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Single-coil Sound, Looking for that Tele-Twang.

iamblackmo View Member Profile	Apr 20 2009, 09:34 AM
Apr 20 2009, 09:34 AM	GMC:er Posts: 235 Joined: 1-September 08 From: Tampa, Fl USA	I have two guitars. An Ibanez S470 and early Japanese RG570. I am crushing for a single-coil sound that you might get out of a telecaster or another single-coil pick up guitar. I am looking to modify my S470 to do this. This guitar has a 2 humbucker, 1 single coil set-up (as many ibanezes) Is there an option to replace the neck humbucker with a single coil without leaving a gaping hole where the larger humbucker used to be? Do I need to replace all my hardware after this? QUOTE (iamblackmo @ Apr 20 2009, 04:29 AM) I have two guitars. An Ibanez S470 and early Japanese RG570. I am crushing for a single-coil sound that you might get out of a telecaster or another single-coil pick up guitar. I am looking to modify my S470 to do this. This guitar has a 2 humbucker, 1 single coil set-up (as many ibanezes) Is there an option to replace the neck humbucker with a single coil without leaving a gaping hole where the larger humbucker used to be? Do I need to replace all my hardware after this? In case I am not clear, a have been searching for this tone forever! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by iamblackmo: Apr 20 2009, 09:33 AM

MickeM View Member Profile	Apr 20 2009, 09:42 AM
Apr 20 2009, 09:42 AM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	A single coil in a humbucker position sounds innovative, never heard of it before and I'm not sure it'll look too good but it's the saound you're after so... However, I doubt it'll sound the way you want it to. I looked up your guitar and it's mahogany, the Tele- and Statocasters are Adler which is a lot brighter in it's foundation. Meaning mahogany won't let the mid and bright frequencies through in the way you want (if I analyze the twang sound right as strong mid and high frequencies) I really do think you need a good guitar made out of adler wood for starters. That's what I'm guessing. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

iamblackmo View Member Profile	Apr 20 2009, 09:50 AM
Apr 20 2009, 09:50 AM	GMC:er Posts: 235 Joined: 1-September 08 From: Tampa, Fl USA	QUOTE (MickeM @ Apr 20 2009, 04:42 AM) A single coil in a humbucker position sounds innovative, never heard of it before and I'm not sure it'll look too good but it's the saound you're after so... However, I doubt it'll sound the way you want it to. I looked up your guitar and it's mahogany, the Tele- and Statocasters are Adler which is a lot brighter in it's foundation. Meaning mahogany won't let the mid and bright frequencies through in the way you want (if I analyze the twang sound right as strong mid and high frequencies) I really do think you need a good guitar made out of adler wood for starters. That's what I'm guessing. I was thinking the same thing. The neck is nice but the mahogany body, as thin as it is, already gives that guitar a unique tone. I have been saving for a new guitar along those lines and I have been pressed over getting my first Les Paul or a Telecaster. I think I am going to have to go for the tele because that is what has the tone I am looking for. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Apr 20 2009, 09:51 AM
Apr 20 2009, 09:51 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	You will have a gaping hole if you replace a humbucker with a single coil but if you have a guitar with pickups mounted into the pickguard, then you could just buy a hss-pickguard and put a neck single coil in your guitar. An alternative would be a coil split humbucker You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 20 2009, 02:13 PM
Apr 20 2009, 02:13 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I would agree with MickeM - you need alder body and alder neck with a nice single coil to produce a cool twang. If you can save a bit for a Tele guitar, it would be a very nice purchase - these guitars are very useful and they can serve you for many purposes, both playing and recording ones. If you want flexibility, try some SH combinations on the tele (bridge single+neck hum), or even vice versa. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Apr 20 2009, 04:36 PM
Apr 20 2009, 04:36 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	Only a Tele sounds like a Tele!!! Seriously though, if you don't want to buy a Tele and want to try for that sound from the S470 just replace the humbucker with a Split Coil one and 'Coil Tap' it as Zakk says, then you'll have the best of both worlds with the minimal amount of work. All you'd need to do is add either a Push/Pull Pot or just drill for a On/Off micro switch! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

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