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Topic: Emmons pick-up noise |
Jim Mathis
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Overland Park, Kansas, USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2000 1:54 pm |
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The factory pick-ups on me Emmons Legrande III seem quite noisy to me. Is this normal? If so how much quieter are humbuckings and what are the disadvantages of switching pick-ups. I like the sound of the Emmons pick-ups but they hum an awful lot. What are your suggestions?
Jim |
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Ted Hughes
From:
Ms. USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2000 4:44 am
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| Hey Jim, I had the same problem with my emmons and I ordered a Bill Lawrence 710 pickup . I love the sound & and no noise at all . Give him a call and tell him your setup and he will tell you what what the best pickup to use. The # is 877-647-2651. |
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Earnest Bovine
From:
Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2000 11:37 am
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Describe the noise.
Does it change when you move the steel guitar? |
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Jim Mathis
From:
Overland Park, Kansas, USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2000 10:35 am
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| The hum is about the same all the time. It is not terrible, just a little annoying. I intend to get a new amp in a few months anyway, so if that doesn't make much difference, I might switch to humbuckings. The noise is not really noticable when I'm playing, but I always make sure the volume pedal is up when I'm not playing. If it weren't for the volume pedal it would be a real problem. Come to think of it, maybe part of the problem is in the pedal. I will check that out. |
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db
From:
Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2000 6:10 pm
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You could use a "noise" gate.
Or get "noise-free" pick-ups. |
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Bill Tauson
From:
Chino Valley, Az.
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Posted 11 Apr 2000 3:01 pm
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My Emmons LeGrande III is about 6 months old and has the stock pickups. They are simply noisy but the tone is great. I play though a profex II and a EQ which enhances the tone, but also the noise.
I spoke with the folks at "Emmons" and also several seasoned players. Basically, it's the noise of the single coil pickup vs tone. If you plan on recording, it could be a problem. but live playing seems to be ok.
I've heard good things about the Lawrence pickups and have considered them. If you get them, let me know what you think. |
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