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Topic: Which Lace Alumitone for Mullen Discovery? |
Scotty Wenzel
From:
Fort Collins, CO
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 6:26 am |
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Hey all,
I'm getting ready to change out the original single coil pickup in my Mullen Discovery and looking for opinions about which pickup to choose.
It's going to be either the ToneBar 10 or possibly the Robert Randolph Steel King. I want a traditional tone and actually like the stock Mullen single coil, but can no longer deal with the hum.
I'm guessing that the Steel King is more of a specialty beast designed more for the 'rock' style that Randolph plays, but don't really know. That's why I am assuming the ToneBar 10 is the correct choice for a traditional tone.
Thoughts/opinions please?
Also, is installation fairly simple of these type of pickups? The Lace website is not the best in providing installation instructions/support....
Many thanks for any assistance and all the best! |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 8:46 am
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 11:22 am
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I am. Super clear sound, virtually no hum in any venue I've used them in. I'd go for Tone bar.
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Scotty Wenzel
From:
Fort Collins, CO
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 11:31 am
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
| I am not a big alumitone fan. |
Ummm.....so why reply Erv?  |
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Scotty Wenzel
From:
Fort Collins, CO
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 11:32 am
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Thanks K Maul, good to know and appreciate the assist!!
Best,
Scotty |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 1:39 pm
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Scotty,
Maybe to save you some money.  |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 2:00 pm
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I'd make sure it'd fit. Mullen uses the narrow mount, and my memory says it'll be a tight fit.
I'd ask Mike Mantey.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 2:01 pm
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I'm a big fan of the Alumitone on my Carter for the reasons that Kevin stated. I'm not familiar with your guitar but installation was straight forward on mine.
The pickup was "hotter" than my previous so I ultimately lowered it a tad.
Plenty of bite and much clarity to my ear.
It has performed flawlessly over the 3+ years I've used it.
Ones guy's experience.
cheers
h
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Howard Parker
03\' Carter D-10
70\'s Dekley D-10
52\' Fender Custom
Many guitars by Paul Beard
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Scotty Wenzel
From:
Fort Collins, CO
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Posted 18 Jan 2017 2:41 pm
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Thanks for all the input gents! I just bought that purdy red Sho-Bud Pro 1 from Damir that he had recently listed for sale, so the Mullen will be relegated to my backup for now.....
Cheers, |
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