drewiv
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I'm really liking this one for some reason. I really need a neck humbucker, but love the simplistic look of the single humbucker at the bridge. I only wish I had thought about putting a D-tuna on one of my builds. 
steve_k
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drewiv":2zeqebae said:I'm really liking this one for some reason. I really need a neck humbucker, but love the simplistic look of the single humbucker at the bridge. I only wish I had thought about putting a D-tuna on one of my builds.
The D-tuna is a simple piece of kit to install, but I have never been able to set the damn thing up. So, I made sure Jerry did it for me so it would be right!. All my guitars too, Jerry installs my Schaler strap locks. Keep the button screw hole the right size from the start so I don't have to worry about that. I also wanted the bridge pick up set in offset too. So, a couple extra tricks on this fiddle. This build turned out really well. The way Jerry did the fading of the vintage white on the body, I think is killer. The red undercoat works well with it too....
What's next?
drewiv
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^This. I should have thought of it while it was in build.steve_k":uqlwf34d said:
You're still up to bat. I'm on a mission to play, sort through some gear and PURGE before my next run of purchases.steve_k":uqlwf34d said:What's next?
hunter
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Great looking guitar!!!!
SLOgriff
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What are the build times on these babies?? (From order to shipping)
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parntz145
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I just put an order in on the 12th of this month and they told me 3 months.SLOgriff":2yi90aob said:
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parntz145
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Steve, how do you like the motor city hot head? Im getting them in mine neck and bridge.
steve_k
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parntz145":2xx4ptb4 said:
I don't have it yet. It is supposed to ship today, once Rob quits fondling it....
If the Hothead doesn't work, I still have my special Cantrell wind Afwayu that Wade did for me a few years back. I have got several sets of Nastee's that Wade came out with recently. They are incredible.
Steve
King Guitar
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Hey Guys,
If you want a Luxxtone get in touch with me as we are a dealer at King Guitar.
Brad
If you want a Luxxtone get in touch with me as we are a dealer at King Guitar.
Brad
metalmaniac93
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parntz145":1w5mnex3 said:
Same here for my Luxxtone build
steve_k
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Got the fiddle. As usual.....very nice. Haven't plugged it in yet though to check out the new MCP Hothead.
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fearhk213
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steve_k":1aygb6xd said:
Well get to it then
steve_k
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fearhk213":3cw57kv2 said:steve_k":3cw57kv2 said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
drewiv
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Well, that's a bummer. Could you compare the Hothead to the 2nd Degree Blackbelt? I've heard it described in similar terms to what you used for the Hothead and I like the 2nd Degree Blackbelt.steve_k":1sdgi8an said:fearhk213":1sdgi8an said:steve_k":1sdgi8an said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
metalmaniac93
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steve_k":1oaxfy8i said:fearhk213":1oaxfy8i said:steve_k":1oaxfy8i said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
That sucks!!! I have the Hotheads coming in my Luxxtone!!!!
Two conflicting reports since Mark Day loves them and they sound good in his clip, but as we all know tone is subjective!! If you sell the pickup, let me know. I have a very bright guitar that this might work in!!
steve_k
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metalmaniac93":2i8qff0h said:steve_k":2i8qff0h said:fearhk213":2i8qff0h said:steve_k":2i8qff0h said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
That sucks!!! I have the Hotheads coming in my Luxxtone!!!!
I guess I am used to EMG's and dialed in for them. Although, there is not much problem in transitioning to other HB pick ups from EMG's. It is very different to the Nasty's and Detroiters though. Lacks definition and attack. Could be a pot change may brighten it up. I will probably just replace it. Will let you know when it is out if you want it.
metalmaniac93
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steve_k":kz6zf26e said:metalmaniac93":kz6zf26e said:steve_k":kz6zf26e said:fearhk213":kz6zf26e said:steve_k":kz6zf26e said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
That sucks!!! I have the Hotheads coming in my Luxxtone!!!!
I guess I am used to EMG's and dialed in for them. Although, there is not much problem in transitioning to other HB pick ups from EMG's. It is very different to the Nasty's and Detroiters though. Lacks definition and attack. Could be a pot change may brighten it up. I will probably just replace it. Will let you know when it is out if you want it.
Oh? Then this pickup will be a lot different. I do like the Detroiter a lot, but did not get along with the Nasty Nasty in my Charvel 2005 Pointy reissue. Way too tight for me. Wade is winding it to a hotter Angel Dust A5. What rating pots do you have in this Luxxtone?
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fearhk213
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That stinks.steve_k":8mzptbto said:fearhk213":8mzptbto said:steve_k":8mzptbto said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
steve_k
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fearhk213":2k18k71p said:That stinks.steve_k":2k18k71p said:fearhk213":2k18k71p said:steve_k":2k18k71p said:
Well get to it then
I don't like the Hothead. It's coming out as soon as I get around to it. The pick up is very dark, muddy and unresponsive to attack. I have an old Afwayu wind that Wade sent me a couple years ago. I got to snatch it out of the Rampage and it's going into the Luxxtone.
Steve
Well, I have always had good luck with Wade's stuff and this one strikes me as off, as compared to others. And, it was my choice. So, I am not in any way being an ass here, but speaking honestly. Not a big deal to another and drop in. There's not much soldering!
Steve