O-Bucker
Bridge 10.6k/A3
This was originally a special pickup made for a friend by the name of Olin (hence the name) way back when. It is my own take on the “hybrid” craze among DIY players, where a coil from a high output pickup is paired with a vintage output coil to get vintage clarity with more beef. Not a bad idea…
So accordingly, the slug coil is wound with 43 gauge wire (screw coil with 42) which means the 10.6k spec is misleadingly high. In terms of output, it’s more or less equal to the Brownbucker. Very sweet, detailed top end with a slightly acoustic flavor that’s further enhanced with an Alnico 3 magnet. When I first tested it, I just wanted to play slowly picked shimmering chords on it all day.
So accordingly, the slug coil is wound with 43 gauge wire (screw coil with 42) which means the 10.6k spec is misleadingly high. In terms of output, it’s more or less equal to the Brownbucker. Very sweet, detailed top end with a slightly acoustic flavor that’s further enhanced with an Alnico 3 magnet. When I first tested it, I just wanted to play slowly picked shimmering chords on it all day.
Options:
Splat Option**....................................................$15 per pickup.
New Looking Nickel or Gold Cover....................Inquire via phone or email
RS Relic Aged Nickel Cover................................$30 (yup, RS just hiked their prices, sorry)
12-screw “Sweet Heat” option.............................$5 (the effect is a bit sweeter/smoother sound, and the ability to adjust
midrange up and down with the second row of screws)
4-conductor.........................................................NO CHARGE
F-spacing ............................................................NO CHARGE
**The Splat is a means of getting a beefier option to the typical wimpy/slicey split humbucker tone. One coil is tapped part way so when you throw the switch you get all of one coil plus part of the other coil for a bigger, more authentic "single coil" tone. For example, if you had an 8k pickup, instead of the 4k split that sounds like a mosquito on a good day, you could have 5.5k, 6.0k, 6.5k or anywhere in between. Though I will likely make some recommendations for what's best for what you want, the exact spec is up to you...
Splat Option**....................................................$15 per pickup.
New Looking Nickel or Gold Cover....................Inquire via phone or email
RS Relic Aged Nickel Cover................................$30 (yup, RS just hiked their prices, sorry)
12-screw “Sweet Heat” option.............................$5 (the effect is a bit sweeter/smoother sound, and the ability to adjust
midrange up and down with the second row of screws)
4-conductor.........................................................NO CHARGE
F-spacing ............................................................NO CHARGE
**The Splat is a means of getting a beefier option to the typical wimpy/slicey split humbucker tone. One coil is tapped part way so when you throw the switch you get all of one coil plus part of the other coil for a bigger, more authentic "single coil" tone. For example, if you had an 8k pickup, instead of the 4k split that sounds like a mosquito on a good day, you could have 5.5k, 6.0k, 6.5k or anywhere in between. Though I will likely make some recommendations for what's best for what you want, the exact spec is up to you...
