Author Topic: PG Blues info request (Read 7292 times)

Philly Q · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:47:27 PM »

Quote from: Doctor X

Unless......do you think there'll be that much of a difference if I just get a PG Blues neck pickup and use it with the bridge Mule I've already got? I'm sure it'll be out of phase but will the sound be all messed up?

The out of phase "effect" seems to be most pronounced if the pickups are pretty closely matched in output - so it would probably be marginally better with a Stormy Monday bridge than a Mule. But I reckon it would work. :)

PhilKing · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2008, 01:55:39 PM »

It also depends on the magnet in the Mule. PG Blues are AII, Mules can be AII, AIV or even AV. If your Mule is AII then it would have the best chance of working I think.

5F6-A · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2008, 02:04:13 PM »

whatever you do get good pots and caps....

Doctor X · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2008, 03:23:28 PM »

It's an AIV mule. Sounds like I might as well just go for a calibrated set for best results.

The pots are the stock Gibson one's and the caps are those bumblebee reissue things they're using.

Thanks everyone!

Doctor X · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:13:01 PM »

Bit of additional info. I emailed Tim to ask whether the neck pickup needs to be attached with the polepieces directed towards the bridge. He replied:

"you can put them in whichever way you like.........when the PG LP was
in Gary Moores possession the neck pickup was swapped around several
times."

telemusic · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2008, 07:58:41 PM »

The mid position is not the whole story...
They just sound great whatever you do with them...
See link in the PLAYERS SECTION...

PG Blues in fake SG Custom...

Great variation in tone/touch response...
Fun to play...