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Kevin · April 28th, 2004, 11:18 AM

So, I'm building another double-bound for myself (I decided on black, BTW, and am well into the clear coats, now).

My original idea was to build an almost-dead-nuts copy of the one I had before. Very few differences: two-piece poplar body this time (rather than one-piece), potted Seth Lover (rather than unpotted).

I'd used a Duncan '54 with threaded saddles before, and that's what I was gonna do. In fact, I bought a '54 from Darrell the other day.

However, this morning, I clicked "Buy it Now" on a Fralin Blues Special that Danocaster had on eBay.

Now I don't know what to do....

I'm thinking that the Fralin may balance better with the neck humbucker (he said that this one is marked 9.8K, which seems a bit high to me), and may be less ice-picky with the steel saddles.

Still, I have another tele with an ash body and a B'caster, so brighter on this one may not be that bad....

I know what to expect, of course, from the '54, but what should I expect from the Fralin? And what would you guys do?

I know that the best way to decide is to try them both, but I just wanted some feedback from people who've used both pups....

Darrell · April 28th, 2004, 01:13 PM

I was heading to the post office at lunch with your pickup. If you have a change of heart let me know. Contact me at work at dandrews@smausa.com.

Kevin · April 28th, 2004, 02:08 PM

Oh, no, Darrell. I want it. I emailed you....

I'm just trying to decide which to use -- not bemoaning the fact that I bought two....

Scotland · April 28th, 2004, 02:22 PM

That's just another excuse for Kevin to build another guitar...I have this spare pickup that needs a guitar built around it.

e-merlin · April 28th, 2004, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotland

That's just another excuse for Kevin to build another guitar...I have this spare pickup that needs a guitar built around it.

I do stuff like that all of the time. Really gets the wife wound up, too! "Are you buying more stuff again? What for this time? Don't you already have one of those?"

One of these days I gotta tell her about all of those parts I bought for the engine I'm building for a car I don't even have yet!

Wish I could help you out with the pickup dilemma, Kevin!

Flipped Mustang · April 29th, 2004, 02:09 AM

It's a luxury to be sure to be able to try both and see which one you like better! I've been playing with my new Fralins for a week and I'm pretty happy with them, but without trying all the others you can never know! (just an excuse for me to order a few more) 8)
FM

April 28th, 2004, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,967	pickup quandary.... So, I'm building another double-bound for myself (I decided on black, BTW, and am well into the clear coats, now). My original idea was to build an almost-dead-nuts copy of the one I had before. Very few differences: two-piece poplar body this time (rather than one-piece), potted Seth Lover (rather than unpotted). I'd used a Duncan '54 with threaded saddles before, and that's what I was gonna do. In fact, I bought a '54 from Darrell the other day. However, this morning, I clicked "Buy it Now" on a Fralin Blues Special that Danocaster had on eBay. Now I don't know what to do.... I'm thinking that the Fralin may balance better with the neck humbucker (he said that this one is marked 9.8K, which seems a bit high to me), and may be less ice-picky with the steel saddles. Still, I have another tele with an ash body and a B'caster, so brighter on this one may not be that bad.... I know what to expect, of course, from the '54, but what should I expect from the Fralin? And what would you guys do? I know that the best way to decide is to try them both, but I just wanted some feedback from people who've used both pups.... __________________ Of course, I don't see anywhere in my post that says it'll actually work...

April 28th, 2004, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darrell Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 49 Posts: 2,654	Kevin I was heading to the post office at lunch with your pickup. If you have a change of heart let me know. Contact me at work at dandrews@smausa.com. __________________ "Yeap, I like the American Standard Telecaster, I can even live with one a them PCB amps, and I even use one a them mul-tie-effects things too."

April 28th, 2004, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,967	Oh, no, Darrell. I want it. I emailed you.... I'm just trying to decide which to use -- not bemoaning the fact that I bought two.... __________________ Of course, I don't see anywhere in my post that says it'll actually work...

April 28th, 2004, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 55 Posts: 7,428 3 Photos	Darrel That's just another excuse for Kevin to build another guitar...I have this spare pickup that needs a guitar built around it. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

April 29th, 2004, 02:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flipped Mustang Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 316	It's a luxury to be sure to be able to try both and see which one you like better! I've been playing with my new Fralins for a week and I'm pretty happy with them, but without trying all the others you can never know! (just an excuse for me to order a few more) 8) FM

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