Recent content by Brian Wrenn

Well I am part Irish, but not as green as the Hulk  :) Yep, chicken wire strings!  Theoretically the longer scale length should relieve some of the tension . . . that and use of drop tunings.

Good point about the regular pole pieces.  If the signal doesn't drop off, then I've got lots of possibilities.

The blade may work.  Never tried one though.  My initial feeling is the blade might be too hot of a signal for a clean sound.

Yeah, I primarily play fingerstyle through a clean channel.  My classical has a 2" nut.  I'd like to capture that same wide feel.  Going to try a set of La Bella mediums (.015 - .080). 

Lace pickups might cover the extended range.  Anybody try these?

Thanks.  Good suggestions all.  I like those EMG pickups . . . or at least what I’ve seen thus far on their website.  I thought about the Warmoth superwide, but correct me if I’m wrong, it’s offered only in the standard scale length and not the baritone.  The 2” nut is an option with the...

What sort of pickups would you recommend for wide string spacing?  I’m ordering a 7-string baritone neck, but plan to cut the nut for six strings only.  The nut width is 2.0”.  Thanks.

Thanks for the info peeps.  Zeta . . . interesting, first I’ve heard of it.  I’m gathering ideas for a Z body baritone. He he, I read the Gibson sticky—you cynic you  :) . . . that’s why I used the word “inspired”.  Can’t claim that I invented the Z shape, but I may trademark my body style . ...

Where does the Warmoth Z body stem from?  In other words, what manufacturer inspired its shape?