woodboatguy Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hi All: New member here, already have owned 535 for 12 years and love it, but recently aquired a 9 year old 550 and was looking for thoughts on putting TV Jones pick ups in it. The stock Schallers aren't cutting it for the sound I would like, which is more Gretsch like. Played a number of Asian Gretsches, but the fit, finish and quality of Heritage made this a better buy IMHO. She's at the luthier's now for some work, and I will give the Schallers time when she's back just in case I do like them. Any thoughts on SD 59s or Seth Lovers for this box? And yes, I know :this_thread_is_useless_withou Pics to come soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 if they fit in the pup holes I be t they would sound sweet. I have a 575 that I put duncan p-rails in for rockabilly and love the sound.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage525 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I bet TVs would sound great in a 550! I put SD Pearly Gates in mine, and they worked great. I as looking for more of a "roots rock" type tone, more treble/twang and the PGs worked well. I had a Gretsch with TVs and love their tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I have debated putting a set of these in my 535. If I were looking at pickups for a 550 I think these would be on top of the list as well. I am thinking about stinking up the amp and getting the Buffalo Springfield thing going with these pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodboatguy Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 I also like the sound of TV Jones pups from what I have heard on Gretsches too. I've read good things about the Seth Lovers, but since it appears that they aren't wax potted, I'm thinking that on a 550 hollow body, feedback might be even more of an issue. Not that I play that loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Friend of mine just dropped a pair of T.V.'s into his Gretsch; they sound terrific! I might also suggest Duncan Phat Cats, his P-90, which drops straight into a humbucker aperture. Have a pair in my 576...a very honkin' p'up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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