I love my Eastman 905, but I don't really love the Kent Armstrong floating pickup that came with it. this drumming Kent goes on to describe "It just didn't seem right to me. Instead, they used a relatively crude Alnico V bar magnet with the copper wire wrapped directly around it. I've got them in two guitars of my own. Very warm sound. I've never had any experience of KA humbuckers but the single coil pickups that japasul is considering are great and for the price of KA's I don't think that you can go too far wrong. I recommend them. I was aware that Kent Armstrong made pickups and they were used in a lot of guitars. I replaced it with a Dimarzio Tone Zone and have been happy as can be since. they have the full range and a brief description of each one. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. SBUK i think ill try and persuade my dad to rewire it for me. I know for a while you could still get domestic KA pickups built custom direct by him and/or his sons - not sure if that is possible still today or if it is all via WD Music. Active pickups are battery-boosted for even more power, usually with an on-board 9v battery. #Bedroom Level# Tube Amp, Is it possible. I ended up moving on from that guitar but that was pretty cool. Matthew Bellamy of Muse used the "Motherbucker" In his first few custom guitars. The later made-in China pickups are not nearly as well put together as the old ones. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. custom pickups into a 1994 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Glad a better product exists from them but they need a top notch marketing person in the states. WebDescription Reviews (0) Description This is a low output humbucker that is reminiscent of the early Gretsch FilterTron pickups which are used for rock, country and rockabilly. Your previous content has been restored. Unlike the Duncan SMB4D the Armstrong is very consistent all the way up the neck with thick mids, clear highs and growling lows. Let me continue to believe that my stock Casino pickups are as good as any others because when I read opinions like yours I once again go to this page, http://www.pinupmusicparts.com/Pickups-Kent_Armstrong_P90_Famil.html. Quality-wise they are in between stock Epis and the more expensive Seymours and Gibsons. Sep 26, 2012 #9 Stephent28 Supporting Member Feb 1, 2005 C470, CO Vermont-wound pickups from Mr. Armstrong and his son are still within easy reach. I've had a number of Kent Armstrong pickups over the years, and been pleased with them all. Specifically the tele bridge and the neck mini humbucker pickups. The pickups are hot a great pairing with my Engal Powerball, Mesa Roadking and Carvin V3 all modern high gain amps. Due to their size limitations and other considerations, lipstick pickups provided a low output and DC resistance that excelled at clean tones. thanks for your help. Alnico magnets are the traditional 50s/60s Gibson/Fender standards and generally have a warmer fuller tone than ceramic. I'm about 90% there. Opinions on KENT ARMSTRONG pickups - Seymour
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