Recently, I picked up a 1994 Predator at a decent price. I upgraded all the pots with 300k audio and a .047 cap. I also changed the 5 way switch with a Fender 5 way. I used standard Fender wiring. My intention was to leave the original pick ups, but yesterday I found a set of Lace Sensor Holy Grail pick ups on Craigslist for $50(they all tested out fine). I could not pass up the price. Anyway, I noticed that Lace suggest using a .022 cap. and 250k pots. Its not a big deal to change, but I am wondering if anyone has used these pick ups and how about the caps, any suggestions?
I know some will that it will depend on what type of music I play. Well I don't play all that well, but I tend to play mostly clean and maybe a little blues or jazz. I am using a Bandit Silver Stripe for most of my playing. Oh, I only play at home.
Predator with Lace Sensor Holy Grail pick ups
Re: Predator with Lace Sensor Holy Grail pick ups
I would play it like it is before I changed the cap value. The pots won't make much of a difference.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try as soon as I get the energy to get down to the shop. I need to extend the leads on the pick ups someone shortened them a bit too much. I also have to pick up some 6-32 screws for the pick up. I already have enough springs to so the job.
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So, I finally got the time to get the pick ups installed. I like the sound from the neck and middle pick up, but I found the bridge pick up a bit tinny. I did try adjusting the pick up height it helped a little, but did not clear up the sound on all the notes. Not that it matters all that much, since I play mostly clean with the neck pick up. Also, since I am using a .047 uF cap I would expect that the only way to reduce the tinniness would be to up the cap to 1.0 uF. Anyway, all and all I am happy with the results especially with no hum. They certainly make the old Predator a real nice ax.
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sounds like a win! I put a set of Golds in my Falcon Standard but went back to the stockers. the golds were nice, but lower output than i wanted.
Got a LNIB set of Golds if anybody wants em
Got a LNIB set of Golds if anybody wants em
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Old thread I know. But still have the Golds for sale?
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Let me check my parts box i think i still have them
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