@1poorplayer
Back in July I was jonsing for a LP R9 then I saw your post about the Skinnerburst pickups and decided to buy a set and put them in my LPS instead. However I’ve been super busy and haven’t installed them yet. Now reading all of these comments I feel like I have to find a way to get them installed this weekend. Now I’m wondering if I should buy a set for my 1967 es335td - I love that guitar but the original pups are quite dark.
Well , I would recommend you get them in that LP standard ASAP , and give her a whirl first , before you buy another set.
I seldom put myself out there - with purchase recommendations , because everyone knows how subjective guitars and gear are , but I felt the need to pass along my enthusiasm for these pickups here on this forum. The guys here are awesome. Generally modest , and very willing to help.
My only fear in posting this thread was disappointing someone - expecting different results. I've tried to be as specific as possible to avoid that from happening. Thanks
@6L6C ( John ) ,and
@bradlake for following up with the thread after you bought your own sets. It put a smile on my face to hear you guys have the same appreciation for them as I.
It took me over 25 years of playing guitar before I started the journey of painstakingly learning the effects of different guitar bodies and wood types , and finally pickup windings , and magnet types.
I came to the conclusion that it is best to start with a great sounding electric guitar ( that sounds great UNPLUGGED ). Sometimes you've gotta play one that sounds like shit unplugged , then play a good one , to learn the difference.
Guys get into this situation where they have a "dark" guitar , or a "bright" guitar and try to emphasize or correct the flaws with their pickups. THERE'S a rabbit hole , if there ever was one ( IMO )
If you have a great sounding guitar , all you need is a good , neutral sounding pickup. One that's not too hot , so to lose the character of your guitar , but strong enough to give you a full dynamic range with the use of your volume knob.
Blah , blah , blah , sorry for the rant. I'm no expert. I'm like everyone else , in any and every profession , I only know what I've experienced , and these things I've experienced.
Good luck. Hope you like the JB skinners as much as I do. ( I DID mention I have 4 sets ? )