Members the avenger Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 just picked this up today http://www.schecterguitars.com/Products/Guitar/Solo-Vintage.aspx love it so far. plays so well and sounds pretty good. I love the bigsby on it, really nice. just wondering what anyone might know about this - I'd love to change the pickups on it. right now they are "duncan designed" ones. they sound kinda flat. are they supposed to be modeled after filtertrons? also, the coil splitting is much quieter than the "normal" sound. can that be fixed with new pickups or electronics? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Do like! Congrats! Coil splitting will always result in a volume drop. If you want to roughly maintain volume just keep the volume knob set to mid-range when both coils are engaged, and then turn up to full volume when you coil split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 I was going to buy that exact guitar but bought the solo 6 custom instead. When I was going to buy yours, the first thing I would have done was replace the pickups. Those duncan designed pickups are not good. I wouldn't consider GFS pickups an upgrade either. Yes, I am a pickup snob. It depends what you are looking for in a sound. I really like BG's pickups, who gives forumites discounts and of course, Fralins. Fralins are the best but of course that's subjective and they are pricey. I like real duncans and dimarzio's too. I find dimarzio's smoother than duncans but of course this is a generalization. Enjoy your axe regardless, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 I do like it. I actually like the DD's that Schecter does. 4 paws up from Lamb Chop. And oh, yeah "Go Pack Go" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Looks very cool! As for pickup upgrades, if you aren't opposed to spending $250 or so (for the pair) then definitely check out TV Jones. I would think TV Jones Classics or PowerTrons would sound great in that guitar. I've been curious about the new TSH-1 myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members profgalen Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 I had an Ultra Three with the FG101 pups and remember that they were an unusual size (2.8" x 1.25"). It may require minor mods to replace or you could have it rewound by BG. Any HB size will fit in your bridge position.P.S. HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the avenger Posted April 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Coil splitting will always result in a volume drop. If you want to roughly maintain volume just keep the volume knob set to mid-range when both coils are engaged, and then turn up to full volume when you coil split. thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Very nice, if you're upgrading I would also suggest TV Jones, or at least something with a similar look, as that really works with the whole package of the way that guitar looks. HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Looks great! Can you post an actual pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members scolfax Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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