new T-Class new pup setup

[Bill Scheltema]

I just finished this T-Class, turned out so well thought I would share it. First minis for me and a 5-2 bridge setup like Seymor Duncans.

[Fluoroscope 5000]

Wow! That's some smokin' playin'. Pickups sound nice from whatever you can tell in a demo. Whatever...I think we all know the real draw here is trans orange guitar. That's a beaut with the binding and all. Seems orange is the new black, or am I imagining it? I just love orange guitars.

[headstack]

Great playing from Fred, and a great sounding and looking guitar...
Always loved that color combo!

Was wondering about the 5/2 pickup...

I figured the way to go was the A-5 on the treble due to more power and a bassier response and the A2 having a more trebly response with less power would tend to create a more balanced pickup.

Am I out in left field here?

Thank you,

John

[Fluoroscope 5000]

Some builders use AL5 for more definition on the bass strings, and AL2 for a softer attack and fatter highs in the treble strings. Either way, you're going to come up against output balance and phase issues (field warping) when mixing magnets. The trend is to use AL5 in the bridge, and long poled (to increase field throw) AL2, or 3 in the neck and middle to balance output per position, and cut down on string pull. Maybe, try taller coils and/or thinner wire in the neck and middle for increased midrange clarity.

[David Schwab]

Great sounding guitar. I'm a sucker for that orange finish. I did my Tele in trans orange. Fred can play that thing!