PUPS REPLACEMENT IN 5120

Gfs makes a gftron that looks like a filtertron. There’s three different types and they sound good from the YouTube vids. I’ve used other gfs pickups and have been pleased with the results

 

I put Power’Tron set in my 5120 and LOVE THEM. Granted, I play more Billy Duffy style than Chet,,, so I go for more growl, and less jangle (are these in the terms we hate?)
Could not be happier. Not a straight swap, little work involved, but found a pair used for $165 on Reverb. Couldn’t be happier with the tone.

 

There are a couple of Filtertron makers in Europe. Check out the link in my signature.

If you want cheap. Order some Roswell pickups from the Music store in Germany.
https://www.musicstore.com/nl_NL/EU...-B-Alnico-II-Bridge-Nickel/art-GIT0043277-000
Don’t forget to order some Filtertron pickup rings while you’re at it. Very cheap at the Music store.

 

You can get a set of used Blacktops for around $50

 

I put a set of Fidelitrons in my 5122, they're affordable if you can find them (I paid about $65 on Reverb) and sound great.

 

Pups on a guitar...Not the best idea

 

I have UK made Fletchertrons and very happy

https://www.fletcherpickups.co.uk/filtertrons

 

Surf 90s were pretty cool in my 5120 but when i got my 5125 i figured Trons would be best for the 5120.

 

There is a sweet spot in the Gretschbuckers, turn all the volume and tone controls up full and slowly back off the neck pick up. Might just be all you need. Put a bar bridge on next, and if that doesn't get you there, then it's pick up time. Get to know the guitar as it was built.

 

That model of pup sounds a little ... “ruff” ... to my ears ... not much midrange “bark” (although I’ve heard that develops as the pups age) and, too much high-end “bite” if you don’t look after ‘em properly.

I’ll be here all week - try the fish ...

 

Surf 90's for me but I prefer single coils to HB. I replaced a set of Filtertrons for the Surf 90's, sound glorious!