HRW pup tones

[Blunote]

I seem to recall reading that there were several distinct tones possible with the HRWs, depending on how the volume or tone controls are set. Can anyone explain what they are, and maybe shed a little light on how the HRWs are wired from the factory?

 

I've also noticed that when the volume on my guitar is turned off on the bridge pickup, the neck loses all volume as well -so they must be in series. Even so, the volume can be turned down to almost zero without losing volume on the neck. It's only at zero that the neck drops out. I'm curious about how that works.

 

I've searched Heritage's site and this one and haven't found an explanation. Is there any documentation available?

[LH575]

HRWs: Blu-Ray vs DVD.

 

Humbuckers: DVD vs VHS

 

P90s: Kind of like handing out with Robert Johnson after a show. Can't get any better. Why even try!? Rip out those HRWs and sell them to someone on the board who doesn't know any better, then buy some Lollar P90s.

 

[Kuz]

HRWs: Blu-Ray vs DVD.

 

Humbuckers: DVD vs VHS

 

P90s: Kind of like handing out with Robert Johnson after a show. Can't get any better. Why even try!? Rip out those HRWs and sell them to someone on the board who doesn't know any better, then buy some Lollar P90s.

 

 

Amen brother, preach on!!!

[MatZen]

HRWs: Blu-Ray vs DVD.

 

Humbuckers: DVD vs VHS

 

P90s: Kind of like handing out with Robert Johnson after a show. Can't get any better. Why even try!? Rip out those HRWs and sell them to someone on the board who doesn't know any better, then buy some Lollar P90s.

 

 

I really like your analogy. Great visual (pardon the pun).

[Blunote]

HRWs: Blu-Ray vs DVD.

 

.... Rip out those HRWs and sell them to someone on the board who doesn't know any better, then buy some Lollar P90s.

 

 

I'll put that on my list of things to do.

 

In the meantime, I believe I've read that the HRWs are wired in a way that delivers distinctly different tones depending on how the knobs are set, and that these tone aren't just a matter of attenuation. Is there some sort of switching that occurs when one pot is dialed all the way up or down relative to the other?

 

That was more where my question was aimed.

[tulk1]

I'll put that on my list of things to do.

 

In the meantime, I believe I've read that the HRWs are wired in a way that delivers distinctly different tones depending on how the knobs are set, and that these tone aren't just a matter of attenuation. Is there some sort of switching that occurs when one pot is dialed all the way up or down relative to the other?

 

That was more where my question was aimed.

Have never heard that about the HRWs. Is it possible you are thinking of the DVIP system? It's a series of switches/push-pulls that effect series/parallel/phasing. Ren developed that system, as well as the HRW pickups. And generally any stock guitar that had the VIP/DVIP had HRWs.

[blueox]

" . . . I seem to recall reading that there were several distinct tones possible with the HRWs, depending on how the volume or tone controls are set. Can anyone explain what they are, and maybe shed a little light on how the HRWs are wired from the factory?

I've also noticed that when the volume on my guitar is turned off on the bridge pickup, the neck loses all volume as well -so they must be in series. Even so, the volume can be turned down to almost zero without losing volume on the neck. It's only at zero that the neck drops out. I'm curious about how that works . . . "

 

As mentioned, it sounds like you've got the DVIP system on your guitar or a custom job in the wiring department. Any further info would help, as to guitar model, year, and controls layout. Post a photo, if possible. I've been enjoying the great sounds which the HRWs produce on my H-150 and do not have the situation that you describe.