Back to previous screenQ: Do I need to use 500k pots with TV Jones pickups?
A: Yes. We recommend 500k pots for all TV Jones pickups. Using 250k pots will result in less fidelity.
Q: I can't decide whether to go with the TV Classic or the Power'tron. What's the difference?
A: The TV Classic is our most versatile pickup, it's based on the original 1950's Filter'Tron™ pickup. If you want to fatten up the Classic use a tube-screamer or similar gain pedal. A TV Classic Plus (Bridge) is a good choice for extra punch. The Power'Tron has a thicker tone with more mids, The Power'Tron Plus (Bridge) is closest in tone to a PAF humbucker, but still retains the Filter'Tron vibe. You can hear sound clips of most of our pickups to help you decide.
Q: Which pickup will fit in my Gibson SG?
A: You will need either the TV'Tron Mount or the EM-1 English Mount. Depending on the look you want, the TV'Tron Mount is the traditional Gibson-style humbucker housing and the EM1 Mount retains the Gretsch Filter'Tron look in a Gibson-style pickup ring with a Filter'Tron opening. Click Here for a list of guitar models and which TV Jones mounting option works with these guitars. WD Music offers new pickguards with TV Jones pickup holes.
Q: I already have Gibson-style pickup rings will they work with the English Mount?
A: No. We've molded custom Gibson-style pickup rings that have a narrower and longer opening to house the Fiter'tron-sized pickups. Traditional Gibson humbuckers are wider and shorter than Filter'trons.
Q: Which Mounting option will fit my Gretsch Electromatic 5120/5122?
A: EM-2 English Mounting option in chrome with silver bezels. You will need to drill new mounting holes for the Gretsch pickup bezels (no big deal). We recommend two ring risers under the bridge bezel and one under the neck position.
Q: Which mounting option works with my Electromatic Pro Jet with Gretsch mini-humbuckers?
A: Installing TV Jones pickups in your Pro Jet is a semi-complex modification. Routing may be necessary. If you're up for the challenge, Here's what you'll need:
All of the above parts are available in our online store. Click here to get your parts.
Click Here for a step-by-step guide to help you with this mod.
Q: Are the stock Electromatic pro-jet mini-humbucker pickup covers the same size as DeArmond (Dynasonic) pickup covers?
A: No. They are smaller. They are the same size as Rickenbacker pickup covers.