Who leaves em stock? - Page 2

davidge1 · May 19th, 2008, 06:27 PM

I have no reason to change anything on my Telecaster...a 50s Classic Player. If a guitar doesnt sound right, I wouldn't buy it in the first place.

hockey_head · May 19th, 2008, 10:04 PM

strat elite, stock all four pickups

mistermullens · May 20th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Squier Tele Custom II - Stock P90s, except the Fender Amp knobs I put on there

Epiphone Casino - Stock P90s

Tim73 · May 20th, 2008, 06:05 PM

I have a few guitars that are all stock pickups. That said I've recently decided to take the plunge and experiment with some upgraded pickups. My guitars are mainly telecasters, CIJ or MIM Classics with one USA tele. I'm starting with the Esquire which I'm putting a Seymour Duncan Broadcaster pickup in. If I like the difference I may do a couple more. Some sound great to me as they are so if it ain't broke...

Telenator · May 20th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Nowadays, I simply do not buy a guitar unless it sounds fantasic! Why bother?

I have been around the block enough times to know that a set of great pickups will do nothing to save a medicore guitar so, unless it sounds terrific as delivered, I'm not buying.

On the other hand, when I build guitars, I throw in any set of pickups I have around and I listen. Then I determine what would be the best choice. But, if the guitar doesn't sound great with the pickup I throw in there, I'll dismantle it and change the neck or something, then start all over again. Lots of fun! Especially when you hit an awesome combination and get it just right!

The O.K. · May 21st, 2008, 12:56 AM

The more I look around at other possibilities for PUPs, the more I think that it might just be easier and better to stay stock. THe original PUPs are part of the guitar in the first place, and like some of you have noted, why buy the thing if you are not completely happy with it. I own a MIM Tele that came with one stock PUP and one Li'l 59er. I am thinking of changing the neck PUP, but the more I think about it, why not change the Li'l 59er and just get Fender PUP. It is cheaper than getting a boutique pickup and I will get a genuine Tele sound.

I suppose if you own one with stock PUPs you just need patience to get your sound. I have been learning slowly but surely there are a lot of things you can do with volume and tone knobs on the guitar.

backalleyblues · May 21st, 2008, 06:43 AM

'83 telly has a Duncan Broadcaster in the bridge, stock on the neck. Bridge was changed because of microphonics, as another poster noted on his telly. The neck OTOH, is just a fabulous pickup on this guitar-I probably play on that pup 70% of the time.

Strats I have all have their original pups in them, and my partscaster has all sorts of pups in it-still can't seem to get this one right, though...

Franc Robert
Back Alley Blues Band

Dean Gray · May 21st, 2008, 06:56 AM

My MIJ Classic 50's is back to stock after a few years with EMG's in it.

I don't like having batteries in my guitar, and never really liked the look of the EMG's either. Now that I am playing with a clean sound all the time, and without stompboxes, I much prefer the sound of the stock pickups.

I wouldn't mind trying a set of Kinmans though....

skunqesh · May 21st, 2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean R Gray

My MIJ Classic 50's is back to stock after a few years with EMG's in it.

I don't like having batteries in my guitar, and never really liked the look of the EMG's either. Now that I am playing with a clean sound all the time, and without stompboxes, I much prefer the sound of the stock pickups.

I wouldn't mind trying a set of Kinmans though....

I tried to love the EMG pups, but to no avail.. is there such a thing as a sound that's 'too clean'? the black plastic covers don't do much for the aesthetics either. To be fair, they sound great if using solid state amps, but I find they don't mix so well with tubes. I guess I just prefer it rough and sloppy, with lots of barks and growling.

On a guitar, i mean

May 20th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 31 Posts: 1,681 56 Photos	Squier Tele Custom II - Stock P90s, except the Fender Amp knobs I put on there Epiphone Casino - Stock P90s __________________ Jonathan - Demos@purevolume.com When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi All I need is my Esquire - MM

May 20th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#44 (permalink)
Tim73 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Age: 35 Posts: 875 21 Photos	I have a few guitars that are all stock pickups. That said I've recently decided to take the plunge and experiment with some upgraded pickups. My guitars are mainly telecasters, CIJ or MIM Classics with one USA tele. I'm starting with the Esquire which I'm putting a Seymour Duncan Broadcaster pickup in. If I like the difference I may do a couple more. Some sound great to me as they are so if it ain't broke... __________________ Born in the '70's & in my mind, still living there now...

May 20th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#45 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,296	Nowadays, I simply do not buy a guitar unless it sounds fantasic! Why bother? I have been around the block enough times to know that a set of great pickups will do nothing to save a medicore guitar so, unless it sounds terrific as delivered, I'm not buying. On the other hand, when I build guitars, I throw in any set of pickups I have around and I listen. Then I determine what would be the best choice. But, if the guitar doesn't sound great with the pickup I throw in there, I'll dismantle it and change the neck or something, then start all over again. Lots of fun! Especially when you hit an awesome combination and get it just right! __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

May 21st, 2008, 06:43 AM	#47 (permalink)
backalleyblues Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, FL, USA Age: 45 Posts: 229	'83 telly has a Duncan Broadcaster in the bridge, stock on the neck. Bridge was changed because of microphonics, as another poster noted on his telly. The neck OTOH, is just a fabulous pickup on this guitar-I probably play on that pup 70% of the time. Strats I have all have their original pups in them, and my partscaster has all sorts of pups in it-still can't seem to get this one right, though... Franc Robert Back Alley Blues Band __________________ www.backalleybluesband.com "It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!"

May 21st, 2008, 06:56 AM	#48 (permalink)
Dean Gray Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 163	My MIJ Classic 50's is back to stock after a few years with EMG's in it. I don't like having batteries in my guitar, and never really liked the look of the EMG's either. Now that I am playing with a clean sound all the time, and without stompboxes, I much prefer the sound of the stock pickups. I wouldn't mind trying a set of Kinmans though.... __________________ imagination is more important than knowledge...

May 19th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
davidge1 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 881	I have no reason to change anything on my Telecaster...a 50s Classic Player. If a guitar doesnt sound right, I wouldn't buy it in the first place.

May 19th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#42 (permalink)
hockey_head Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: shortsville, ny Age: 50 Posts: 241	strat elite, stock all four pickups

May 21st, 2008, 12:56 AM	#46 (permalink)
The O.K. TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California Age: 30 Posts: 47	The more I look around at other possibilities for PUPs, the more I think that it might just be easier and better to stay stock. THe original PUPs are part of the guitar in the first place, and like some of you have noted, why buy the thing if you are not completely happy with it. I own a MIM Tele that came with one stock PUP and one Li'l 59er. I am thinking of changing the neck PUP, but the more I think about it, why not change the Li'l 59er and just get Fender PUP. It is cheaper than getting a boutique pickup and I will get a genuine Tele sound. I suppose if you own one with stock PUPs you just need patience to get your sound. I have been learning slowly but surely there are a lot of things you can do with volume and tone knobs on the guitar.