A Steve Morse type of guitar project

[Blazer]

Okay I assume that we're all aware of Steve Morse and his crazy four pickup guitar with everything-but-the-kitchen-sink switching options


This guitar has been extremely high on my GAS list and because I lack the finances to buy one I decided to start tinkering with some parts and this is what I came up with so far.


The body is a solid alder Jack & Danny Jazzmaster type of body which has a swimming pool rout, making it easy for me to install whatever pickup combination I can think of. The Floyd Rose is a Gotoh, the pickups are leftovers from a lot of "Dude, can you replace the pickups of my guitar for EMG's" jobs and the neck is one of the many spare necks I had lying around.

I'll keep you guys updates on how this one will devellop.

[neilli]

I'd been thinking about doing something much like that, only with a more conventional pickup arrangement, and with the top of the guard cut more like a strat - looking forward to seeing the finished result!

[fuel0707]

If it makes you feel better, Steve also feels that 4 pickups is crazy/silly for live work. EBMM is now offering a 3-pickup signature Morse, the SM-Y2D. Steve said in an interview that the 4th pickup was really too subtle for live work.

As for your project, that's really cool. The body will really stand out with 4 pickups and a Floyd on it. Very cool idea on your part and I hope it turns out really well for you.