The two Morse Models (That extra pickup!)

[jptortor]

I have not had the pleasure of playing either of the Morse models but they both seem intriguing to me.

Does the extra single coil pickup sound significantly different than the "bridge" single coil? Can the two be combined for a noiseless quacky strat sound? I guess in my mind, ideally, that extra pickup would add a warmer neck single coil sound, and then the quack sound when combined with the other single.

Also, are the neck profiles exact, or is the original not the digitized neck?

Thanks guys.

Jason

 

[John C]

I have not had the pleasure of playing either of the Morse models but they both seem intriguing to me.

Does the extra single coil pickup sound significantly different than the "bridge" single coil? Can the two be combined for a noiseless quacky strat sound? I guess in my mind, ideally, that extra pickup would add a warmer neck single coil sound, and then the quack sound when combined with the other single.

Also, are the neck profiles exact, or is the original not the digitized neck?

Thanks guys.

Jason

I've only played the Y2D model plugged in so I can't comment on the pickup difference. However, I do know that EBMM uses the digitized neck on both models - I think they switched the original model over to the digitized neck when the Y2Ds began to ship.

 

[banjoplayer]

Hi Jason,

The extra singlecoil is nice to have, but I would not say, it sounds significantly different, f.e. like a bridge and neck Single coil. I wouldn´t say it sounds warm neither. It´s rather thin. Although it gives you nice combinations with each of the 2 hummers and also the bridge single coil - each with a bit of quack. The two SC are the most quacky combination, but not as quacky as bridge/middle on Strat/AL/Silo Spec-SSS... I think they are not reverse wound (and so noiseless) but I´m not sure as I never play this position with distortion where I would hear it clearly.

The modders here say, that you can get a rather good quack out of a Morse with a splitted Bridge Humbucker and the Bridge Singlecoil. This is possible with Standard Morse and Y2D.

All Standard-Morse models since the introduction of the Y2D have the new digitized neck and around that time also the compensated nut was introduced. My Morse (Jan 2005) has both old: neck and nut.

Go try a Morse if possible: it´s that mighty and sounds as no other guitar I know !

 

[Colin]

The Morse is a very versatile guitar. I sound nothing like him when I play and it can cover a range of styles, this guitar is not a one trick pony like many signature models

 

[fbecir]

Hello Jason

I just own an original Morse, thus I will just give you my feelings on this model. First thing : the switching is really great. Perhaps, it looks difficult to use but in fact it's easy. Personally, what I don't like with the Y2D is the 5 positions switch. The positions 2 and 4 are really hard to find when you have to switch quickly.
The "extra" single coil is really nice especially for clean sounds. The only problem you can have with it is the position : I have to put it low otherwise I hit it with my pick when I play.

In any case, the original Morse and the Y2D are great guitars !

 

[paranoid70]

What is a digitized neck?

 

[brasco68]

What is a digitized neck?

The digitized neck was a laser copy made on the neck from Steve's #1 so the neck on the Y2D has the same comfortable worn in feel as a guitar that been played for years. Same process was done with the EVH/Axis

 

[rmh925]

Mine does not have the digitized neck wish it did though, but the Morse is the most versatile guitar i have ever owned. I need another

 

[Ernieballplayer]

are the original SM's models going to be digitized too??

 

[Colin]

are the original SM's models going to be digitized too??

already are and I love it