New found love for RP pickups!

[enigma]

So, I was "this" close to swapping out the RP pups for my recently acquired Dragon I pups. I also bought a PRS Tuxedo 1x12 closed cab the other day. So, I slaved my Rivera Quiana Studio 1x12 into the cab loaded with a Celestion V30 and, boy, my Modern Eagle I just sings!

IMO, RP pups have incredible clean presence that can sometimes be too bright when overdriven. It needs a touch of veil for a lack of better words. V30 speakers, especially in closed back cabs in my opinion, tend to produce great mids and "thump" that work well with bright pickups by smoothing out the top end without choking it. PLUS, RP pups are one of the best pickups when tapped for that single coil tones!

Now, I just need to get another Modern Eagle I to put these bad boy Dragon 1 pickups! :biggrin:

 

[Egads]

Now, I just need to get another Modern Eagle I to put these bad boy Dragon 1 pickups! :biggrin:

Ah, first world problems!

 

[enigma]

Ah, first world problems!

You know, we make plans and GAS laughs at them!

 

[Rider1260]

A rosewood neck SCT is really close to a ME ( MApete ) has a nice one for sale

 

[enigma]

A rosewood neck SCT is really close to a ME ( MApete ) has a nice one for sale

That's a good idea! I used to own one. There are some good deals out there for used ones.

 

[Brad737]

I think you owe it to yourself to at least try the Dragons. If you don't like them, you can always put those RPs back.

 

[GBrux]

I have some RPs that were in my McCarty.... But took them out... Anyone try RPs in a singlecut or Custom 22?

 

[enigma]

I think you owe it to yourself to at least try the Dragons. If you don't like them, you can always put those RPs back.

I'm saving up for another ME I, or at least a SC Rosewood for this set of Dragons My RP's really sound good through my newly acquired Orange RV100 as well.

 

[tdarian]

If anyone is desperate for a spare ME1 (with RPs factory installed!) just let me know, might be able to dig one up. TD

 

[Tim]

some people never bonded with the RPs.... They just need plenty volume to come alive.... a bit of crank and they are great!!