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JTM45blues · March 4th, 2012, 09:01 PM

Going to be putting together another partscaster exclusively for country gigs. Looking for a Bakersfield type tone ala Don Rich, Roy Nichols, Gene Moles, James Burton and Pete Anderson. Thinking of the Mare Hayrides too. Seeking twang and clarity, but no shrillness or ice pick.

SPUDCASTER · March 5th, 2012, 12:18 PM

I don't have experience with the "Buckaroos", but I do have experience with Owens pickups. His website descriptions are usually pretty acurate to what you end up with.

You wouldn't go wrong with either of the guys you've mentioned. You can email Owen and Don likes the Tele-phone, or used to. Both will be more than willing to set you in the right direction for the Bakersfield sound. Have fun!

JTM45blues · March 6th, 2012, 09:23 PM

Any other thoughts on this?

Lee Harvey · March 6th, 2012, 09:51 PM

I have a set of Twang Kings.. may not be booteek but all I play is country and these things are true sleepers...

They nail Don Rich tones...

fakeplastic · March 8th, 2012, 07:44 PM

Owen is very good at listening to what the player needs/wants. I bet if you tell him what tone(s) you're looking for, he will make it happen for you.

musicmatty · March 8th, 2012, 10:14 PM

Pickups alone wont get you there..but you know that already

A warm amp with proper settings couldn't hurt much either

Any AlNico 3 or 5 low output pup somewhere between 5.7 and 6.5k ..preferably with staggered poles added to the above mentioned will do very well.

Other than that ..above all else, is the ability to mimick those playing styles from the artist you listed. The ability itself, will get you further than all the hardware mentioned above in my O-pinion

65 Champ Amp · March 9th, 2012, 11:14 AM

Don't overlook the Fender '62 RI bridge pu. You can get it with a real Fender bridge w/3 steel saddles [which are a big part of that tone] from Ebay seller Angela Instruments in the $50 range.

"tele-phone" comm.device not for Gibby owners?

gwjensen · March 9th, 2012, 11:53 AM

Lollar Special T Series are anything but shrill or ice-picky. Lots of twang and muscle with a smooth top end, to my ears anyway. Just installed the bridge pup a couple days ago.

JTM45blues · March 17th, 2012, 01:12 AM

Went ahead and ordered a set from Owen. Spoke to a couple different makers, and Owen was certainly the most pleasant and most attentive IMHO. He took the time to discuss what I wanted and seemed to actually listen. This was much appreciated, I'm looking forward to getting these from him.

SPUDCASTER · March 17th, 2012, 04:59 AM

He is a great guy! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I have his Bigboy pickup and am very pleased. I would definitely make another purchase from him when the time comes for more pickups.

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JTM45blues Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 918	Any experience with OC Duff Buckaroo pickups? Going to be putting together another partscaster exclusively for country gigs. Looking for a Bakersfield type tone ala Don Rich, Roy Nichols, Gene Moles, James Burton and Pete Anderson. Thinking of the Mare Hayrides too. Seeking twang and clarity, but no shrillness or ice pick.

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March 5th, 2012, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPUDCASTER Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: whitebird, idaho Posts: 2,670	I don't have experience with the "Buckaroos", but I do have experience with Owens pickups. His website descriptions are usually pretty acurate to what you end up with. You wouldn't go wrong with either of the guys you've mentioned. You can email Owen and Don likes the Tele-phone, or used to. Both will be more than willing to set you in the right direction for the Bakersfield sound. Have fun!

March 6th, 2012, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
JTM45blues Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 918	Any other thoughts on this?

March 6th, 2012, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lee Harvey Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 577	I have a set of Twang Kings.. may not be booteek but all I play is country and these things are true sleepers... They nail Don Rich tones...

March 8th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
fakeplastic Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 210	Owen is very good at listening to what the player needs/wants. I bet if you tell him what tone(s) you're looking for, he will make it happen for you.

March 8th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
musicmatty Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maryland Age: 45 Posts: 3,906 9 Photos	Pickups alone wont get you there..but you know that already A warm amp with proper settings couldn't hurt much either Any AlNico 3 or 5 low output pup somewhere between 5.7 and 6.5k ..preferably with staggered poles added to the above mentioned will do very well. Other than that ..above all else, is the ability to mimick those playing styles from the artist you listed. The ability itself, will get you further than all the hardware mentioned above in my O-pinion

March 9th, 2012, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
65 Champ Amp TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Illinois-Wisconsin line Posts: 32	Don't overlook the Fender '62 RI bridge pu. You can get it with a real Fender bridge w/3 steel saddles [which are a big part of that tone] from Ebay seller Angela Instruments in the $50 range. "tele-phone" comm.device not for Gibby owners?

March 9th, 2012, 11:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
gwjensen Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield Virginia Posts: 1,140	Lollar Special T Series are anything but shrill or ice-picky. Lots of twang and muscle with a smooth top end, to my ears anyway. Just installed the bridge pup a couple days ago.

March 17th, 2012, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
JTM45blues Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 918	Went ahead and ordered a set from Owen. Spoke to a couple different makers, and Owen was certainly the most pleasant and most attentive IMHO. He took the time to discuss what I wanted and seemed to actually listen. This was much appreciated, I'm looking forward to getting these from him.

March 17th, 2012, 04:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
SPUDCASTER Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: whitebird, idaho Posts: 2,670	He is a great guy! I don't think you'll be disappointed. I have his Bigboy pickup and am very pleased. I would definitely make another purchase from him when the time comes for more pickups.

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