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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: liftman on July 20, 2012, 01:40:06 AM

Title: yardbird neck is the business- staqggered 55 bridge?
Post by: liftman on July 20, 2012, 01:40:06 AM

Put the Yardbird neck in a Fender custom shop 62 and it's a great improvement. Compared to the stock 63 pickup there's more volume and body to the sound. The 63 is more airy and sparkly ( very good sound) but is thinner, Yardbird is more dynamic and bluesy. I reckon it has more mids in it but still very clear. Funny but I can hear a similar character to my BKP90's.
So now I'm thinking about the bridge of course.  Again the 63 sounds great but I would say is a bit on the thin, bright  side. I'm wondering whether to go with the Yardbird or The Staggered 55 'cause I like the string balance with the staggered poles. Any opinions on these two?

Title: Re: yardbird neck is the business- staqggered 55 bridge?
Post by: Telerocker on July 20, 2012, 11:20:59 PM

The staggered 55 has an emphasized upper midrange and quite some highs. You might want to consider the BG52 or the bridge-Yardbird.