frankencat
Guitarded
So I finally got around to swapping out the pickups in my S2 Satin t24 Standard oday. I have to say the stock pickups were really growing on me over the past month or so so I decided to build a complete new custom pickguard setup and swap it out straight away. I bought a new tort guard from PRS and loaded it up with CTS pots, Orange Drop tone cap, 180pf treble bleed cap, CRL 3 way blade switch, super mini toggle for coil-splitting and a Switchcraft jack. I had heard the the jack on these was suspect but when I pulled it out it was the same exact Switchcraft part that I use in my shop so that was a happy surprise. All in all the stock parts are high quality as is the overall build quality. The pickups I used are the classic Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker set which is a Jazz neck with a JB bridge. I have had this combo before in other guitars and I dig it.
Here's the stock electronics and guard coming out:
A before shot:
And after the deed was done:
I haven't had a chance to really dig into it yet but judging by my preliminary run through it is clearer and bigger sounding. I am going to let it grow on me a but and then maybe I will swap it back and see how the stock setup compares. One thing about the stock setup is that I don't care for the push-pull setup. It is hard to get to and the knob is hard to get a grip on. I like the super mini toggle setup and have this in my other guitars so I already know it works for me. Hope you enjoy my pics. In the next phase I will install the John Mann tremelo upgrade kit with the brass block and saddles and screws. As soon as I can spare the $150. Prolly in a few weeks.
Many blessings!
Frank
Here's the stock electronics and guard coming out:
A before shot:
And after the deed was done:
I haven't had a chance to really dig into it yet but judging by my preliminary run through it is clearer and bigger sounding. I am going to let it grow on me a but and then maybe I will swap it back and see how the stock setup compares. One thing about the stock setup is that I don't care for the push-pull setup. It is hard to get to and the knob is hard to get a grip on. I like the super mini toggle setup and have this in my other guitars so I already know it works for me. Hope you enjoy my pics. In the next phase I will install the John Mann tremelo upgrade kit with the brass block and saddles and screws. As soon as I can spare the $150. Prolly in a few weeks.
Many blessings!
Frank
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