tfcreative
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Ok, if I were building a bass I would know exactly what I want, but I've taken up electric guitar in the last year and want to build a custom (I already play a bass made mostly of warmoth parts). I'm hoping that those who know more about guitar tone can let me know if what I'm planning will give me the results that I'm looking for.
My desired tone is probably a cross between a LP and a PRS. While I want it to be somewhat warm, I want it to be primarily tight with some cut in the upper mids without the icepick. I typically like fairly high gain with the ability to drive the preamp fairly hard; not metal, but some dirt. Here's what I'm planning on so far, but I could certainly use some input from those with more guitar experience than mine.
Body: Chambered VIP, Mahogany with Flame Maple top
Neck: Rosewood with either Rosewood or Ebony board
Pickups: SD humbuckers, Pearly Gates in neck and JB in bridge
Electronics: 5 way, super switch or PRS style rotary
Any thoughts?
tf
My desired tone is probably a cross between a LP and a PRS. While I want it to be somewhat warm, I want it to be primarily tight with some cut in the upper mids without the icepick. I typically like fairly high gain with the ability to drive the preamp fairly hard; not metal, but some dirt. Here's what I'm planning on so far, but I could certainly use some input from those with more guitar experience than mine.
Body: Chambered VIP, Mahogany with Flame Maple top
Neck: Rosewood with either Rosewood or Ebony board
Pickups: SD humbuckers, Pearly Gates in neck and JB in bridge
Electronics: 5 way, super switch or PRS style rotary
Any thoughts?
tf