I'm new to the board here and was hoping to get some ideas on a modification I'm planning for my Gibson SG faded. It currently is stock with 490R and 490T pickups. I'm thinking of adding a middle pickup and going with Super II's for all three. Thinking of having all three coil tapping as well to get a sinle coil tone going. I'd like to be able to select an one pickup or play them in various combinations by adding a six way switch. I'm looking to get some Jerry tones but also like the ability to dial in some other sounds, so I'm looking for flexibility in the setup. I currently like the 490 pickup in the neck position for an overdriven sound but I'm having difficulty getting a good clean sound that I like. I'm hoping new pickups and the coil tapping option will help. Are there any other modifications or things I should consider?
I don't know that a unity gain buffer is needed. Do they do anything for tone character or just aid levels for effects? Any comments would be welcomed as I'm just starting the thought process here. My SG get some tones I really like as well and at this point not looking to get another guitar, but hoping to mod this one and make it more versatile. Thanks.
I don't know that a unity gain buffer is needed. Do they do anything for tone character or just aid levels for effects? Any comments would be welcomed as I'm just starting the thought process here. My SG get some tones I really like as well and at this point not looking to get another guitar, but hoping to mod this one and make it more versatile. Thanks.