Any crazy mods with their DS-1's?

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Hello there, been a while since I've been here or messing with guitars in general (been concentrating on the drums for a bit), but I got a job at a big chain evil guitar store and picked up a new DS-1 ST for a steal. Anyway, I like the SD Blackout pickups, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to want something different after a while. Maybe something like a hot 1980's pickup or maybe a 59. I don't know. Anyone have opinions about passive pickups in the DS-1? Maybe some onboard electronics to take the place of the battery.

Anyone do any crazy mods with their DS-1? Thanks

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I guess not. Anyway, I've decided to buy or make a pickup winding device and make my own pickups. Maybe for my old CX291. I have an EMG 81 in there now, and it sounds cool, but a little flat. Yup.

[straycat]

Mod away and have fun.
You may find a killer combination of pick ups that really work in that guitar.

[toejam]

A '59 is a nice PAF-type pickup, not that hot, but sounds great.

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I thought about something like a 59. Thinking about adding an onboard compressor. Guy at work told me about a company that makes them, but I forgot the name. Brought it home today. Plays great! The sound isn't bad, but can't wait to get started making it better.