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Post subject: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noiseless?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:08 am
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I have a custom strat about to be completed after nearly a year wait.

I originally specified 4th generation noiseless pickups with the Eric Clapton tone circuitry. The builder has reached out to me letting me know that the Eric Clapton model runs vintage noiseless pickups which at the time I ordered (almost a year ago) I didn't realize.

So would anyone dare to guess as to whether I should go:

1) 4th generation noiseless pickups and skip the Eric Clapton circuitry.

2) 4th generation noiseless pickups with the Eric Clapton circuitry.

3) Eric Clapton Circuitry with the vintage noiseless pickups to get the identical sound to an EC model.

I know I have to make my own mind up. Part of me says I can get a Clapton model brand new for $1,600 and since this is an expensive custom guitar, just go with the 4th generation noiseless pickups like the Fender Elite models have.

I have heard the EC models and they sound fantastic. I have heard and played a Fender Elite series with the 4th generation noiseless pickups and that guitar sounds fantastic. I am worried if I mix and match I may come up with something I don't want.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

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Post subject: Re: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noisele
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:36 am
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I'd go with the mid boost on the 4th Gen PUP's. If it doesn't work it would be easy enough to remove. It is a bit more of a pain to retro fit if the cavities haven't been machined previously.

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Post subject: Re: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noisele
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:33 pm
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Mid Boost with Gold Lace Sensors..?
But seriously, the EC Strat has been modified quite a lot during the years, so it really is up to you what you like/want/need.

If my opinion has any value, I support Mr. Simms' suggestion - with the TBX, of course. :wink:


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Post subject: Re: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noisele
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:09 pm
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John Sims wrote:
I'd go with the mid boost on the 4th Gen PUP's. If it doesn't work it would be easy enough to remove. It is a bit more of a pain to retro fit if the cavities haven't been machined previously.


When you say mid-boost are you saying only the mid-boost or go with "all the Eric Clapton" trickery?

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Post subject: Re: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noisele
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:33 pm
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I tend to consider PUPs as changeable so it is what ever floats your boat. I do see your point in there is little point just doing an EC when you could have bought an EC. I like the idea of Lace Sensors though.

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Post subject: Re: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noisele
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:56 pm
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I’d go option D : Either 4th gen Noiseless and the S1 switch or the Midboost with vintage Noiseless.

Which one floats your boat ? The Clapton boost and vintage Noiseless is a VERY warm tone with strong gain and lots of dirt available to drive a preamp. The 4th gen and S1 has zillions of tone options - some of which I liked and some I wouldn’t use. I think the the 4th gen has more spank and chime.


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Post subject: Re: Custom Strat - Clapton sound with 4GN vs Vintage Noisele
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:20 am
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Which ones did you go with?


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