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Ahryn wrote:That is one tasty looking solamente
What I like best about the MFD pickups is the very nature of them is unique, I do not see many pickups with the same ceramic and polepiece design. and of course the wider frequency range that I very much enjoy.
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louis cyfer wrote:Ahryn wrote:That is one tasty looking solamente
What I like best about the MFD pickups is the very nature of them is unique, I do not see many pickups with the same ceramic and polepiece design. and of course the wider frequency range that I very much enjoy.
most cheapo single coils and humbuckers have ceramic + polepiece. the design is not so unique, but results are.
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:55 pm
Tim GuitarsOnTheWeb wrote:1) Favorite G&L Pickup
For me - the large MFD is by far my favorite (aka Soapbar or P-90 MFD by some). I've been fortunate to have heard this pickup in a number of variations. Over wound, under wound, etc. And I still prefer the original 80's windings coming in around 6.5K on the neck, 7.25-7.3K on the bridge. When working with Gabe Dellevigne on the Trinity, this was the pickup we used and matched with Maple as I still like that combination. But when I think of the "G&L TONE" -- I think of the large MFD.
2) Bluesboy - Seth
Sound is subjective and I always respect that. Louis comment was the Seth Lover isn't a good choice (when combined with MFD at the bridge). I would disagree and it's interesting to note that the vast majority of reviews point to their favorite position on the selector switch to be middle where the Seth and the MFD are combined. HOWEVER, Louis opinion is valid as he doesn't like it. I have a valid opinion too as I do like it. There was a very specific sound I was going for, and it accomplishes the goal I had. Doesn't mean you can't switch out to something you prefer. As a side note, I was once asked why I always chose ASAT body designs? The answer is they lend themselves to easy modification, had a set amount of controls, and really are a lot more versatile than some realize from a design and modifying standpoint.
3) Bridge MFD squeal
This has come up before, and I've always had real concern about it. In speaking with Mr. Fullerton - they had an extensive issue on the Telecaster, they used Bees Wax to pot the pickups and they had to be really soaked into it. Another designer I spoke with (who is more of an engineering guy than a musician) said it was related to the resonant point of the classic ashtray bridge we're all familiar with which causes the problem. I've seen solutions from re-pot the pickup, to add a small backing to the ashtray bridge to change the resonant frequency. Now it here's where it gets REAL interesting and sorta backs up the engineer's theory. I used to be a Tom Anderson dealer. Anderson guitars are well respected and in speaking with them, they had the same issue. The solution? Re-design the ashtray bridge (aka get rid of it!). Here's a photo of one of their guitars. As you can see the bridge is no longer in contact with the pickup. I personally don't like the look, but it eliminated 100% the issue for them. So despite cosmetics being subjective, this could be an alternative consideration in future.
In the various ASAT Classic's and Bluesboy's that I've personally owned, I've never experienced this issue on any of my guitars. I did have two or three customers over all the years of selling G&L's come back with this issue. One we were able to fix via re-potting the pickup. In the other we switched out the pickup (which didn't solve it) and added a backing to the ashtray bridge and that resolved the issue. I can't remember the third as my brain is old. But I've seen several posts over the years, so I would really look at this to find a resolution across the board.
Regards,
Tim
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jeffmarshall67 wrote:A friend uses bags of rock from the hardware store to take out smells, I've yet to search it out. Sounds easier than a spray.