thegarehanman Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 How about lace sensors? I think you could get the variety you're looking for if you went that route. Bottom line is, you don't need to spend $500 to get a good sounding set of pickups. I normally don't spend more than $200 on pickups, and I choose based on the tone I want, not a preset price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Well, if I was going to go with my original plan(Dimarzio XN2 and Tex-Mex middle and neck) it would end up costing me about 150 bucks. Usually I never spend anymore than 200 also. Too many choices man. I mean, changing pickups in a guitar that isnt going to be very tonal diverse, but this is hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Too many choices man. I mean, changing pickups in a guitar that isnt going to be very tonal diverse, but this is hard ← Hold on Algee, think about what you're building here...it's a tele. It's not supposed to be tonally diverse...well, okay, I see you're not using standard tele hardware, so anything goes, but... I wonder if, by going for a 'tonally diverse' guitar you'll end up with a guitar without a distinct personality. I mean, I like my swiss army knife, but I prefer my guitars to be different, each one from the other. A different guitar for a different mood. Think about THIS guitar and what you want the GUITAR to sound like. And don't get hung up on big-name boutique pickups. Sure, there's probably a slight difference in sound. But in the end, it's just wire and magnets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I second Russ's suggestion about the Lace Sensors, Holy Grails would be my choice for the singles. Then whatever humbucker you want to replace the bridge pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 why don't you go the hsh route instead? You could have a nice jazz neck pickups in there... Anyways I think you should try to go with something a bit less costy... They'll probably end up being as good anyways!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Glad to see your finally starting this one Algee! I might of missed it but have you had a chance to decide what your doing with the headstock yet? ~~ TS ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Mickguard-(idch? )- You're right. I think i'm just getting too hung up on the whole pickup choosing thing. Hell, i'm putting off final decisions on pickups until I actually start working, then i'll decide. Thanks for the advice! Pr3Va1L-I dont really like the jazz pickup(you're talking about Seymour Duncan right?) TenderSurrender-I'll be using "The AlGee-Stock": I'll see if I can get a frontal shot if you would like. The little carve thing closest to the bottom of the picture is going to be carved more(that was my first attempt at that headstock, i've since refined it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Oh right cool (just incase you didnt kno, this is SlainAngel lol) I do really like that design actually, are you going to mimic the finish from the body on the headstock or leave it natural (as decided orignally)? Look forward to watching this one unfold! ~~ TS ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I figured it was you man, how yah been? I'll probaly just leave it natural. If it looks bad then i'll do it the same as the body, it's a win-win situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Tell you what, if you want a good shred 'bucker, check out the Gibson 500T. A lot of the EJ-types like to rip them out of their LP Classics and replace 'em with Alnico pickups, but they're not bad pickups for the high-output thing. 2-1/6 string spacing, too. You can usually find them on the 'Bay for CHEAP, or check some local music stores. Like I said, it's probably the most swapped out stock pickup ever in Les Paul history, so you can probably find one cheap. When I bought my Classic, I was concerned about whether I'd like the 500T in the bridge over time, but I really like the crisp cleans and hot distortion. It's a good pickup for the value--but only if you buy it used. I'd never pay $100 for a new stock Gibson pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I figured it was you man, how yah been? I'll probaly just leave it natural. If it looks bad then i'll do it the same as the body, it's a win-win situation ← Yeh ive been good thankyou yourself? And i must admit, over time i think the natural finish might suit it more... but like you say, either way is win win ~~ TS ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 (edited) Damn double post ~~ TS ~~ Edited December 27, 2005 by TenderSurrender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Mickguard-(idch? )- ← See what happens when you go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Crafty-I'm not too keen on the 500T pickup personally. I've played a few Gibby's that had a 500T(suppositly anyways) pickups, and it just wasnt what I was looking for. I've actually been looking into the Dimarzio XN2 or a Duncan Distortion(already have them in my Saga guitar). So many choices TenderSurrender-I've been pretty good lately. Except for a 19 page essay due after winter break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 That's cool. Just trying to throw something else out there. How about the D-Sonic? I've heard it's a good cross between an X2N and the Evo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I've actually heard that also. I really dont know, I have to get some sound clips of them and compare and contrast some reviews and such. I don't think the template has shipped yet, so it doesnt look like i'm going to be making any progress on New Years. Oh well, i will just have to wait until monday then to do anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlvtrvolvr13 Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 looks hot algee! good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Still no word from Ronny at Guitarbuildingtemplates. I am starting to get worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 The template just shipped today, it SHOULD be here by monday I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted January 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) Templates have arrived http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/AlG...er/DSC01892.jpg If it werent for school work(2 essays due tomr) I would be cutting the body and neck out, but you gotta prioritize I guess Hopefully I will find some time tonight to start roughing out the body. Damn picture posting rules Edited January 10, 2006 by AlGeeEater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Glad to see this one is starting to get rolling now Algee! Good luck with the build! ~~ TS ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) Yeah, I should have the body rough cut out by tomr. and maybe i'll route the sides and such flush to the template. I wont be getting any work done from thursday- next wensday because of exams Dont forget about the weekends though Edited January 11, 2006 by AlGeeEater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Body rough cut: Wont be any updates until probaly until friday night/saturday, stupid exams I guess the next step will be routing the body flush to the template. Hopefully my router bit for the hot rod truss rod comes in on friday, I will then be able to route the truss rod cavity, and rough cut/route clean the neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudandproud Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 what bits do you guys use to cut out the body to the template? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Beer Man Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 i dont know about algee but i use a flush trim bit with the barring on the top. I thinks thats the only bit out there to use for flush template to body cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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