Members wok Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 I have got a USA G&L S-500, and i am not playing it much at the moment, as i don't like the current pickup configuration. How easy is it to swap the bridge single coil to a humbucker? What humbucker would you recommend? Also, would it be worth getting a full sized humbucker and get a new pickguard to fit it, or should i just get a stacked humbucker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members tiltsta Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 Well, if it were mine, I would go with a single coil sized humbucker, just to avoid swapping the pickguard. I've been very happy with the SD JB jr I have in one of my strats. I also had a hotrails that was good, but it was more of a rock/metal kind of high output pickup. It sounded OK, but was too hot for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moot Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 It's so difficult to find replacement pickguards for G&Ls, so I'd go with a single-sized HB. I replaced the stock pickups on my S-500, and you'll need to be aware that they use 1Meg pots on this model, so you would get a very bright result with nearly any pickup you switch to unless you switch the pot also. I love my S-500, even though she's on the trading block right now. Best Strat I've ever played! Most people don't know what they're missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluelegacy Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 What kind of sounds are you looking for? A single coil sized humbucker would be easy since you wouldn't have to buy another pickguard. Pickguards for G&L are available here BTW. The only one I have experience with is a Duncan Little '59 in the bridge of my Legacy. I really like it for rock/overdriven sounds, but it's a little loose for the heavier stuff IMHO. Since I want those heavier sounds, if I had to do it over, I'd spend the extra $40 for a new pickguard and get a full size humbucker like the JB or Tone Zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wok Posted April 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 What kind of sounds are you looking for? A single coil sized humbucker would be easy since you wouldn't have to buy another pickguard. Pickguards for G&L are available here BTW. The only one I have experience with is a Duncan Little '59 in the bridge of my Legacy. I really like it for rock/overdriven sounds, but it's a little loose for the heavier stuff IMHO. Since I want those heavier sounds, if I had to do it over, I'd spend the extra $40 for a new pickguard and get a full size humbucker like the JB or Tone Zone. Thanks, i was considering getting a nice tortoise shell pickguard anyway, so i may consider getting a full-sized humbucker. I bookmarked the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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