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08-19-2008, 08:37 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | | Which of the Norstrand soapbars sound the most like Lakland Chi-Sonics?
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I listened to Lakland Chi-Sonics sound clips yesterday and I'm in love! What a tone! The only problem is they're not the right size to replace the pups in my Lakland 55-01. Norstrand soapbars are just about the right size, though.
Which of these gets closest to that Chi-Sonic sound?
Big singles
Big splits
Fat stacks
Dual coils
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08-19-2008, 09:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | | Anybody? |
08-19-2008, 10:59 PM
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Endorsing artist:see profile/Current Setup | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CHICAGO,IL. | | | None of them. |
08-19-2008, 11:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X  None of them. | Cool. |
08-19-2008, 11:14 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lowell/Amesbury Massachusetts | | | well hes right... |
08-19-2008, 11:18 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jsingles well hes right... | I have no doubt! Jauqo's a very knowledgeable guy. I wasn't being sarcastic - just disappointed.
Man, those Chi-Sonics sound great! If I wanted them in my 55-01 I'd have to get the pickup cavities routed bigger, and I don't want to do that. |
08-19-2008, 11:52 PM
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Endorsing artist:see profile/Current Setup | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CHICAGO,IL. | | | Thanks for the compliment.
Why not just have the routings made bigger? at least you'll have the sound you're going for in the end. |
08-19-2008, 11:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X Why not just have the routings made bigger? at least you'll have the sound you're going for in the end. | I might just look into how much it would cost. I've heard really good things about Norstrand Big Splits, though. |
08-20-2008, 04:53 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stafford Springs, CT | | | any of the nords will sound better than the mk1's |
08-20-2008, 05:03 AM
|  | Dr. Jim | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton TX, Kailua HI, New York | | Suggestion:
Pick a set and try them.
If they don't do it for you,
get another set.
Compare and sell the ones you like least.
Rinse and repeat.
BTW, I love the Fatstacks and Aguilar obp-3 in my Valenti. Don't forget the Pre is going to make a big difference, too. 
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08-20-2008, 09:05 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Carr Suggestion:
Pick a set and try them.
If they don't do it for you,
get another set.
Compare and sell the ones you like least.
Rinse and repeat.
BTW, I love the Fatstacks and Aguilar obp-3 in my Valenti. Don't forget the Pre is going to make a big difference, too. | That's a good idea, but I've kind of got one shot at it 'cause we're on a tight budget. From all that I've read and the questions I've asked I think I'd be going with the Norstrand Big Splits.
BTW: I think it's great that you're teaching in Elementary School! I looked at your website and you've done a lot, and yet you find teaching music to children to be the most important job you've done. |
08-20-2008, 09:16 AM
| | | | Are Chisonics for sale ? |
08-20-2008, 09:30 AM
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Endorsing artist:see profile/Current Setup | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CHICAGO,IL. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Barkless Dog Are Chisonics for sale ? |
Yes. |
08-20-2008, 10:07 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Puyallup, WA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Barkless Dog Are Chisonics for sale ? | I've got an email off to a guy from Lakland about how much they cost. |
08-20-2008, 10:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin, TX | | | If I remember correctly, Chi-Sonics are more narrow but taller than Mk-1s.
I believe the holes would need to be routed neck to bridge, but would need to be filled side-to-side.
Bob
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