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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Variable on July 13, 2009, 09:43:23 PM

Title: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: Variable on July 13, 2009, 09:43:23 PM

I also sent an email to Tim with his recommendation, but I'm curious what everyone else thinks.  Here is what I'm looking for (quoted from my email to save time):

To give you better idea of what I like, I'm a big fan of Tom Anderson's pickups (I have an HN3 and H1 in my all-mahogany G&L).  So I need something that sounds open, uncompressed, and very clear with a sweet yet cutting top end.  It has to balance with the 6k Suhr V60 singles in the middle and neck.  I gravitate more toward modern voice pickups (not high-output, but I dig clarity and punch over blurred midrange).

The Pro is alder body, maple neck with Indian rosewood fretboard.  Clean is secondary to distorted tone, but it would be nice to have.  I'll be using this with a Guytron GT100 (basically an 18watt Marshall poweramp slaved into a 100watt EL34 poweramp, very low-mid focused and "growly" with a vintage boutique flavor).  Finally, it has to be very sensitive to picking dynamics. 

What do you guys think?

-Russ

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: Variable on July 14, 2009, 03:41:26 AM

Well, after extensive searching of the forum, I ended up ordering a white Holy Diver (we'll call it a "wolf in sheep's clothing"). 

Also, it goes without saying, but this Suhr Pro S1 is quite possibly the best playing guitar I've ever laid hands on.  Here's hoping the HD makes it even better :D

-Russ

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: Will on July 14, 2009, 08:54:44 AM

I was thinking Holy Diver, but wondering if anyone else would suggest something, maybe the NB, but I can't say as I haven't played that one

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: Variable on July 14, 2009, 06:44:43 PM

Well, either way I'll be sure to post my results.  Tim was also very helpful in that he sent me a wiring diagram for exactly the way I want it wired in my Suhr.  Everyone raves about the HD in alder Strats, so I hope they're right :)

-Russ

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: syr2012 on July 14, 2009, 08:43:08 PM

From what I've heard, the nailbomb's a bit sweeter and hotter, but I'm certain you'll enjoy the UNholy diver. It's got quite the midrange growl when used just right, a lovely crunch and serious clarity. The cleans are second to none as well. You have much to look forward to.

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: sebby123 on July 15, 2009, 07:07:52 AM

Just be warned!
After this you will want every guitar your own to have BK's I have this probelm..

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: Variable on July 16, 2009, 06:35:30 PM

Here's hoping that's not the case :D

I've always been a big fan of Tom Anderson's pickups, simply because they offer something I haven't found in any other pickup out there.  If the HD can outdo what I'm used to with the TA pickups (which I will concede are not for everyone since they are so "hi-fi" sounding), I might have to reconsider what's in my custom mahogany G&L Legacy :D

Title: Re: Bridge hum for Suhr Pro S1
Post by: sebby123 on July 18, 2009, 06:43:48 PM

Quote from: Variable on July 16, 2009, 06:35:30 PM

Here's hoping that's not the case :D

I've always been a big fan of Tom Anderson's pickups, simply because they offer something I haven't found in any other pickup out there.  If the HD can outdo what I'm used to with the TA pickups (which I will concede are not for everyone since they are so "hi-fi" sounding), I might have to reconsider what's in my custom mahogany G&L Legacy :D

What gives tom-anderson that hi-fi sound is there use of Ceramic pickups which tim offers the best ceramic pickups i have ever heard and To be honest i dont think i could ever go back to alinco for how much clarity and tightness is in ceramic also the fact that they cut in a mix like a knife through melted butter  :D