GFS Premium II's

[phreddy]

Has anyone used them? I was thinking of getting some for a Gilmour clone.

 

Scott

[cratz2]

I have a set of them. I think the Premium V set has more of a Gilmour vibe.

Pretty much the GFS V set sounds somewhat comparable to the CS69s. The GFS II set sounds somewhat comparable to the CS54s.

The 69/V set has more of a ballsy but vintage type tone. The 54/II set sounds more like a very drippy, vintagy tone. More similar to a Knopfler tope vibe.

[phreddy]

Thanks. I'll check them out.

Scott

[chuck1016]

I have a set of them. I think the Premium V set has more of a Gilmour vibe. Pretty much the GFS V set sounds somewhat comparable to the CS69s. The GFS II set sounds somewhat comparable to the CS54s. The 69/V set has more of a ballsy but vintage type tone. The 54/II set sounds more like a very drippy, vintagy tone. More similar to a Knopfler type vibe.

 

 

I have a Premium II set in my strat and I'd agree that they sound very Knopfler. Low output, nasally quack, not as aggressive as most replacement single coils, but they're great for a surf sound which is what I use them for most.

 

Here's the only example I have:

The rhythm is neck/middle, the melody is middle/bridge. Recorded through a Toneport on the 'Lux model, so take it for what it's worth.

 

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=964105&songID=7719581

[cratz2]

Absolutely! The CS54s are my favorite surf set and the IIs are right there with them. Like I said, they really excel in the #2 and #4 positions.