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Topic: Help with Gretsch, Duesenberg modification. |
Lee R. Martin
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New York, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 6:59 pm |
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| I am installing a multibender on a gretsch lap,steel. Any tips. Waiting on the roller nut. |
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Lee R. Martin
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 7:14 pm Pickup
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| I would also like to upgrade the pickup. Any thoughts? |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 16 Jun 2014 6:26 am
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Can't help with the multi bender, and I don't know what type of sound you'd like to get that you're not getting with the current pickup.
More information, please.
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Eugene Cole
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near Washington Grove, MD, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2014 7:08 am Re: Pickup
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| Lee R. Martin wrote: |
| I would also like to upgrade the pickup. Any thoughts? |
My only tip on this is: When you get the pickup re-wound have the guy "tap" the pickup in at least 3 places. That way you will have a lot more tonal options at your disposal.
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Lee R. Martin
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2014 2:30 am Brads Page
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| Brad I think I'm looking for a deeper richer sound. The Gretsch has a single coil. Maybe a humbucker. I like those Rickenbacker pickups but not going to fit. |
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jun 2014 10:16 am
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When looking for a pickup, keep in mind that the Dusenberg has a fairly wide F string spacing. For a drop in replacement, you might measure the existing route and check with someone like Vintage Vibe that can do custom winds / builds if needed.
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Lee R. Martin
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2014 5:39 pm
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| Wow Tom, some great looking instruments. Your an artist with great style. Good stuff. |
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Peter Funk
From:
Germany
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Posted 17 Jun 2014 11:39 pm
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I put a Duesenberg Multibender on my Gretsch two years ago. Wasn't a problem at all. Fits like a glove  |
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