Materials Over Past Few Decades
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Thanks for everyone's input. The problem is the toaster though, rather than the bridge. I don't think 9.6K is particularly hot... from what I've read V series bridge PUs from this era run around 10-11K. Sound right? The issue with the disparity in volume, IMHO, is the toaster.
Sergio, the pickup is as far up as it can go... I even sliced the rubber grommet in half. Any tighter and I'm sure I'll crack the pickguard. Not a great pic, but see below...
Here's more info on the bridge... looks like there's some interest.
The bottom of the polepieces of the reissue bobbin, stuck to the shoes nicely, as they were attracted (I think we're all attracted to horseshoes, aren't we!). I was kind of worried that they might repel one another, and wasn't sure what that would have done to the sound. Together they didn't seem to get much hotter. Some added punch yes, but also clearer, with more sustain and definition. It's got an incredible range too...
Here's a link to some pics...
http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t235/xsubs/Shoes/
Sergio, the pickup is as far up as it can go... I even sliced the rubber grommet in half. Any tighter and I'm sure I'll crack the pickguard. Not a great pic, but see below...
Here's more info on the bridge... looks like there's some interest.
The bottom of the polepieces of the reissue bobbin, stuck to the shoes nicely, as they were attracted (I think we're all attracted to horseshoes, aren't we!). I was kind of worried that they might repel one another, and wasn't sure what that would have done to the sound. Together they didn't seem to get much hotter. Some added punch yes, but also clearer, with more sustain and definition. It's got an incredible range too...
Here's a link to some pics...
http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t235/xsubs/Shoes/
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Maybe that's what I'll have to try, Sergio.
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