Question - When replacing VA pickups with another brand…

[sonsop]

I have a set of Fralin Vintage Hots and a set of Fender Custom 54’s that I was thinking of dropping into my Classic – just to see what the differences would yield.

My question is can I just follow the exact wiring that’s already in place and substitute the Fralins/Fenders for the VA’s? What about the vintage voicing circuitry?

I’m marginal with a soldering iron but my buddy is a Guru who’s been soldering electronics for over thirty+ years, so a complicate schematic does not intimidate.

[Stys]

Why would anyone want to replace VA's?

[tom]

because they can.

[sonsop]

Does anybody know the answer?

Personally I think the VA's are wonderful sounding pickups but I can't imagine I'm all that unique because I'm curious what a set of different pickups may offer.

I'd be grateful if someone could contribute any useful information towards my question.

Thanks!
Joe

[tom]

same wiring, vintage voicing should stay, it won't be in the way.

[sonsop]

Originally posted by tom
same wiring, vintage voicing should stay, it won't be in the way.

Roger that – and thank you, Tom.