Author! Our very own BB - published.

Tim Bowen · May 2nd, 2006, 01:36 AM

Hey, I've been out of the p'up swapping game for about the last 4-5 years or so, hence the fact that I don't post very often at this forum. However, I always read with interest our resident pickup guru's (BB's) comments about whatnot, as the cat seems to have played, and has objectively assessed, nearly everything under the sun!

Apparently, expertise does not always go unnoticed, hence Brad's article in the latest issue of Performing Songwriter magazine! The article is a great pickup overview for the curious, as well as for cats like myself that've been out of the loop for a while.

I can't resist the temptation to publicly toast (and likely embarrass!) my good friend here. Congratulations, Brad, and thanks for your continued insight. Will there also be a non-fiction novel?!

geddyleedog · May 2nd, 2006, 06:16 AM

Wow! A celebrity! I'm not sure if he knows it, but the bridge pickups in both of my Teles are in there because of Brad's suggestions. I have a SK T-90 in one and a Dimarzio Tone Zone T in the other. His suggestions ended up being exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Brad and congrats on the article.

Telenator · May 2nd, 2006, 09:20 AM

Just too cool! We're in the presence of celebrity!

Stan Martin · May 2nd, 2006, 10:49 AM

Sorry I'm out of the loop. Also is it in the current edition of Performing Songwriter?

moonshiner · May 2nd, 2006, 11:30 AM

BB is BB yo!

Good on ya Brad! Congrats!

BB · May 2nd, 2006, 12:48 PM

Wow! Thank you guys for all the kind words and support. Believe me...I am NO celebrity......Stan, who I am is just a C.P.J. ( certified pickup junkie ) who was blessed to be able to write about something near and dear to my heart.

Big props go out to a TDPRI brother ( who wishes to remain quiet ) who went to bat for me and got my foot in the door. Without his help and belief in me, none of this would have happened.

The article is a general info piece.....not a lot of meat or tonal descriptions....and ( for the sake of space ) many of my favorite winders were left out. I'm hoping to have another chance to rectify that.

Geddyleedog, I'm glad those pickups have worked well for you. Not the standard tele fare for sure, but in the right situation, they are killer. Those two pickups remain on my all time favorite list.

Tim, Chris, Telenator...thank you for the kind words. I'm sure many here get tired of reading the same ol same ol when it comes to recommending pickups. I hope that some of my suggestions have worked for those that asked.

One of the many beauties of the TDPRI is the vast amount of knowledge freely shared. There are some amazing people who post here....and I have learned so much from so many in the time I've been blessed to be a member of this glorious site Paul has built.

So, thank you all ( and thank you Paul! ) for your friendship and support....and letting this tele lovin', guitar lovin', gear lovin' old fart be a part of the greatest forum on the net.

Wild Rice Chris · May 2nd, 2006, 02:13 PM

That's very cool Brad. I'll have to go find a copy of that article to read.

I've checked out a few winders on your recommendation, haven't been disappointed yet. I swear, I will get the Manlius buckers installed someday...

BB · May 2nd, 2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Rice Chris

That's very cool Brad. I'll have to go find a copy of that article to read.

I've checked out a few winders on your recommendation, haven't been disappointed yet. I swear, I will get the Manlius buckers installed someday...

Thanks Chris! You can read the article online at www.performingsongwriter.com. Just below Buddy Holly's picture is the Plus section. You can pull it up from there.

Mick Manlius winds some beauts. I've been through many a neck bucker ( and was very happy with most of them ) in my chambered tele, but once the Manlius went in, I was like..."WHOOOOAH!!.....this is the tone I've been hearing in my head." Let me know what you think once it's in.

benbo · May 2nd, 2006, 05:03 PM

........................... :D

Twin Reiver · May 2nd, 2006, 07:27 PM

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!

Great job Brad!!

