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Old July 14th, 2009, 05:39 PM   #9 (permalink)
the-tone
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Strat '60 Pickups video update!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvNcJNHTm4I

USACG, with Fred Stuart '60 pups, Raw-Vintage Saddles and springs.

After I switched to the raw-vintage combination, I now use vintage correct tubing for pickup mounting instead of springs.
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Tele UPDATE!

I have changed my bridge to a Glendale Vintage cold-rolled steel with the Bakersfield saddles. I also ordered a 4lb and 14oz ash body from Tommy at USACG. I need the ultimate twang and old-school vintage tone and I just wasn't quite satisfied with the Callaham bridge and my alder body. Awesome quality for Callaham as always, really no complaints. I just found the Glendale to be more musical and have none of the problems Callaham describes on his site regarding the vintage style bridge. I think my alder tele as it is in the video is more of a rocker and I'm looking for more bite, bigger lows and more twang!

The Stuart Bakersfield set measures: 6.13K bridge and 6.8K neck. very balanced and plenty bright in the neck for me. It's a '60 style stagger with alnico 5. I will have a new video demo ready sometime in mid August.
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