Splurged and got myself a 1961 American reissue in Fiesta Red. It’s a 2024 I got for a nice deal on a floor model that wasn’t moving.

I’ve had it a couple months now. The sound is a bit dull and muddy to my ear? I’ve been online. Tweaked the pickup height. Dull sound.

Of note. I am comparing this to my other guitar. This guitar I put in a Custom Shop Fat 60’s.

Talk me out of changing the PUPs on a brand new guitar.

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Posted by auggie

Opelika, Alabama

Member since Aug 2013

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Posted on 1/18/25 at 5:12 pm to LSU alum wannabe

Did it sound muddy when you tried it out at the store?
What kind of strings do you have on it now?

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Posted by MyRockstarComplex

The airport

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 1/18/25 at 6:45 pm to LSU alum wannabe

Who jammed a P-Bass pickup in there?

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Posted by Iceman1955

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Posted on 1/18/25 at 7:09 pm to LSU alum wannabe

Keep tweaking pup height one at time, you’ll find it.

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Posted by SingleMalt1973

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Posted on 1/18/25 at 9:14 pm to LSU alum wannabe

I am pretty sure the 60s era pickups have more midrange added than the 50s style. I would keep tweaking the height and cut the mids on my amp. If you can’t get the tone you like I would look at Lollar Blondes, which is their 50s vintage pickup that has a mid range scoop in it.

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Posted by LSU alum wannabe

Katy, TX

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 1/19/25 at 10:19 am to auggie

quote:
Did it sound muddy when you tried it out at the store? What kind of strings do you have on it now?

No. But bigger room at GC and better amp. I did try my amp there as well. They had mine but not my Peavey 30.

Put DR strings on it. Which are on my other one.

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