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Post by sheendigs on Feb 21, 2010 0:21:19 GMT
Look at that interesting gadget.. You can have different pickups on different pickguards.. And then change them very quickly..  www.gdk-usa.com/Sheendigs |
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Post by loujones12 on Feb 21, 2010 2:41:16 GMT
Now why couldn't i think of that!!! its called the KISS System? keep it simple Stupid. very good Sheen's. however don't think ill be chopping at my Axe soon!.. regards lou
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Post by spikestevens on Feb 21, 2010 10:05:17 GMT
I don't know whether it's true or not, but apparently if you listen carefully to 'Peggy Sue' you can hear Buddy's pick-up being changed just before the lead break. I read somewhere that it wasn't actually Buddy himself who flicks the switch, it was someone who happened to be in the studio assisting Norman Petty. Sounds almost primitive compared with today's technology, doesn't it?  |
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Post by Charlie Hall on Feb 21, 2010 20:08:30 GMT
I believe it was Niki Sullivan who flicked Buddy's switch in Peggy Sue.
Regards,
Charlie
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Pittnuma
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Post by Pittnuma on Feb 23, 2010 16:50:08 GMT
Most of the website gives a page not found  Must admit thats quite a hack they would have to do to your pride and joy, no going back if you don't like it. DC |
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Post by Graylion on Feb 24, 2010 1:43:57 GMT
What do you reckon chaps - an elaborate hoax? I can't imagine many takers and it's going to cost an arm and a leg! You'd need to get a cheap Strat 'clone' if has to be hacked about. I don't let people even BREATHE on mybest one!
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Post by JohnG on Feb 24, 2010 6:51:06 GMT
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Post by graeme on Feb 24, 2010 7:33:44 GMT
Taylor Guitars have been doing this for one or two years. True, but the GDK system is an infinitely better design. On the Taylor, you have to detune the strings and then unscrew the pickguard in order to remove it, then reverse the process with the new pickguard. On the GDK, you do none of this, the complete pickguard slides in and out, whilst maintaining the tuning - that's got to be a much better idea. |
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Post by spikestevens on Feb 24, 2010 10:11:55 GMT
There's not a chance I'd even consider buying one. I would not allow my precious Strat to be abused in such a way.
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Post by graeme on Feb 24, 2010 22:22:32 GMT
There's not a chance I'd even consider buying one. I would not allow my precious Strat to be abused in such a way. Firstly, I'm not sure (from the limited information on their website) if they are proposing to modify an instrument you already own or if they are selling you the complete kit. Secondly, although I do understand your point of view, I think it rather depends on just that - the individuals point of view. My point of view is that a guitar (other than, perhaps, a truly collectable instrument) is simply one of the tools of my trade. T To that end, I will happily chop any instrument about if the end result is an improvement to that tool, be it playability, tone or extra features such as midi, etc. None of my guitars is that 'precious' to me, they are simply a means to an end. |
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Post by Pittnuma on Feb 25, 2010 8:05:17 GMT
None of my guitars is that 'precious' to me, they are simply a means to an end. . Wow I envy you, if I could seal mine in a humidity controlled room and only people with white gloves and full protective clothing be allowed within 100 yards of it I would, or at least so the misses tells me, I am rather protective. I do (and did) allow a pro to change pickups but not a chance would I allow somebody to take a dremel to my pride & joy. Wonder what happens to the resonance when you start hacking at the body of your guitar. DC |
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Post by Pittnuma on Feb 25, 2010 8:10:03 GMT
I can see this sort of thing may work for those of us who are professionals using their instruments to "make money" however most who use their instrument for their own pleasure probably would not "take the risk".
DC
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Post by spikestevens on Feb 25, 2010 11:13:07 GMT
Fair enough, Graeme. Horses for courses and all that. But I'm of the old school, I won't even have a tuning lock fitted on my Strat (my mate has one and I think it's ghastly!).
You see, I rely on my guitar to earn me a living and I'm happy with the tone and the overall sound of the instrument, and I just would not take the chance of having any of that altered by someone taking a drill and a chisel to my axe.
Also, there's something darned sexy about Strats and I would hate to see mine mutilated in this way.
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