MartyGrass Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Pete Moreno called me to pick up my evil guitar. He has replaced the pups with two PAFs and a Phat Cat. This was not easy. The pup rings are solid ebony. It took him two hours to route out the bezels so they fit the new pups. Both humbucker volume controls are push-pull for splitting. The middle pup has a push-pull to kill it. I'll pick it up after work, which will be late, and provide the "after" photos. Here are the familiar "before" shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 That one is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 That does look nasty, in a very good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Ahhh... but will this 157 be able to retain after the mods, that EVIL nature that is it's current personality.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 A flash on the camera really opens up the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 looks good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 That is one beautiful top. I love wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 FANTASTIC !! Those are great pics of that wicked top. Awesome. I love the polepieces in the middle of the middle pickup too... That was worth the effort , I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 wow that's crazy...!! funky funky funky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt365 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 That is wicked looking! I want to hear some clips of the middle pickups (which I'm assuming is the phat cat?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Lovely, lovely, lovely ebony board! 'RS' 'SS'? What does that mean on the 'poker chip'? I notice you've got the tailpiece top-wrapped - what does that do? Bigger bends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Lovely, lovely, lovely ebony board! 'RS' 'SS'? What does that mean on the 'poker chip'? I notice you've got the tailpiece top-wrapped - what does that do? Bigger bends? I wish someone would tell me what those letters mean. The top-wrap was a phase I'm about to grow out of tonight when I restring. I succumbed to peer pressure and tried it. It didn't make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_hall Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I wish someone would tell me what those letters mean. The top-wrap was a phase I'm about to grow out of tonight when I restring. I succumbed to peer pressure and tried it. It didn't make any difference. Rhythm soundy, Solo soundy You need a Gibson TP-6 tailpiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 You need a Gibson TP-6 tailpiece designed by our good friend Ren Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is one seriously sexy beast you've got there. I really like the Phat Cat in the middle concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Unbelievable. That is so beautiful. You are One lucky dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halowords Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 If/when you get the chance, please tell us how the Phat Cat plays with the humbuckers. And by "us" I really mean "me" as I'm interested (at some point) in trying some bucker-sized P-90 preferably in the neck for a more "lively" or "responsive" yet "warm" "rhythm sound." It would seem I'm also going for some sort of "record" with the somewhat natural use of quotation marks. But I digress. I would seriously love to get your opinion on the P90 & Humbucker, and if you think it works better for more lead-heavy/melody/high-gain or rhythm-based/low-gain/mellow tones. I keep trying to decide if I want to try one at all and if I should try it in the neck, bridge, or just get a P90 guitar and have it in both. Also . . . I love how the trans-black finish goes to an almost black-and-purple/blueish-gray sort of color. It's like the sheen of ruffled-up silk sheets after, um, nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I switch from light flatwounds to normal strings last night. It's settling in now. The neck is a fatso 59. The action is probably the lowest I've ever played, and that percerption is augmented with a chunky neck. So it feels clumsy to me while I adjust to it. This may be the only guitar I raise the action on for comfort. The Phat Cat does sound like a P-90. I need to play the guitar more to give you better info though. Three pup wiring is a trip. There are many options. My luthier switched my setup to another scheme. So this will take time before I know what I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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