Question Anyone convert their Cutlass to 2 HB?

[CRAIG4FSU]

I'm loading up another pickguard for my Cutlass. I've got a set of Dimarzio transition pups wired to split coil on a 2 knob set up i'm trying to see if i can get loaded into a new pg. Any input on where the neck pup should be located (measurement), etc? I'm not too concerned with opening the cavity if need be.

Anybody successfully pull this off yet?

Thanks for any help.

 

[jmmp]

I’d love an HH cutlass. I have an SSS and HSS, but HH is my preferred setup. I wonder if EBMM has one in the works? Or maybe the Stingray is supposed to fill that niche?

 

[Fro]

I’d bet there will be a HH sometime.

 

[GWDavis28]

But wouldn't that take away from the Stingray?

Glenn |B)

 

[jmmp]

I had the same thought about stepping on the toes of the stingray. The pickups sound different though. The cutlass H has a lot more midrange to my ear, and maybe has a tad more output.

 

[GWDavis28]

So the Jason Richardson model is suppose to be like a Cutlass in HH form. I guess it could be possible.

Glenn |B)

 

[vic_loher]

Just a question. Why would you want to put HH into a Cutlass? Don't you get a Cutlass for the single coil sound? Just curious. Thanks.

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

Just a question. Why would you want to put HH into a Cutlass? Don't you get a Cutlass for the single coil sound? Just curious. Thanks.

To have different options. I have several loaded pick guards for my strats and change them to suit my mood. This is just another option for my Cutlass.

 

[GWDavis28]

Is the Cutlass routed for a pair of humbuckers? I thought it was routed for the pups that the guitar came with (SSS, or SSH), I could be mistaken.

Glenn |B)

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

Is the Cutlass routed for a pair of humbuckers? I thought it was routed for the pups that the guitar came with (SSS, or SSH), I could be mistaken.

Glenn |B)

http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-ball-music-man-guitars/63818-cutlass-pickup-route.html

 

[TripHazard]

You'll definitely need a router, but that's no big deal. After that, you're really just hooking up to the output jack. You could convert the wires to the output to a molex setup perhaps - a quick release/attach set-up for whatever guard you want to put on. All the buffered circuit stuff comes away with the stock electronics.

 

[GWDavis28]

You'll definitely need a router, but that's no big deal. After that, you're really just hooking up to the output jack. You could convert the wires to the output to a molex setup perhaps - a quick release/attach set-up for whatever guard you want to put on. All the buffered circuit stuff comes away with the stock electronics.

Yah EBMM use to use Molex connectors for that on the Silo's.

Glenn |B)

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

I got the SD Antiquity Texas Hot set in. Vast improvement over the stock set, but still sub par. I'll keep messing with pickup height adjustments. Maybe, I got a lemon?

Do you think 300K pots are worth a shot before I route this sucker? The playability and quality are why I'm keeping it and trying to get it sounding better.

 

[TripHazard]

Nah, I think you should route and it really make it your own, then post some cool pics for us Cutlass nuts. I’d quite like an HH Cutlass myself - next to my AL and STV it’s my most comfy player

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

I've got a dual hum pg on the way. I'm taking the Dimarzio Transition pickups and wiring (coil split) out of my Sterling LUKE to load the new pg.

I'll keep you posted.

 

[TripHazard]

I've got a dual hum pg on the way. I'm taking the Dimarzio Transition pickups and wiring (coil split) out of my Sterling LUKE to load the new pg.
I'll keep you posted.

Awesome
Can’t wait to see the pictures