Chromed neck Keystone arrived !

Scotland · May 8th, 2008, 04:47 PM

It arrived today but I have not had a chance to fit it yet. Looks fantastic, really looks like a chrome cover. I'll let you know how it sounds once I put it in......can't wait.

boris bubbanov · May 8th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Wow, I thought it was just getting out and it must've found the wormhole.

Must be first time ever a pickup was released to the public and an overseas customer got to write the first review!

Any pictures?

Much obliged.

Big John · May 9th, 2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotland

It arrived today but I have not had a chance to fit it yet. Looks fantastic, really looks like a chrome cover. I'll let you know how it sounds once I put it in......can't wait.

Post us a pic, i know a fat bloke who has wanted one from day one !!!

*They said these new meds would have me looking like Brad Pitt within a month !!, well, it rhymes with Pitt !!

Scotland · May 9th, 2008, 11:38 AM

That will be two fat blokes then

Here's some pics,

Scotland · May 9th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Blurry bottom...ooh er missus.

GuitarJonz · May 9th, 2008, 02:06 PM

Looks taller than a std tele neck pup, is it??

Scotland · May 9th, 2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarJonz

Looks taller than a std tele neck pup, is it??

Yes, by quite a bit. I find that to be an advantage as it minimises the screw "waffle" that you get with traditional screw lengths. I'm hopefully going to get this fitted tonight if time permits.

boris bubbanov · May 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarJonz

Looks taller than a std tele neck pup, is it??

Bill and Becky's Strat Keystones have that same tall effect, although the Strat pup still has (just barely) exposed pole pieces.

The expose pole piece Keystone Tele is still a fairly diminutive looking pickup, although it does just barely fit through the stock pickguard opening.

Scotland, is there any evidence that that new neck pup is waxed?

Much obliged,

Scotland · May 9th, 2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Bill and Becky's Strat Keystones have that same tall effect, although the Strat pup still has (just barely) exposed pole pieces.

The expose pole piece Keystone Tele is still a fairly diminutive looking pickup, although it does just barely fit through the stock pickguard opening.

Scotland, is there any evidence that that new neck pup is waxed?

Much obliged,

Yes, it looks very like the Strat Keystones with a wax potting inside the cover. I have had to very slightly enlarge the pickguard hole to accomodate the pickup though. All it needed was a scrape with a blade but it had to be done to make it fit. I'll get it wired up in the morning and let you know how it sounds.

Twanginator · May 9th, 2008, 04:10 PM

By the looks of it, that neck pup is going to sound great.

I have Strat Keystones and I had to enlarge the pickguard holes just a tad for them to fit. I just ran some fine sandpaper around the edge a few times and kept testing until it fit.

Looking forward to your review.

boogie02130 · May 9th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Hi Scotland,

Just wondering if the neck pup mounts to the body or through the pickguard?

Thanks,
DRx Hepcat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotland

Yes, by quite a bit. I find that to be an advantage as it minimises the screw "waffle" that you get with traditional screw lengths. I'm hopefully going to get this fitted tonight if time permits.

Scotland · May 9th, 2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by boogie02130

Hi Scotland,
Just wondering if the neck pup mounts to the body or through the pickguard?
Thanks,
DRx Hepcat

It can be fitted both ways, my particular one is mounted to the body.

Scotland · May 14th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Okay, I've had some time to play with the neck pickup and have to report that I really like it. It's more Tele than Strat (as it is meant to be) but by that I don't mean muddy. It has great definition. If I could find any fault with it, it is maybe just a little weak compared to the bridge, I have the bridge screwed down pretty far but the neck up high. Together they sound beautiful with that great Tele honlk in spades. Methinks both these Keystones are there to stay.

awguitar · May 14th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Just got my confirmation that my chrome set has been shipped!!!! can't wait. I know have to order a 4-way to hook it up to my highway texas tele.

May 8th, 2008, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,288 3 Photos	Chromed neck Keystone arrived ! It arrived today but I have not had a chance to fit it yet. Looks fantastic, really looks like a chrome cover. I'll let you know how it sounds once I put it in......can't wait. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

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boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 6,397	Wow, I thought it was just getting out and it must've found the wormhole. Must be first time ever a pickup was released to the public and an overseas customer got to write the first review! Any pictures? Much obliged. __________________ Bubban0v

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Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,288 3 Photos	That will be two fat blokes then Here's some pics, __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

May 9th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,288 3 Photos	Blurry bottom...ooh er missus. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

May 14th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,288 3 Photos	Okay, I've had some time to play with the neck pickup and have to report that I really like it. It's more Tele than Strat (as it is meant to be) but by that I don't mean muddy. It has great definition. If I could find any fault with it, it is maybe just a little weak compared to the bridge, I have the bridge screwed down pretty far but the neck up high. Together they sound beautiful with that great Tele honlk in spades. Methinks both these Keystones are there to stay. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

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GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,635 7 Photos	Looks taller than a std tele neck pup, is it??

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Twanginator Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 214	By the looks of it, that neck pup is going to sound great. I have Strat Keystones and I had to enlarge the pickguard holes just a tad for them to fit. I just ran some fine sandpaper around the edge a few times and kept testing until it fit. Looking forward to your review.

May 14th, 2008, 08:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
awguitar TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 29	Just got my confirmation that my chrome set has been shipped!!!! can't wait. I know have to order a 4-way to hook it up to my highway texas tele.