What Pickups for a Flying V

[VonBonfire]

Well, it arrived this afternoon. I'll do a NGD in a minute. Haven't really gotten to play it yet. The neck is bigger than I would prefer, but still feels comfortable. I'll change strings tomorrow then put it through its paces, see what I think of the 498/490 and go from there.

Here's a family photo... '85 V, '26 V Custom, '81 The V, '01 V98

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That V custom is sweet!!!

I couldn't ever swing the $ for one of those. Very nice bro.

 

[ChurchHill]

Everything in that pic is killer!

When you have 4 of the same basic guitar, you should cover some wide sonic territory with your pickups. I know I have different pickups in virtually every guitar in my collection, always when they are the same model of guitar.

Yeah, that's exactly what I want to do and why I'm wondering about what may end up in this one. I love the look with the covered pickups, but that still leaves tons of options. The '85 and '81 both have OG Dirty Fingers and they're not going anywhere. The V98 currently has an amazing set of Burstbuckers in it (only Burstbuckers I've ever liked, not like any other pickup I've ever heard). So, I'm thinking something in the middle? But, IDK.. I might have a better idea after spending time playing it tomorrow.

 

[ChurchHill]

That V custom is sweet!!!

I couldn't ever swing the $ for one of those. Very nice bro.

Thanks! I've wanted one forever, took me awhile to get there. Just one of those dream guitars for me. I've always liked Vs and I've always liked Black Beauties... this is the best of both. I can't wait to get to know it better! Ah...sleep is overrated, might pull an all-nighter

 

[VonBonfire]

Thanks! I've wanted one forever, took me awhile to get there. Just one of those dream guitars for me. I've always liked Vs and I've always liked Black Beauties... this is the best of both. I can't wait to get to know it better! Ah...sleep is overrated, might pull an all-nighter

The things worth having most are worth waiting for. You can tell that line to your boss when you don't come back to work until Thursday!

Enjoy bro!!!