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I couldn't agree more with the pick comment. Gibby's do seem to shine when played pickstyle. It brings just enough top-end while retaining the deep lows that Gibson pups seem to be known for.
Well, I didn't get any leads on a 2014 Fireburst EB 5 string and the GAS was building up quick so I got a nice blonde SG Supreme to go with my Lava Burst instead...
Well, I didn't get any leads on a 2014 Fireburst EB 5 string and the GAS was building up quick so I got a nice blonde SG Supreme to go with my Lava Burst instead...
After doing some much needed set up work on it, she plays real fine. The EB is gonna have to wait for a later date, I'm having fun with the short scale SGs right now.
As does yours! These SG basses are such good instruments! What's the verdict on your new neck pickup? Was it a big departure from the stock one? Inquiring minds want to know.
I think you may have meant to ask me that question, my friend (unless gsgbass is planning the same swap out). I'm still waiting on the work to be completed. The pup needs a slightly wider route than the stock pup. I talked to the luthier yesterday, and he said that it's going to be about another week to get everything routed and swapped in. As long as the work is done right, I'm ok with the wait, but I am missing my little SG! I bought a used Lakland Skyline DJ4 to get me thru the wait, though! The shop I'm using has a good reputation, great service, and it's where I bought the bass last month, so I'm not worried, and mine isn't the only instrument being worked on. The total for the routing and install is going to be $80, not bad, especially considering I wouldn't be able to do it myself!
Oops, my bad! Be sure to keep us posted on the pickup front. Also, you swapped the bridge out, does the new one fit the stock Gibson SG stud inserts?
Absolutely! Yes, the Supertone bridge uses the two existing parallel studs, with new bolts. The single bridge-angle stud closest the neck is unused, but the new bridge covers it neatly. The whole unit moves the bridge a tiny bit closer to the strap pin, which then allows the strings to be intonated properly without having to trim the silk off the E or A strings. It also gives full contact with the body, which should help prevent the studs from ever pulling out of the body. It also works with the Epiphone 3-point bridge, which have non-flush bolt studs.
Dang, our family shots look like first cousins...
Well, I didn't get any leads on a 2014 Fireburst EB 5 string and the GAS was building up quick so I got a nice blonde SG Supreme to go with my Lava Burst instead...
After doing some much needed set up work on it, she plays real fine. The EB is gonna have to wait for a later date, I'm having fun with the short scale SGs right now.
