Bernie Questions

[Tone-y]

Not

I’m going to enquire if the original pickups are still available and what they are.

Not the end of the world if the original pickups aren't with it, but I wouldn't pay a premium for the Seymour's. It won't have the 53/10s, they weren't offered until the year after the Bernie's came out and this advert is at pains to point out this is one of the very first released (and has a signed certificate from Bernie to prove it)

 

[tyfu20]

Do it! Love my Bernie with the Whole Lotta Love Buckers, feels incredibly solid and one I will not be parting with.

 

[Boogie]

Not

Not the end of the world if the original pickups aren't with it, but I wouldn't pay a premium for the Seymour's. It won't have the 53/10s, they weren't offered until the year after the Bernie's came out and this advert is at pains to point out this is one of the very first released (and has a signed certificate from Bernie to prove it)

My SE245 has Duncan Antiquity hummers and they transformed that guitar into a dream machine. Don’t be afraid to drop coin on premium pickups..it pays huge dividends.

 

[Tone-y]

My SE245 has Duncan Antiquity hummers and they transformed that guitar into a dream machine. Don’t be afraid to drop coin on premium pickups..it pays huge dividends.

Yes, it's not necessarily a bad thing, specially as it would only of had the SE pickups anyway, so I think in this case a pickup swap could be a good thing and would probably be the best way of improving tone above it's 'SE' level. But Seymour Duncan Hot rodded humbucker set? I've never heard of them so I wouldn't want to be paying someone a premium just because they've been installed. I'd rather pay less and have the originals, then swap them to something of my own choice.

 

[Boogie]

Agreed. If the originals don’t come with it, I’d consider it a value drop.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Yes, it's not necessarily a bad thing, specially as it would only of had the SE pickups anyway, so I think in this case a pickup swap could be a good thing and would probably be the best way of improving tone above it's 'SE' level. But Seymour Duncan Hot rodded humbucker set? I've never heard of them so I wouldn't want to be paying someone a premium just because they've been installed. I'd rather pay less and have the originals, then swap them to something of my own choice.

SD Hot Rodded set, appear to be a good entry level pickup. I’ve leant toward lower output HB’s recently, so I can boost them if needed for a “hot” sound. I guess I’m a bit vintage in more ways than one!

 

[mojo1fan]

I have two Bernies (VS and Black) and both are great. I can't speak for the pickups however, as I'm an EMG guy and prefer 89s with coils split capabilities.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I have two Bernies (VS and Black) and both are great. I can't speak for the pickups however, as I'm an EMG guy and prefer 89s with coils split capabilities.

The ear wants what the ear wants!

 

[pac90]

If your thinking of modding and dont have parts sitting waiting, worth having a gander at S2 single cuts too. Come with us bridge, tuners, nut and can be found for se money on the bay sometimes. Seems like now is buyers market time of year so good time to look

 

[Mark Ray]

Thanks for all the input gents. Bernie is now boarding a transport vehicle, destination: Tennessee!

 

[ScottR]

Thanks for all the input gents. Bernie is now boarding a transport vehicle, destination: Tennessee!

Very cool! GREAT! now my Bernie GAS is back in full effect...congrats and I hate you...

 

[ScottR]

I guess I’m a bit vintage in more ways than one!

Ain't that the truth...​

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Very cool! GREAT! now my Bernie GAS is back in full effect...congrats and I hate you...

You’re in so much trouble!

Remember to activate your GPS chip!

 

[ScottR]

You’re in so much trouble!

Remember to activate your GPS chip!

Which one? The one my wife has sewn into my underwear or the ones the ailens planted in my neck when they abducted me?

 

[bodia]

Thanks for all the input gents. Bernie is now boarding a transport vehicle, destination: Tennessee!

atta boy!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Which one? The one my wife has sewn into my underwear or the ones the ailens planted in my neck when they abducted me?

My wife pads the front of my undies too.

 

[ScottR]

My wife pads the front of my undies too.

You too???!!! Here I was feeling all special...and not in the usual "Ed" kinda way either for a change...coincidence? Nope! I smell a conspiracy...yep! A it's a C-O-N-spiracy.

 

[dogrocketp]

Isn't Depends the reason padding is on the downfall?

 

[gush]

Not

Not the end of the world if the original pickups aren't with it, but I wouldn't pay a premium for the Seymour's. It won't have the 53/10s, they weren't offered until the year after the Bernie's came out and this advert is at pains to point out this is one of the very first released (and has a signed certificate from Bernie to prove it)

I didn't know bernies had a run with 5310s.

I get those sound badass!!!!#

 

[Tone-y]

I didn't know bernies had a run with 5310s.

I get those sound badass!!!!#

There was a very limited run of 50 guitars in 2013 for the UK only. Bet they worked well together