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tele1user · June 17th, 2003, 12:22 AM

I bought this Muddy and IMO the cosmetics are beautuful but those pups(same as a 52 RI Im told) dont turn me on. I ordered the EMG-T set which are more like early 60's and better for blues and rock. Doesnt anybody here like EMG's in there Teles? I see nothing really about them. Why?

Mark Davis · June 17th, 2003, 12:46 AM

It all depends on what kinda Tele tone you like. Most of the crowd here likes the Vintage type tone like the original 50's Teles had. Thats the tone you had with the original pickups that were in your Muddy Waters Signature Tele.

Nothing on earth says you HAVE to like that tone so you got the EMG's and are happy with them.

Think of it this way.

I love ICE CREAM but there are a couple flavors that I just dont like that doesnt mean all ICE Cream is bad.

Enjoy your EMG's everyone I talk to that has them loves them so enjoy what ya got.

tele1user · June 17th, 2003, 07:59 AM

Your right; to each his or her own. I always loved the guitar playing of Don Rich by the way, he made the Buckaroos! I cant seem to buy a guitar and keep the original Pups anyway. I love to experiment. Thanks

riffard · June 27th, 2003, 06:33 PM

I really wanted to like them because I like the 85,89,60 and SA's that I have in my other guitars, but they just seemed to clip to much and if I lowered the pickup height as suggested, they got all wimpy. I bought them second hand through the mail and i guess I was hoping they would be like an inexpensive version of Barden tele pickups. I would love to hear what your opinion is as I am wondering if there is something wrong with mine.I actually think the SA's sound more like tele pickups than the T's do.

tele1user · June 27th, 2003, 06:46 PM

First let me tell you; my guitar tech is a genius and a real Luthier. He studied under Steve Vai and makes wonderful guitars for all types of celebs. I think these pups are some of the best I've ever heard and so does my tech John. The sound is unbelievabley clean and responsive to pick attack. I can make it do anything I want within its capabilities which are startleing. I have the David Gilmore setup in my California Strat and that guitar rocks and Dimarzio Virtual Vintage in another Strat; that guitar is whisper quiet and gets down too. I wont change any of them or sell them. My pup height is as close to the strings as possible. It really shouldn't matter anyway; they're active pups. Lots of Tele's here in Las Vegas with EMG's . Good luck, Rob

riffard · July 1st, 2003, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the reply Bob. I do have a problem with mine clipping, have you ever noticed this at all with yoiur EMG tele pickups?

Tim Swartz · July 1st, 2003, 11:37 AM

So if they are clipping I guess you have a muddy muddy?

tele1user · July 1st, 2003, 06:55 PM

No, not yet. I play pretty soft (live in a condo) but occasionally I let it rip and these pups just wail. I use a 99 Fender HRDeluxe with NOS Slyvanias. A great combo! Good luck! Find a good and "friendly" tech. Bob

June 17th, 2003, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
tele1user NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 5	EMG's in my Muddy I bought this Muddy and IMO the cosmetics are beautuful but those pups(same as a 52 RI Im told) dont turn me on. I ordered the EMG-T set which are more like early 60's and better for blues and rock. Doesnt anybody here like EMG's in there Teles? I see nothing really about them. Why?

June 17th, 2003, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
tele1user NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 5	EMG preference Your right; to each his or her own. I always loved the guitar playing of Don Rich by the way, he made the Buckaroos! I cant seem to buy a guitar and keep the original Pups anyway. I love to experiment. Thanks

June 27th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
riffard NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4	I hate them! I really wanted to like them because I like the 85,89,60 and SA's that I have in my other guitars, but they just seemed to clip to much and if I lowered the pickup height as suggested, they got all wimpy. I bought them second hand through the mail and i guess I was hoping they would be like an inexpensive version of Barden tele pickups. I would love to hear what your opinion is as I am wondering if there is something wrong with mine.I actually think the SA's sound more like tele pickups than the T's do.

June 27th, 2003, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
tele1user NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 5	EMG's in my Muddy First let me tell you; my guitar tech is a genius and a real Luthier. He studied under Steve Vai and makes wonderful guitars for all types of celebs. I think these pups are some of the best I've ever heard and so does my tech John. The sound is unbelievabley clean and responsive to pick attack. I can make it do anything I want within its capabilities which are startleing. I have the David Gilmore setup in my California Strat and that guitar rocks and Dimarzio Virtual Vintage in another Strat; that guitar is whisper quiet and gets down too. I wont change any of them or sell them. My pup height is as close to the strings as possible. It really shouldn't matter anyway; they're active pups. Lots of Tele's here in Las Vegas with EMG's . Good luck, Rob

July 1st, 2003, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
riffard NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4	but do they clip Thanks for the reply Bob. I do have a problem with mine clipping, have you ever noticed this at all with yoiur EMG tele pickups?

June 17th, 2003, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,160	It all depends on what kinda Tele tone you like. Most of the crowd here likes the Vintage type tone like the original 50's Teles had. Thats the tone you had with the original pickups that were in your Muddy Waters Signature Tele. Nothing on earth says you HAVE to like that tone so you got the EMG's and are happy with them. Think of it this way. I love ICE CREAM but there are a couple flavors that I just dont like that doesnt mean all ICE Cream is bad. Enjoy your EMG's everyone I talk to that has them loves them so enjoy what ya got.

July 1st, 2003, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tim Swartz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan - Tweenst the Great Lakes Posts: 2,016	So if they are clipping I guess you have a muddy muddy?

July 1st, 2003, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
tele1user NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 5	No, not yet. I play pretty soft (live in a condo) but occasionally I let it rip and these pups just wail. I use a 99 Fender HRDeluxe with NOS Slyvanias. A great combo! Good luck! Find a good and "friendly" tech. Bob __________________ Currently Im learning how to use digital recording software(Sonar,Protools, and Cubase). Its very challenging but fun. Im interested in learning keyboards too.

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