Dylan1281734152 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I don't have much experience in modding guitars. I've got a Dot on order, and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on possible pickup swaps. I've used a Gibson Les Paul Studio for years when the music called for that sound, but beyond that, I've been in the single coil camp forever. I'm very intrigued with any opinions you could offer in regard to various humbuckers in your Dots. What made your axe shine? Are you pleased with the stock pickups? I am aware that this topic has potential for great debate. I'm not trying to start a brawl. All opinions are welcome and encouraged. I don't have an agenda, and I plan on playing my Dot stock for quite awhile anyway (just to get to know her). I just want to shoot the bull. Thanks. Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I lot of it has to do with your style of playing and the music you are producing, Dylan. However, I'm willing to cast my vote for Gibson Dirty Fingers. As I've said before, they never muddy up, are extremely high output, and are warm and growly as opposed to hard and metalic. Great for everything from jazz to blues to classic rock to, of course, the harder stuff! Country Music ... well ... maybe not so much! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 As MIDI said, the Dirty Fingers are excellent, but for this application, I also love GFS Dream 180s. Or Humbucker-size Dream 90s :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlees Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 seymour duncan...specially the black outs they are active pups and give you a very nice clean tone...also a very articulate with high gain, i use them on an ibanez rg and im playing al di meola stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlees Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 seymour duncan...specially the black outs they are active pups and give you a very nice clean tone...also a very articulate with high gain, i use them on an ibanez rg and im playing al di meola stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashole Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Of the humbuckers I know about-Pearly Gates by Sey. Dunc. Excellent for blues, blues rock, rock and roll, heavier hard rock, can mellow down nice for jazz. They are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have a drawer filled with an assortment of pickups which get intermittently installed in different guitars. Seymours, Gibson, Schaller, EMG, Fender, GFS etc. Interesting observations I've made. Pickups sound different in different guitars. And the "better" pickup may not be beneficial for the sound or tone of your particular guitar. That being said I've been most lucky with Seymour Duncans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyFingers Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 A P-90 in humbucker form...it would be a Kent Armstrong pup... I know it's not a true "humbucker", but I had to put my two cents in... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timandbob Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 We need a poll on this! Hardest part will be listing all of the PUP choices. I am in the market to change out my PUPs on my Dot Deluxe to ---- something --- but I have no idea which PUP. BTW, we play a little blues, but mostly 60s and 70s folky-like soft rock like Beatles, Eagles, America, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSAKing Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 +1! I am looking to swap the pups out on my Joe Pass - want something for fingerpicking/jazz/blues and not break the bank! I have heard so many good things about various GFS pickups for the price, but they do not seem to have sound samples on their web site.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've tried so many humbuckers, so I'll review the one I dislike the most, and the one I like the most: EMG = (dislike) IMO, this pup X's out any of the guitars natural sound characteristics that would allow it to sound unique. Basically, you can nail a set of EMG's into a 2 x 4 piece of wood, add some strings and it would sound like any guitar loaded with EMG's. Dimarzio Super D's = (love) Don't let the Super D description scare you. I've had great luck with these pups. IMO they produce a fat aggressive sound, while maintaining clarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geff Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Here is my advice. Go to a music shop and try all the guitars, yes every one, that are similar construction to yours. When you find the sound you like, work out what the PUPs are on it and get the nearest thing you can find. GFS do have a good reputation and very good prices. Seymour Duncan have a pretty much bullet proof reputation at a slightly higher price but it all depends on the sound you want. You say you have a DOT on order but the question is what kind of music do you / will you play on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 EMG = (dislike) IMO' date=' this pup X's out any of the guitars natural sound characteristics that would allow it to sound unique. Basically, you can nail a set of EMG's into a 2 x 4 piece of wood, add some strings and it would sound like any guitar loaded with EMG's.[/quote'] Hahahahah! The imagery of that had me in stitches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acewarslave Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 im with you duane v the super d are great pickups thats one reason i love the ace frehley eppis,i have a 70s sunburst gibson sg witch somone has taken one of the mini p-90s out and swapped it for a super d dimarzio and man does this thing scream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Basically' date=' you can nail a set of EMG's into a 2 x 4 piece of wood, add some strings and it would sound like any guitar loaded with EMG's. [/quote'] I think that is exactly what Les Paul did with the log but he used a rail road tie. And it resulted in the best guitar in history. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkin38 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 For the sound I prefer I have used DiMarzio super distortion humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabo420 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 has anybody ever put some tv jones in their dots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 We need a poll on this! Hardest part will be listing all of the PUP choices. I am in the market to change out my PUPs on my Dot Deluxe to ---- something --- but I have no idea which PUP. BTW' date=' we play a little blues, but mostly 60s and 70s folky-like soft rock like Beatles, Eagles, America, etc. [/quote'] A partial comparison list: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawg086 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 GFS Alnico 2, Golden Age Seymour duncan Alnico 2 Pro I Like Lower Kohms Pickups. I Do Like My Burstbucker Pros My Les Paul Standard Faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I love my Seymour Duncan hotrodded humbucker set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 The Guild HB-1's which they started using around 1963. Lordy, that was one sweet humbucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonbass76 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I love my Seymour Duncan hotrodded humbucker set. That's what i have in my dot, and enjoy them so far. I like the jb a lot more than I thought I would, and don't like the jazz as much as I hoped I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well. I guess I'm more in the "old school?" I like PAF's or Burstbuckers, in my Semi's. In fact, the only guitar I own, with "Hot" pickups is my Gibson LP "Classic," which comes stock, with Gibson's hottest duo, 496R & 500T ceramics. Everthing else has PAF or Burstbuckers, P-90's, or P-100's. But, it really depends on your needs/style, and what music you gravitate towards. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't have much experience in modding guitars. I've got a Dot on order' date=' and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on possible pickup swaps. I've used a Gibson Les Paul Studio for years when the music called for that sound, but beyond that, I've been in the single coil camp forever. I'm very intrigued with any opinions you could offer in regard to various humbuckers in your Dots. What made your axe shine? Are you pleased with the stock pickups? I am aware that this topic has potential for great debate. I'm not trying to start a brawl. All opinions are welcome and encouraged. I don't have an agenda, and I plan on playing my Dot stock for quite awhile anyway (just to get to know her). I just want to shoot the bull. Thanks. Dylan[/quote'] actually... believe it or not... lace alumitone. it sounds like... a guitar. period. and it's really light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't have much experience in modding guitars. I've got a Dot on order' date=' and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on possible pickup swaps. I've used a Gibson Les Paul Studio for years when the music called for that sound, but beyond that, I've been in the single coil camp forever. I'm very intrigued with any opinions you could offer in regard to various humbuckers in your Dots. What made your axe shine? Are you pleased with the stock pickups? I am aware that this topic has potential for great debate. I'm not trying to start a brawl. All opinions are welcome and encouraged. I don't have an agenda, and I plan on playing my Dot stock for quite awhile anyway (just to get to know her). I just want to shoot the bull. Thanks. Dylan[/quote'] I really like the Gibson DirtyFingers in the bridge. Duncan '59s make a good neck pickup, as well as DiMarzio's Humbucker from Hell for a little different . GFS Mean 90s are great if you want a P-90 style pup in a humbucker mount. Also, check out Carvin pickups. I have two Carvin's and they sound fantastic. I use all these in various axes, but as someone stated, but there are a lot of factors that determine tone. But I think a Duncan '59 / Dirty Fingers combo would work pretty good in a Dot. The Mean 90s sound great in my Lucille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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