NTD, good classic vibrations inside

[headtheball]

I was in Matchetts too, but I found the Tele as light as cork. This means either a: I don't know my own strength or b: Matchetts got more than one of something.

If it's b, I fear the world may end.

[Ratrod]

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

Now the honeymoon is over. Time for improvement.

I re-adjusted the trussrod. It's a bit flatter now wich improves the playing alot.

I mentioned it had low output pickups. They sounded like they were around 4K or even less. You really had to work the strings hard to make it sound strong. Also, there was very litle midrange. I noticed that it occasionally lost output or cut out completely. The problem was the switch.

The switch was one of those print board ones. I replaced it today with a proper allparts switch.

What a difference!
It sounds louder, has more midrange and you don't have to 'shoot arrows' anymore. The pickups measure a healthy 8.56 and 7.01 K-ohms at the jack and they sound like it too.
So if you're getting one of these, or have one already, replace that POS switch

[Ratrod]

About the pickups.

I have reason to believe the pickups in this guitar are Tonerider Hot Classics. They have the same magnets, very similar DC readings, the description matches, same wire colors and the same 'shoe lace' coil wraps. I also found some soundclips and they sound remarkably similar. Oh, and Toneriders are also made in China.

So these pickups are unlabeled toneriders or very accurate replica's.

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck.

[Twinfan]

I think you may be right there fella - they certainly appear to be the same.

I'm swapping the bridge out on mine as I prefer pickups with lower winds....

[Ratrod]

Here's a picture of a set of Hot Classics. They look identical.



And here are some clips (scroll down) http://tonerider.com.au/audio/

[FernandoDuarte]

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck.

Quack! Quack! :lol: :P

[Philly Q]

Here's a picture of a set of Hot Classics. They look identical.

Those look really nicely made.

[Elliot]

I've had a Tonerider Alnico IV PAF and its pretty good, especially for the price - kinda muddy though unless you are careful, but I must warn you - a Mule absolutely blows it away (which is why I had the Tonerider).

[Ted 'N' Leo]

I tried out the 60s classic vibe yesterday while tryig out blackstar pedals. And although I was least interested in it of the while range, the sound and general quality feel of it blew me away!

I can see what people mean about the neckr though, it is rather thin.