Hi,
I got my brand new Luke III in Bodhi Blue HSS late last week. Used it on a gig Saturday, it played very well, I've had a Luke before, as well as JPs and Axis' (Axises...lol) so I am familiar with how great the necks are.
What do you guys think about these Transition pickups, specifically the humbucker? I can't decide. At first, I was very underwhelmed, it seems I had to really re-EQ and increase drive to get the clear, punchy tones I'm used to with nearly all my guitars. The Transitions seems a little dull in the highs and output. I actually broke a string on it mid-gig and switched to a backup...it was like someone turned up the volume! As if the Luke was a "quieter" guitar...I've never experienced that before.
But at the same time, I like the tone, it just seems to make me work a little harder for things.
So I don't know...the 9 volt is brand new as it should be, and I would think there isn't an issue/defect. Maybe the Transition isn't the pickup for me, but it sure does look cool!!!
What are your experiences/thoughts with these pups?
I got my brand new Luke III in Bodhi Blue HSS late last week. Used it on a gig Saturday, it played very well, I've had a Luke before, as well as JPs and Axis' (Axises...lol) so I am familiar with how great the necks are.
What do you guys think about these Transition pickups, specifically the humbucker? I can't decide. At first, I was very underwhelmed, it seems I had to really re-EQ and increase drive to get the clear, punchy tones I'm used to with nearly all my guitars. The Transitions seems a little dull in the highs and output. I actually broke a string on it mid-gig and switched to a backup...it was like someone turned up the volume! As if the Luke was a "quieter" guitar...I've never experienced that before.
But at the same time, I like the tone, it just seems to make me work a little harder for things.
So I don't know...the 9 volt is brand new as it should be, and I would think there isn't an issue/defect. Maybe the Transition isn't the pickup for me, but it sure does look cool!!!
What are your experiences/thoughts with these pups?