eljay

Update, I fiddled around with pickup selection and tone controls and found that the neck pup only and treble rolled way down yield tone similar to what I've been after. Progress made! Also must consider the possibility that effects pedal is in the mix. I'm playing straight into the amp with just a bit of reverb dialed up.

Very informative, Rich, thanks kindly!

Well, PSP got a little spendy for me . . . bought the pictured 535 standard (with same OSB finish as TRich's new 530). Point 1: I'm trying to recreate the tone as heard on a couple of Doobie Brothers songs, South City Midnight Lady and Another Park, Another Sunday. My best guess is that the guitar played on those songs is a G 335. Can anyone confirm this? Point 2: If the guitar is a 335, how can I get my new 535 to sound like this? SD 59s are in the new axe and I haven't been able to get the tone I seek. I see mixed reviews of the 59s here on HOC and I wonder if Seth Lovers would get me closer? Or, just change the magnets in the 59s to alnico 2 or 3? Or . . . ? Comments and insights most appreciated! Thanks, eljay

Way to go, Rich! My first H was a 530. I bought a 535 with the same finish as your 530 and it just arrived today!