i wanted to have it rewired so it worked like a normal les paul but i could use the middle pickup on a push pull but i got told it would cost quite alot to do it. Neck postion, this KA pup : http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/PAF_Style_Chrome_Cover_HPAC-1, 2. I have three MB-3 pickups to rewind. I played classic / rock / blues at the time and got several compliments on my sound after gigs. Is this Mark Whitfield's new D'Angelico??? I put a Vermont Armstrong P-90 pickup in my Ampeg AMG-100. IMHO, for a Casino a good set is about 7.5k/8k for the bridge and 6.5k/7k for the neck pickup. What's the opinion from those Roy and Sid worked together on the project on a no-compromises basis - the finest mahogany body, a quilt top that Paul Reed Smith himself suggested they use for the project and so on. do kent armstrong do alnico 2s? Thanks to their popularity, finding vintage, original lipstick pickups is next to impossible. Both these Kent Armstrong made in the USA pickups are far superior to what Eastman is selling on most of their guitars. I wanted to have some time with the guitar before I went with the swap but at the next string change, I'll change out the pickup. I'd go for that configuration again if I had a 3 humbucker guitar. Their relatively hollow, plywood-composite construction also plays a significant role. Not a new arguement but an interesting take. They also make a set of Rory Gallagher pickups that were made to replicate the original Rory pickups provided by his estate. Hughes and Kettner, Victory Amps, Black Star, Two Notes, etc. Up solos the neck pickup. Powered by Invision Community. In the same price range I prefer GFS pups. If you go here. the lp studio has the vintage 12 pole humbuck at the bridge, and that's a keeper, too. Then you can dial the middle one to zero. Kent is a great guy. While I really like the SBUS, you can count me in that it's bright. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Alan Mearns - incredible Bach arrangements / playing. Are all of his current pickups made over seas? The later made-in China pickups are not nearly as well put together as the old ones. Rickstar123 I dropped by my local guitar shop today and the tech had just installed KENT ARMSTRONG (?) I know for a while you could still get domestic KA pickups built custom direct by him and/or his sons - not sure if that is possible still today or if it is all via WD Music. Among its other design factors, Danelectros magic can be traced straight to the highly unique pickups that Nathan Daniel designed. I can tell you for fact that the Stock P-90's in my 2004 Casino were not even close to the Kent Armstrong P-90's I replaced them with. There is a chance that you might have gotten a "good" set of P90's as stock equipment on your Epi. The tone is bright and detailed with a single coil type twang that also provides great crunch on I bought one of the pickups made by WD music in Kent's name. Daniel found he could source lipstick tubes from wholesalers for much less than standard pickup covers. These new pickups allow you to completely equalize the string balance through height adjustment of individual polepieces. WebThe Rocker cleans up nicely and is warm, even in an alder/maple set up. The. Very well built pickups, that sound good also. That neck pup on its' own with a little treble rolled off on the tone control would give you a warm mellow full sound, especially if you pick at the bottom of the neck. I changed out the stock p.ups because they were pretty crappy (apparently they have improved a lot over the years). The new owner loves the sound of the KA too. I love my Eastman 905, but I don't really love the Kent Armstrong floating pickup that came with it. S, Copyright 2022 - Jazz Guitar Online - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy. So those VT hand-wound, 12 pole HB'show much does something like that run? this drumming From years of modifying and designing special recipes for his customers, Kent I used the vintage in the neck and the HPAOR1 in the bridge. There seem to be a plethora of newer 100 watt smaller floor based amps these days. What I did not know was the extent of the Kent Armstrong catalog. i was looking at the seymour duncan ones but i think there a bit expensive because ill need 3 of them. It's got the M213K PAF at the neck and a M214K Distortion at the bridge. WebKent Armstrong is one of the foremost electric instrument pickup designers in the music industry. So now I use the Gretsch when I know an amp is going to be needed and my Heritage 575 is too modern soundingah the choices I get to make. Though arguably, modern improvements have made lipstick pickup design better, some players live and die by the originals. Great depth of tone, and not real screamers. I got the cheap ones (I was only 18 at the time) and was very pleased. Sam: How was the pickup swap in your ElRey? In the 1940s, Nathan Daniel found success with his budget line of electric instrument amplifiers, Silvertone and Danelectro. By SnoMan97December 17, 2008 in Electric Guitars. This pickup is only 3/8 thick but sacrifices nothing in terms of the full rich sound that players have come to expect from him. My Epi originals had a passive resistance of about 14.5K Ohms!!!!! WebKent Armstrong - Any Good? 04-16-2008, 05:17 PM Well by looking at the list of players that he's made pickups for, he should be **** good. I can tell you for fact that the Stock P-90's in my 2004 Casino were