Description
After using the same pickups for 15 years, I finally decided to swap out my JBE Danny Gatton rails for the Tonerider APEX Blackguard set in my Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster. In this video, I’m putting them to the ultimate test: a live gig at a notoriously noisy venue to see if they can truly handle a high-gain signal chain without the buzz. I’ll share why I’m actually keeping these in my guitar, how they compare to the "hi-fi" sound of my old setup, and why testing gear with a real amp in a live room beats a digital home studio setup every time.
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Video Chapters
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00:00 - Intro Jam: Live at the venue
00:50 - Why I switched from JBE Danny Gatton pickups after 15 years
02:01 - The tonal difference: Mid-range and Output
02:38 - Testing for "Buzz" at a notoriously noisy venue
02:54 - Pedalboard signal chain for the live test
03:14 - Live Demo: High gain soloing in the mix
05:02 - How these pickups feel under the fingers
05:22 - Clean tone and volume knob cleanup demo
06:12 - Final thoughts: Why I'm keeping them in my '52 Reissue
06:38 - Real amps vs. digital solutions for testing gear
07:07 - More live highlights from the gig
08:29 - Wrap up: Product of the year contender?
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