Question Could you pull off Timmons type tones on a Luke

[Random Hero]

Could you pull off Timmons type tones on a Luke?

It seems almost ideal, the EMGs being the only thing holding me back. Are these type tones possible on the Lukather, with it's EMG set?

Of course, I mean the fat, warm bridge humbucker tones, the glassy cleans, and the pseudo-single coil - fatter, darker, warmer - neck tones?

 

[brownpants69]

I'd say yes... but it depends on what you think Andy Timmons sounds like!

The EMGs on the Luke are amazing, but they are diffiuclt to swap for something else if you want to change them at a later date.

I'd say go for a Silo Special and get some Dimarzio fast tracks and whatever humbucker it is Andy Timmons uses. The bridge is the same as the Luke, neck is not as chunky, and they still look cool.

Why don't you try a Luke with your amp setup before you take the plunge?

 

[azazael]

I said a Silo Spec already! hehe
Have to admit a Supersport would be good also i think.
I get some good timmons type tones out mine.

 

[Random Hero]

I should clarify, I'm not looking for something dead on Timmons at all, but I didn't know how else to name the thread I guess.

I want a fat, warm, bucker, glassy cleans, and as I said, those almost pseudo-single coil neck tones. I need versatility too, to be able to play heavy rock, blues, and stand up there with killer clean tones.

FWIW, my rig is a Diezel Einstein -> Bogner Standard 4x12. I may be able to get a hold of one to try through my rig in a few weeks but until then, nada.

Also I've considered the Silo Special but something about it doesn't quite speak to me, I dunno what it is?

 

[azazael]

Super Sport then.
or
Axis with coil tap.

 

[Random Hero]

Super Sport then.
or
Axis with coil tap.

I've not really ever heard a coil tap tone I truly love. Maybe I need convincing. I guess I really like the idea of the Luke too...

 

[Slingy]

The cleans on the Luke are glassy as can be, if you like that sound your in for a real treat. Especially position 4. Neck alone or just mid will cover your blues and country sounds, and the bridge is just shred heaven.

But you gotta get your hands on one to see if the emg's are your thing.

 

[azazael]

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[robelinda2]

The Luke can do it easily.

 

[Random Hero]

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Yup, saw it. Need to sell first though.

 

[DrGonzo5150]

The cleans on the Luke are glassy as can be, if you like that sound your in for a real treat. Especially position 4. Neck alone or just mid will cover your blues and country sounds, and the bridge is just shred heaven

+1

Summed up well.
This axe can do it all!!!!

 

[wolf5150]

I've posted a few times on this subject.. I'm a Huge Timmons fan
If you like the neck shape on the Luke, ( I didn't ), it'll cover all Timmons tones easily, except pos 2 coil tap, as the Luke's 85 doesn't tap.

I bought my Silo special 2nd hand, then fitted Timmons pickups and it's now awesome, if you're ever in South wales mate, call in and try it !

 

[Random Hero]

I've posted a few times on this subject.. I'm a Huge Timmons fan
If you like the neck shape on the Luke, ( I didn't ), it'll cover all Timmons tones easily, except pos 2 coil tap, as the Luke's 85 doesn't tap.

I bought my Silo special 2nd hand, then fitted Timmons pickups and it's now awesome, if you're ever in South wales mate, call in and try it !

Excellent. I suppose I could go that route, yes. How do the Cruisers compare to the SLVs?

 

[wolf5150]

Let me say that you can get the tone with the EMG's, but I personally find them soul-less.
Great for high gain and super processed stuff, but not for more organic tones.

That's just my opinion.

Andy uses his signature Dimarzio AT1 bridge humbucker, I was lucky enough to get one and it's superb.
He also uses BRIDGE model Cruisers in the neck and middle positons.

I didn't like the Cruiser in the neck, so I've swapped it for a Fast Track 1,

I retained the cruiser in the middle.

This set up allows me to cover all the styles I need, from Eagles style country.. through SRV style blues, right up to Pink Floyd and Satch instrumental stuff.

Pretty versatile !!!

The Cruiers aren't true singles, so don't expect them to sound like them, what they do, they do well... For ME.

 

[Random Hero]

Let me say that you can get the tone with the EMG's, but I personally find them soul-less.
Great for high gain and super processed stuff, but not for more organic tones.

That's just my opinion.

Andy uses his signature Dimarzio AT1 bridge humbucker, I was lucky enough to get one and it's superb.
He also uses BRIDGE model Cruisers in the neck and middle positons.

I didn't like the Cruiser in the neck, so I've swapped it for a Fast Track 1,

I retained the cruiser in the middle.

This set up allows me to cover all the styles I need, from Eagles style country.. through SRV style blues, right up to Pink Floyd and Satch instrumental stuff.

Pretty versatile !!!

The Cruiers aren't true singles, so don't expect them to sound like them, what they do, they do well... For ME.

Very interesting, thanks. Do you have clips?

 

[wolf5150]

Sorry my friend, I don't do any recording.

All my playing, other than practice, is done live

 

[Devnor]

With the EMG set? Not even close. Load it up with Timmons pups or something from Suhr then you'll be in the ballpark.

 

[Random Hero]

With the EMG set? Not even close. Load it up with Timmons pups or something from Suhr then you'll be in the ballpark.

I don't want anything exact, but just similar warmth and fatness. Not gonna happen or?

 

[brownpants69]

I'm going to pipe in here again...

I swapped out the EMGs in my Luke for passive pickups. A few people on this forum thought I was mad... but I was happy with it. I found the EMGs to be awsome with my POD Pro into the PA system, but not so good with my amps and pedals. However, it is going to vary from amp to amp.

I've heard a few people use Lukes and get amazing fat tone- the single coils are overwound and fat sounding, not like the run of the mill EMG singles (and Dave Gilmour uses those on the Pink Floyd Pulse DVD- he has tone to die for...)

It would be so easy to get an amzing fat, smooth tone out of the Luke, but it really does depend on whether you will be happy with it.

I'm sure we have all been in the same situation- you want a piece of gear so bad, and when you get it, it doesn't sound or feel quite right. It gets better, and it grows on you. Or you get even more dispondant with it, and you feel post GAS guilt and sell it.

You have to spend time with a guitar to know if it is right... So.... Buy it, try it for 6 months, and if you don't like it sell it to a knucklhead on here! If you like it, then you have a friend for life!

 

[brownpants69]

Hey Wolf! Is that the guitar my Silent Circuit came from!?

And no... I havent got it wired up- I'm still eyeing up wiring diagrams