Sticky1973
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Hyper excited probably covers it right now.
I am nearing completion in the first of a two stage upgrade to my Sub 1.
Now, I have to start this as a teaser thread, because I have yet to photograph all the mods
Much discussion took place on switching and pickup choice, but I eventually opted for the established DiMarzio D Sonic/Air Norton setup, with the JP6 inspired three position switching. Whilst I felt this potent combo would rock things in the right direction, how could I pull out some authentic single coil tones with real snap? Hmm, we need a single coil in there, and we need it mounted towards the bridge. The DiMarzio Area '61 seemed just the ticket.
So, clear inspiration comes in the form of the Y2D pickup layout. Born then was Project Motrucci.
So, here was the scoop on the original plans:
Phase I
Wonder Wipe frenzy on the rosewood ‘board
Hybrid Slinkys
Schaller M6-IND locking machine heads with pearl buttons
DiMarzio D Sonic DP207F
DiMarzio Area '61 DP416
DiMarzio Air Norton DP193
DiMarzio EP1111 four pole three position toggle switch
Push/Pull tone control
Knurled chrome Vol/Tone controls.
Abalone Pick Guard with a very specific layout
Phase II
Not Even Slinky setup for C Standard tuning
New nut (if required)
Graph Tech Ghost piezo saddle system
Modified switching to accommodate Graph Tech system
Knurled black controls (possibly)
Add a multi pin output from all pickups
The multi pin output will be controlled by a homemade footswitch controller which will switch pickup config, and simultaneously trigger Line 6 software patch changes in Gearbox or POD Farm.
Phase I has turned out exactly how I imagined, right from the single coil placement, to the toggle switch position. The controls follow the pick guard outline contour, just as I wanted.
Now, huge thanks has to go to Jimmy at the Guitar Repair Shop in Glasgow. Jimmy clearly gets a grip on what you’re after, discusses any potential conflicts from experience, and does a faultless job. The Abalone PG is incredible. So much so, I asked for two! I had the remaining material cut for a 2nd PG blank, which may be used for a completely different layout later (EMG Vince Gill VG-20 most likely). Obviously I’ll need an EBMM with maple ‘board for that (so how easily I convinced myself of the need for a Silo Spec?).
Phase II will feature a Graph Tech piezo system, and a possible change over to black knurled control knobs.
I have Hybrid Slinky's sat ready right now, with an eye to fit Not Even Slinky's at a later date (tuned to C). I am going to let it all settle in for a month or two with the current setup first.
Phew!
Feel free to throw some observations/comments/abuse this way!
Edit: It does exist; jump straight to the pics later in the thread if you prefer.
Cheers!
I am nearing completion in the first of a two stage upgrade to my Sub 1.
Now, I have to start this as a teaser thread, because I have yet to photograph all the mods
Much discussion took place on switching and pickup choice, but I eventually opted for the established DiMarzio D Sonic/Air Norton setup, with the JP6 inspired three position switching. Whilst I felt this potent combo would rock things in the right direction, how could I pull out some authentic single coil tones with real snap? Hmm, we need a single coil in there, and we need it mounted towards the bridge. The DiMarzio Area '61 seemed just the ticket.
So, clear inspiration comes in the form of the Y2D pickup layout. Born then was Project Motrucci.
So, here was the scoop on the original plans:
Phase I
Wonder Wipe frenzy on the rosewood ‘board
Hybrid Slinkys
Schaller M6-IND locking machine heads with pearl buttons
DiMarzio D Sonic DP207F
DiMarzio Area '61 DP416
DiMarzio Air Norton DP193
DiMarzio EP1111 four pole three position toggle switch
Push/Pull tone control
Knurled chrome Vol/Tone controls.
Abalone Pick Guard with a very specific layout
Phase II
Not Even Slinky setup for C Standard tuning
New nut (if required)
Graph Tech Ghost piezo saddle system
Modified switching to accommodate Graph Tech system
Knurled black controls (possibly)
Add a multi pin output from all pickups
The multi pin output will be controlled by a homemade footswitch controller which will switch pickup config, and simultaneously trigger Line 6 software patch changes in Gearbox or POD Farm.
Phase I has turned out exactly how I imagined, right from the single coil placement, to the toggle switch position. The controls follow the pick guard outline contour, just as I wanted.
Now, huge thanks has to go to Jimmy at the Guitar Repair Shop in Glasgow. Jimmy clearly gets a grip on what you’re after, discusses any potential conflicts from experience, and does a faultless job. The Abalone PG is incredible. So much so, I asked for two! I had the remaining material cut for a 2nd PG blank, which may be used for a completely different layout later (EMG Vince Gill VG-20 most likely). Obviously I’ll need an EBMM with maple ‘board for that (so how easily I convinced myself of the need for a Silo Spec?
).Phase II will feature a Graph Tech piezo system, and a possible change over to black knurled control knobs.
I have Hybrid Slinky's sat ready right now, with an eye to fit Not Even Slinky's at a later date (tuned to C). I am going to let it all settle in for a month or two with the current setup first.
Phew!
Feel free to throw some observations/comments/abuse this way!
Edit: It does exist; jump straight to the pics later in the thread if you prefer.
Cheers!
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