Jack C Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Still curious about a GenTex and a BBQ in a goldtop Studio Custom, what with the rock maple top and all. Hey Tom - I think I tried a BBQ in that very guitar and found it too dark and full. Of course everyone's tastes and ears differ, but that's what I recall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Jack, the Pearly sounds just great in there, which is why I haven't yet done the switcheroo. Still just idly thinking about it after a couple of years, now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentman Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I put a Texas/BBQ pair in a Dean EVO and they were too dark for that guitar. This leads me to believe that they won't sound good in an all mahogany guitar. I was going to go with Rios in my 82 special because I didn't really care for the stock dimarzios. Greg suggested Voodoo's would be better and this guitar woke up big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest galejt Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I was going to go with Rios in my 82 special because I didn't really care for the stock dimarzios. Greg suggested Voodoo's would be better and this guitar woke up big time. I did the same thing, same guitar, same source and I find new things to like about them each time I play it.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewmaster Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I put a Texas/BBQ pair in a Dean EVO and they were too dark for that guitar. This leads me to believe that they won't sound good in an all mahogany guitar. I was going to go with Rios in my 82 special because I didn't really care for the stock dimarzios. Greg suggested Voodoo's would be better and this guitar woke up big time. YEP! I Ended up putting Voodoo's in the EVO and it was like magic to my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarDoyle Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 What Voodoos you guys using? I have mostly singlecut guitars and may try a set!I picked up a zebra pair of Rios at the local shop and was surprised they carried 'em! I'll have 'em installed one day soon - been so busy lately and sick!Sounds like some feel the C-5 is like the BBQ? Interesting. I have had the C-5 in my LP and found it very nice, smooth ans warm, but bright at times. Nice natural mids and not overbearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest galejt Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 [armswaving wildly] Ooo. Ooo. Me, me, me. Call on me! [/armswaving wildly] 60s neck and BCR custom wind bridge. Do I get a gold star?Call him. 717-730-9775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus2 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Is the Duncan "C5" the "Custom 5"?Thanks,Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarDoyle Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 [armswaving wildly] Ooo. Ooo. Me, me, me. Call on me! [/armswaving wildly] 60s neck and BCR custom wind bridge. Do I get a gold star?Call him. 717-730-9775 Cool! I want to know about that custom wind bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentman Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 The coolest thing about the Greg spec'd bridge pup is that it sounds friggin awesome with tone rolled all the way off. Sounds kind of wah-ish. Try that with your average pickup and it sounds like poo, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarDoyle Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Wow, I installed the Rios into one of my guitars and they sound THICK and fat! I really like how harmonics jump off the fretboard! Kind of dark at times but I'll have to mess with the EQ to clean it up a bit. They have a lot of sizzle, like a Pearly Gates.Greg......will you be in the shop on Friday? I want to call about the Vodoo greg wind and how it compares to the Rios. Thanks bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarDoyle Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 The coolest thing about the Greg spec'd bridge pup is that it sounds friggin awesome with tone rolled all the way off. Sounds kind of wah-ish. Try that with your average pickup and it sounds like poo, IMO. Interesting...I have used pickups as well that do that wah or awl thing when rolled all the way off! the sign of a good pickup that interacts well with the tone pot. The BBQ doesn't do that but still interacts better than the Duncans I've used. If the BBQ did that it would be perfect. I hear guys say the BBQ/Texas are dark, but as Greg pointed out to me....just adjust the height and the screws and you shuould be able to achieve what you want. The Rios rock and man do they sound huge in the mix with the band! I wish they did that wah/awl sound when rolled off like the Voodoos and others I've tried. But, to be honest.....how often would I use that....well, maybe. Bottom line, on 10 - these Rios blow down doors and they still darken up if need be with the tone roll off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentman Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Glad you like them. I've contemplated putting a set in my Standard, but it sounds good the way it is. I'm not the type to tinker, unless I don't like what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie G. Moseley Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 And now for something completely different: Rio Grande BASS pickups. I'm a low-end thumper, and have a couple of basses w/ Rio Grande Powerbuckers, which each look like two Jazz pickups clamped together. The basses happen to have toggle switches (wish they had a pan pot, but can modify if desired), and I've never heard instruments that sound so radically different in each of the three toggle positions. They're extremely potent, warm and fat (even the bridge p/u solo) and suit my style perfectly (I play with a pick, striking near the neck joint, a la Joe Osborne, although he's not an influence). Any further custom-made instruments I order...guitar or bass...will most likely have Rio Grandes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR Greg Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 AMEN, Brother Willie! AMEN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarDoyle Posted March 28, 2005 Author Share Posted March 28, 2005 Well I just tried some different pickups, a few Duncans and a so called hand wound custom job. The Rio BBQ still rules the earth with its mite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I've got a Rio set (BBQ / Genuine Texas) in my 25th Anniversaries (all-mahogany guitars), and they sound GREAT!StevieC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer95USA Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Hey Birthday HFCers, I say "Happy Birthday, get busy, get naked, it's your birthday!!" (4x while doing the Cabbage Patch dance) LOL It was my birthday a few days ago so I wanted to wish all of you Aries a "Happy Birthday". So when is my Hamer T-51 coming in the mail as my birthday present? LOL Guitar George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarDoyle Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hello peeps! I was thinking about replacing all my pickups with Rio Grandes! Bad move? I just love the dark warmth of the BBQ/Texas set in anything I use it! Anyone done some looking into the more expensive WCRs and other boutique guys? I tend to have some bright guitars and am thinking that is part of the reason i enjoy the Rios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack C Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Rich can help you out:http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthrea...&threadid=80389 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDobermans Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I've used the BBQ-Buckers....very hot/ somewhat shrill. Good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disturber Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 No expert here, but when I asked Greg about the BBQ vs. a Duncan C5, he said that even the Rio Grande guys said they were virtually indistinguishable. I had a C5 handy, so that settled that for the particular guitar in question (StevieDamnClay's otherwise EXTREMELY bright-sounding '98 Phantom Custom). I ended up selling the Rio's. I prefer the Custom 5.But each to it's own. Let your ear be the judge.disturber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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