Suggestion to Seymour Duncan

[JBG]

Oh, I didn't realize they don't come in white. That's weird. Isn't white kind of the standard strat pickup color? I have always wanted to try those pickups. How is the output, is it like a single humbucker?

I thought it odd myself for the exact same reason: White's the standard strat cover. These though come with no covers of any kind. I'm ok with that, but it'd be nice if they even just came in white. As to output they're supposed to come close to the tone of the P90. They're not in yet so I don't know precisely how they sound, but I'm excited to get them in. To get them in I'm having my luthier shave down the bobbin somewhat in a normal strat cover.

[indie folk guy]

for strats they don't have a cover at all the quarter pound is just almost like a tele pickup it's just the black bobbin, wire and I think they wrap it so the innards aren't exposed to the elements, this is likely due to the oversized pole pieces and intense wiring, they'd have to have a custom made pickup cover

[UberMetalDood]

So they'll fit regular strat pickup covers of your choice then? Is that correct?

[JBG]

for strats they don't have a cover at all the quarter pound is just almost like a tele pickup it's just the black bobbin, wire and I think they wrap it so the innards aren't exposed to the elements, this is likely due to the oversized pole pieces and intense wiring, they'd have to have a custom made pickup cover

Exactly. Still, for strats it's a bit strange to at least try and have a consistent look.

[JBG]

So they'll fit regular strat pickup covers of your choice then? Is that correct?

Nope you have to shave down the bobbin some to make it fit.

[indie folk guy]

So they'll fit regular strat pickup covers of your choice then? Is that correct?

no they are too large to fit in regular strat covers, they have oversized poles and they have more winds you would have to make a custom cover for them

[UberMetalDood]

Ah, I see. Hmm, I bet those would look cool in a Fender Roadworn strat.

[Jessie's ghost]

If you really are that brand conscious though and want other people to know what you're playing, that's all on you. I care about sound.

Oh, I see. Because it's not possible to care about both.

[lazyfinger]

Also Floor Shop Customs are no more/less expensive than a regular pickup that you order. If you find one on there that seems higher it's because it's actually a stocked item and they're putting a DEALER markup in it, not a SD markup.

I am thinking of the oddest combo available. For example, cream and white bobbin, is that floor shop custom or custom shop?

I've seen the black and white bobbins as floor shop custom. So basically, switch the black with a cream one.

[zontar]

I have two guitars with Duncans in them, but the older ones doesn't have the logo on them, my newer ones do--I kind of wish the older ones had the name on them.

[frankfalbo]

no they are too large to fit in regular strat covers, they have oversized poles and they have more winds you would have to make a custom cover for them

That's actually not true. Derek has made them with a shaved down top and covers fit just fine over the windings. The poles sit flush though, so that looks a little different. They don't poke up through the cover.

[ErikH]

I am thinking of the oddest combo available. For example, cream and white bobbin, is that floor shop custom or custom shop?

I've seen the black and white bobbins as floor shop custom. So basically, switch the black with a cream one.

Yes, Shop Floor Custom. You can even order one in pink and purple if you so desire.

[UberMetalDood]

That's actually not true. Derek has made them with a shaved down top and covers fit just fine over the windings. The poles sit flush though, so that looks a little different. They don't poke up through the cover.

Would some of the poles be recessed then or literally almost flush with the top of the cover?

[indie folk guy]

That's actually not true. Derek has made them with a shaved down top and covers fit just fine over the windings. The poles sit flush though, so that looks a little different. They don't poke up through the cover.

well to be fair I didn't use SD pickup covers when I attempted this and we all know how much parts can vary in size

[LtKojak]

well to be fair I didn't use SD pickup covers when I attempted this and we all know how much parts can vary in size

Still putting your foot in your mouth?

You ARE a glutton for punishment, don'tcha...?

[indie folk guy]

LtKojak I don't have a problem with you but again it takes two people to argue so perhaps you should just stop picking fights with me and act civil for a change instead of making every thing I type into an argument

I've only used those Quarter Pounder strat pickups one time in my whole life, and I had some strat pickup covers from allparts that I was trying to use for a customer that wanted cream covers instead of the black stock deal.

Don't even try to tell me that companies don't have slight variances in sizes for pickups/covers because that simply isn't true. This argument is now over before it gets blown out of proportion as it has in the past. It's just as easy to let something go and not respond as it is to type up something you know?

[SAVAGE DISTORTION]

Yes, Shop Floor Custom. You can even order one in pink and purple if you so desire.

is that what this is then?
http://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/s...d.php?t=242999

[skyydogg01]

I love the logo ...


so much so that I wish the covers came with logos also.

[ErikH]

is that what this is then?
http://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/s...d.php?t=242999

No, that is an OEM pickup supplied to Fender for the Lone Star Strats. That's different than you or I calling up and specifying we want a different bobbin color, long or short legs, logo or no logo, etc., without it having to go to the Custom Shop.

[darthphineas]

i think it is crazy to even worry about this. play your guitars boys

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