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We've had a lot of fun customising guitars over the years. I always try to ensure that any mods will improve the playability and sonic qualities of the instrument, and not detract from its value - we've all seen some unfortunate alterations, and I've certainly fixed more than a few. When did you last see an original spec 70s Gibson SG? Seems they were all fitted with replacement pickups and extra switches ...
I particularly like the Seymour Duncan range of pickups and have lost count of how many I've fitted - the vintage replacements are great, ands Seymour's new authentic range is really good, if distinctly pricey. A set of Seymours will make a huge difference to most far Eastern guitars - and you can always replace the original set before selling the guitar on. EMG active pickups are also very good, especially for basses and 7-strings. Here's some pics of a set being fitted to an Ibanez Universe, along with a mirror pickguard. Please contact me if you have a project you want to discuss. |
 Ibanez Universe 7-string  Ibanez Universe 7-string - EMG active humbuckers/mirror pickguard |
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 Ibanez Universe - cavities routed for EMGs |
 Ibanez Universe - screening paint applied |
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 Ibanez Universe - EMG pickup checked for fit |
 Ibanez Universe - assembled with a mirror pickguard |
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