"S90" pickups

[Sock Puppet]

I was surprised to find that BG pups http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp...-Pups-S90.html is marketing the S90 pickup after "Many hours of development and feedback from the Harmony Central Electric Guitar Forum community".

O.K. there's a lot of ways to skin a cat but isn't there a striking similarity to S.K.'s S90?

I'm not knocking them btw, just surprised.

S.

[Peter Naglitsch]

And the SDS-1 DiMarzio issued in 1978 but with different adjustable pole pices! The idea isn't new. The biggest difference is that SK don't use a metal spacer.

I made my first S90s and T90s a couple of years ago. But I do not make it a secret that I was inspired by SK. And the fact that he wasn't availible at the time to make me a set (I think he is in the army from time to time) forced me to make them myself. That was the thing that got me started in pickup winding.

[NightWinder]

Looks like an Ibanez pickups but with screws instead of poles....Thats funny....I'm staring at the Ibanez one right now, and its exactly the same....
Good in theory.....But definatly not a new kid on the block.

[Norcal_GIT_r]

Looks like an Ibanez pickups but with screws instead of poles....Thats funny....I'm staring at the Ibanez one right now, and its exactly the same....
Good in theory.....But definatly not a new kid on the block.

Looks can be deceiving.

[NightWinder]

Totally agree with that

[Possum]

!!!!!!!!

What a hack job, his magnets aren't lined up on the keeper bar, what an ugly way to mark a set of pickups, pretty cheesy....

[Dave Kerr]

Any issues with trademark, with Steve having listed and sold his product under an identical name?

[kevinT]

Hey Norcal_GIT_r,

I'm curious, are you buying those sized mags "as is" (regular stock) from one of the major magnet supplers that we use (i.e., Magnetic Hold, Allstar, or other), or are they custom made for you, or are you cutting them yourself on your S90s?

I need mags about that size for a project or two i have in mind.

Any help is appreciated.

[NightWinder]

LOL, Possum....Looks like a GJ keeper too. High Zinc-ewwwwww!

[kevinT]

now now...let's be nice...

if the pickup rocks, who cares what it looks like if folks buy it...the average guy might not have noticed this...but since we're pickup makers it's a big deal

[NightWinder]

Rightously Soo...

[Norcal_GIT_r]

You guys cant be grown men....
Pick on me all you want...Shows your professionalism.

I'm out of here.
Bye.

[NightWinder]

Hey man, just remember its only an opinion. Shit, maybe the pickup needed a Zinc keeper.....I don't know....Its not mine? You do though.. Noones picking on ya, MAybe just mentioning things.......

[Norcal_GIT_r]

I don't know....Its not mine?

Thats exactly it..You dont know..You look at a photo and make statements concerning my business.

First off that is something I have not and would never do to another person. It's just not professional nor is it cool or accurate..You never know someday you might need help from one of the folks you pass photo judgments on.

Second what you think is a one thing is not. But keep passing judgment on a product you've never held nor played with.

I wish you guys the best of luck in your endeavors.

Peace!!!

[NightWinder]

Well, Ok? Appearence can be decieving.....Your in a public forum with other pickup makers?Surely inconsistencys will be pointed out. Opinions will fly.....Material is in the eye of the beholder.
Passing judgement? I think not dude. Just viewing your picture you supplyed to harmony central??