hot single coils...I think

[onlybrowning]

I have a Highway One that I am in the process of customizing. I have a Classic 50's that I like the sound of for vintage type stuff, and a humbucker partscaster that has its own unique sound as well. I would like a set of pickups for the Highway One that will work well with overdrive, and is a very full sound (almost humbucker like) for rythym work with the occasional solo.

For further clarification. My Les Paul with Burstbuckers gives me most of the sounds I like, but I like the feel of a Tele so much more, I want something remotely similar sounding to that if possible. Not really twang, but not metal. More Allman Brothers, bluesy, Lynyrd Skynyrd type sound.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

[D.Allen]

Take a look at these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_SlumABAX0
I have sets that range from Country to Blues and Rock.

[Teleterr]

And of course a series hookup sounds a lot beefier than parallel.So a 4 position knife switch instead of the 3 might be of help.Which p/up is grounded makes a difference in sound,so keep that in mind if you do series.

[Teleterr]

I reread the post. Yeah, go series.When the 2 p/ups aren't next to each other like in a HB, you get a nice spacial 3D vibe as well as thicker sound.Big difference in N-B vs B-N do to which is grounded and which has more impedance.The "correct" way is lower into higher, which would be N-B on a Tele. But B-N might sound good also.High into low you get a tone filtering effect that might be serendipitus.If you like both a use a 5 way switch if it fits.The Yamahas are easy to wire.

[onlybrowning]

Thanks for the replies. I already have a 4 way switch and like it, but want more beef in the other positions. That full sound that breaks up an amp sooner.

[Teleterr]

So there is a series setting?

[Teleterr]

Oh. I just reread; basically you want hotter pickups everywhere.I must be confusing the Hway 1 w another model , I thought they came w hot p/ups?

[Teleterr]

I went to Fender, its probably the AlNiCo lll you're not liking.A hot AlNiCo 5 recommendation is the way to go.Sorry for the confusion.

[SamClemons]

I have BILL Lawrence stacked humbuckers in the place of singles in a strat. My favorite sounding guitar with a big sound, more like a Les Paul.

[onlybrowning]

Thanks for the help. I'll look into it some more.

[e-merlin]

Let's see, if I have this right, you have a stock Tele, a humbucker guitar and another stock Tele in which you'd like a hot pickup set, right?

Most hot pickups really roll off the high end, which takes away from that traditional Tele twang.

My recommendation is to go with a DiMarzio PRE-B1 in the bridge and a P-90 in the neck position. It's a great combination. The PRE-B1 is an unbelieveably hot pickup, but it doesn't sacrifice twang or much of the high end. A P-90 is a great sonic match for the PRE-B1.

I really can't point you to a perfect match in the P-90 department. I use an unknown P-90 I got from a pawn shop for $5. I'm a-fixin' to throw a Fezzter, made by our very own Fezz Parka, in mine, but I haven't done it, so I can't give an honest review or recommendation, but his demo sure sounds good. Being a truck driver sure takes away from time for hobbies, or I'd have it done already.

Be on the lookout for a good P-90. It's a great alternative to a humbucker or a Tele pickup.

[onlybrowning]

Thanks for the recommendation but I don't think I want to route the body for a p 90. I had tonerider hot classics in a partscaster, and liked them, but want a motte bluesy type feel. I'm having trouble being clear as to exactly what I want, but I want warm, bluesy tones suitable for playing songs like "soulshine" by the allman brothers. Suggestions?

[donh]

Call Jerry Amalfitano 817-917-8707 www.amalfitanopickups.com
Ask him about his "Rocky Athas" pickups. That model is not on his site, but they will do blues real fine! I have one, and it is lovely.

Other than that, you could probably contact about any of the handwinders out there and get a version of what you are asking. I listen to various web-clips and am blown away by the fine fine sounds, especially from the solo handwinder shops. If you keep an open mind I doubt you could go wrong.

[Chet Johnson]

I have had exceptional results with an inexpensive GFS set of LIL Punchers. http://store.guitarfetish.com/Calibr...ter_p_150.html

I've always hated Stock pickups, so I've tried a bunch of Seymour duncans, Texas Specials, Peter Florance Voodoo, Bill Lawrence, and Klein pickups in a variety of teles and builds.

I was skeptic of these based on price, but they gave me exactly what I think you are describing. I play country, Blues, and classic rock, some jazzy stuff too. No icepick treble on the meaty bridge pickup, and a smooth neck pickup. I played this guitar at a few gigs, and in a Blues contest and have hed many complements on its great tone. $49.00 for the set? not too much to risk as far as pickups go, and I think they'd be easy to unload in the classifieds here if you don't like them.

[D.Allen]

Check out my BluesCats that is what they are designed for.
www.DAllenPickups.com