Model 1A pickup suggestions.

[dimefan90]

I need to get a new bridge humbucker for my Model 1A Mutt because the dimarzo PAF pro that is in it now isnt working properly and sounds crap.

I want to get an 80's rock/metal tone, like Ratt, Van halen etc... and have been looking at a few GFS pickups because they are in my price range.

Which would be better: Fat PAT, Crunchy PAT, VEH, Vintage 59 or the Power rails?


The body of the guitar is Alder.

I already have the other necessary ingredients for the tone i want, an 45 watt all valve stack with EL34s, Boss SD-1, Boss Chorus, MXR Phase 90 and Digital Delay...

[Grandturk]

The body of the guitar is basswood.

I had multiple pickups in my 1A. I would recommend pickups that have lots of kids and lows for a balanced sound out of it. Try a Dimarzio Super Distortion or a Tone Zone.

[dimefan90]

Its an alder strat body, dimarzios are too expensive for me ($80-$100) even used..whereas GFS are only $40.

[Grandturk]

If its an alder strat body, then its not a Charvel Model 1A.

[dimefan90]

It is the best way to describe it since everything else is from a mode 1A besides the body.

[Grandturk]

I would have called it a strat with a Model series neck, but I digress... I can't help you with your cheapo pickups. I would suggest you comb the classified here or at the Seymour Duncan forum - you can easily find used Dimarzio and Duncan pickups for $40 shipped.

[dimefan90]

I should note that im in australia.

[Grandturk]

I've shipped pickups and pedals Down Under and its only been about $15-$20 USD total for shipping.

[DonP]

I need to get a new bridge humbucker for my Model 1A Mutt because the dimarzo PAF pro that is in it now isnt working properly and sounds crap.

I want to get an 80's rock/metal tone, like Ratt, Van halen etc... and have been looking at a few GFS pickups because they are in my price range.

Which would be better: Fat PAT, Crunchy PAT, VEH, Vintage 59 or the Power rails?


The body of the guitar is Alder.

I already have the other necessary ingredients for the tone i want, an 45 watt all valve stack with EL34s, Boss SD-1, Boss Chorus, MXR Phase 90 and Digital Delay...

For Ratt you want a JB.

For Van Halen, most say you want an Alnico II loaded pickups, but my J50BC sounds awesome in my alder body USA Jackson.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

the JB with an A2 mag will nail both.

[GuerillaPete]

An SD Custom 5 does the job too.

[VitaminG]

Its an alder strat body, dimarzios are too expensive for me ($80-$100) even used..whereas GFS are only $40.

I should note that im in australia.

where are you finding $80 Dimarzios in Oz? I could use some...

[dimefan90]

where are you finding $80 Dimarzios in Oz? I could use some...

On eBay, from the US. they are $160+ in Australia, (and Gerry Harvey wonders why we dont shop in stores)

[VitaminG]

oh okay. I've bought plenty of pickups from OS. If you're looking to pay $40 (plus shipping) for GFSs from the States, you might as well buy some secondhand Duncans or Dimarzios here on the JCF for $50-55 instead.

[dimefan90]

$40 includes shipping.