Wild Rice Chris · May 2nd, 2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by benbo

........................... :(

Don't worry Benny. We found your pickups through Brad's recommendation.
Couldn't be happier.

benbo · May 3rd, 2006, 04:45 PM

I really need to fix that, I screwed up and hit the wrong little face thingy. :D

Wild Rice Chris · May 3rd, 2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbo

I really need to fix that, I screwed up and hit the wrong little face thingy. :D

Hey, I got your strat pickup set installed today. Sound great so far, I'll use it with the band tonight to hear them a little louder in a different context.

benbo · May 3rd, 2006, 08:02 PM

Hi Chris, I just put a sound clip up of a Barden tele bridge pickup I rewound. Let me know what you think. The playing sucks but I dont play to impress I just noodle to test pickups. It's been a very long time since I was in a band

May 2nd, 2006, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tim Bowen Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Age: 48 Posts: 3,300	Author! Our very own BB - published. Hey, I've been out of the p'up swapping game for about the last 4-5 years or so, hence the fact that I don't post very often at this forum. However, I always read with interest our resident pickup guru's (BB's) comments about whatnot, as the cat seems to have played, and has objectively assessed, nearly everything under the sun! Apparently, expertise does not always go unnoticed, hence Brad's article in the latest issue of Performing Songwriter magazine! The article is a great pickup overview for the curious, as well as for cats like myself that've been out of the loop for a while. I can't resist the temptation to publicly toast (and likely embarrass!) my good friend here. Congratulations, Brad, and thanks for your continued insight. Will there also be a non-fiction novel?! __________________ "Everyone is different in how they learn, but for me, it's turning the pegs and just playing." - BB

May 2nd, 2006, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
geddyleedog Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 583	Wow! A celebrity! I'm not sure if he knows it, but the bridge pickups in both of my Teles are in there because of Brad's suggestions. I have a SK T-90 in one and a Dimarzio Tone Zone T in the other. His suggestions ended up being exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Brad and congrats on the article. __________________ (.o)==:::

May 2nd, 2006, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,617	Just too cool! We're in the presence of celebrity! __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

May 2nd, 2006, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stan Martin Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pepperell Posts: 806	who's BB? Sorry I'm out of the loop. Also is it in the current edition of Performing Songwriter?

May 2nd, 2006, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
moonshiner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milyucky, Whiskonsin Posts: 2,169	BB is BB yo! Good on ya Brad! Congrats! __________________ "Everyone's got to be something... Me? I'm stupid... It's all I ever wanted to be... Shock me again!"

May 2nd, 2006, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
BB Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pacific NW Age: 53 Posts: 3,141	Wow! Thank you guys for all the kind words and support. Believe me...I am NO celebrity......Stan, who I am is just a C.P.J. ( certified pickup junkie ) who was blessed to be able to write about something near and dear to my heart. Big props go out to a TDPRI brother ( who wishes to remain quiet ) who went to bat for me and got my foot in the door. Without his help and belief in me, none of this would have happened. The article is a general info piece.....not a lot of meat or tonal descriptions....and ( for the sake of space ) many of my favorite winders were left out. I'm hoping to have another chance to rectify that. Geddyleedog, I'm glad those pickups have worked well for you. Not the standard tele fare for sure, but in the right situation, they are killer. Those two pickups remain on my all time favorite list. Tim, Chris, Telenator...thank you for the kind words. I'm sure many here get tired of reading the same ol same ol when it comes to recommending pickups. I hope that some of my suggestions have worked for those that asked. One of the many beauties of the TDPRI is the vast amount of knowledge freely shared. There are some amazing people who post here....and I have learned so much from so many in the time I've been blessed to be a member of this glorious site Paul has built. So, thank you all ( and thank you Paul! ) for your friendship and support....and letting this tele lovin', guitar lovin', gear lovin' old fart be a part of the greatest forum on the net.

May 2nd, 2006, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,862 27 Photos	That's very cool Brad. I'll have to go find a copy of that article to read. I've checked out a few winders on your recommendation, haven't been disappointed yet. I swear, I will get the Manlius buckers installed someday... __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

May 2nd, 2006, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
benbo Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hampton, Va Age: 44 Posts: 775	........................... :D __________________ Benny Trevillian. 90% of it is in the hands..

May 2nd, 2006, 07:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Twin Reiver Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 586	Well Done! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Great job Brad!! __________________ never got a flash out of cocktails....

May 3rd, 2006, 04:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
benbo Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hampton, Va Age: 44 Posts: 775	I really need to fix that, I screwed up and hit the wrong little face thingy. :D __________________ Benny Trevillian. 90% of it is in the hands..

May 3rd, 2006, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
benbo Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hampton, Va Age: 44 Posts: 775	Hi Chris, I just put a sound clip up of a Barden tele bridge pickup I rewound. Let me know what you think. The playing sucks but I dont play to impress I just noodle to test pickups. It's been a very long time since I was in a band __________________ Benny Trevillian. 90% of it is in the hands..