bluscuba Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 What's the best type for a great clean and defined sound? I don't want overwound pickups, at least I don't think I do. It's a1993 USA Riviera. The original pickups were microphonic and I had them potted which worked well, but I want something a bit sweeter sounding. Would rewinding the original pickups make much difference. I assume they are Gibson Mini Humbuckers but I don't know. The obvious ones are lollar, antiquities, gibsons - any others that anyone likes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Seymour Duncan Antiquity Mini-Humbuckers are my favourite, I had mine potted too just to make sure..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 1993 USA Riviera?!?! Any chance you could post some pics. Don't see many of those rare models. Only 250 made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluscuba Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 1993 USA Riviera?!?! Any chance you could post some pics. Don't see many of those rare models. Only 250 made! i'll post some yes - its in natural which i believe is the rarest finish. Its got a really beefy neck and you can feel the overall quality of it, having said that the pickups are a little disappointing. The 1993 Sheratons from that series look amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluscuba Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Here's a couple of pictures I've taken of it, taken me ages to get round to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgruff Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'd also consider a Lollar firebird pickup. The originals had a Fender-ish, defined attack and could get quite spanky - like the offspring of a Les Paul and a Telecaster. It'll be different in a Riviera but bright, low gain pickups can work really well in that kind of guitar. I'm considering making one for my dot, if I can get the parts. I think they fit a mini-bucker rout but make sure to check that. Jason Lollar will probably be happy to give you some advice or even wind something to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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