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Guffe
Username: Guffe
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 2:35 pm: | |
Hello guy's
I just traded my Sheraton in with a new Artcore AF 105 NT
I got a fair prise for the Sheraton and i needed a Jazzbox so the dealer did not have to push me so mutch.
I had tryed this model 5-6 month ago and was convinsed that it was an OK guitar.
Often when I am in a busy store i dont get the time to get familier with the guitar so i was going home fast to get a litle practise on the beast.
I have now been setting up the guitar and it is realy good to play
The trusrod neded a half to 3/4 turn to get straigt
I was still not satisfyied with the sound so i changed out the bridge with the
suported woodbridge
Woow that was a BIG improvement in sound ( that i desire)
But now after a little week in am able to say that the Super 58 pickups is NOT the
same quality as the old types !!!!!
I have the feeling that the 58 in the Af 105 is quite good but the have not
the same output as old 58 pickups
Is that becaurse of the capasitor or just not as good pickups ?
I also have a little noise in the pickups and they have some fead back problems !!!!
Anyway it is still a great guitar.
I know there has been a lot off talk about the 58 pickups
I was not unfortunetly not aware that we had 3 types of 58 pickups
What are the diffrence between Japan / Corean / Chines ones ?
Can some one here help me with that
i fond this on old treads
OLD type japan made
The Neck pup reads 7.7K ohms
The Bridge pup reads 7.56 K Ohms.
Japan 3PU1J158G1 Neck $95
Japan3PU1J158G2Bridge $95
Korea 3PU1C158G1 Neck $66
Korea 3PU1C158G2 Bridge $66
China 3PU1H58NG Neck $44
China 3PU1H58BG Bridge $44
Guffe |
Hazy
Username: Hazy
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 8:20 pm: | |
Guffe,
I looked on the IBZ website and they list the Custom 58s as the installed pickups at the neck and the bridge, not the Super 58s. I don't know the spec difference in the Super 58 vs. the Custom 58; but, I detect a different pickup.
Also, that feedback, is it acoustic feedback or high-pitched squeal? It makes a big difference...the squeal is due to the pickups and the acoustic is due to the inherent configuration of a semi-hollow body electric. You can do things to manage the acoustic issue. It's harder to fix squeal.
Rick |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 9:18 pm: | |
My Artcore custom AS103 does not squeal, in fact it sounds quite good. The perfect pups for the guitar in my opinion. The same Custom 58's. I don't care if they are ceramics it makes no difference to me because it sings sweetly and it bites when you want it to. |
Hazy
Username: Hazy
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 9:45 pm: | |
Ibanezfreak1960,
Love that natural finish of the AS103. That's one beautiful guitar!
Also, acoustic feedback can be a beautiful thing...which is probable what Guffe has.
Rick |
Ibnzplyr
Username: Ibnzplyr
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 3:29 am: | |
Hi Ibanez Freak:
How do you like your AS103NT? I am looking for a 335 and am seriously thinking about this one.
Thanks-- Scott |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 7:40 am: | |
I like it a lot I posted a thread about it when I got it so if you do a search you will find it. I think its a great guitar out of the box. |
Ibnzplyr
Username: Ibnzplyr
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 6:32 pm: | |
Yes, I have already read it. Glad to know you still like it.
Last Friday, the local Guitar Center said they would have one come in for me to try out. Looking forward to it.
Scott |
Guffe
Username: Guffe
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 12:56 pm: | |
Hello
Thanks for Your adwises
It was acoustic feedback i had trouble with.
I like the guitar more and more now, olso the sound of the PU's. They are a little more clear and bright than super 58 and they have a god tone when you play chords.
But i still mis the punch and power there are in super 58. for higher dynamic in play.
I think i will try to change them if i can get a pair of super 58 for a fair prise.
Anyway it's a great guitar !!!!
Uffe |
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