krock Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Im about to buy a new guitar. I've narrowed down the guitars to the gibson flying v faded. However, here I've hit a snag. Which is better in your opinion, the 2 or 3 pup model. I know that both guitars have different pups. The 2 pup model also has an additional tone knob where as the 3 pup model has a 6 way pup selector switch. I just wanted to know which you think is better and the pro's and con's of it. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 They do make a faded 3 pup flying v. I say go for the three, if you played one before and liked it. If not, go for the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I like the look of the 2 pup model, myself. Of course, there is only 1 3 pup axe in the Gibson line for me... she's black, has a Bigsby and gold hardware..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I perfer white, but black is just as nice. I think they offered it in cherry as well if im correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 IMO.......3 pups........and change the pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hell, why stop at 3 pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 so what is better about the 2 pup model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 so what is better about the 2 pup model? I think the look is more balanced. 3 pups on the V bodystyle looks too busy to my eye. 4 is right out... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 I think the look is more balanced. 3 pups on the V bodystyle looks too busy to my eye. 4 is right out... :) Im not too bothered about the looks. Im thinking more about the pickup config. I play rock with a little bit of blues and metal so I need the config to allow for this. I was thinking that the 500 bridge pup in the 2 pup model would be too hot for rock and blues and would be solely suited to metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Also I was wondering would the finish on the guitar rub off easily? Because I dont wish for my new pride and joy to get marked quite so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Purely personal opinion...I have 3 pickup guitars which are potentially great, but I often find the permutations of little practical use I gravitate to the 'pure' tones of one pickup at a time...they seem to punch out better.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I've never been a fan of 3 pickup axes....though I tend to use just one at a time for the most part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I always find the middle p-up on a Gibson interferes with my picking style so I'd always choose a two-pup model. Try both for as long as the store will let you. That's really the best way to find out what suits you best. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 You should go for what you like best. If you get the 3 pup and don't like it, you could just get a 2 pup pickguard and remove the middle pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hell, why stop at 3 pickups? LOL - Awesome! 4x as cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 LOL - Awesome! 4x as cool! I never thought I'd love my Faded Flying V as much as I do now...Im one who actually loves Gibson's ceramic pups and once I got my V set up to my liking it plays like butter...and the high-output pups can really deal out some great distortion (Does clean just fine as well)..I prefer two pups as well due to the fact that I'm always hitting the middle pickup with my pick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 2 pickups are more than enough for me. I rarely ever use the middle pickup in those of my guitars that have one... I've contemplated taking out the middle pickup from my strats and changin' the pickguard to a S-S pickguard (or a H-S or H-H pickguard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Also I was wondering would the finish on the guitar rub off easily? Because I dont wish for my new pride and joy to get marked quite so soon. You are defintely not in the market for a faded, then. That is the one thing I've heard about them that seems to be prevalent... the thinner finish makes it more easily dinged. Go try a 3 pup model and see if you like it. Doesn't have to be a V to test the config. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 You are defintely not in the market for a faded, then. That is the one thing I've heard about them that seems to be prevalent... the thinner finish makes it more easily dinged. Go try a 3 pup model and see if you like it. Doesn't have to be a V to test the config. Really? My faded V doesnt have a mark or a scratch unlike my Gibson Studio Deluxe..(The scratches are VERY minor, but I think its due to slight picking or buffing) The V is also hanging up and alot of contact with smoke and is one of the few I have a strap on. I actually thought it hid it better then the gloss finish but what your saying does make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Really? My faded V doesnt have a mark or a scratch unlike my Gibson Studio Deluxe..(The scratches are VERY minor, but I think its due to slight picking or buffing) The V is also hanging up and alot of contact with smoke and is one of the few I have a strap on. I actually thought it hid it better then the gloss finish but what your saying does make sense. No, I lied and made that up because I have a secret hatred of faded guitars..... Yes seriously! I've not owned one, but I have heard from numerous folks who buy the faded finish and complain about color transfer and how easily dinged they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Chan is spot on. Very easily dinged up. I know mine is, but I don't care about it. It doesn't necessarily look bad, but if you look, they are there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 No, I lied and made that up because I have a secret hatred of faded guitars..... Yes seriously! I've not owned one, but I have heard from numerous folks who buy the faded finish and complain about color transfer and how easily dinged they are. Well good to know Chanman!...I really do enjoy the feel of the neck with faded finishes...but dig the look of gloss better..thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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