not even close to the Kent Armstrong P-90's I replaced them with. Well, now he has outdone himself. Thanks again. They're were custom wound and came with the guitar. I'd like to try one. Anyone have any experience with them? Theyre unique pickups, different from a Tele neck pickup, different from a Stratocaster single-coil pickup. There are millions of jazz basses out there, much fewer SB basses. I have a Bendetto floater on my Guild Benedetto AA and I love it. Even with a dynacomp switched on! I ended up moving on from that guitar but that was pretty cool. A Smooth Sam pickup will breathe depth and articulation back into your favorite archtop guitar and make you fall in love all over again. You are using an out of date browser. These are the Kent Armstrong pickups in my Soloist: The bridge pickup has a bright fendery tone, for a humbucker it. Specifically the tele bridge and the neck mini humbucker pickups. Anyone have any experience with them? I had a KA Hot 60s Tele Neck pup in a proje I've never had any experience of KA humbuckers but the single coil pickups that japasul is considering are great and for the price of KA's I don't think that you can go too far wrong. And not only did these metal tubes give his pickups a unique look, but the metal cover helps shield the electronics and mellowed the otherwise ice-picky sound of his design. Some others seemed to like them though. 1995-2022 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. I don't need to read posts like this, Greg! Maybe more like a Ford fusion, then say a Holdworth type thing. We get asked a ton of questions about lipstick single-coil pickups. Epoxy casting inside the cover allows for added coil to give a sweet mini-humbucker tone. I've got them in two guitars of my own. Theres a ton of in-depth information on all of our different designs, how-tos, tone demonstrations, and a whole lot more. Clear editor. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Not horrified, but bowled over with mediocrity. I've known that these two types of pick-up magnets existed for a while now, what is the difference between them and what are the tonal characteristics of each? I'm actually thinking of up grading. Privacy Policy | I can cast beige ones but adding the colour decreases my working time. I emailed Kent Armstrong himself, and he said they were PAF's. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Well, this time he has outdone himself. In fact, you were doing that on the vid and it was good. Sunny Coalville. Dan and Kent planned to reproduce the pickups that Dan and Bill Lawrence made for the famed see-through acrylic "Dan Armstrong" guitar, sold by Ampeg. Yup - I can stare at the screen for ages when you and Presa Tito are posting on a thread. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I put Kent Armstrongs in my much-reviled epiphone LP about a year ago and found them to be a good pickup and much improved over the stockers (obviously). i dont know anything about those models mentioned, but just a word of props for Kent Armstrong, he is a super nice guy and makes a quality product. Well by looking at the list of players that he's made pickups for, he should be **** good. My main problem is I live in a unit so I can never play anything out loud, I'm looking to re-locate asap. I'm about 90% there. For reference, lets take a look at our (retired) Danelectro Lipstick Tube pickup. Armstrong or Rautia pickups are a much better way to go. Tech experts from Seymour Duncan are regularly on this forum, and are clearly labeled as employees of Seymour Duncan. Matthew Bellamy of Muse used the "Motherbucker" In his first few custom guitars. Just youtube "Stockholm Sydrome Glastonbury" You'll get the idea, To start viewing messages, This pickup is vertualy brand new. Judging by their use on low-end guitars I assume they're cheaper to make. They sounded decent. The PAF is OK but the Distortion kicks but. I want to do it unobtrusively and I don't like piezo pickups, so I'm planning on getting a floating pickup and making a new pickguard to mount it. What would you guys recommend fro the bridge of a Les Paul if I want deep bass, solid mids, and sweet(smooth) highs. Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) Kent Armstrong has long been the best jazz pickup designer in the industry. Has an output of 8.14 k. well ive got a korean made epi which im guessing is about 93 95ish so would and upgrade to kent armstrongs be a good idea? I have used Seymours and Gibsons and there's very little difference, except in the price. It may have just been whatever model I had that I didn't like. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. He has standard formulas,as well as winding to your spec.The cost for these is below the bareknuckles and comparable to the Dunkmores.I use Kent's pickups in just about all my guitars with great results.Of course I make sure of the specs of the model to best match it to the particular guitar and it's intended purpose.I also adjust the overall height and individual polepieces (if used). Maybe a medium output but with nice growl. Webhey guys, i was wondering if any of u have had experience with kent armstrong pickups. Just depends what tones you're after; whatever you choose, you'll probably end up buying pedals to make it sound more like one of the others. The customer changed his mind and went with a Different Armstrong. This instrument is listed as being in 'very good' condition in accordance