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Soapbar Neck & 1/4 Pounder Bridge

Discussion in 'Just Pickups' started by Jammin'John, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. Nov 9, 2011 #1
    Jammin'John

    Jammin'John Friend of Leo's

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    It seems like a lot of folks say that the SD QP bridge tele pup is not trebly enough.
    I see that many other people like it.
    I have a tele with a soapbar in the neck position (8.2k) and a 'lil '59 in the bridge with 500k pots.
    I'm NOT in love with the '59.
    It's cool when cranked by itself for a rock solo but I am not getting the nice clear sound for chords with both pups on.
    I play chords a lot.
    Would the quarter pounder work better than the '59 when paired with an 8.2k p90 ?
    I don't use pedals much and my amps are NOT channel switching.

    JJ
     

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  2. Nov 10, 2011 #2
    Mr_Martin

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  3. Nov 10, 2011 #3
    Jammin'John

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    "Dull & Lifeless" ??? :(
    Isn't that kind of harsh ? :eek:
    I'll bet you had 250k pots in your axe.
    My soapbar is dull with a 250k.
    Love/Hate for the 1/4 # 'er.
    Thanks for the tip.
    Maybe the 1/4 # 'er is overwound too much ?
    There is a lot of love/hate when gfs is mentioned.
    I don't want to spend $90 on a pup though.
    Thanks

    JJ
     
  4. Nov 10, 2011 #4
    Gross

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    To me it didn't sound any of those things. Actually I really liked it for rock. Don't think it had any twang though, but that's not what I play.
     
  5. Nov 11, 2011 #5
    Teleterr

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    Yeah, the 1/4 lb er isn't dull and lifeless, its hot and lively. Its too overwound for 250K pots. Use 500s and it will come to life.When people describe it as muddy, I think that part of the reason is the wider poles smear the sound and give a less sharp attack.Its a great p/up, but you won't get the traditional Tele twang from it.
     
  6. Nov 13, 2011 #6
    Jammin'John

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    It's not a traditional tele anyway since it's got a soapbar (8.2k) in the neck.
    That 1/4 # er is cheap compared to the p90,tele size bridge pups I've seen.
    $58 instead of $75 - 90.

    JJ
     
  7. Nov 13, 2011 #7
    Teleterr

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    Get the tapped, and put in a push/pull or push/push pot then your parallel combos will really sparkle.Full on by its self it'll kick ass.
     
  8. Nov 14, 2011 #8
    Jammin'John

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    Tapped

    Tapped is a good idea ! :idea:

    JJ
     
  9. Nov 15, 2011 #9
    metalicaster

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    I have this combo, me gusta.

    Very good for hard rock, heavy metal and punk.
     
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