brownpants69
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I've finally taken the plunge and removed the EMGs from my Luke. My new pickups should arrive Monday so I will try to post a pic and let you all know how I have got on.
I don't really want to get into a discussion about EMG vs Passive, but I'm going to put forward my point of view anyway
Basically I have got on perfectly with the Luke for about 3 years now. I only ever used it live through a POD or a modelling amp through the PA. It was great. Anyway, along comes my second Ball in the form of my SS and a new amp (Marshall JVM- yep I'm shocked I spent my hard earned money on a Marshall too!!).
I find the EMGs to be too high output and far too bright. I think with a lot of modern valve amps (which are brighter and have more gain on tap) there is some sense in having a pickup which doesnt pump the pre-amp as much. My SS with stock pickups sounds much warmer and fat.
I'm hoping my Luke is going to become my main guitar again because it is the best hunk of wood I have ever had- it has the nicest neck and the best body shape (IMO).
Pickups I have ordered: Little 59 for neck and a couple of Bare Knuckles (Can't say enough about BKPs- I phoned up and spent a good 20 mins talking to the boss himself about my options, and he is going to make me a SC to fit the existing route)
Will keep you posted...
I don't really want to get into a discussion about EMG vs Passive, but I'm going to put forward my point of view anyway
Basically I have got on perfectly with the Luke for about 3 years now. I only ever used it live through a POD or a modelling amp through the PA. It was great. Anyway, along comes my second Ball in the form of my SS and a new amp (Marshall JVM- yep I'm shocked I spent my hard earned money on a Marshall too!!).
I find the EMGs to be too high output and far too bright. I think with a lot of modern valve amps (which are brighter and have more gain on tap) there is some sense in having a pickup which doesnt pump the pre-amp as much. My SS with stock pickups sounds much warmer and fat.
I'm hoping my Luke is going to become my main guitar again because it is the best hunk of wood I have ever had- it has the nicest neck and the best body shape (IMO).
Pickups I have ordered: Little 59 for neck and a couple of Bare Knuckles (Can't say enough about BKPs- I phoned up and spent a good 20 mins talking to the boss himself about my options, and he is going to make me a SC to fit the existing route)
Will keep you posted...
