I made all the mods and upgrades to the guitar in my build because that's the way i wanted it. I had an Idea of what the result might be but didn't know for certain. It turned out better than i expected. I aimed high and was pleased with the result. the Pickups wee the only true unknown as to the sounds I might get rom them. I had an idea of what i would get from the rest of the electronics. The values of the pots and caps as well as the wiring design were known as to how they would normally sound. wiring like a 50's les Paul is brighter tone. and with the ,047 caps a bit more so. that was the goal for the tone from that particular combination of electronic parts. coil splitting was another way to gret the tone i was aiming for. I enjoyed the challenge and learning the skills for this project. I was pleasantly surprised by the result. I am satisfied with the guitar i ended up with. parts of the build were easier and some harder for different reasons. soldering all those connections in the controls, and the paint job were the most. challenging parts. closely followed by making the brushed stainless steel pick guard. . assembling all the electronic parts together as i wanted them was finicky work. picture the 3 quad reail humbuckers, 6 pots and a 5-way switch in the stainless pick guard on a space theme painted body and head stock of a Strat. guitar. with a titanium nut locking tuners, the roller string tree, roller saddles and full size brass trem block in the bridge that i set up floating and tuned to E-Flat standard. .U used a 9-46 string set. the over all result was much better than i expected. strap locks keep the guitar secure while playing. the tomes are too many to easily count and even more so when plugged into the B;ackstar ID Corte stereo 40 amp with it's built in effects and settings. so effectively unlimited tonal variations available. I got anther import Strat that will remain stock. so I now have both basic and extreme examples of the Strat guitar hanging side by side on my wall. that Tele bridge pickup you gavbe me is going into a classic version "Esquire" ashtray bridge cover and the traditional wiring too.
Armed with what I've learned, I can choose parts for long-term reliance. I use your pickups and amp/speakers to achieve tone. For tone, setup gets me better tone than cap changes.
I’ve had very noticeable drop in noise when shielding guitars over the years, not like single coil hum but the unwanted static stuff that gets picked up. This is not even a question if it works in certain situations. Not every guitar situation is the same but it can be very effective.
@@DylanTalksTone don't get me wrong, i'm not against i also enjoy. But i think it's better to understand you are doing for a fetish instead of trying to rationalize the "need" for new gear
@@DylanTalksTone Let us not forget that "cheapness" is also a relative and self defining label but, yes and proud of the ability enhanced through dealing with living on a fixed income in my retirement. I refuse to truncate the development of my sense of humor.
Maybe, but it hardly matters And, if you believe in electric guitar tonewood, good luck chasing that dragon. Don’t forget your bag of hand wired true bypass analog good luck charms
Theres is difference between Rosewood & Maple fretboard, Rosewood bites the string more so its more aggressive, and maple fretboard is brighter, thats why I dont like maple fretboards as much as it feels different but also sounds difference, but looks wise it looks good and personal tastes change
Here's another thing to think about. In this video, Dylan is drinking sparkling water... I'm not fa fan of sparkling water... It's no big deal. Some think mustard caps are the GOAT... others orange drop.... And others paper in oil. So, if it sounds better to you, use it. Something else may sound better to someone else, don't force and belittle them to use your preference. There's way more than enough cork sniffing in audio with audiophiles who tend to listen to their equipment than the actual music... We don't need it in musician circles too.
I figure, use whatever you want. It’s all cool, as long as you understand that material doesn’t make a difference. Only value. There is very simple science here. The “sounds better to you” is a myth.
Because I have learned so much by following you over the years, I have become much more pragmatic.
I made all the mods and upgrades to the guitar in my build because that's the way i wanted it. I had an Idea of what the result might be but didn't know for certain. It turned out better than i expected. I aimed high and was pleased with the result. the Pickups wee the only true unknown as to the sounds I might get rom them. I had an idea of what i would get from the rest of the electronics. The values of the pots and caps as well as the wiring design were known as to how they would normally sound. wiring like a 50's les Paul is brighter tone. and with the ,047 caps a bit more so. that was the goal for the tone from that particular combination of electronic parts. coil splitting was another way to gret the tone i was aiming for. I enjoyed the challenge and learning the skills for this project. I was pleasantly surprised by the result. I am satisfied with the guitar i ended up with. parts of the build were easier and some harder for different reasons. soldering all those connections in the controls, and the paint job were the most. challenging parts. closely followed by making the brushed stainless steel pick guard. . assembling all the electronic parts together as i wanted them was finicky work. picture the 3 quad reail humbuckers, 6 pots and a 5-way switch in the stainless pick guard on a space theme painted body and head stock of a Strat. guitar. with a titanium nut locking tuners, the roller string tree, roller saddles and full size brass trem block in the bridge that i set up floating and tuned to E-Flat standard. .U used a 9-46 string set. the over all result was much better than i expected. strap locks keep the guitar secure while playing. the tomes are too many to easily count and even more so when plugged into the B;ackstar ID Corte stereo 40 amp with it's built in effects and settings. so effectively unlimited tonal variations available. I got anther import Strat that will remain stock. so I now have both basic and extreme examples of the Strat guitar hanging side by side on my wall. that Tele bridge pickup you gavbe me is going into a classic version "Esquire" ashtray bridge cover and the traditional wiring too.
Armed with what I've learned, I can choose parts for long-term reliance. I use your pickups and amp/speakers to achieve tone. For tone, setup gets me better tone than cap changes.
I’ve had very noticeable drop in noise when shielding guitars over the years, not like single coil hum but the unwanted static stuff that gets picked up. This is not even a question if it works in certain situations. Not every guitar situation is the same but it can be very effective.
90% of guitar/gear stuff is purely consumerist fetishism, i still spend a tons on gear but lets be real people ...
I guess if you are that cynical to assume that everyone is that self centered. I do it because it’s fun
@@DylanTalksTone don't get me wrong, i'm not against i also enjoy. But i think it's better to understand you are doing for a fetish instead of trying to rationalize the "need" for new gear
@@DylanTalksToneyou had me at Porsche GT3 bro!!
People tend to become self denying that there is application of the law of diminishing returns which is "fenced" by the assessor's expectations.
That’s a lot of words to say you are cheap
@@DylanTalksTone Let us not forget that "cheapness" is also a relative and self defining label but, yes and proud of the ability enhanced through dealing with living on a fixed income in my retirement. I refuse to truncate the development of my sense of humor.
There is a tone/sound difference in what your neck and fret board are made from. (When we are speaking about wood).
Lol
Maybe, but it hardly matters
And, if you believe in electric guitar tonewood, good luck chasing that dragon. Don’t forget your bag of hand wired true bypass analog good luck charms
Theres is difference between Rosewood & Maple fretboard, Rosewood bites the string more so its more aggressive, and maple fretboard is brighter, thats why I dont like maple fretboards as much as it feels different but also sounds difference, but looks wise it looks good and personal tastes change
Don't get "hung up" by micro-differentiations of data which have relatively little effect on outcome within limits of "realistic" environments.
Single pickup guitar: neck or bridge and explain the difference.
Here's another thing to think about. In this video, Dylan is drinking sparkling water... I'm not fa fan of sparkling water... It's no big deal. Some think mustard caps are the GOAT... others orange drop.... And others paper in oil. So, if it sounds better to you, use it. Something else may sound better to someone else, don't force and belittle them to use your preference.
There's way more than enough cork sniffing in audio with audiophiles who tend to listen to their equipment than the actual music... We don't need it in musician circles too.
I figure, use whatever you want. It’s all cool, as long as you understand that material doesn’t make a difference. Only value. There is very simple science here. The “sounds better to you” is a myth.