Hiberna Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 i got one early september, and the pickups on it well not to mension the pots, i would more then like to replace them all its just im not sure with which. i know EMG's are good for the high end gain and stuff but im not sure on which pickups would be good for sparkling clear or crunch id like the higher gain pickup for the bridge and the cleaner, crunchier pickup for the neck, but does anyone have any advise for pots and these pickups or which pickups and pots would be the best for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 It would help if you mention your 2006 Riviera having "Mini"-humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 thats it at the moment im little unsure what you mean by mini humbuckers, since i dont mod my guitars that much really. i can distinguish various random makes from others but im not that sure on the pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 The minis are about 30% shorter than the regular humbuckers. You can see them on the Elitist Sheratons and on the vintage Sheratons and Rivieras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 ah right, so is there anything you can recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 ah right' date=' so is there anything you can recommend?[/quote'] Might depend on what type music you do, and what kind of "tone" you want? But, IMHO...Gibson '57's or Burstbucker's would be the way to go, with that guitar. Other's here, have had great things to say about GFS (various) replacement pickups, as well. And, there's always Duncan's, Kent Armstong's and others, too. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 well the two main tones i use is a heavy gain and a clean with alot of reverbs and vibe, ocassionally with some crunch added. i'll have a gander at the pickups you suggested. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aminaziz92 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 wow a riviera....where and how much did you pay for it?do they still sell it? p94's and burstbuckers are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 i got it from a guitar shop called riedys in blackburn (england) for £320. it was the last one they had and was in their warehouse for two years before they accidentally found it again and decided to sell it. this is the last set of epiphones (Except for elitists) to be made in korea since they moved the manufacture of all other epiphones to china. and no, this was again the last set of riviera's to be made so no more. however they are making a signature riviera but its probably not better. i love the riviera, its much better then most the casinos ive had a go on. id also like to say that the neck pickup has stopped working recently and because im told that because gibson own epiphone, they put rubbish parts in them so they are no where near as good as a gibbo. ive done nothing but love this guitar. i polish it atleast once a week (Ironically with gibson guitar polish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Well, upgrade it with Gibson parts, and...probably, you be even more pleased? lol CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 yeah =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Charlie, do you really laugh out loud that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 There are 2 definitions of LOL, Ron. Sometimes, I think CB is closer to the 2nd. 1. Laughing out loud. 2. Laid off lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Charlie' date=' do you really laugh out loud that much?[/quote'] Try to...I'll admit though, it's getting a bit more difficult, these days. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 There are 2 definitions of LOL' date=' Ron. Sometimes, I think CB is closer to the 2nd. 1. Laughing out loud. 2. Laid off lover. [/quote'] Oh, is that right? Interesting...didn't know you were in a position to observe my "lover" status? But, if you're referring to the amount of time spent here, and posting I do...I would seem to have a LOT of company. But, you may have a point...might be time to go out "cruising chicks," instead of spending time here? :>) (This is in jest, and Not a personal attack) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Try to...I'll admit though' date=' it's getting a bit more difficult, these days. CB[/quote'] That's strange because it seems lately I can't stop laughing to the point of almost wetting myself...how can you not laugh when you read the ridiculous shi!t that gets posted here? There's more fantasy here than on every wish list Santa's ever gotten. Hippie Chrisbus everyone ! Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 ah right' date=' so is there anything you can recommend?[/quote'] Gibson and Seymour Duncan both make great mini-humbuckers but I'd strongly advise holding on to the original pickup mounts because these are very difficult to find. There's cheaper brands of pickups you'll hear about here but they're not going to ba any kind of improvement over the original pickups...maybe slightly different sounding and new packaging but made in the same Asian factories as your originals with the same generic sound....go with the Gibson or Seymour Duncans...you don't save any money buying cheap crap...regardless of that being the mantra of so many here.. OK...I'm confused...does your Riviera have full-sized or mini humbuckers...either way there's no savings or value in cheap crap. Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 thank you, that was the answer i was looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I thought a 2006 Riviera had mini-humbuckers...anyway, the pic shows regular humbuckers, which is great cause minis would have limited your choices. As a matter of personal interest, what is the serial? Personally I like vintage PAF-type output humbuckers. They clean up nice, and retain a lively dynamic character in most musical settings. As been said allready. You can't go wrong with either Gibson or Seymour Duncan. If you decide on the Burstbuckers I'd pick the wax-potted Pro model for an archtop, and not the non-potted BB1,2 or 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 WOAH new revalations! looks like the shop lied to me hoerrendously and my riviera was attually made in: Peerless Plant, Korea March 1997 Production Number: 0573 bastards! and one of the pickups have completely stopped working too! god dammit. the serial is: R97C0573 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yes, R97C would indicate '97 Korean Peerless. I'm not into archtops really, but it's my understanding the Peerless quality in general is quite good. If the PU stopped working you should return it to the dealer to have it fixed. Surely you must have some sort of guarantee? FWIW. It would be unusual for a PU to stop working. My guess is something is screwed up in the wiring or you have a defective switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 the pickups also suck, thats why i thought id get someone i can trust to put the new ones in rather then take it to the shop again and risk them ****ing it up for a 2nd time. the first time i asked them to set it up for me, and they did **** ALL. i asked whilst they were at it to lower the action a little, and they didnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Here is a pic of the old(ceramic magnet) and newer(alnico) Epiphone humbuckers. If they look anything like the pair on the left, you should toss'm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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