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edisoned
Sep 15, 2015, 11:52:41 PM9/15/15
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Has anyone come across an alternative to the vintage Deaarmond pickups. I have 2 that have crapped out on me and would like to find an alternative to amplify my old Excel. Don't really want to spend $500 for another Dearmond.
thanks
thanks
David J. Littleboy
Sep 16, 2015, 12:59:51 AM9/16/15
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"edisoned" wrote in message
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The Kent Armstrong ultrathin ("2-D micro humbucker") is OK, but hums when
you let go of the strings a bit more than I'd like. The regular KA Johnny
Smith may be a bit too thick. The pole screws stick out of the bottom, and
so one should be able to grind those down a bit. One pickup MFR claimed that
that would make the Johnny Smith brighter, which is a bit frightening, since
it's already plenty bright.
But one or the other of the KA pups should be fine.
http://www.archtop.com/ac_access.html#anchor46177042
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David J. Littleboy
Tokyo, Japan
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you let go of the strings a bit more than I'd like. The regular KA Johnny
Smith may be a bit too thick. The pole screws stick out of the bottom, and
so one should be able to grind those down a bit. One pickup MFR claimed that
that would make the Johnny Smith brighter, which is a bit frightening, since
it's already plenty bright.
But one or the other of the KA pups should be fine.
http://www.archtop.com/ac_access.html#anchor46177042
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David J. Littleboy
Tokyo, Japan
hav...@earthlink.net
Sep 16, 2015, 12:38:44 PM9/16/15
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DeArmond. Worked great. Attached to the pickguard.
That was in the mid 90's so Zollars might not still be available.
Harry
Mark Cleary
Sep 16, 2015, 1:23:58 PM9/16/15
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Contact me offline I have a number of options for you.
Deacon Mark Cleary
Mcleary08 at Comcast dot net
Deacon Mark Cleary
Mcleary08 at Comcast dot net
rpjazzguitar
Sep 16, 2015, 6:55:40 PM9/16/15
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I got one in 1964. Still have it.
The pro players used the one with tone and volume. I had the cheaper one. About $20, as I recall.
The reason that everybody used D'Armond was, as far as I know, because it was the only one for sale. I don't ever recall seeing any other brand back then. And, I bought mine at the original Sam Ash store.
Now, I guess, it's the way to get the authentic vintage sound. But back then, nobody picked it because it was great. People picked it because there was nothing else to choose from. Of course, they did sound good.
The pro players used the one with tone and volume. I had the cheaper one. About $20, as I recall.
The reason that everybody used D'Armond was, as far as I know, because it was the only one for sale. I don't ever recall seeing any other brand back then. And, I bought mine at the original Sam Ash store.
Now, I guess, it's the way to get the authentic vintage sound. But back then, nobody picked it because it was great. People picked it because there was nothing else to choose from. Of course, they did sound good.
Tim McNamara
Sep 16, 2015, 8:38:07 PM9/16/15
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more reasonable and the reports are that they sound just like the
vintage ones.
https://shop.guildguitars.com/product/guild-dearmond-rhythm-chief-1100-pickup-gold/
rpjazzguitar
Sep 17, 2015, 3:10:32 AM9/17/15
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My D'Armond has a screw on connector of a size that was hard to find back in the 60's. I recall a parts guy calling it "an oddball size". I managed to get one that was the right diameter and thread, but not as deep.
Apparently, Switchcraft still makes the right one. I didn't know that back then.
Apparently, Switchcraft still makes the right one. I didn't know that back then.
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