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MGrd
Copper Member
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 Posted - 01/23/2008 : 20:51:47
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I'm thinking about to swap the bridge 490T with a Dirty Fingers on my SG Special.
Maybe I have the opportunity to get a Dirty Fingers from 1979 (or 1978).
Is there any difference between the old and the new ones soundwise?
Especially regarding the output/gain.
I know the new ones are wax potted but this can be done to the old one, too. |
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Dingus
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 01/23/2008 : 22:53:38
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| I wouldn't pay extra for an older one, apparently they both sound the same. I am glad you brought this up though, because I am interested in the same subject, although I am not sure how knowledgable the folks on this forum might be on this subject. |
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MGrd
Copper Member
19 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2008 : 23:04:28
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I wouldn't pay extra for an older one [..]
Paying extra isn't the question. I just have the opportunity to get it from my luthier.
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[..] apparently they both sound the same.
Well, that's exactly the question.
Do you "think" or "know" they sound the same? 
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 01/23/2008 : 23:37:44
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Originally posted by Dingus
I wouldn't pay extra for an older one, apparently they both sound the same. I am glad you brought this up though, because I am interested in the same subject, although I am not sure how knowledgable the folks on this forum might be on this subject.
the Dirty fingers pup's are hotter than the 490T's, but what do I know? Apparently the people on this forum are dumb, and wouldn't know about anything as complex as a guitar pickup. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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Posted - 01/24/2008 : 07:23:30
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�f course we�re dumb at this forum�.
I had a Gibson early 80�s Explorer for some time with Dirty Fingers on it. I didn�t like them, too much output and that �ceramic� sound I don�t like. But tastes differ�
I think the reissues are about as close as possible, I can�t see why Gibson would try to �improve� this pick up, and still call it Dirty Fingers. Both the new and old are machine winded and I�m sure the used materials are easy to find today.
The old ones have the �mojo� and ageing of the parts on the plus side of course.
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Pickup: Gibson Dirty Fingers - old vs. new
