Peter Studio Custom Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 This forum is full of very knowledgeable folks so I’m looking for some ideas. I’m looking to replace the stock SD pickups on my Studio Custom and I figured I can’t go wrong with with Gravelin’s. I play mostly classic rock on this guitar with my favorite tones from Clapton, Bad Company, Zepplin and throw in GnR for Slashes tone. what pickup would you guys recommen? I tend to stay traditional and was leaning PAF but I’m open for options thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 If you're wanting Gravelins (good move!) then talk to Josh! He'll help you figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 The pickups @JGravelin wound for my Charvel are flat out amazing. I’m definitely going to have him wind me some more for another guitar or two. I would suggest talking to him and telling him exactly what you’re looking for. If he doesn’t have something “off the shelf” that fits your needs perfectly then he’ll create it. Cant recommend Josh highly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 the ones in the demo guitar are pretty hot to my ear, hotter than 57 classic gibson. If I was ordering some for classic rock I would go lower output than the one in the proto but humbucker kinda freak me out anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 All I know is this: the Shlabotnik sisters Josh wound in 0006 are quite simply the best sounding humbuckers I have ever played....from 1978 till today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Go to his website and read up on the different models he offers. Send him an email and hash out the details. Gravelin models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogieMKIIA Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Talk to Josh. I got Shlabotnik/Ult set with UA5 magnets, no covers for my Studio Custom. Very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I was looking for the same thing! Josh wound some rough cast alnico 4 pups for me. Nailed it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I would recommend Josh for your pickup needs. However I would not bother to much with his website, contact him direct, tell him what your looking for and pony up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Cowpie Customs™. The Best Damn Pickups Josh ever made. The Shlabotniks are also a killer set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveL Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Ditto on the above, if you email him and explain what you use and what you’re going for he can definitely fine tune the best fit. He just did a slightly hotter than vintage p-90 dogear for me and it came out awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Studio Custom Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks to everyone who commented, really appreciate the advice. Message sent to Josh to start the process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Studio Custom Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 hours ago, hamerhead said: Cowpie Customs™. The Best Damn Pickups Josh ever made. The Shlabotniks are also a killer set. Hammerhead. Those pickups are awesome! I’m really enjoying the Artist, thanks for a smooth sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Good move SC with a Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 42 minutes ago, Peter Studio Custom said: Hammerhead. Those pickups are awesome! I’m really enjoying the Artist, thanks for a smooth sale You're welcome. I'm glad you're still diggin' it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicwash Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I liked the Charlottes so much in my SC Shishkov that I installed some in my EM Tally. Then I stuck another in the bridge of my R8. Great pickups & great working with Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Studio Custom Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks again everyone, Josh responded right away and we had a phone call to talk through what I was looking for. Pickups on order so now just need to be patient for a couple of weeks to get them. what a great time to play guitar with so many great craftsman building all custom products. Not much better then talking directly to the person making something for you. Thanks to Josh and the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ua D Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 So which ones are you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Ua D said: So which ones are you getting? THIS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Studio Custom Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Decided to go with a modified version of the stock “Charlotte” pickups. 2 wire not 4 since I won’t be coil tapping. Love the sound of them and the fact that the bridge is slightly hotter. really looking forward to getting them and installing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Peter Studio Custom said: Decided to go with a modified version of the stock “Charlotte” pickups. 2 wire not 4 since I won’t be coil tapping. Love the sound of them and the fact that the bridge is slightly hotter. really looking forward to getting them and installing! Love it. Full tone report when you get them installed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ua D Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Sweet. This thread is very timely since I was just looking at Josh’s site and wondering what I could do for my studio custom. I loved the modified pickup I bought from him for a partscaster last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGravelin Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks for all the positivity everyone! I love what I do, take a lot of pride in it, and to work directly with customers and create special magnetic works of art that help inspire better and more music from people - this is why I do it. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and support! Peter, it was a pleasure to talk to you and I'm excited to get started on your set. I was short exactly 1 screw-side black bobbin and ordered bunch along with a few other bits and pieces I needed for some other custom pickup orders; everything will be arriving on Tues and I'll get to work immediately. And Bubs was right: pay no attention to my website, at least for now. I'm working with an extremely talented guy on a site-wide revamp, hyper-optimized SEO, new pickup models with actual names, a pickup database, photo blog, and more .. coming soon! Ua D, get in touch and let's discuss this. I'm glad to assist however I can. Holler at me here: [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptm1diver Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just noticed this thread. Only Josh can tell you how many sets I’ve purchased. You will be very happy working with Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 12 hours ago, JGravelin said: I love what I do, take a lot of pride in it, and to work directly with customers and create special magnetic works of art that help inspire better and more music from people - this is why I do it. Definitely a lost commodity in today's Workforce... Keep up the great work Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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