with Reverb's definition of the term. Lipstick wiring is also a contributor. Kent then went on to make his own pickups using the name 'Rainbow Pickups' and once his name was more established, he changed it to Kent Armstrong Pickups. No lie, folks, he also built the Televersary. WebKent Armstrong has long been the best jazz pickup designer in the industry. What's the opinion from those around here who's tried some of his work? I really like my Ibanez AM205-AV Prestige. sorry, didnt mean to digress from the original topic. You can post now and register later. I believe he still does hand winds to order in the states. Every one of my archtops (5) has a Kent Armstrong 14-pole PAF humbucker. Unfortunately for many years these sorely needed pickups - made by Dan Armstrong & Son never materalized.". I put Kent Armstrongs in my much-reviled epiphone LP about a year ago and found them to be a good pickup and much improved over the stockers (obviously). Below are pictures of this model of pup as well as the Casino, as listed on the WD website: A site named "Dan Armstrong - A Man and His Guitars" outlines the history of Dan and his son, Kent, and their manufacture of guitars and pickups. Always loved his drumming, but how about on guitar too, and singing.,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6IBeJMtpzY TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. son. I tried the humbucker sized P90s. Jangly, chiming, clear, and detailed are often used to describe their singular voice. I put a set of noisless Kent Armstrong P90's in a PRS SE Soapbar 2 - I also wired them Series or Parallel. I thought it sounded terrible. I had some 7 string pickups from KA. tone forum. Check out any vintage Zep live footage, and youll see what we mean. I love the look of 3 humbuckers, but the extra one does little sonically. Also, dont forget to dig into the rest of the Seymour Duncan blog. i think ill try and persuade my dad to rewire it for me. But the in-between Maybe I got a bad set but they were the muddiest most life-less pickups I have ever tried. I have the Tele bridge pickup and it's OK, but not great. I have another Tele with an SD AlNiCo II pickup that I prefer over the Kent Armstrong. Wa They are built/distributed by WD Music, which is a great company that is very helpful to smaller custom pickup builders with a wide range of pickup parts available for purchase. Does anyone know if the Kent Armstrong pickups that "W D Music" sells are the real deal or - are they the Licensed pickups? 1995-2022 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. This is probably a dumb question to a lot of you but I'm still relatively virginal guitar-wise. Kent is Dan Armstrongs (of ampeg plexiglass etc. dude i love that guitar! http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/PAF_Style_Chrome_Cover_HPAC-1, http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/Rocker_Alnico_Humbucker_Chrome_Cover_HRC-1A. Theres a guy selling the following KA pickups around here for a reasonable price Are they any good? The "Hot Rod" bridge pickup was a fattened up PAF sound, similar to a Burstbucker but with warm thick mid's and highs without being harsh. So if you are in the market for these old-school models, we recommend finding a broken-down Dano from the 50s or 60s and pulling the pickups out yourself. This is the same pickup used by Eastman on their 7 string archtops. However, there are some people who want even more flexibility in this style of pickup, so Kent has brewed up something new and even more versatile. Down solos the bridge pickup. The copper wire coil is now wound around a custom-sized plastic bobbin that features an Alnico bar magnet right down the center. No wonder I didnt like it. I got the cheap ones (I was only 18 at the time) and was very pleased. Pasted as rich text. The neck pickup produces a surprisingly authentic jazz tone with, the tone rolled down, with it rolled up it's a a warm nice tone with. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. You may have to register select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. I just purchased an El Rey4 and I find the original pickup kind of listless. KA's are available in double creme though and come standard with 4 wires if you're into coil tapping and in the UK they're extremely cheap and I think quite a bargain. You are using an out of date browser. check out the FAQ by clicking the I did not. You won't find the distortion on the WD website though. Unfortunately it didn't work out - for Dan wanted an additional 10% above of the proceeds for the use of his name. Indeed, difficult especially without his hand. Your previous content has been restored. And Strat Players like SRV retrofitted lipsticks into their Fenders years ago. I'll have to get around to trying it in a "real" guitar one of these days. He'll also custom wind you anything you want if you call him. As long as you are talking about KA pickups and bumping the thread, I think of it as no dis-service to the OP. Instead, jazz players often focus on tonal purity the only ones I didn't like were the stacked humbuck hot output.. way too dark for my taste. FWIW, the markings on the bottom of the original P-90's say Epiphone (engraved in the bottom plate) with a sticker on each that says either neck BHK or Bridge BHK for the respective pickup. They cost around 40 give-or-take here (Seymour Duncan and WebEmail: sales@kentarmstrong.com Phone: (239) 543-3625 Fax: (239) 543-5874 