Members Groovemeister Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 At the risk of sounding sacreligious, I'm entertaining the idea of converting my Filteron Gretsch to a humbucker. However, is this even possible? How would one go about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snambo Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 Blasphemy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tweedledee Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 I believe it will require removing some wood from the body of the guitar. If I'm not mistaken, Filtertron pickups are slightly smaller than normal humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanderwaal Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 just buy a 5120. they come with hums so you can retro fit any after-market humbucker you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Groovemeister Posted February 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 If that's the case, I don't think I have the heart (or lack of) to cut into the wood, plus I don't know anyone that I'd trust to do it. Are you sure Vanderwaal, this looks like the same size as the Filterons: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Guitars-G5120-Electromatic-Hollow-Body-with-DualCoil-Pickups?sku=513282 The reasoning behind all this; I now have a 335 clone that I love. But the neck and fretboard of the Gretsch is the best quality, best feeling I've ever touched. So I was hoping of having the best of both worlds, as I love the sound of PAF humbuckers in a semi-hollow. I'm not diggin the jangly highs that the existing pickups have--which is what Gretsch is known for. Anyone try the Powertrons by TV Jones, on the site it says they sound closer to a PAF, I'm not sure if that means it has less jangle. The sound samples sound ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 At the risk of sounding sacreligious, I'm entertaining the idea of converting my Filteron Gretsch to a humbucker. However, is this even possible? How would one go about this? stop talkin stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanderwaal Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 Are you sure Vanderwaal, this looks like the same size as the Filterons:http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Guitars-G5120-Electromatic-Hollow-Body-with-DualCoil-Pickups?sku=513282 they look like filtertrons but they're really standard size humbuckers dressed up like filters. if you bought and modded the 5120 then you'd have gretsch x2. wouldn't that be nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Dobbs Posted February 29, 2008 Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 get a 5120 fo sho! Dont mod an nice Gretsch, mod one thats new and readily available cheaply. As you can see, the 6120 pick guard on my 5120 fits, but, notice the pup cut out. Thats the size difference of the Gretschbuckers to the Filtertrons. Now, if your not looking to spend the cash for a used 5120 off ebay or craiglist, might I mention the 335 clone made by S101. Its built like a tank, great fit and finish, the neck is perfect (for me) and its my main player. Its so nice in fact I went and got a Dot Studio to mod when the S101 was intended to be a heavily mod'ed guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Groovemeister Posted February 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 29, 2008 Cool if the new double-cut 5122 is the same way I'll have to add that to the wishlist...along with the acoustic I'm saving for...and the LP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members songsforbears Posted March 1, 2008 Members Share Posted March 1, 2008 Seriously... why would you pay for such an expensive Gretsch only to remove what makes it a Gretsch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted March 1, 2008 Members Share Posted March 1, 2008 If that's the case, I don't think I have the heart (or lack of) to cut into the wood, plus I don't know anyone that I'd trust to do it. Are you sure Vanderwaal, this looks like the same size as the Filterons: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Guitars-G5120-Electromatic-Hollow-Body-with-DualCoil-Pickups?sku=513282 The reasoning behind all this; I now have a 335 clone that I love. But the neck and fretboard of the Gretsch is the best quality, best feeling I've ever touched. So I was hoping of having the best of both worlds, as I love the sound of PAF humbuckers in a semi-hollow. I'm not diggin the jangly highs that the existing pickups have--which is what Gretsch is known for. Anyone try the Powertrons by TV Jones, on the site it says they sound closer to a PAF, I'm not sure if that means it has less jangle. The sound samples sound ok. TV Jones could be a great solution for you without losing the Gretschiness of your Gretsch - his stuff ain't cheap, but it's top notch - I don't know if he is as accessible as he was several years ago, but it might be worth sending an email to him and tell him what you're looking for, if it's PAF or a distortion type pup or whatever an electromatic hollowbody with EMGs on the other hand, could be a badass machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Groovemeister Posted March 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks for posting the photo Rob, it's beautiful, and illustrates your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Dobbs Posted March 2, 2008 Members Share Posted March 2, 2008 here is the same guitar from the top. The color is off due to lighting but you get a more strait on look at the pick guard and pup size differences. Ive got a solid lead on some gold Gretschbuckers When those are here, my project is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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