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Bill Lawrence circuit pick ups late 80s?

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Just wondering any info on circuitboard pick ups bill Lawrence late 80s good bad Outstanding, any info what was the reason for etc.?
 

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My experience with these pups have been overwhelmingly positive, as it has for most Gibson original type paf family of pups. The circuit board pup gets a bad rap because small minds and closed ears cannot get pass this non 50's looking hookup method. What!! A modern base??? Can't be good.

I clearly remember when they first appeared and how, when it was still assumed they were the previous 59 reissue pup, well they were received until the cb feature became known. Use your ears and decide for yourself. There is no flaw in build or sound.
 

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Thanks for a reply once again! There’s a nice standard for sale with these pick ups. Contemplating. PS are you guys a fan of Traynor amps seems to work well with the humbuckers with the green back Celestion or vintage marshals?
 

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Thanks for a reply once again! There’s a nice standard for sale with these pick ups. Contemplating. PS are you guys a fan of Traynor amps seems to work well with the humbuckers with the green back Celestion or vintage marshals?
 

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Thanks for a reply once again! There’s a nice standard for sale with these pick ups. Contemplating. PS are you guys a fan of Traynor amps seems to work well with the humbuckers with the green back Celestion or vintage marshals?
Big fan of Traynor. My first real gigging amp was a YBA 1 bought new in '71. I own a mint all original '74 YBA 1 that is almost nos it is so clean. I use a very clean '68 or '69 basketweave 1960A Marshall cab with original greenbacks. Worked for me.
 

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Bill Lawrence may not be the most famous of the pickup gurus, but he is without doubt one of the most creative pickup designer's we've seen to date.
His wiring solution,(for e.g) to meet the brief Gibson gave him is typical of his approach, and no surprise the pickup sounded great.
 

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Bill Lawrence may not be the most famous of the pickup gurus, but he is without doubt one of the most creative pickup designer's we've seen to date.
His wiring solution,(for e.g) to meet the brief Gibson gave him is typical of his approach, and no surprise the pickup sounded great.
 

Sol

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Please don't thank me anymore..It makes me uncomfortable.
 
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