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by jbgron
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Thanks again guys. I've ordered the Fralins and I'll post back here and let you all know what I think of them.
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

I want to have similar output levels to a strat but without sounding exactly like a strat. I want them to look like Mustang pickups too. The Fralins are the front runners at the moment. Money is not really an issue.
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Thanks guys. I guess this is how they're meant to sound...I'm getting new pickups!
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Nice one. I must admit that particular Marshall is not mine, I do have a 100W DSL and a 50W Vintage Modern in the house, and some smaller amps.
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

OK this is strange. Individually the pickups measure 5.5K each. Any ideas anyone?
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:13 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Melbourne Australia
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

I will in the next couple of hours and I'll post back here as soon as it's done.
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:15 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be buying new pickups.
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Ah OK. Thanks man.
by jbgron
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:35 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Could it be that the pickups are just wired in parallel when they should be in series? This sounds like most logical to me but I'll disconnect the pickups and test them individually when I get home from work tonight. I hate it when I have an epiphany at work and have to wait all day to test the theo...
by jbgron
Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Yes the Marshall is in my house, that is only one of many. My nearest neighbour is miles away so it's not an issue. :D
by jbgron
Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Thanks for clearing it up Fran, I agree that an entry level guitar has better sounding pickups. I'll try out some spare strat pickups I've got first before spending further cash on this guitar.
by jbgron
Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

I measured the jack and then at the pickups themselves whilst they were still connected to the switches, there was no change to the resistance when I flipped the switches either. I even tried replacing the volume pot to no avail.
by jbgron
Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Thanks guys, I thought they were insanely low. I'll disconnect them from the switches and measure them again tonight to get a true reading. Does anyone have any recommendations for replacement pickups?
by jbgron
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Thanks for the quick reply. Here are some pictures as requested.

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by jbgron
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?
Replies: 49
Views: 16718

Are Mustang pickups meant to be so weak?

Hi guys, I recently acquired a 90s MIJ Mustang 69 Reissue. It's a fantastic looking guitar but it has very low output compared to my other guitars. I first thought it was a problem with the volume pot or wiring but all the electronics are fine. I tested the DC resistance of the pickups and they only...