TV Jones pick ups in an H550

[woodboatguy]

Hi All:

 

New member here, already have owned 535 for 12 years and love it, but recently aquired a 9 year old 550 and was looking for thoughts on putting TV Jones pick ups in it. The stock Schallers aren't cutting it for the sound I would like, which is more Gretsch like. Played a number of Asian Gretsches, but the fit, finish and quality of Heritage made this a better buy IMHO. She's at the luthier's now for some work, and I will give the Schallers time when she's back just in case I do like them. Any thoughts on SD 59s or Seth Lovers for this box?

 

And yes, I know  :this_thread_is_useless_withou

 

Pics to come soon.

[big bob]

if they fit in the pup holes I be t they would sound sweet. I have  a 575 that I put duncan p-rails in for rockabilly and love the sound..

[Heritage525]

I bet TVs would sound great in a 550!  I put SD Pearly Gates in mine, and they worked great.  I as looking for more of a "roots rock" type tone, more treble/twang and the PGs worked well.  I had a Gretsch with TVs and love their tone.

[High Flying Bird]

I have debated putting a set of these in my 535.  If I were looking at pickups for a 550 I think these would be on top of the list as well. 

 

I am thinking about stinking up the amp and getting the Buffalo Springfield thing going with these pups. 

[woodboatguy]

I also like the sound of TV Jones pups from what I have heard on Gretsches too. I've read good things about the Seth Lovers, but since it appears that they aren't wax potted, I'm thinking that on a 550 hollow body, feedback might be even more of an issue. Not that I play that loud.

[yoslate]

Friend of mine just dropped a pair of T.V.'s into his Gretsch; they sound terrific!  I might also suggest Duncan Phat Cats, his P-90, which drops straight into a humbucker aperture.  Have a pair in my 576...a very honkin' p'up!