WD Music Products, Inc. 17570 N. Tamiami Trail Suite 1 North Fort Myers, FL 33903 JavaScript is disabled. I currently have one of their mini-humbuckers in the neck of my Tele. And.they sounded way different too. Has anyone checked Peter Bernstein Zeidler? It felt wrong and so I told him that I wasn't interested." The PAF and bridge humbucker in my Jackson Soloist are excellent pickups. When I first got the guitar my standard procedure was to swap things for Danos usually feature a 3-way toggle switch. I've fitted their humbuckers and P94s to several guitars in recent years. i dont know anything about those models mentioned, but just a word of props for Kent Armstrong, he is a super nice guy and makes a quality product. Your IP: WebReviews Kent Armstrong Vintage Series 6 Shooter PAF Style Humbucker Pickup This pickup design has sweet, soulful tones with a warm bass, punchy mids, and a bright, jangly treble response. SBUK He learned to wind pickups from his father and Bill Lawrence. Hijacking my own thread:doh: I'll hafta get some of Telenators PT-90's. Great pickups for jazz and classic rock tones, these pickups are the real deal. My gut feeling is that they are one of the better import options out there but maybe not the same level as US aftermarket. Was not knocked out by the tele set I had. One common upgrade is the pickup covers. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. For me, the tone is wayyy too bright, and it seems like the top 80% of the tone wheel is all the same (this could actually be a wiring issue, I have to have it inspected). This pickup is only 3/8 thick but sacrifices nothing in terms of the full rich sound that players have come to expect from him. I have mentioned in previous posts that my tech had claimed that the stock P90 pups in my '56 Gold Top Les Paul and Zephyr Blues Deluxe (see my sig.) I would be interested in you comments about the Benedetto swap. In my case, a 30 minute job involving a certain amount of swearing. I have spoken to him many times on the phone. This pickup is only 3/8 thick but sacrifices nothing in terms of And while these guitars might be missing the tonal contributions of a plywood Dano, they still bring that beautiful twang to every guitar theyre in. But then Danelectros are no longer the only place youll find lipsticks. There was a Kent Armstrong humbucker of some sort in the bridge position of my US Masters when I got it. It is true he never runs out of notes. Very nice guy. These modern designs are much more reliable and standardized than vintage lipsticks while retaining most quirks that make old ones special. has body but the upper frequency contour is really interesting. Unlike the Duncan SMB4D the Armstrong is very consistent all the way up the neck with thick mids, clear highs and growling lows. Up until now, I have had no other verification of this claim, until he directed me to the WD Music website (as milospilo has provided the link above). Down solos the bridge pickup. For the past 25ish years he was THE top pickup rewind guy in the UK and only recently relocated back to the states (his pickup rewind business here continues to operate in his absence). depends on the sound you want of course - they ARE at least as good as the Gibson Johnny Smith mini humbuckers that came on some of the older Gibbies and Heritage archtops, but well Also, the lack of adjustable poles is a turn off for me, YMMV, but I will say the best "smooth top" floating jazz pickup I've owned is the Bartolini 5J pickup, which is an excellent choice for that thinner, more acoustic sound. The problem with P90s is that they are more than often too hot. By The lipstick pickup construction not only achieved Daniels goal of being easy and cheap to make, but it also delivered a unique tone. They have a nice full tone not thin and bright like most pickups in this output range. Along with Dire Straits Mark Knopfler, Page also found his Dano perfect for electrified blues slide. The variability might have worked in your favor. These are the Kent Armstrong pickups in my Soloist: The bridge pickup has a bright fendery tone, for a humbucker it. Pickups like our Lipstick Tube Strat pickup drop comfortably into most Fender-style pickup routes. Santa Barbara, California. select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Kiesel Guitars: Allan Holdsworth Signature. I had a licensed Armstrong Floater installed in my Korean Gretsch Synchromatic(laminate) and I have to say it turned an unusable acoustic jazz guitar into an excellent electric jazz guitar for trad jazz/swing style rhythm playing and leads. Seymour Duncan Strat Sized Lipstick Pickup, Seymour Duncan Danelectro Lipstick Pickup, Seymour W. Duncan Biography: The Man Behind It All, Mark Holcomb Scarlet & Scourge Signature Humbuckers, The Wes Hauch Jupiter Rails Humbucker Pickup Set, The Present and Future of Lipstick Pickups. Don't despare so quickly. I have no experience of his full size humbuckers but have always thought his fender singles were real good and a lot of people speak very highly of his P90s. www.wdmusic.com is the us distributor. The reason I asked here is I know I'll get good info I can trust, you go through a lot of chaff before you find something really useful trawling. are actually Asian-produced "Rainbow" pickups by Kent Armstrong. I would have been doing all the work and Dan would get as much - actually more for just using his name.

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