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Topic: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

I am either looking for a new guitar, Telecaster, Although I think trying to convince the wife that I need a new one will be imposable. So what do people think about changing the pick-ups to ones with a coil tap.

Will it may give my beefy sounding ESP a nice new twang and a beefy option?

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

Hi James,  default/smile ,
Coil taps will certainly thin the sound out, and make for a good tone variation,
But the only way to get the real Twang Thang, is to convince Her indoor's, you need a Tele.. default/roll
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I have just been sick it is still not working. I think I will have to resort to bringing Mr Talley wackier out of retirement.

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Now I'm not sure that's the way forward............... default/tongue
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The wife said its a good start, so it looks like I am under starters orders.

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Its not working, I think I need Viagra.

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

jamesd74 wrote:

Its not working, I think I need Viagra.

Q: What do Viagra and Disney World have in common?
A: A one-hour wait for a two-minute ride.................... default/roll

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

Squier affinity Telecaster, with a maple neck, £124.00.

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I've never tried this particular guitar, but Squier is by Fender, it won't be rubbish.... default/cool

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Mmmmmmm That should only take me till about xmas, HELP!

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

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Mmmmmmm That should only take me till about xmas, HELP!


Christmas will come soon for ya

Is it a natural wood finish

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

watermelon john wrote:
jamesd74 wrote:

Mmmmmmm That should only take me till about xmas, HELP!


Christmas will come soon for ya

Is it a natural wood finish

Metallic Blue. Maple neck,
Black, Maple neck,
Butterscotch Blonde, Maple neck,
Metallic Red, Maple neck,
Artic White, Maple neck,
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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

alun wrote:
watermelon john wrote:
jamesd74 wrote:

Mmmmmmm That should only take me till about xmas, HELP!


Christmas will come soon for ya

Is it a natural wood finish

Metallic Blue. Maple neck,
Black, Maple neck,
Butterscotch Blonde, Maple neck,
Metallic Red, Maple neck,
Artic White, Maple neck,
.......................... default/roll ........................


That Butterscotch and Artic  seems to shake up my wallet the best  default/big_smile

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

The wine red is looking fav at the Min. Or i might build one myself yet.

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Re: What is your opinion about changing pick-ups.

Have a look at G&L ASAT as well, if you're craving a Tele....The ASAT's little heralded, but, puts most Tele's to shame.  While you're at it, note whose company it is...

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Had a look thanxs.

The problem I have is most Telecasters out there look dated. However I do like the fender Jim Root, but it has two EMG humbukers which is not the sound I am looking for. My ESP has more beef then a heard of cows.
It is looking increasingly like with the help of my new found friend that I will buy a saga kit and he will paint it a flat white, on the up side my new found friend owns an arts and craft shop.  The problem then for me is the neck, the plan could be to try to flatten the kit one or try to retro fit one from a cheap ESP.

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