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telefunken · July 20th, 2012, 12:03 AM

I just converted my CV50 BSB to an Esquire. I kept the same pickup, but this thing is really awesome. I guess what I'm asking is......can it be just the RG Guitarworks pre-wired harness or is it just the fact that it's an Esquire that gives it all the OOOOMPH!! that it didn't have before. Am I crazy?

JimmieT · July 20th, 2012, 12:28 AM

Because there is no neck pup magnets to pull on the strings they now vibrate more giving you more sustain and "ooomph" at the bridge pup. You are not crazy. it's physics.

xtrajerry · July 20th, 2012, 12:48 AM

The 1st grade controls & switches aren't hurting either but lots of guys report the same results without swapping out the wiring..

Slow Reflexes · July 20th, 2012, 12:57 AM

It's the magic. I'm informed by reliable sources that all Esquires have magic.

StratBluesRock · July 20th, 2012, 01:16 AM

Just the Esquire magic!

H. Mac · July 20th, 2012, 05:41 AM

Yep. It's the magic. The Esquire vibe, oomph, thrill, mojo or whatever you call it is beyond explanation.

Although we try to describe the Esquire magic in terms of the absence of neck pickup magnetism, eliminating the tone pot from the circuit, the "vibe," etc., our attempts pale, and all we can really say is "Wow!"

Twang Tone · July 20th, 2012, 05:47 AM

Esquires are cool. Took me 6 years to figure that out. But when I got my 50's Classic Esquire in 2-Tone Sunburst, I joined the party.

Now I'm asking myself: "Does my Nocaster need a neck pickup?!"

Thanks,

Seasicksailor · July 20th, 2012, 06:33 AM

When I get my second tele, unless it's already an esquire, I'll turn it into one. I'm really encouraged by the comments esquires get, by how easy the conversion seems to be, and my the fact I can easily switch it around if I don't like it. Thanks guys!

telemoder · July 20th, 2012, 08:51 AM

I'm thinking of building an esquire myself. I'd like to put in a SD. Any recommendations?
Thanks

adeiderich · July 20th, 2012, 09:08 AM

It's the mojo.

Any other explanation is pure speculation.

WaylonFan76 · July 20th, 2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telemoder

I'm thinking of building an esquire myself. I'd like to put in a SD. Any recommendations?
Thanks

Antiquity.

Kato10 · July 20th, 2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telemoder

I'm thinking of building an esquire myself. I'd like to put in a SD. Any recommendations?
Thanks

The Nash Esquire I just bought has a Jason Lollar and even though I'm a big SD fan this pup is awesome. Something to think about at least.

WaylonFan76 · July 20th, 2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kato10

The Nash Esquire I just bought has a Jason Lollar and even though I'm a big SD fan this pup is awesome. Something to think about at least.

I second that. Tried a Nash once and was blown away. This being said, I put a Klein Broadcaster in my Esquire and it's absolutely awesome. Something to think about too...

gmann · July 20th, 2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WaylonFan76

Antiquity.

I had an Antiquity in an Esquire once, sounded great. I have an Esquire now with a Don Mare Stangray which has 3 taps so you can use all positions on the 3 way toggle. A very versatile and great sounding pup like what you would expect fm Don Mare.

EsquireOK · July 20th, 2012, 10:10 AM

Esquires and LP Juniors are the tone Kings in my humble opinion. Something magic about that single bridge pickup design, I think.

WaylonFan76 · July 20th, 2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gmann

I had an Antiquity in an Esquire once, sounded great. I have an Esquire now with a Don Mare Stangray which has 3 taps so you can use all positions on the 3 way toggle. A very versatile and great sounding pup like what you would expect fm Don Mare.

