Varitone control

[downstemmed]

Does anybody else have a Varitone 5 or 6 way switch on their guitar? What do you think of it?

[Skylark44]

Hell yes...I actually not only have them on several guitars of mine...I BUILD custom varitone circuits (mine are called "MegaTones". I've built a few, custom ones for some of the forum members here, and also for guys on other forums as well. Once you get used to having one on your guitar...it's hard using a guitar with a "regular" tone control. I build my MegaTones with, or without an inductor...and custom tailored capacitor values, depending on what the customer is looking for, tonally. I also make bass-specific models too.

[Skylark44]

Come on guys...anyone else?

[Marshallkiller91]

Norm makes a legit Varitone. We did a deal a little while back and I had it in my Strat for a wee bit.

Killer work and the dude knows his shit. Not a buddy bump but if you want some cool upgrades, talk to him.

[facefirst]

Hell yes...I actually not only have them on several guitars of mine...I BUILD custom varitone circuits (mine are called "MegaTones". I've built a few, custom ones for some of the forum members here, and also for guys on other forums as well. Once you get used to having one on your guitar...it's hard using a guitar with a "regular" tone control. I build my MegaTones with, or without an inductor...and custom tailored capacitor values, depending on what the customer is looking for, tonally. I also make bass-specific models too.

Let's here some more about them. I'd love something cool like that on my Strat.

[Marshallkiller91]

Hell yes...I actually not only have them on several guitars of mine...I BUILD custom varitone circuits (mine are called "MegaTones". I've built a few, custom ones for some of the forum members here, and also for guys on other forums as well. Once you get used to having one on your guitar...it's hard using a guitar with a "regular" tone control. I build my MegaTones with, or without an inductor...and custom tailored capacitor values, depending on what the customer is looking for, tonally. I also make bass-specific models too.

Let's here some more about them. I'd love something cool like that on my Strat.

What do you want to know?

[downstemmed]

Once you get used to having one on your guitar...it's hard using a guitar with a "regular" tone control.

I've been finding this true. I also used to use an MXR 6 band EQ, right after my guitar. I always used to cut, instead of boost (a habit formed after years with EMG's). I wish I knew what specific frequencies, my BC Rich 5 way Varitone control cuts.

[Skylark44]

I'd try contacting their customer service department...maybe they can give you the info/specs you need.
I'm curious if they're the same specs as Gibson's "modern" varitone (like on "Lucille")...or on Epiphone's Frank Lero Wilshire Phant-O-Matic. I've also got a Deluxe Varitone, from Torres Engineering...and it's amazing, all the different sounds I can get out of my guitar. Although...mine are built better, and I offer custom capacitor values & types...Torres doesn't.

[downstemmed]

I'd try contacting their customer service department...maybe they can give you the info/specs you need.
I'm curious if they're the same specs as Gibson's "modern" varitone (like on "Lucille")...or on Epiphone's Frank Lero Wilshire Phant-O-Matic. I've also got a Deluxe Varitone, from Torres Engineering...and it's amazing, all the different sounds I can get out of my guitar. Although...mine are built better, and I offer custom capacitor values & types...Torres doesn't.

I guess I will contact BC Rich. It's incredible I can't find this on the internet anywhere.

[Marshallkiller91]

I'd try contacting their customer service department...maybe they can give you the info/specs you need.
I'm curious if they're the same specs as Gibson's "modern" varitone (like on "Lucille")...or on Epiphone's Frank Lero Wilshire Phant-O-Matic. I've also got a Deluxe Varitone, from Torres Engineering...and it's amazing, all the different sounds I can get out of my guitar. Although...mine are built better, and I offer custom capacitor values & types...Torres doesn't.

I guess I will contact BC Rich. It's incredible I can't find this on the internet anywhere.

They suck with detailed diagrams on their wiring and schematics. I almost want to get an old mockingbird again and do a diagram and release it to the masses.

[Skylark44]

Bump! ...any luck with the B.C. Rich info?

[Marshallkiller91]

Bump! ...any luck with the B.C. Rich info?

No way! When I was thinking about a mockingbird, I want an original 70's Mock in Koa.

The Mockingbird ST line is cool but they use floating trems and omit the onboard boost.

[Skylark44]

Yeah, I know...I definitely like the older Mockingbirds better.
BTW...how's the "Megatone" & other mods working out?

[downstemmed]

BC Rich sent me the current frequency chart and I acquired a guitar pickup book with tons is sweet shit. Am I able to upload pics from an iPhone?

[Marshallkiller91]

BC Rich sent me the current frequency chart and I acquired a guitar pickup book with tons is sweet shit. Am I able to upload pics from an iPhone?

You could but you're better off using the Photobucket app.

iPhones can be a hit or miss when comes to uploading photos correctly.

[Skylark44]

Cool...post the B.C.'s varitone frequencies, if you could. Thanx

[Skylark44]

BUMP!!!