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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 15:39:32 GMT
Im eyeing these two new models, the Dynamic Strat and the new solid color Fusion Pro! I would like a guitar with humbuckers for live situation. I would likely buy a P90 in humbucker format for the neck (Seymour Duncan maybe).
I am so happy to see HB using stainless steel frets and Ebony on both models. Not happy with the retainer bar but love the split option as in Live situations one needs versatility.
The colors/finishes are not all my taste but hey, I need another workhorse and need be very playable. Modern C shape might mean less strain when playing bar chords (I know this for a fact even though I really like regular strat C shape).
I care not much about the pickups as I am willing to swap them for something else but the bridge bucker might just be right. For me the main thing is Playability and the stainless frets and Ebony fretboard.
For just a bit more I could get a brand new Pacifica 311 with P90 and humbucker in the bridge and Rosewood fretboard. But I dislike the Pacifica body shape.
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Post by Vincent on Oct 29, 2018 17:48:25 GMT
If you can wait a while there might be some more solid colors added to the range. With Yamaha even their lowest priced gear is serviceable. Quality is rarely an issue. Good suggestion by DefJef
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 21:05:00 GMT
Never tried the 311. Not sure I would like those pickups anyway. Pacificas are no longer popular in Denmark hence not many (if any) have them in shops. One thing is for sure; you never see them sold on the 2nd hand market! People don't feel like parting from them maybe!
Still, not really liking the body shape on the Pacifica for some reason. The contour is just off but not as nice as in offset Fenders.
Would be good to get more color options for the Fusion Pro! Still, the two offered are MUCH nicer than those wobbly sea sick super hyper quilted maple tops!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 21:07:57 GMT
But I do dig the Dynamic amber and the Natural. Still would prefer solid color or just natural with oil finish rather than high gloss. Any who those Ebony fb with stainless steel frets is so tempting!
I wonder if its possible to swap that Ibanez style PG for a normal Strat style PG ?
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Post by Vincent on Oct 30, 2018 7:58:18 GMT
Product photographs tend to add extra shine to everything so the finish might not be so glossy in person. You could scuff it down a bit with Scotchbrite and or wire wool. I suppose a refin using oil might sound a little OTT but it is doable. I don't know what your experience is with ebony boards but I feel it is appropriate to mention they can be incredibly slippery and it is easy to push the notes sharp. In this case we need to examine our technique closely. No room for sloppiness In addition to this those models have medium jumbo frets. The height of these can make for a slippery experience also. Especially at and after the 12th fret where the strings are unlikely to connect with the board when fretting. As for your PG question. With brute force and ignorance it'll work!
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Post by LeoThunder on Oct 30, 2018 9:23:52 GMT
As for your PG question. With brute force and ignorance it'll work! It will look funny. Pick-ups and knobs won't be at the same place. Neck and middle pick-up will move towards the neck, bridge pick-up will move closer to the bridge changing the sound a little. Screw holes will be left here and there. One of the knobs will leave a hole for a coil split switch.
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Post by Vincent on Oct 30, 2018 9:46:50 GMT
Very good, LeoThunder . I think it would need a little trim around the bridge area to be able to pull it back a little in the hope of having space to drop the neck pickup and pots into the cavity. I guess I would choose to retain the original guard but if anyone does not like the pointy sections they can be cut more rounded. I have looked at uncut pickguard material online before. That stuff is quite expensive. Anyone ever made one using other materials?
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Post by Vincent on Oct 30, 2018 10:01:25 GMT
It would be nice if it did.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2018 15:41:36 GMT
Pulled the trigger on HB Dynamic HSH Amber! Should have it by Monday! Review follows so stay tuned!
I hope to get a guitar that is playable, frets, neck, body/bridge and tuners fine. Pickups and electrics are less important but if they deliver I'll keep them of course. (but in time I will load this axe with something else Im sure)
What I will do is re-wire so to get the Bridge-Neck is parallel and in series as I don't use the N+M and B+M options.
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Post by Vincent on Oct 31, 2018 17:53:34 GMT
Looking forward to the new arrival. Hope it serves you well
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2018 18:50:51 GMT
If it doesn't its going back to dear Thomann pronto Flame is not really my taste but this one just might do it thanks to the black PG. I remember my SC-550 Amber and L-450Plus both flames and I just couldn't bond with them. I need that pickguard for some unknown psychological reason to make my world happy I only hope the one I get has a weak maple flame pattern! The retainer bar is going off and have bought 2 HB butterfly bended string trees to use instead.
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Post by MartinB on Oct 31, 2018 19:20:46 GMT
Fingers x’d for you Che
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2018 21:16:59 GMT
Thanks Martin! I like to have guitars with different pickups as they do inspire new approach and therefor new riffs ideas. I liked the sound of the Roswell LAF bridge pup and hope these HAF are similar. If so I would keep it. What I want to say is, I could never bond with Les Paul and PRS style humbucker guitars as I seem to be inclined towards Fender style necks and bodies. This guitar could mean "at last a humbucker guitar I actually love". If these Roswells don't deliver I am eyeing the DiMarzio Air Classic for the Bridge and Neck.
In live situations I find "dynamic, big and trebly" of great importance for my riffs. Trebley + too thin = no good. Big + Muddy = no good. Air Classic should remedy all this I think. I think DiMarzio is more suited for My Sound as Seymour Duncan is more fat, midsy blues/rock orientated. But I will give these Roswells an honest run before I consider swapping them.
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