Author Topic: Single coils to spice up a clinically sterile Strat? (Read 7006 times)

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2006, 08:51:39 PM »

i think they're similar to the black dogs (although a SC version) i think they would add more bite to it, and more attack, kinda like Rory Gallagher's playing

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2006, 09:23:35 PM »

NEW BODY !!

If the unplugged sound isnt good - it is hard for the pickups to make the difference.

I'm with TO on the Mothers milk otherwise, but wood is so important

Siadern · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2006, 09:59:49 AM »

Quote from: Twinfan

What do ITs do for the tone?

They'll cover it in Texas BBQ sause, that's what they'll do :D

I know they're called Irish Tours, but for me they're the classic sound of Texas Blues. If you love the tones used by guys like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins you'll love these pickups.

They'll still do all the classic strat tones when you want them to, but they also have a little extra sizzle for when you want to really let rip.

Chris1974 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2006, 11:58:48 AM »

I've had a set of irish tours in my alder bodied Jap strat for 2 years now and they're great.

Admittedly I've never tried any other BK pickups apart from checking out the sound clips on the forum, I went for the Irish tours as I love Rory gallagher, jimi hendrix, srv etc. I was slightly worried that they would be too much overkill for more sensetive playing such as Dave Gilmour type tones but they can do everything - hot texas blues, mega heavy metal, subtle twangy blues, chilli peppers, buddy holly, comfortably numb solos - 1 and 2 !!

Although they're aimed at getting you in the same ball park tone wise as Rory Gallagher they really are very flexible tone wise - classic strat distortion, grinding neck pickup, sparkling chimy cleans etc. all you have to do is just back off the vol. control and they clean up great.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #19 on:** November 04, 2006, 01:48:16 PM »

Now I am back on line I can comment without having to check for the boss!. Someone mentioned Slowhands-I love them too and, given the right circumstances they do a great job. I love them for the great blues tone-rich and full and the in between tones really stand out-more so, to me that the Apaches. After recently hearing the mother's milks however I would concur with what others have said but consult the oracle-Tim or Steve for a definitive answer.

fps_dean · « **Reply #20 on:** November 04, 2006, 03:20:31 PM »

The Irish Tours are supposed to be the fat strat sound. Like Rory Gallagher (hence the name) and texas blues like Stevie Ray Vaughan.

If I ever get a strat, that's what's going in there.

RorySRV · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2006, 09:06:45 PM »

I was gonna put some Irish Tours in my Strat, but I dont know if I can face changing it from stock after hearing all these stories of guys from the 60's changing their Les Paul originals from stock and losing a significant amount of value.

Then again I cant see myself selling the Strat at all let alone anytime soon, so why not?

What do you guys think??

As you can see I'm a big fan :)

RorySRV,

38thBeatle · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2006, 11:45:37 PM »

As long as you keep the stock pickups then you can restore the guitar to original spec should you ever decide to sell.

RorySRV · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2006, 07:40:15 AM »

Aaah Good idea Beatle

I feel more saving coming on

RorySRV,