Members JMR Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm getting new pick ups for my Fender Toronado for my birthday. I've got some ideas of what I want, but I'm not sure. I play an assortment of genres, but mostly I play post-rock, emotive hardcore, progressive/experimental/whatever, post-punk and I attempt to play some jazzy stuff. I occasionally like to play some blues or classic rock, etc. The lowest tuning I ever go to on a regular basis is D standard. (I'm going to get them from GFS more than likely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ATauO Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 Mean 90 neck-Crunchy PAT Bridge- I'm ordering this set up this week, hopefully have all my parts in this weekend. For the cost you can't really go wrong trying anything out though. I decided on the Crunchy PAT because its runs at a hot 14k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 Mean90/Mean90 and !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gunner Recall Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm sure the mean90 would rip in bridge of the toronado (I own both, but not paired together )Not sure what I'd put in the neck...I kinda like the idea of the dream180's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 The mean90 is seriously a great pickup. I have one in the neck, Dream180 in the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 something other than GFS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted August 2, 2010 Members Share Posted August 2, 2010 something other than GFS? http://www.bg-pups.com/ Don't order from the website. Instead, PM Norcal_git_r since he makes them! Forumite discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted August 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 bump... my birthday is tomorrow! I'm thinking dream 180 neck with a mean 90 bridge right now. I love a bridge that has some low mids to it, and the mean 90 has that. The dream 180 has a mix between a p90 sound and the sound of a retrotron type deal, and I want some of that jangle there. MY problem with my current pick ups is the lack of clarity and definition. Overall a very flat sound to me. The bridge is too bright without enough lows for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trashbag_Travis Posted August 3, 2010 Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 I don't play p90s but i love the sound they produce. I ordered some vintage specials from Jason Lollar for my tele because he suggested if i like p90 sound to get those. I know in some circles he's the P90 KING. I would check out his site and look at the different P90 pickups he has to offer. His pickups have turned my tele into a pretty fantastic sounding guitar. His overwound p90s are most likely killer.Lollar P90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted August 3, 2010 Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 bump... my birthday is tomorrow!I'm thinking dream 180 neck with a mean 90 bridge right now. I love a bridge that has some low mids to it, and the mean 90 has that. The dream 180 has a mix between a p90 sound and the sound of a retrotron type deal, and I want some of that jangle there. MY problem with my current pick ups is the lack of clarity and definition. Overall a very flat sound to me. The bridge is too bright without enough lows for me. It's more of a PAF and a retrotron. It has clarity/definition but I don't think it will be the greatest neck pickup. It's a little hot. SILENT pickup though, no hum/microphonics. If you're looking for some jangle, why not just get one of their retrotrons for the neck? They're HB sized. The Memphis seems to sound the best out of that series. I was having a hard time deciding between the Memphis, the Mean 90 and the Dream 180 sets. I ended up Dream 180 bridge/Mean 90 neck. Sounds great! I might stick the Dream 180 in a different guitar and go double Mean 90 but I'm not sure. The surf 90 was never an option with my guitar, as they don't have gold and I don't like the way they look with a 335 anyway, but it might be a great choice for you! Mean 90 bridge/Surf 90 neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted August 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 okay, ordered a surf 90 in the neck, mean 90 in the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted August 3, 2010 Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 okay, ordered a surf 90 in the neck, mean 90 in the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted August 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 I figure it'll give me more diversity than dual Mean 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted August 3, 2010 Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 think i'll pack it in and buy some pick ups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted August 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 3, 2010 man, I can't wait. My toronado is going to sound so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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