heymisterk Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 So, I have pretty much become a single coil convert, but there are times where a humbucker guitar is required. So, here it is my "new" 2006 PRS SE: I had a SD JB installed. This guitar is HOT! As is common for these Korean-made SEs, the build quality is great. Picked it up on eBay for $350. I love the look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 She's pretty, but I don't think the pic shows its true color. Either way, grats and enjoy! BTW.....Why are you a single coil convert? I just trust my ears to determine whats better and couldn't tell a humbucker from a P90 by eye even, but what is the difference WITHOUT getting into tech talk cause...yawn. Is one growlier, is one brighter? My girlfriend really likes the single pup Teisco I got and it does sound so pretty when I play country/folk. Sort of thin for power chords. So what is it about single coil.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Very nice! I have three SEs now, and Maryland built PRS coming very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 She's pretty, but I don't think the pic shows its true color. Either way, grats and enjoy! BTW.....Why are you a single coil convert? I just trust my ears to determine whats better and couldn't tell a humbucker from a P90 by eye even, but what is the difference WITHOUT getting into tech talk cause...yawn. Is one growlier, is one brighter? My girlfriend really likes the single pup Teisco I got and it does sound so pretty when I play country/folk. Sort of thin for power chords. So what is it about single coil.... Well, you won't get any tech talk from me, because I wouldn't know any! What I like about single coils are the two "Ss" that endear them to me over 'buckers: Spank and Sparkle. A P-90 is going to have the biting treble response and lots of overtones. P-90s pushed through a tube amp is my idea of tonal heaven. For a great example of this, listen to any of the WHO's "LIve at Leeds" or Woodstock stuff. To me, the P-90 is the ultimate pick-up, the classic "Bad Boy." In addition, my experience is that a P-90 are the best at responding to how light or heavy you pick. The trade off, of course, is the hum A Tele definitely has sparkle, although your garden-variety Tele pick-up is not nearly as hot as a P-90. But through a fuzz box or simply overdriven, the Tele is pretty damn compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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