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The great pickup shootout

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In my quest for the optimal sound from my 625 (my optimal sound, anyway Image), I decided to install each of the pickups (hi-gain, vintage, humbucker, humbucker w/coil tap) and make short samples of each pickup in a variety of circuits. I wanted to see the effect of different components as well the the particular characteristics of each pickup, so I made recordings with 250K/500K volume pots, .022mfd/.047mfd tone caps, and with and without a bleed cap. I played each sample twice through a PodPro; once using the Fender Tweed model, and once using the AC-30 model. I didn't tweak any amp settings, both volume and tone on 10, bridge position only, and very little concern for missed notes. Image

I originally did this for personal reference, but I noticed that some folks are wondering about the difference in sound between the different pickups, or the effect of a coil tap. To the extent that this helps, have at it. You can check them out here.
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Post by sir_andrew_of_left_coast »

Thanks for doing this! I've been getting ready to mod a 350 to have one of each of the RIC pickups... perfect timing, Adam!
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Post by jwilli »

Cool! Surprisingly to me, I liked the
HG25022AC.mp3

Hi-Gain, 250k pot, .022 cap, AC-30 amp
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Post by atomic_punk »

My Favorite was High Gain, AC30, 250K, .022 cap. Nice job, Adam, and you can really hear the differences between them!
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Post by zekmoe »

The sounds recorded echo my feelings exactly, as I have a few guitars with both Hi Gains and Toasters. I prefer the Hi Gains.

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Great job Adam.
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