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Re: Active vs Passive

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8/27/2002 7:55 AM
Dick	Re: Active vs Passive Yes, I was never a big fan of active pickups untill I heard Tony's and Im still saving up for one. What are doing at college, Tony? Cheers Dick

8/27/2002 10:38 AM
Tony	Dick Thanks for the comments......... I am completing my degree in mechanical engineering which I have always intended to do after being an aircraft technician for the last ten years, I finally have the chance... Tony

8/27/2002 10:48 AM

Me slightly biased....noooooo... its a bit like a father with his child... can't do anything wrong and is the most beautiful thing on earth... even if the kid has been chasing buses.

Yes most actives are good for nothing but door stops, even in that role I think most would be limited...

They don't get wider distribution because I don't want them to... I am happy making small numbers for the people who really appreciate them.. rather than trying to fill every store on earth with them. And publicity, well word of mouth is the best publicity one can have... and I think I do ok there. Also, I do this because I enjoy doing it... not for financial gain.

But, anyway this was supposed to be a pro's and con's thing and everyones asking me all these questions.....

Cheers

Tony
Mastertone Pickups

8/29/2002 1:57 AM
Jason Lollar	Glad to hear you are doing good!

8/30/2002 12:58 AM
Ben	Active P90? or P90 sized buckers? Just out of curiosity anyone knows of an active P90 or an active bucker in a P90 sized format? I know Dimarzio have an amazing passive P90 sized bucker (DLX Plus) but wondeirng if there ever was an active choice also. I just don't recall seing such pickups...

8/30/2002 11:39 PM
Jason Lollar	Tony makes an active 90. http://www.mastertonepickups.com/

8/31/2002 2:46 AM
Tim Escobedo	Re: Active vs Passive Active pickup con: just doesn't sound right with a Fuzz Face Any hints how to get that passive pickup/FuzzFace interaction with a active? I've had this problem come up several times, gets solved different ways, but am always looking for better ideas.

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