Gibbygibson Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 How do these work? What do they do exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_wiring Scroll down to Coil Splitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Good for you Jeff-7; Solving and answering a thread in seven words ( just like your title ). Now we gotta hear back and see if it helped Gibbygibson. But I have a question; why are they, and are they, putting those on re-issues which are supposed to be the cream of the crop and the only Gibson Les Pauls left which are as authentic as can be ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dont have the why are they doing it answer but I love the option of addition tone. I only have the option of both are SC or both are HB. I am going to rewire so I have the option on both pups. IMO one of the best sounding set ups are whats being offered on the BFG's; a HB in the bridge and a SC in the neck. I have a very expensive Gibson LP with the push/pulls, Guitarist, and I do like them. I'm getting in the mail in two days a guitar with a HB at the bridge and a P-90 at the neck; gonna be fun; I don't need anymore guitars, but a new one every so often keeps the need and requirement to practice alive and fun.They make HBs now that 'split' into genuine P-90s....Gotta get some and retro-fit...I've rediscovered P-90s...Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what does BFG stand for? And I hope that your new home is well; good for you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I think it stands for Bad F'ing Guitar. Push/pulls - I guess you're referring to the Guitar Center 1960? That's a dealer specific guitar and GC can order it anyway they want - doesn't have to be vintage correct. If you're a purest and complete AVH, all similarities begin and end at the serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 My Standard has the BB's with coil splitting, personally I like the option and play about a third of the time in split mode while in the neck position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 If you're a purest and complete AVH, all similarities begin and end at the serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I think it stands for Bad F'ing Guitar. Push/pulls - I guess you're referring to the Guitar Center 1960? That's a dealer specific guitar and GC can order it anyway they want - doesn't have to be vintage correct. If you're a purest and complete AVH, all similarities begin and end at the serial number. Help me out R9, since you are in the know, and I am trying hard to learn and understand.....I know all about the swiss cheese holes ( I call them the American Process Holes ), chambering and all that. You say that ALL reissues are fully solid bodied top notch LPs. Gibbygibson is saying that his reissue has push/pull knobs. Is this true, and if so, why is Gibson selling a reissue with them? M.F. has 1959 LP Standards for $5999.00; are these the real deal reissues you reccomend? M.F. has 1958 L.P. reissue Plain Top VOS LPs for $3699.00, are these the real deals as well? And are these prices the best I can find, or ??? LP Customs now are chambered which is why I won't buy one...And is there a difference between a Gibson labeled Custom (not just LP Customs), and a Gibby from their Custom Shop??? Before I join ( re-join ) the club of collectors who own REAL REISSUES, I need to know just what the hell is going on and what is what; I want a real reissue and not a lesser so-called re-issue......Help, ol wise ones......... R9, Pippy, NeoConMan....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Huh? Oh . . . Buy used. Gibson's nuttiness over the last two years has turned me off completely. R9 has been all over this stuff - with his wallet - so I'll cede authority on new guitars to him and Pippy. I checked out in January of 2009 with the new administration, cabinet, and product line at Epiphibson. My opinion is considered "colorful" by some, and pisses everybody else off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I don't have any push- pull pots on any of mine. I always wanted to, but one day.... I'll either spend the money for one with it. Or grow some orbs and do it myself. Preferrably with hair.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 My PRS Custom 24 has it. I rarely use it, but that's because I have several single coil guitars at my disposal too. I have a recently acquired 1976 Explorer with a tap on the bridge pickup. It's pretty cool because it doesn't sound like any of my Fenders when SC is selected. With the bridge set for humbucker, it absolutely sizzles! I guess what I'm saying is that the guitars each have a single coil sound of their own when tapped. Trying to effectively mimic a Strat or Tele doesn't really work for me when they are sitting right there waiting. Gigs would be a different story, where I wouldn't want to haul five guitars around. I could get close enough with taps to work. Until then, coil taps are a nifty novelty for me and I can't say I need 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Huh? Oh . . . Buy used. Gibson's nuttiness over the last two years has turned me off completely. R9 has been all over this stuff - with his wallet - so I'll cede authority on new guitars to him and Pippy. I checked out in January of 2009 with the new administration, cabinet, and product line at Epiphibson. My opinion is considered "colorful" by some, and pisses everybody else off. I don't see how anyone could or should get " pissed " at any of your posts; they may be colorful but you have never slammed anyone like some unnamed posters and threaders do. And if you have ever slammed anyone here, they deserved it...Anyways, yeah, when it's time, I'll probably go used.......Glad for the info...Gonna wait for the other gurus to respond..ie, Pippy and R9...And gosh darn it that we only get so many +1s per day........restricions and rules, ba-humbug......And yes, I agree, only a strat sounds like a strat and a tele a tele, thats why I collect those too; AND THEY AIN'T BLEEPIN CHAMBERED !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks buddy. Several guys on here who know the new stuff inside out. Retrosurfer 1959 is another one if you can catch him - owns more NICE guitars than most guitar shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 damian, read this http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/50210-gibson-les-paul-101-a.html The G0 is a plain top R0 made exclusively for Guitar Center/Musician's Friend. It doesn't have to be vintage accurate since it's a specific dealer's order. If they want push/pulls, they get push/pulls. If you tell Gibson that you want a hot pink '57 Les Paul with a bright blue neck and order up to a few thousand each year, they'll probably make them for you. Here's another example of non-vintage correct. http://wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/gibson/historic_les_paul/701267/701267.php What you listed are the "real deal", yes. MAP = minimum advertised price. That's the $ amount you quoted. It's like buying a car - do you ever pay what's on the sticker or do you make the salesman an offer? Customs are not typically chambered. Again, Les Paul 101. The LP Custom was a Gibson USA guitar up until 2003/2004. That's when it became a Custom Shop guitar but really no different than before. Just better workmanship but that's subjective. Before you do buy one, just know these reissues are not exact replicas of the '50s LPs and never will be. That's a whole'nother subject. They're close but not exact. It all depends on how picky you are. Yes, there is Custom Shop and then there is "Custom Shop" but that's more of an ES thing. Kind of like taking a Ford Escort, slapping a Lincoln badge on the hood and saying "there you go, it's a Lincoln" if you catch my drift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thankyou R9...There is much I can learn on my own, but learning from those who do know is a privilage. Love that GT in the link..I was suprised to learn that no LPs were made between 61 and 68 ( Duane V ); The obvious escaped me; No wonder no used LPs are sold from those years...Silly me...I'll keep learning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 They still pop up on Ebay and Craig's List now and then . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Until then, coil taps are a nifty novelty for me and I can't say I need 'em. Neo is correct (go figure). I have the coil taps on my LP studio deluxe and It's a nice feature and a nice little tone change but if I'm playing my LP I want the LP sound. I have my 52 tele or my strat for all my single coil needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I ain't no dang Luddite! I love the ability to get totally different sounds by pulling and pushing the knobs. Here's a video of a guy demonstrating the tasty tones one can get: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyMP-ljaGXk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I replaced the split coil pickups in my Studio Deluxe with BB1/BB2 pickups and now it sounds like a Les Paul. I even replaced the push/pull pots with regular ones, just because. Didn't like the single coil sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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