Re: Question about why my GFS Fat PAF sounds this way.

On May 31, 11:13 am, GitFiddler <bik1...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I put a GFS Fat PAF into the neck position of my thinline Tele-style
semihollow. Maple fretboard. There's nice bass and the midrange is
there, but not overly defined. I can live with that for a $25,
overwound humbucker, I guess. What I'm wondering about is the slightly
"peak-y" high end. There's a slight, harsh high overtone. I'm going to
throw this pickup into a different guitar, but on the surface, do you
guys think that an overwound PAF just isn't a good idea in a Fender-
scale, maple-necked guitar? In other words, not good for a naturally
bright guitar?

Typically, an overwound humbucker is fairly dark sounding. But I
digress...

(I always wanted to say "But I digress.")

Try spinning the pickup around 180 degrees. Having the pole pieces
closer to the bridge gives a brighter sound and, conversely, closer to
the neck gives a darker sound. Even if the pole pieces are closer to
the neck already, give it a try. Turning the pickup around doesn't
make a dramatic difference, but it might be enough to tweak it to your
liking without having to solder anything or spend any more money.

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