AboutPatrick Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to beginner or expert acoustic or electric guitar. Guitar repair and set up. Song writing and basic copyright laws. Recording music in the studio or live recording and set up. Questions concerning, booking your band and what wages you can expect.
Experience I have played guitar for 40 years and performed for over 30 years.
During this time I have gained knowledge of the music business in Guitar repairs, makes and models, equipment for guitar and recording. By doing my own work, I have saved hundreds of dollars. I am not a legal expert, but I have knowledge of the music business and I keep up with the changes in the business.
Awards and Honors I have songs that I wrote that have been recognized by Billboard and I had a top ten country song in Europe. I have a band that has worked together for 20years and we still make our living playing music. I love this business and like to help others learn about this exciting business.
Expert: Patrick Date: 1/31/2007 Subject: Coil-tapped pickups
Question Do you know of any pickups that are meant to be played coil tapped? I'm looking for a humbucker that can switch between two single coil sounds for the neck position. I am also very interested in piecing together two single coils to fit in a humbucker slot and I wanted to know if this was possible because I never seen heard of any guitar having that feature.
Answer Hi Calvin,
Seymour Duncan makes some great single coil pick-ups. I like the SH-13 Dimebuckers. They are ceramic magnets with stainless steel. No noise. Try going to www.musiciansfriend.com. Click on Accessories and then guitar. Go to pick-ups and check them out.
You can wire most single and dual coil pick-ups to work independently, but you will need to add a switch which will also add another hole to your guitar. I would take it to a pro.
