Guitar Model: Fender Player II Telecaster (lefty)
Guitar Brand: Fender
Install Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Install notes: Do watch the videos beforehand. Also the control plate screw slots are just a hair off from the MIM Fender Telecaster. But I was able to screw in both screws without having to drill another hole.
Installed By: Owner
How does it sound?: Better
Tonal variety: More Tonal Variety
Noise / hum level: Lower Noise
Main reason for purchase: Increase Tonal Variety, Ease of Upgrade, Faster Pickup Swaps, Experimentation
Expected results: I expected better tone, not knowing what better would be
What where the results?: The tone is clearer, more pristine than stock. The controls are gradual and tone remains full regardless of how you dial in
Was it worth it?: Yes
Why?: Every guitar player should at least know the inner workings of their guitar. This experience was absolutely wonderful in allowing me to understand the electronics and without the anxiety of screwing things up.
Reviewer Type: Home Player
The prewire kit made this project immensely easier and enjoyable. I initially planned on hiring someone to upgrade my tele to a 4 way switch and swap out the pickups. Then I stumbled onto Obsidian while researching the process of installing the new electronics. Once I realize there was no soldering, I smiled and knew I would be doing this on my own. It took about an hour as I am a novice at fixing my guitars, but that was a very enjoyable hour and not a nervous one. The end result was fantastic! My upgraded tele sounds cleaner, allowing the new pick ups to shine. The 4 way switch is just too cool. Having an additional humbucker position adds new joy to playing a telecaster. I would highly recommend Obsidian. This should be the way electric guitars are set up electronically!
Guitar Model: Jazz Bass
Guitar Brand: Vintage V74 Icon Fretless Jazz Bass, Left Handed
Install Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Install notes: I had to ream the holes on the control plate with a step drill bit to make the harness fit.
Installed By: Owner
How does it sound?: Better
Tonal variety: More Tonal Variety
Noise / hum level: Lower Noise
Main reason for purchase: Repair / Replacement
Expected results: I expected better than what I had.
What where the results?: Exceeded even what I expected.
Was it worth it?: Yes
Why?: Better tone, ease of installation. It made a relatively inexpensive bass sound like one costing a lot more.
Reviewer Type: Home Player
Just perfect! The tone pot on my bass was shot, so I figured I'd upgrade the whole harness. What a great product! So easy to install, even for me! I had to ream out the holes on the plate a little to make the harness fit, but other than that, so simple. Thanks again for a great product and great customer service.
Guitar Model: Three Strats, one Tele
Install Time: 11 - 20 minutes, 20 - 30 minutes
I have installed four to date, and just ordered another, with more to go. I like building guitars with Warmoth necks/bodies and Seymour Duncan pickups. But the soldering mess I would make was always the weak link. It worked, usually, but it was ugly and trouble prone. So I'm going back through and getting rid of the guts of previous builds and putting these in all of them. I can build a guitar that easily equals a Fender "custom shop" for a fraction of the cost. It was always kind of a pain before due to my poor soldering abilities. But now I'm basically snapping it all together. Plus, if I want to sell it, I can take a picture of the inside and it looks beautiful. No way I could have sold my uggo soldered jobs. When you pull these out of the box they ooze quality workmanship. I would love to see Fender Jazz and Gibson/Epiphone SG versions!
Guitar Model: Squier
Guitar Brand: Fender
Install Time: 20 - 30 minutes
I was dreading upgrading my Telecaster pickups due to my poor soldering skills. Research turned up Obsidian. I couldn’t be happier with the results. The upgraded pots, dials and wire along with my Fender ‘64 pickups breathed new life into my guitar. The install was well documented and easy. Thanks Obsidian!
Guitar Model: Strat style
Guitar Brand: Cozart
Install Time: 1 Hour +
Install notes: Had to do some wood removal to fit, no biggie
Installed By: Owner
How does it sound?: Better
Tonal variety: More Tonal Variety
Noise / hum level: Lower Noise
Main reason for purchase: Increase Tonal Variety, Experimentation
Expected results: A better and more balanced sound
What where the results?: A better and more balanced sound
Was it worth it?: Yes
Why?: Makes playing much more enjoyable
Reviewer Type: Gigging Musician
Easy to install, good customer service