britpoper Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi people sorry but this is my first time on here. I have just purchased an epihone dot had it set up and a new bone nut fitted. It plays really nice but the pick ups and the pots are not to clever.I play in a mod britpop style band so I would not want to fit anything to heavy ,does any know of any upgrade kits for them . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebb Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi britpoper, I just fitted a set of GFS vintage '59s ( and switch and jack) in my dot and couldn't be happier with them. I don't know if the pots and caps need changing, but even with just the pups changed, both tone controls have a larger useful range and I'm in no hurry to change anything else. Maybe some other guys can elaborate on the pots and caps. P.S. How are ya finding that bone nut, britpoper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You might want to think about humbucker-sized P90 drop-ins, available from many aftermarket makers at various prices. I installed GFS Mean 90s in my Dot Studio and am quite happy, especially at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hi ebb I had it changed because the damn thing would not stay in tune it has made a big differnce and it just feels more solid when tuning. I don,t do any of the work myself on my gear do you think I would be able to install the pups myself. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I did the same as ebb on my Dot, and the difference that the 59s make is unbelievable. Its pretty simple to do, especially if you "cheat" and use the existing wiring. If you are ok with a bit of soldering, you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Does any body have a link to where you can buy the gfs 59s from cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug music Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Have a look here: http://store.guitarfetish.com/pickups.html - Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I forgot to mention something I almost always forget to mention: Although pickups can make a big difference (as in my case), I recommend you try different amps first. Amps make a much bigger difference than pickups. (I still need a different/better amp to get more of what I'm looking for) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hi ron G I use a marshall tsl 100 half stack and I play an epiphone sheriton through it most of the time it sounds the bizz with stock pick ups.I just think the dot is lacking something but its a nice guitar to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hi ron GI use a marshall tsl 100 half stack and I play an epiphone sheriton through it most of the time it sounds the bizz with stock pick ups.I just think the dot is lacking something but its a nice guitar to play. sheriton = Sheraton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Cheers Jay I am just trying to sourse a uk supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sorry mate I always spell it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I put in Tonerider Rocksongs ,Great sound .It also improves it no end if the bridge and stop tail are replaced with Gotoh replacements .Tranforms the guitar .I kept the pots as they work OK .Its an EE 2007 SE,A fine guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hi ron GI use a marshall tsl 100 half stack and I play an epiphone sheriton through it most of the time it sounds the bizz with stock pick ups.I just think the dot is lacking something but its a nice guitar to play. Gotcha! Then welcome to the wonderful, mysterious world of replacement pickups, a frequent discussion on the forums. Some pickups come with a policy where if you don't like 'em, you can trade for another model - GFS and Seymour Duncan come to mind. Good luck and enjoy the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Oh! I am confused all right but I am going to go for gfs vintage 59s and see how I get on with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug music Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Cheers Jay I am just trying to sourse a uk supplier. I know folks in the UK who have ordered directly from GFS, they all claimed the shipping was lightning fast. Hopefully this helps. - Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebb Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Shipping was 6 working days for mine to Ireland. It was the first time i ever worked on any guitar, and I had no trouble with the f-holes. If I can do it, anyone can. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Good luck on the Vintage 59s. I put them in 3 sets of them my guitars, and I have heard a big difference, for the better. If you are not gonna do the cheater method, I'd swap out everything when you put new pickups in, since it is a pretty big job. When you get a new jack, get the long shaft. The regular sized shaft is too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoper Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just one last thing guys are you using 9s or 10s on the dot chers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just one last thing guys are you using 9s or 10s on the dot chers I use D'Addario .010s. - .009s seem too light for me on my Dot and Sherry. I have been thinking about going to .011s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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