Guitar God Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) So, I finally decided on pickups for me PRS SE EG. I decided on DiMarzios. Went with a DiMarzio Fast Track 2 for the bridge, DiMarzio Fast Track 1 for the middle, and a DiMarzio Pro Track for the neck. I knew I wanted something pretty hot. I originally went with the Rio Grande Run 'N Gun set, but I couldn't get them, so I had to go with something else - I made a post about that not too long ago. I looked at Bare Knuckle stuff, Lindy Fralin stuff, Dimarzios, Duncans, etc. Had it narrowed down to the Bare Knuckle Cobras, Lindy Fralin Split Blades, and the DiMarzio Fast Track 2/Fast Track 1/Pro Track combo. Ultimately finally decided on the DiMarzio set that I got because it's a set/combo I've been wanting to try for a long time. Dropped the guitar at the shop today to get them installed! And here's the guitar the pickups are going in: Edited June 3, 2023 by Guitar God 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) When I was an electric guy I installed Rio Grande pups all the time. Learn to solder and do it yourself. If I can solder anyone can. Edited June 3, 2023 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Check out Planet Tone pickups. I love 'em. With the exception of my 335 I have them in all my Gibsons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 https://planettone.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 3:21 PM, Sgt. Pepper said: When I was an electric guy I installed Rio Grande pups all the time. Learn to solder and do it yourself. If I can solder anyone can. I've heard good things about them. I've thought about learning over the years, but I was always nervous and worried that I would screw something up. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 22 hours ago, Karloff said: Check out Planet Tone pickups. I love 'em. With the exception of my 335 I have them in all my Gibsons I have heard of them! I didn't even think about them when I was looking. I looked at their site awhile ago and they have some interesting stuff. I'd definitely consider them for a pickup upgrade next time I upgrade something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, Guitar God said: I've heard good things about them. I've thought about learning over the years, but I was always nervous and worried that I would screw something up. 🤣 Nope. It’s easy. Rios are killer pups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Guitar God said: I have heard of them! I didn't even think about them when I was looking. I looked at their site awhile ago and they have some interesting stuff. I'd definitely consider them for a pickup upgrade next time I upgrade something. Their prices are great, but it sometimes takes 5 weeks to get them. He hand winds them as ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Karloff said: Their prices are great, but it sometimes takes 5 weeks to get them. He hand winds them as ordered. It never used to be like that. Are we still blaming a stupid cold/flu/disease we barley hear about anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: It never used to be like that. Are we still blaming a stupid cold/flu/disease we barley hear about anymore? How many pickups have you ordered from Planet Tone ? Stop making stupid comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Karloff said: How many pickups have you ordered from Planet Tone ? Stop making stupid comments. None. I play acoustic. Gave up electrics when Henry got the boot, so since then I haven’t looked at what pickups cost cause there is no need for me to do so. I can go down to guitar center and go into the acoustic room and there are guitars that cost $299 and guitars that are $2799. I am sure I can go online and find pickups for dirt cheap or get Lollars (which I remember when I was into electric's) were expensive. The whole range is there. Edited June 5, 2023 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Nope. It’s easy. Rios are killer pups. I heard they were. I was going to get their Run 'N Gun set for it, but the order never went through and got an email back almost like they were out of business or something. I went to search for their Facebook page to see if it was still up and to find out anything and I saw several people commenting on similar issues, too, and were also wondering what was going on. So, I ended up deciding on the DiMarzios after looking around and thinking about other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Karloff said: Their prices are great, but it sometimes takes 5 weeks to get them. He hand winds them as ordered. I noticed their prices are really good. I may have to try a set one day. Yeah, I can see that being the typical wait period since they're handwound. Speaking of, have you heard of Klein pickups? I have a set of their Epic 55 pickups in onee of my M.I.M Fender Strats and those pickups are amazing! Some of the best single coils I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Guitar God said: I noticed their prices are really good. I may have to try a set one day. Yeah, I can see that being the typical wait period since they're handwound. Speaking of, have you heard of Klein pickups? I have a set of their Epic 55 pickups in onee of my M.I.M Fender Strats and those pickups are amazing! Some of the best single coils I've heard. I have. I hear they're really good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Guitar God said: I heard they were. I was going to get their Run 'N Gun set for it, but the order never went through and got an email back almost like they were out of business or something. I went to search for their Facebook page to see if it was still up and to find out anything and I saw several people commenting on similar issues, too, and were also wondering what was going on. So, I ended up deciding on the DiMarzios after looking around and thinking about other options. I think I heard the owner died and maybe they folded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 3:28 PM, Karloff said: I have. I hear they're really good They are! I really love the Epic '55 set I have in one of my Strats. I think you'd really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 5:01 PM, Sgt. Pepper said: I think I heard the owner died and maybe they folded. Bummer. I really wanted to try a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 So, I got the DiMarzio's installed in my PRS SE EG. They sounded good, but I felt they sounded a little weak. Then, I realized that it came with 250K pots stock and probably should have got some 500K pots before I took it in to get the pickups installed. So, I took it back to the shop and they had some and I had them installed. Picked it back up today and much better. Sound like they should. Really hot and beefy sounding. Cleans up good, too. Going to be spending more time with it. I'm liking them a lot so far! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Nice, simple.. 2 knobs is all you need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) The Rio Grande's website is gone from the net. I heard (can't confirm) the owner passed away and they must have folded. Too bad they make good pups. I used them a lot on Tele's, Strat's, LP's, and SG's when I had amps and guitars that plugged in. Edited June 28, 2023 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 8:28 AM, Sgt. Pepper said: The Rio Grande's website is gone from the net. I heard (can't confirm) the owner passed away and they must have folded. Too bad they make good pups. I used them a lot on Tele's, Strat's, LP's, and SG's when I had amps and guitars that plugged in. Shame because I've always heard great things. Odd, because the site still comes up on my end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Guitar God said: Shame because I've always heard great things. Odd, because the site still comes up on my end. Ill look again. At work the other day was nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.