How to increase high frequency at Gibson Studio LP?

[jb_abides]

"coil tap" is very rare.

Coil flip (series parallel), or coil split (use one coil) --not as common because the volume drop.

Opposite: Gibson USA mainly employs a 'Tap' not 'Split' in humbuckers. Ask Jim DeCola. A true Split is a rarity.

If there's 4 push-pulls, the USA configuration is typically 2x coil Tapping... plus Phase Switching and Bypass/Blow-out.

 

[Wilko]

you know the difference? A tap is when a coil has a tap in its windings and at that point the rest of the windings go to ground. That is rare.

I'm pretty sure Gibson has ZERO coil tapped pickups. split just means you use one coil--common use of four conductor pickup

Four conductor does not mean coil tapped.

 

[jb_abides]

you know the difference? A tap is when a coil has a tap in its windings and at that point the rest of the windings go to ground. That is rare.

I'm pretty sure Gibson has ZERO coil tapped pickups. split just means you use one coil--common use of four conductor pickup

Four conductor does not mean coil tapped.

I do know the difference; Gibson USA / Jim DeCola has been quite clear on this, as have Gibson's published specifications.

 

[jb_abides]

It goes back further into the Aughts, but here's an example spec from 2015, one year away from OP's Studio:

 

[Wilko]

They say coil tapping, but it's not. It's just regular four wire split. Many people use the terms interchangibly, but a coil tap is NOT the same as a coil split or series parallel switching.

The circuit boards on some have some sort of tone change that they call a coil tap. NONE of the gibson pickups have taps. They are all full coil wiring.

Coil Tap vs Coil Split: How Are They Different?

Which one should you use?

www.ultimate-guitar.com

 

[jb_abides]

They say coil tapping, but it's not. It's just regular four wire split. Many people use the terms interchangibly, but a coil tap is NOT the same as a coil split or series parallel switching.

The circuit boards on some have some sort of tone change that they call a coil tap. NONE of the gibson pickups have taps. They are all full coil wiring.

Coil Tap vs Coil Split: How Are They Different?

Which one should you use?

www.ultimate-guitar.com

Again, Jim DeCola very explictly explained it was not a split but a tap, not cutting off a coil but reducing the use of the full frequency response of the total coil windings via a tuned capicitor filtering between the 2 coils. He has also spoken of some that actually tap via taking windings out of use.

The marketing often says 'single coil tones' but that's not the case. The intent from Gibson is to keep inherent hum-bucking to some residual hum-reduction while approximating single coils.

 

[jb_abides]

Here's just one recent reference where DeCola explains one of the 'tap' designs employed.

Should be at 9-min mark:

There are more out there.

When Gibson says 'tap' they very much know they don't mean 'split' -- and it's been made very explicit in specs I've tracked from 2000s, certainly 20-teens, thru current JC/Cesar era -- 'tap' has been the most prevalent spec found throughout the USA line. This also results in many not liking what they've bought, given how different the tap sounds from built-in expectations of true splits.

Gibson will still [more rarely] use a real 'split'; it's not unheard of but not as prelavent as 'tap'.

 

[DrewB]

Here's just one recent reference where DeCola explains one of the 'tap' designs employed.

Should be at 9-min mark:

There are more out there.

When Gibson says 'tap' they very much know they don't mean 'split' -- and it's been made very explicit in specs I've tracked from 2000s, certainly 20-teens, thru current JC/Cesar era -- 'tap' has been the most prevalent spec found throughout the USA line. This also results in many not liking what they've bought, given how different the tap sounds from built-in expectations of true splits.

Gibson will still [more rarely] use a real 'split'; it's not unheard of but not as prelavent as 'tap'.

Huh, I had no idea they were doing that. I was thinking you were using the wrong term, too, but there ya go.

 

[Alex5908]

Typically, a coil tap.

Del

 

[Alex5908]

Which pickup should I raise? The one near the frets or the one near the bridge to increase the Highs?

