Chris Carlson
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I guess I need to save up some money and make the switch. Was also considering the same for my '01 McCarty solidbody (original Pick-ups are McCarty's).
Unholy carp, that's beautiful!
You know, I've got a HB........
I have to agree with this. When I had a HB1 w/piezo It sounded totally different than my custom24’s. I will say though you get more out of it when you totally rebuild a new pre-set specifically for that guitar. At the time I was using fractal axe ultra. I don’t have the guitar anymore only because I prefer 24 frets.With a new guitar I usually construct a new tone patch from the ground up on my signal processor. I think if you did this using your Helix, you would end this problem. Spend an hour or two trying out all the options in combinations. Or, for a quicker fix, just concentrate on the EQ with the Helix.
WTH???????? You are GAS stalking me..
I think there is something about that in the forum rules.
Ok so any pics of th HB???
WTH???????? You are GAS stalking me..
I think there is something about that in the forum rules.
Ok so any pics of th HB???
Appreciate all of the great advice. I'll start from scratch on the helix just for this guitar and try the eq there. I think I'll also take it to the local shop to adjust the pickups. I'm nervous to do any of that myself though I just ordered some ebony pickup rings so maybe I'll play with the pickup height when swapping. I did indeed notice that the neck pickup is much lower than the bridge and it's really the neck pickup that's the most egregious.
If all of this fails, I'll swap pickups. Any suggestions knowing that I love the dragon 2's? I've heard great things about Lindy Fralins.
Reflecting on Les' comments.......I have been guilty of that.....That is, buying a new guitar because I wanted "something different". Then, plugging it in to the same amp I used last, with my favorite (older) guitar, and not changing any settings. "OMG, it does not sound as good! What can I do to make the new and different NEW guitar sound EXACTLY like the OLD guitar?"
Which leads to the question. "Why did I just spend x thousand dollars for a new guitar when the old one was perfect?"
You know, the old one is so perfect because it has been my number one for SIX YEARS and I have learned what makes it tick. (Well, sometimes, I think IT has just learned how to make ME sound good). To tell the truth, I am going to have to force myself to go back and follow Les' prescription for a couple of guitars. Not least that pink one I posted above which, as much as I like it, has not really moved up to the top tier. Which has lately made me seriously pondering cutting it loose. It would be a shame to do that prematurely.
I am all in when it comes to low or no cost tweaks. I like Les's approach....Worst case, I'd go with 57-08'sHere is a one dollar experiment...I love them for a fatter, mellowed out treble tone...plus, they are killer for precision picking (ask Trey & Jerry (well...))
Yowzers!! Got a link to any threads with more pics of this guitar??