So I finally got the project up and running. I wound up going HSS with an EMG 89/SA/SA set. Had a heck of a time fitting everything into the Starla control cavity. In fact, I had to hack out a new slot for the 5-way switch for it to fit (as seen in the photo). Because of that, and the fact that...
I had my guy rout a single coil hole in the middle of the pickguard I had. For now I'm probably going to just throw in some passive pickups I have laying around to get it going, until I get the EMGs.
First stumbling block- I ordered an ABR bridge that comes with M4 studs. Sadly, discovered that the Starlas apparently use a bridge with M5 studs. So the correct one is on the way.
Also thought I had a set of Grover Mini Rotomatics that would work out, but discovered that the ones I have are 6...
So, for the longest time I've wanted to get a Starla SE and either add a middle single coil pickup, or possibly get a custom pickguard made to use three single coils. I found a Starla husk on Stratosphere's eBay page not too long ago. Well today they sent me an offer to sell it with a discount...
The Santana SE Special P90 was offered in Europe. I recently found one online in England but could never get the shop to answer me on a shipping inquiry.
So, if a person wanted to replace the tuners but didn't want to shell out $200 for the Phase III tuners, what might you recommend? I found these on Stew Mac that look like a direct replacement- Kluson tuners
I think I have more bags than PRSi right now (have to dig around in my garage). But I wouldn't mind using one of the good Gibson Les Paul padded case/bags, like this one-
I have one for a LP Tribute, and they're very nice.
My 2021 PRS S2 594 McCarty Singlecut arrived today. Faded blue smokeburst. Looks virtually unplayed on the front, with minor surface scratches on the back.
Switch tip was broken, unfortunately. That's a simple fix, new switch is on the way. The pickups were jacked right up as high as they could...
I'm curious about the PU routs under the Starla SE pickguard. I'm thinking about getting one and adding a middle singlecoil pup, custom pickguard, and 5 way switch. Wondering if the guitar has a swimming pool rout or would require routing.
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