 

[Alex5908]

Again, Jim DeCola very explictly explained it was not a split but a tap, not cutting off a coil but reducing the use of the full frequency response of the total coil windings via a tuned capicitor filtering between the 2 coils. He has also spoken of some that actually tap via taking windings out of use.

The marketing often says 'single coil tones' but that's not the case. The intent from Gibson is to keep inherent hum-bucking to some residual hum-reduction while approximating single coils.

Del

 

[Alex5908]

Here's just one recent reference where DeCola explains one of the 'tap' designs employed.

Should be at 9-min mark:

There are more out there.

When Gibson says 'tap' they very much know they don't mean 'split' -- and it's been made very explicit in specs I've tracked from 2000s, certainly 20-teens, thru current JC/Cesar era -- 'tap' has been the most prevalent spec found throughout the USA line. This also results in many not liking what they've bought, given how different the tap sounds from built-in expectations of true splits.

Gibson will still [more rarely] use a real 'split'; it's not unheard of but not as prelavent as 'tap'.

Oh, thanks so much. There are tons of useful info. Look how great you can change the sound with tapping/splitting. That's absolutely different sound. I would say you can make the Studio sound like it's not a Gibson at all. Thank you very much again. I really appreciate your help in this respect.

 

[Alex5908]

If I remove the humbuckers covers how will it change the sound?

 

[Alex5908]

Is there a way to delete your full post here?
I asked questions and then watched the vid and my questions were answered. I wanted to delete two posts but I guess it's impossible and thus I had to change them to "Del"

 

[Alex5908]

Guys, I am sorry to deviate from the topic of this thread but I am looking for a guitar combo for my Gibson Studio.
Could you share the website where I can get a piece of advice from about buying a guitar combo?
And if possible to discuss it here or in my PM.

 

[charliechitlins]

Which pickup should I raise? The one near the frets or the one near the bridge to increase the Highs?

You have to just experiment.
IMO, you will get the feeling of more highs by LOWERING the pickup.
This causes the signal to not hit the front end of the amp and distort the signal...distortion, to my ears, smooths out highs; which is why the sound of a bridge pickup is less ice-picky when the amp is being overdriven.
I keep my neck pickup below the top of the ring. To my ears, this gives a clearer, more bell-like tone.
YMMV
If you have 50s wiring, you could roll off the volume a bit to soften the hit to the front end.
With the tone control at 10, pots and caps aren't going to change anything.
The EQ pedal is one of the most useful, yet least common pedals.
They're not sexy, but they are extremely useful for dialing in ypur tone.
If every tone chaser got one, the pickup aftermarket would shrink drastically.

 

[Wilko]

Again, Jim DeCola very explictly explained it was not a split but a tap, not cutting off a coil but reducing the use of the full frequency response of the total coil windings via a tuned capicitor filtering between the 2 coils. He has also spoken of some that actually tap via taking windings out of use.

The marketing often says 'single coil tones' but that's not the case. The intent from Gibson is to keep inherent hum-bucking to some residual hum-reduction while approximating single coils.

Like I said, "The circuit boards on some have some sort of tone change that they call a coil tap". NONE of the gibson pickups have a coil tap. ZERO. very rare.

A tap is an actual "tap" to access a partial coil. Gibson simulates it with a circuit. That is NOT a tap.

 

[jb_abides]

Like I said. NONE of the gibson pickups have a coil tap. ZERO. very rare.

I am not going to continue an internet search to find DeCola explaining the winding reduction method ... if you are curious, I am certain it is out there. ~~ I've heard DeCola with my own ears explaining ~~ And true splits are more rare in the modern USA era. Done.

 

[Wilko]

I don't give a rats ass what your guy says. They are NOT tapping coils. Period.

It’s clear that you do t u derstand the difference between a split and a tap. Your links even explain what I already wrote. Gibson uses a circuit to simulate the effect of a split. Your man never claims they are tapping coils.

 

[charliechitlins]

Actually...back to the OP.
I've never heard a coil tap or split I'd give a nickel for.
I thought I did once and it turned out to be series/parallel.
That sounded cool, could be a worthwhile mod and could give the treble/clarity the OP is looking for.