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JackBootedThug said:
I’m probably overthinking this because it’s not a Strat and the body is mahogany… I definitely dislike body mounted pups. I think that’s why I dumped my 84 Kramer… plus it had that nasty fuckin jb….even after snipping the cap off it was just too dark. To me body mounted pups are darker sounding. Am I right? Probably not but it seems that way to me. It’s like picking up a hot phillipina chick and you get ready to kiss her and notice the Adam’s apple….🍎
I spent 22 years in prison but I just can’t do it yo…..
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Yes, I would agree that upper harmonics ring far less and therefore the pickups have a darker/more direct sound. Idk why you would dump a guitar over a pickup instead of swapping it out but sometimes the guitar just doesn't jive.

Yeah, a 'strat' with a mahogany body and direct mounting is going to work against itself in what a strat seeks to achieve tonally.

Like, not a good start for a strat, build wise unless you didn't really want it to sound like a strat IMO.
 
Music&Chaos said:
Yes, I would agree that upper harmonics ring far less and therefore the pickups have a darker/more direct sound. Idk why you would dump a guitar over a pickup instead of swapping it out but sometimes the guitar just doesn't jive.

Yeah, a 'strat' with a mahogany body and direct mounting is going to work against itself in what a strat seeks to achieve tonally.

Like, not a good start for a strat, build wise unless you didn't really want it to sound like a strat IMO.
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Wasn’t my thing… traded for something I preferred over it…you know-GAS…
 
Music&Chaos said:
I personally prefer to not have caps in most guitars, but when I do, I have PIO caps for my tastes.
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Music&Chaos said:
I agree for the most part.

That actually made me look around at my guitars to see how many I have with guards on em.

My main partscaster has a clear pickguard, unsure if that counts.

My vintage Mustang has an aged white one that works well against the Dakota red.

There never was one on my LP (The way I like it).

My Jem has a mirror pickguard, and is definitely part of the vibe.

Had an Olympic white strat with tort guard and maple board I wish I never sold - that look seems to work together.

Was keeping a friends nice Gretsch for a pickup install and electronics upgrade for him and I immediately removed the pickguard - the top is a stunning quilted maple, why would you wanna cover that up with a huge piece of plastic?

I reinstalled for him when I was finished but yeah, I really dislike them on most guitars.
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I just like superstrats without routing and with a solid top, figured preferably.
 
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