'Thought I would list it here first.
Seymour Duncan SH-4 "JB" bridge pickup with nickle cover. Perfectly good cosmetic and working condition.
Price is $50 which includes shipping in the continental United States.
Installed the '78 in my LP-style guitar today. It has a definite midrange presence.
'Sounds like a traditional LP with some added output, which is kind'a what I was going for with this guitar.
I'm thinking that if EVH had actually used this pickup during the Roth era, he would not have needed...
It has zero affect on tone. With Suhr, it depends on the model. The S and T models are more traditional, while their more modern models do have a fully contoured heel.
With 21 or 22 frets, the Fender and Warmoth contoured heel is adequate. More of a comfort thing than a access thing. But with 24...
That's already an option (I've done it 3 times), but you have to call and request it.
The 4th hole (on the body) is actually the "index" for their CNC machine. They will dowel the index for you upon request, and the hole doesn't go all the way through.
I've gotten good at carving the Fender contoured heel (I've done 4 now). The only drawback is having to order the bodies with no finish and then get them painted after contouring the heel. 'Would be nice to order one already carved and painted, & just put it all together. I only buy "Vintage...
I've never had a guitar that was too bright. You are using typical wood, pickups, & pots, so My guess is the bridge.
None of the other components are a factor. I could understand if it was a hard-ash body.
Pure nickle-wound strings would definitely tame the high frequencies.
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