Great idea ! Klein also makes a tapped pup, I would love to try it. The Tri-State. http://www.kleinpickups.com/p-150-tr...er-bridge.aspx

telemoder · July 20th, 2012, 10:53 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies.

django365 · July 20th, 2012, 11:17 AM

1 pickup works for me Strat or Tele always awesome

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oldteleguy · July 20th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Hhisi,
I have two Esquires,one is a converted '08 Blonde CV50,the other is a Pauwlonia parts-
caster.Both were modded by Rob DiStefano,both have his Cavalier Lion p/up,both are
terrific,and both have a large dose of "Esquire magic".Enjoy!

gill · July 20th, 2012, 12:35 PM

Regarding the magnetic pull of the neck pickup theory, If one were to cover the neck pup with something to lessen the pull, would the Esquire effect/vibe/whatever kick in?

July 20th, 2012, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
telefunken Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 2,664 10 Photos	Is it the Wiring or is it just the way an Esquire is? I just converted my CV50 BSB to an Esquire. I kept the same pickup, but this thing is really awesome. I guess what I'm asking is......can it be just the RG Guitarworks pre-wired harness or is it just the fact that it's an Esquire that gives it all the OOOOMPH!! that it didn't have before. Am I crazy? __________________ Now is the time for me to rise to my feet Wipe your spit from my face Wipe these tears from my eyes

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July 20th, 2012, 05:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
H. Mac Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2012 Location: In the South, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 1,133	Yep. It's the magic. The Esquire vibe, oomph, thrill, mojo or whatever you call it is beyond explanation. Although we try to describe the Esquire magic in terms of the absence of neck pickup magnetism, eliminating the tone pot from the circuit, the "vibe," etc., our attempts pale, and all we can really say is "Wow!" __________________ Sometimes I wonder: When they invented the alphabet, how did they know what order to put it in?

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Twang Tone Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Age: 40 Posts: 2,268	Esquires are cool. Took me 6 years to figure that out. But when I got my 50's Classic Esquire in 2-Tone Sunburst, I joined the party. Now I'm asking myself: "Does my Nocaster need a neck pickup?!" Thanks, __________________ TT

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July 20th, 2012, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
JimmieT Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 61 Posts: 294	Because there is no neck pup magnets to pull on the strings they now vibrate more giving you more sustain and "ooomph" at the bridge pup. You are not crazy. it's physics.

July 20th, 2012, 12:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
xtrajerry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York Age: 52 Posts: 3,531 14 Photos	The 1st grade controls & switches aren't hurting either but lots of guys report the same results without swapping out the wiring..

July 20th, 2012, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
StratBluesRock Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2012 Location: Connecticut, USA Age: 16 Posts: 2,644	Just the Esquire magic!

July 20th, 2012, 08:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
telemoder TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 96	I'm thinking of building an esquire myself. I'd like to put in a SD. Any recommendations? Thanks

July 20th, 2012, 09:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
adeiderich Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 852	It's the mojo. Any other explanation is pure speculation. __________________ "Electricity is really just organized lightning" - George Carlin

July 20th, 2012, 10:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
EsquireOK Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,118	Esquires and LP Juniors are the tone Kings in my humble opinion. Something magic about that single bridge pickup design, I think.

July 20th, 2012, 10:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
telemoder TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 96	Thanks everyone for your replies.

July 20th, 2012, 11:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
django365 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island,New York Posts: 145	1 pickup works for me Strat or Tele always awesome Sent from my HTC PH39100 using TDPRI Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.soundcloud.com/django365 www.youtube.com/telecasteroil Last edited by django365; July 20th, 2012 at 12:44 PM.

July 20th, 2012, 11:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
oldteleguy Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: wallingford,ct. Age: 68 Posts: 671 2 Photos	Hhisi, I have two Esquires,one is a converted '08 Blonde CV50,the other is a Pauwlonia parts- caster.Both were modded by Rob DiStefano,both have his Cavalier Lion p/up,both are terrific,and both have a large dose of "Esquire magic".Enjoy!

July 20th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
gill TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 51	Regarding the magnetic pull of the neck pickup theory, If one were to cover the neck pup with something to lessen the pull, would the Esquire effect/vibe/whatever kick in?

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