Which pickups for my Koa AO Hollow Rim?

jadirusso · December 16, 2011, 11:39:15 AM

So AO has informed me that he could get Lollar Imperials if I wanted... Originally we were just going to go with the Wolfetone Dr Vintage pickups. Do any of you all have any suggestions regarding this? From what I've found online they are both great pickups. Just looking for any info that might sway me one way or the other.

picture_of_nectar · December 16, 2011, 11:51:11 AM

Really happy with my Imperials in my Koa hollowbody.

IamWILSON · December 16, 2011, 12:03:40 PM

I've always heard that imperials are great! On the other hand, alot of the Wolfetone samples I've heard on the site sound amazing too. In fact, I've always been tempted to put the Wolfetone flashback pickups in my strat. From my talking with AO, I think you should trust him on whatever he thinks will be best in your guitar. I'm excited to hear that your guitar is almost done, because I really can't wait for him to start mine!

raisingfreen · December 16, 2011, 12:32:45 PM

AO will also put in Wolftone "Grey Wolfs" (if they still exist). He used this in my workin mans build and it was a good choice. Neck humbucker that is not muddy, perfect bridge PU tone. Seems to be balanced just right. Maybe check out the wolftone website for sound descriptions?

He knows more about the subtleties of these things. I had always wondered what it would sound like with two bridge pickups or if that would make the neck too loud. Basically what would happen if both were producing the same output and its just the location that affects the tone?

Honestly I would trust whatever he recommends based on what your looking for. If you go that far with the build mite as well let him do what he does best.

Happyorange27 · December 16, 2011, 01:43:44 PM

I've got those Dr. Vintage Wolf tones in my AO. I think they are wonderful. Feel free to listen to my videos or Soundclound material to brush up on some clips if you wish. Heck I can make you a custom sound sample if you want. You won't be disappointed with them if you choose that route.

Walker done done · December 16, 2011, 03:08:35 PM

Quote from: IamWILSON on December 16, 2011, 12:03:40 PM
From my talking with AO, I think you should trust him on whatever he thinks will be best in your guitar.

You can never go wrong with that advice, but I'll throw my 2 cents in and say Shaller Golden 50's. I love mine. Love 'em love 'em love 'em.

MomaDan · January 05, 2012, 03:18:21 AM

I was gonna make my own thread but I'll just post on this one. Im looking into Imperials or 57 Classics for my LP Studio. Any opinions?

jadirusso · January 05, 2012, 07:46:58 AM

I know from what I've found online that the Imperials sound REALLY good.. That said the Wolfetone Dr Vintage pickups sound really good also and that was our original plan so we're going to stick with it..

Happyorange27 · January 05, 2012, 07:51:18 AM

Quote from: jadirusso on January 05, 2012, 07:46:58 AM
I know from what I've found online that the Imperials sound REALLY good.. That said the Wolfetone Dr Vintage pickups sound really good also and that was our original plan so we're going to stick with it..

Sweeeeet. Welcome to the Dr. Vintage pickup club.

Poster · March 08, 2012, 08:39:40 PM

Meh i thought they were too bassy. That tends to be the case with most pickups in a hollowbody guitar. I used to just turn out the bass on my amps, but I found that took away from the overall feel of my amp at the time. Perhaps get some handwound for your guitar based on its dimensions... Thats what I did.