GFS Dream 180 and Dream 90 (Hot)

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I gigged with these puppies last weekend. I like. I like a lot. The lower output and filtertron tones seem to make everything clearer, more defined. The only improvement I can think of ould be a little more woody tones, and a fraction, only a tidbit, more bass. Otherwise, pull out your visas and go to eBay people. These humbuckers will kill your mud tones!

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what was in your LP before you put these in? Just curious :D
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Started off with 490's which I despised, the went to Stew Mac Golden 50's which were pretty good, then to a 500T (meant to be a classic 57), then to these. I pretty much don't like full on humbucker tone unless it is very clear and succinct. Often H/B's are too muddy and only good when driven...I'd actually like to try some real Classic 57's, like I understand you have...
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yep I love mine, I'm just rubbish at describing tone ;)
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Unique, If you don't mind me asking, how much did it end up costing you all up to buy the pickups including shipping? I've been looking at that GFS stuff for a while now...

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I got a set of Lil Punchers for my Tele .but as yet have been too lazy to install them neck and bridge including shipping ended up costing me $98.99
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That's pretty damn good! Did you get the "cool vintage" lil punchers? I'd be keen to hear how you find them once you got 'em installed.

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HB wrote:Unique, If you don't mind me asking, how much did it end up costing you all up to buy the pickups including shipping? I've been looking at that GFS stuff for a while now...
US Dollars the p/ups were $37 each and shipping was about $15...so in NZ about $130 landed. Good value for money....want to try their DeArmond rip offs now.
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Has anyone tried these GFS Single coil pickups??? if so are they any good compared to say the tonerider's.

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Sounds like a damn good link. Can't fault those prices.
Those with Fenders and the like could have a few pickguards set up with different pups and swap to suit... hmmm.
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Rog wrote:Sounds like a damn good link. Can't fault those prices.
Those with Fenders and the like could have a few pickguards set up with different pups and swap to suit... hmmm.
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LOL - I had you in mind.... :lol:
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