Guest mgoetting Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 I got 602a H150 today. See his post in the For Sale section on Pearly Gates for photos. When I opened the case, the guitar looked exactly like the photos, maybe a little darker. I covered up those naked coils and put on some 11-50 DRs. The 150 has Pearly Gates SD pups. The neck seems fine but is not thin. Everything is perfect on it. I have a 157 with Seths and a RS Guitarworks Vintage harness. I A/B'd the 150 with the 157. Same strings, same amp settings. Rosewood vs. ebony. Different pups of course. Results: The 157 has a richer lower end and mids. The 150 is brighter and a bit more balanced. The sustain is longer on the 150 to the point of being absurd. That has nothing to do with the pups though. It's obvious acoustically. The volume decay is probably too long for jazz. (I never thought I'd say that.) Conclusion: Once again there are too many variables to sort out causality. The guitars do sound different, not dramatically, but definitely. Plan: I may leave the brighter pups on the 150, maybe drop the neck pup down a little. Then perhaps do the unthinkable- put flatwound 11's on it. Thanks, Frank. This was a smooth and fun transaction, all because of you.
Millennium Maestro Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 I have flatwound chromes 11-54 on a 158... I love em! Not so unthinkable, but I cant believe you covered them zebras!
H Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Well done, Mark Another 'in HOC' transaction! We're all selling these guitars to ourselves!
602a Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 It can no longer be called Pearly Gates. It has to be renamed by you. That will be the only way to take the gre gre offthis one. Man I love Halloween! Hope you enjoy it Mark. New PG on the way.
FredZepp Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 a great looking 150.. that has a really nice one piece top. That is a really sweet one. Umm.... and pics?
Patrick Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 ok, so who's got dibs when it sells? The guy who sold him that beautiful Johnny Smith has got dibs on this 150.
602a Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 ok, so who's got dibs when it sells? You of course, special one time offer. $1. Oh yea i forgot, shipping $2199. Just kidding this new one has shaved neck for my tiny hands. It stinks being 6' 1'' with 5' 1'' fingers.
602a Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 You of course, special one time offer. $1. Oh yea i forgot, shipping $2199. Just kidding this new one has shaved neck for my tiny hands. It stinks being 6' 1'' with 5' 1'' fingers. That should be ME not you. Need coffee!
Guest mgoetting Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 It can no longer be called Pearly Gates. It has to be renamed by you. I tried calling it Frank but it won't come when its called.
Guest mgoetting Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 I have flatwound chromes 11-54 on a 158... I love em! Not so unthinkable, but I cant believe you covered them zebras! Those are some hefty flatwounds. What brand? Mine are 11-50s and seem a little light on the bottom. Thanks.
Guest mgoetting Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 No Ma. No zebras showing. Special strap to keep away gre gre powers.
FredZepp Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Nice pics... show off that one piece flamed top...
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