Uncle Albert Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Bought one of these last January and am lovin' it. Had one in high school (almost 40 yrs ago) and now remember what a truly simple but fine player it is. Anyway, recently replaced the pickups with Fralin P-90's (and the pots as well), but the tone is still a bit too "muddy" for my taste. :D Any suggestions from techs/modders out there on how to help it's "definition" ?? Thanks in advance. UA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend ripper Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Have you tried messing with your amp settings? What amp are you playing through? I've got an SG Classic and love the sound ...not muddy at all. I've also had guitars with Frailin P-90s and muddy was the last word that I would call the sound. Here's a clip of mine through my Egnater combo. I get everything from sparkly cleans to overdriven raunch..... I know I've posted this before on the other SG Classic thread..just trying to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Robinson Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 No guitar with P90s shoulg be muddy , I dont know what amp you use but have u tried decreasing the gain but increasing the volume when playing . Can the distance between strings and pickup be changed at all ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 What value pots are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Actually, I would describe it as more of a "wooly" tone if that makes sense ... 250K CTS pots are in there UA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameswithesg Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 do you know how different size pots work???? i put 10k's instead of 500k's in my sg, which might be what your looking for, it really makes for a great clean sound (which i use alot) and save your originals!!!! though at times i do feel like switching back, AND what kind of amp do you use?? id look at it first, i was having trouble with HORRID tone that i thought i couldnt get rid of, until i looked at the amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Just bought one of these cllassics, and also fi nd the tone a bit limp. Anyone know if I can put a set of Angus Youngs in there without too much woodwork required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 2 amps -- Fender Blues Jr (heavily modded) and '67 Bandmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 There are also .022 caps (original) wired in there on each pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantric Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 500k pots will give brighter tone on "10" - and is what was used 1961-1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Just bought one of these cllassics' date=' and also fi nd the tone a bit limp. Anyone know if I can put a set of Angus Youngs in there without too much woodwork required? [/quote'] The P90's are not supposed to sound as hot as Humbuckers. If you don't like the sound, sell the guitar and buy a Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Use 500k pots (CTS or equivalent) and some Sprague Vitamin Q Paper in oil caps (0.022) wired in the 50s style. 50s wiring explained Some treble hounds use 0.015 caps with P90 pups (try Jensen NOS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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