Yes. But when they do show up, and they will, it's a very nice surprise.
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Posts: 25 Thu, Jan 22, 2009 11:20:03 |
Last night I got a notice from the USPS that an item from Becky was on the way.
Actaully quicker delivery than I had thought. Thanks guys. |
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Pickup is here. | #103 | ||
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Posts: 26 Sun, Jan 25, 2009 14:16:46 |
While the communication is not instant, the shipping appears to be. Got the pickup yesterday. Good Job Bill and Becky.
I am in the process of installing it and I noticed that I was shipped wiring instructions for a 4 conducter pickup, where as this one is a 3-conductor. Does the blue wire go to ground also? Thanks guys |
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Posts: 1810 Sun, Jan 25, 2009 14:53:57 Contrib. Gold Charter Member
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Jsams wrote: Black and blue is connected to ground. Other than that, switch- and pot connection(s) is the same. -hth. |
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Posts: 27 Sun, Jan 25, 2009 20:05:19 |
OK, just finished the installation (Neck position) and have played a little....I will have to say that it is a keeper. Just good high-fi strat tones. Lots of
sparkle and snap.
The output is not quite up to the Fast Track one I had in there, but the tone is better. The string to string balance is pretty good, but I am still tweeking the height adjustment. Still a bit less output than the bridge bucker, but I am not searching any more. BTW what pots values should I be using for the best results? Now, I just need to buy another pup for the middle.... Thanks guys. |
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Posts: 28 Wed, Jan 28, 2009 01:40:56 |
What pot values work best with the L-45? 250K or 500K?
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Posts: 4 Tue, Feb 10, 2009 21:07:26 |
I too would like to know what pot values would be recommended for L-45's in a Strat application? Also, would a Q-filter be a nice compliment or not as
effective with L-45's as with other models?
Thanks! |
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Posts: 44 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 14:33:56 |
I think the q-filter works better with higher output pickups.
I used 250k's... I think it would be a little teflon coated ice pick if you used a 500k. |
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Posts: 18 Thu, Apr 30, 2009 09:29:04 |
kai54 wrote:hello kai54, i still owe You these here: 
el ninety |
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Posts: 537 Thu, Apr 30, 2009 10:56:15 Bronze Member |
wow, very pink ;-) and how does it sound on that little tube amp that is standing behind it?
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EL NINETY |
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Posts: 19 Thu, Apr 30, 2009 14:47:38 |
'ello 'bob!
to be honest: i don't know yet. the guitar has a nice midrange overthrow and the pickups sound a bit leaner than a strat i have with L-495 / L-290 (among the last middle and neck models) which is a delicate but meaty tone. nevertheless, it seems to be a pretty balanced tone which can sit in many places. whether an amp looks good on a certain guitar is quite another story. el ninety |
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Posts: 32 Fri, May 8, 2009 00:22:23 |
Hey El Ninety, sweet! (1) What model pickups are these (single-style ones)? (2) Where did you get the pickguard (interested in the material pattern)? (3)
Thanks for remembering!
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EL NINETY |
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Posts: 20 Sun, May 10, 2009 02:55:12 |
kai54 wrote:hello kai54, these are our beloved L-45s of course! L-90 at the bridge. the L-45s are somewhat more 'itchy' than my 280s, a very nice, narrow dip in the upper midrange, yet a VERY clear tone. i bought the pickguard at a dutch ebay shop (bnm) which has closed in the meantime. sorry, i don't know anything else. with the kindest regards el ninety |
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bryan the rocker |
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Posts: 23 Wed, May 13, 2009 22:31:51 |
I hope someone post a sound clip of the L 45
to EL Ninety, how does the L-45 compare to your L280s, |
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Posts: 293 Thu, May 14, 2009 19:19:14 Bronze Member |
Bryan, have you checked out this clip of Bill demonstrating the L-45s?
The L-45 is smoother, sparklier and clearer than the L-280. It also provides easy to set up, beautiful inbetween tones, which many feel is a difficult balancing act with the 280. The L-45 beats the L-280 at its own game 
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Posts: 21 Thu, May 14, 2009 22:24:17 |
bryan the rocker wrote:dear bryantherocker, the 45ers are brunettes and the 280s are blondes... it IS a competition in fact. el ninety |
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Posts: 298 Sat, May 16, 2009 16:43:23 Bronze Member |
Hi everybody,
I just posted a comparison of the L-200 and the L-45 in the Wilde-Sounds section of the board. Just for those who are interested :-) All the best, Vito. |
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bryan the rocker |
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Posts: 24 Fri, May 22, 2009 00:56:18 |
To hands,
I check that a long time ago
Just looking for another L-45 clip,
To El Ninety and to anyone. in your own ears How does the L-45 compare to The L200S in all positions, neck, mid, bridge ? Is the L-45 more stratty, more articulation and more definition, more quack than the L200 ? any other opinions To vito, thanks for the clip
thanks for the replies.
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Posts: 25 Fri, May 22, 2009 01:15:08 |
Regarding vito clips
L-45 vs l-200s for me the L-45 in my ears sounded better different pickups shine and sound better with different EQ setting sweet spots, but with that setting, the L-45 for me sounded better and louder any opinions.
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Posts: 300 Fri, May 22, 2009 20:03:41 Bronze Member |
Hi Bryan,
it's not my opinion. Not that I don't like the L-45. Doubtless it's a great pickup. But for this guitar and with this setup I prefer the L-200. I think I'm going to put back in the L-200. They're "stratier" in my opinion. But maybe I should get an L-298 for bridge pos. - I didn't test it up to now, but from all I read, I think I will like it :-) All the best, Vito. |
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