Occasionally we’re asked whether we suggest that our customers wire their Tele’s in what is known as the “Vintage” wiring schematic (also known as “Dark Tone” or “Blackguard” styles). A simple answer: No.
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As a follow-up to our last post about pickup potting and the effect it can have on microphonics (which can be found here.), we thought we’d address the issue some players have with their Tele bridge pickup squealing like an angry cat. This can be caused by an overly microphinc pickup, the bridge plate, or both. We’re here to help you narrow down what is causing the problem and how to go about fixing it.
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We will, that’s who!
Potting is the process of soaking the pickup in melted wax, in order to saturate the components, which will isolate them and reduce movement of the coils. Because of this, potted pickups have reduced likelihood of excessive handling noise, microphonic feedback or mechanical failure. However, if a pickup is potted too much, the pickup can often sound lifeless and dull, lacking character and “vibe”.
Continue readingWe’re super stoked on the response we’ve received on our brand new Goil Foil pickups, you guys are awesome! We knew we had a winner on our hands but the reaction has been beyond fantastic. Many players and builders are so excited about the tonal possibilities and sexy looks that we keep getting killer pictures sent to us of in progress and finished builds! So we thought we share some of our favorites here on the old Lollar Blog. Send in some more and we’ll post ’em!
Bilt Volare – Custom made for Nels Cline:
Here at Lollar Pickups, we love working closely with some of the best builders in the industry to find the right tone for their custom creations. So we thought we’d spotlight some of the unique builds and the thought process behind them. Next up is Creston Lea and his Water Tank Custom, which was built for Luke Doucet using our ’50s Wind Soapbar P-90s.
1. This guitar is has such an interesting design. Is this something Luke specifically wanted, or did you dream it up?
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