chico Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 That is something else. Somebody else said it right-Johnny Winter himself would flip out over something like that. can't wait to see it at PSPIII congrats Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 It was kind of surprising that SD '59's would sound bright... but then again that is not going to be a dark sounding guitar either. I'm sure the maple neck through and Korina are part of the equation . Vintage guitar described the '59 as: Duncan 59 Ohms: 7.97K Medium-output pickup. A little dark, it has plenty of bass and treble, with good balance and focus. Quacks a little, but not enough to overshadow the tone. Very well-balanced and clean, with good definition. Compresses a little when played hard, but retains good balance and focus. Bottom Line: Clean and focused, with strong mids. I'm sure Tom Short will fine tune it for you.... I was surprised too...the mahogany 357 was very dark with the schallers. Tom Shory is a very coll fella, we talked on the phone yesterday and he is going to build be a set of Mark Fords, cream/black zebras, single conductor, vintage braid. i believe he said they were going to be 7.4 & 8.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 I took them out for a little photo shoot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Time for a new "Brent and his axe " photo shoot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 How cool the new photo shoot is .... ! It's good to see you with a Firebird style(s) again. The pics came out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Clips.... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3977886 http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3977891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Clips.... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3977886 http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3977891 This one has a more classic sound... I could really see some Stones or Neil Young coming out of this one. You got some hard rock sounds out of it... but personally I'd use this one for blues or classic rock. Yeah... some hot blues on that would do just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 [quote name='FredZepp' date='May 6 2010, 02:46 PM' post='101571' I'm sure Tom Short will fine tune it for you.... Tom builds marvelous pickups! I have low wind Mark Fords (7.9 and 6.9) in my Twentieth. It's definitively...THERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Clips.... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3977886 http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3977891 Sounds like SH!T, I will take it off your hands quickly before others realize how bad it sounds! LOL, Sounds GREAT!!!! I agree with Fred. It has that classic Joe Walsh, James Gang, (Yes even KISS) tones!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Congrats on a great looking pair ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Congrats on a great looking pair ! Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Korina guitars sound snappy and bright with plenty of "spank". Is this one LOUD with a big ringing tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Korina guitars sound snappy and bright with plenty of "spank". Is this one LOUD with a big ringing tone? yes it is loud! its not that the 59ers sound terrible....i just feel like i need to try something else in it now that i feel confident swapping my own pups....its actually fun for me now that the initial SCARE is over...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I would go with a set of Tom Short/Mike Ricca Undercover Mini's alnico 2 Vintage Low winds. These will tame the volume, warm up the guitar and have that "Firebird look" because of the smooth covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 I would go with a set of Tom Short/Mike Ricca Undercover Mini's alnico 2 Vintage Low winds. These will tame the volume, warm up the guitar and have that "Firebird look" because of the smooth covers. if i dont like the sound of the Mark Ford Zebras, i may swap them out for a set of those undercover minis....i have been told that Tom is very generous about trading up if you are not satisfied with the tone, just un-soldier them and send em back...i talked with him on the phone the other day...really nice guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Yeah, he's great to deal with. Have you considered changing the pickguard, pickup rings and truss rod cover to black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Yeah, he's great to deal with. Have you considered changing the pickguard, pickup rings and truss rod cover to black? i have considered tortise, white, black is definately a possability.....maybe i should try all 3 and have a poll....LOL....BUT....i think that i would have to ger the guards from Heritage? and im sure they dont stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 All Parts or WD may stock them. I believe a stock Firebird guard would fit; and it would have the red bird emblem on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 All Parts or WD may stock them. I believe a stock Firebird guard would fit; and it would have the red bird emblem on it. i wonder if the hole pattern is the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 the rio grande's in the robin screammmmmmmmmmm... you should check out a pair. Bryan Gunsher of BG pups will wind you what ever you want. I have his pups in the 150 custom and absolutely love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 i wonder if the hole pattern is the same? No they're not. I just looked at a picture of mine. The good news is WD makes their own guards, so all you have to do is trace it out for them on a piece of cardboard and send it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 i looked the holes will not match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 No they're not. I just looked at a picture of mine. The good news is WD makes their own guards, so all you have to do is trace it out for them on a piece of cardboard and send it in. if i did tortise...prob black rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Dude, all black with a chrome truss rod cover would be killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Dude, all black with a chrome truss rod cover would be killer! and the black/cream zebras....hummmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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