the neck if I had something hotter and chunkier in the bridge (like a Super Distortion or Super 3)

Any opinions would be appreciated (I know it's a cheap guitar, but I like it enough to invest some money into it)

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The Pickup Place / Re: How to decide?

« on: April 24, 2016, 09:19:34 PM »

Have you ever tried a FRED in the neck position? The website says it's doable, I thought about maybe getting another FRED, and if I end up not liking it in the bridge I could move it to the neck.

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The Pickup Place / Re: How to decide?

« on: April 23, 2016, 10:29:44 PM »

What it about the FRED that you like and what are your goals for your next guitar?  If you could have something more or less from the FRED, what would it be?

The FRED had a great sound, but was a bit on the thin side. Something a bit fatter (maybe a bit more output) would be nice. Both the Norton and Mo' Joe seem like a step-up from the FRED, but again its hard to choose one over the other without playing them

I have more experience with the JB, and while I like those, they can be too hot, and stuffy in the mid-range. The FRED was a bit more like the PAF repros I've had (in terms of clarity and sensitivity) which I liked, but something with a bit more girth and grunt would be great

I'm more of a blues-rock player and getting this guitar as a shredder for fun, so I feel out of my element. I could list some guitars I listen to, but I'm not necessarily trying to sound like any of them. The stock pickups aren't bad (like I said, I'm mostly looking to swap them for something green) but more 'modern' than I'm used to. I use a Marshall Class 5 and Fender Champ at home, and when I play with other people, I use whatever is at the studio

Thanks

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The Pickup Place / How to decide?

« on: April 23, 2016, 09:38:19 PM »

I'm not (necessarily) looking for pickup suggestions, but I've decided that I want to try some Dimarzios (after getting Duncans and boutiques my last few outings) and I'm overwhelmed by how many offerings there are. I'm not looking for a specific sound (the stock pickups aren't bad) I had a FRED years ago and liked it, but I'm thinking of trying something else.

I guess I just pick one and roll the dice?

(I'm buying a Jackson Minion V in neon green and I like the idea of getting pickups with green bobbins)