Finding a tone with the PTB circuit and MFD pups

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ieso
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Finding a tone with the PTB circuit and MFD pups

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Hey guys,

I wrote this for a friend that is coming from another brand of guitar. I sometimes see guys trying to wrap their heads around a guitar like, e.g., a Comanche when they're accustomed to more traditional tone circuits and more subdued pickups.

http://gtroblq.blogspot.com/2010/09/dia ... ystem.html

You're input, agreements or disagreements, are welcome.
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Re: Finding a tone with the PTB circuit and MFD pups

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ieso wrote:Hey guys,

I wrote this for a friend that is coming from another brand of guitar. I sometimes see guys trying to wrap their heads around a guitar like, e.g., a Comanche when they're accustomed to more traditional tone circuits and more subdued pickups.

http://gtroblq.blogspot.com/2010/09/dia ... ystem.html

You're input, agreements or disagreements, are welcome.
Here's an excellent starting point: Comanches For Dummies Redux by BoogieBill

Hope this helps.
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Re: Finding a tone with the PTB circuit and MFD pups

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Craig wrote:
ieso wrote:Hey guys,

I wrote this for a friend that is coming from another brand of guitar. I sometimes see guys trying to wrap their heads around a guitar like, e.g., a Comanche when they're accustomed to more traditional tone circuits and more subdued pickups.

http://gtroblq.blogspot.com/2010/09/dia ... ystem.html

You're input, agreements or disagreements, are welcome.
Here's an excellent starting point: Comanches For Dummies Redux by BoogieBill

Hope this helps.
A lot of good info there...though, a bit sprawling for a concise starting point. If I was having trouble getting a tone and that was the first thing I was directed to I might freak out a bit and think it's not worth the trouble.