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Old 12-10-2018, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Petty1818 View Post
Interesting. I purchased and installed an HFN passive version about two months ago. It appeared that the base was rosewood but now I am not sure. Any idea when they made the change?

On a side note, I was discussing luthiers/guitar techs with a co-worker on Friday and he randomly mentioned that the best work he ever had done was by Les Schatten. He had no idea that Les was now building pickups. I remember hearing that Les was a very skilled luthier.
Petty, what is your take on the Schatten vs other SBTs. I believe you're one of the few who have tried many of them
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Mcilroy A25c (Cedar, English Walnut) with Schatten HFN (custom MiSi Crystal Jack Preamp, putty install.)
Maton 75th Anniversary OM
50th Anniversary Fender Am Std Strat.
Gretsch 6120 Nashville Players in Blue.
Line 6 Helix.

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