I just swapped the Broad'Tron's in my G2420 for Blacktop Filter'Trons. It was harder than I had hoped, but I got it to mostly work. The hole pattern for the …
Apr 3, 2023. #9. I just swapped the Broad'Tron's in my G2420 for Blacktop Filter'Trons. It was harder than I had hoped, but I got it to mostly work. The hole pattern for the Broad'trons and the blacktops was close but not exact. My Blacktops came with a ring/bezel and I ordered the clear spacer pack from TVJones.
Pickup - Gretsch, G5400 Blacktop Filter'Tron, Chrome, Position: Bridge : Musical Instruments ... 5.0 out of 5 stars Gretsch FilterTron. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023. Verified Purchase. Awesome pickups! I've always loved the sound of these. They have great clarity, and output, and they fit any style of music.
Great to hear, because I now have Blacktop Filtertrons in all three of my lower-model (but high-quality) Gretches, either by stock or retro-fitting..! Thanks for the …
They have loads of Gretsch twang but fatter and better than any Tele imo and switch to high gain and they scream fat and heavy. For me Gretsch HS Filtertrons come a very close 2nd, followed by TV Jones Setzer signature pups and Gretsch Blacktop filtertrons. Perfect combo for me is TVJ Classic in neck and TVJ Classic Plus in bridge
If you want more midrange frequencies, I would get an HS Filtertron bridge pickup. If you want more midrange frequencies with greater clarity, but slightly less output, I would put in an HS Filtertron neck pickup in the bridge cavity. Though you will need to fabricate a simple bracket to accommodate the pickup.
Black Top Filter'Tron humbucking pickups. With complete Wiring Harness, and pickup rings. Pulled from a Gretsch Electromatic G5410T. Everything is perfectly working, …
Jun 2, 2019. #19. HS Filtertrons are the regular Filtertrons. I'm told that they're a little more refined than the Blacktops, but I've never compared them directly. The general consensus is that Blacktop Filtertrons are good and HS Filtertrons are better. Some say TV Jones pickups are even better than HS Filtertrons.
It looks as though all Gretsch Electromatics, solid body, semi-hollow and hollow body all have 'blacktop Broad'Tron' pickups. Interestingly, the pickups in the G5230 jet and 5410 Electromatic rat rod, which look identical to all the other Electromatic pickups, are referred to by Gretsch as "blacktop filter'trons."
30-Day Return Policy. Gretsch DynaSonic Bridge Pickup - GOLD, #006-1000-000. Brand New. Bentonville, AR, United States. $181.99. 30-Day Return Policy. Just pulled these from a brand new Gretsch Broadkaster!These have been played once and then I decided to swap for TV Jones.Incredible pickups for that awesome mid range humbucker growl!A …
FilterTrons from this 70s were often fitted with cheaper ceramic magnets rather than Alnico, and tend to have a higher output than their '50s and '60s counterparts. In 2010, Gretsch created an all new ceramic-magnet FilterTron with blacktop covers for use on Electromatics.
DynaSonic and Filter'Tron pickups are perfect examples. These two pickups are responsible for thousands of legendary guitar tones. They're the undisputed kings of rockabilly guitar. And their history runs parallel to better-known Gibson PAF humbuckers and Fender-style single coils. But P90s also share a similar, twangy history and a similar ...
HiLo'Tron Electric Guitar Pickups Feature Full Hi-Fidelity, Brilliant Highs, Mellow Lows and Extra Lively Response. Single-coil HiLoTron pickups were introduced in 1958 and used on various Gretsch models through about 1980. Basically, HiLo'Trons were single-coil versions of the more prevalent Filter'Trons, without as much output.
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5,182. New Jersey. Jan 23, 2013. #12. The new Black Top FilterTrons don't impress me. They don't have that growl I like, in fact, they sound more like Dynasonics. The older ceramic FilterTrons are it, as far as I'm concerned, which is weird, because I can't stand Gibson ceramic humbuckers, which are too harsh.
Joey L. One thing I have learned with Filtertron type pick ups, whether, Blacktops, TV Jones or Traditional Gretsch Filtertrons, pick up height and pole adjustment are so critical to achieve a desired tone. I have owned both blacktops and now TV Classics and start out at TV Jones suggested heights and adjust to my desired tone and liking.
These new models are typically Gretsch, subtly updating a classic format and offering a wide range of eye-catching finish options. The new lineup offers the G5420T in Airline Silver, Azure Metallic, Orange Stain and Walnut Stain, with a G5420LH offering a southpaw version in Orange Stain that is equipped with an Adjusto-Matic bridge and G …
Gretsch's major point of difference are their Dynasonic and Filtertron pups. That's what people associate with the tonal difference of Gretsch. Reasonable to put standard humbuckers in the cheap Streamliners and maybe 1 or 2 Electromatics but Gretsch have got them on many E models now with a very similar name to the Blacktop …
Black Top Filter'Tron humbucking pickups. With complete Wiring Harness, and pickup rings. Pulled from a Gretsch Electromatic G5410T. Everything is perfectly working, already soldered, and ready to be plugged into your guitar. Controls include master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone, neck and bridge pickup volume controls and ...
Gretsch uses them in most of their guitars. whatever floats your boat. Reactions: Gretschmen65 and Mark W. Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro. ... The Blacktop Filtertron in my 5620 was made in South Korea. tartanphantom Friend of Fred. Jul 30, 2008 6,800 Murfreesboro, TN. Aug 30, 2020
$44.34 & FREE Shipping Sold by: AmplifiedParts Pickup - Gretsch, G5400 Blacktop Filter'Tron, Chrome, Position: Bridge Brand: Gretsch 4.3 20 ratings | 8 …
114 FL Oct 5, 2020 #1 It looks as though all Gretsch Electromatics, solid body, semi-hollow and hollow body all have 'blacktop Broad'Tron' pickups. Interestingly, the pickups in the …
Synchro-Sonic™, DynaSonic™, Filter'Tron™, HiLo'Tron™, Space-Control™, Electrotone™... what does it all mean? Browse this page to learn more about Gretsch specs and unique features.
Feb 9, 2023. #2. Blacktop Filtertrons are $33 each at Darren Rileys Guitar Shop online. They come with pickup rings which will cover the screw holes from the Broadtron rings you have. They're really good Gretsch pickups and definitely the easiest and least expensive swap you can do. Last edited: Feb 9, 2023.
It has a Graph Tech nut, and Pearloid thumbnail inlays. The headstock is the 50's classic with vintage-style open-back tuners. Rounding out the G5420T is chrome hardware. The typical player setup of a master volume close to the neck. Towards the back, each pickup gets its own volume switch and there's a master tone knob.
And I'm not on this, but I *think* a blacktop is a blacktop, at least in terms of Gretsch-made pickups. Top. PorkyPrimeCut PAT. # 2.972.923 Posts: 24443 Joined: Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:46 pm ...
Dual Coil Filter'Tron™ pickups used in many Gretsch® solid and hollow body guitars. Pickups are sold individually and do NOT include mounting hardware. ... Gretsch Gold Filtertron "High Sensitive" HS Neck Pickup, 0062879100. Brand New. Kensington, MD, United States. $105. ... 006-2880-100 Blacktop Filtertron Neck Pickup. Finish: Standard ...
The original Broad'tron and the BT-2S look identical installed, except for the BT-2S stamped on the top of the cover. All of them that I've seen are chrome with black rings. The Blacktop Filtertrons do come in a gold version, but I …
I tried adjusting the pole pieces on my blacktop filtertrons in my Pro Jet but could never get them to sound good. I swapped them for HS filtertrons and have never …
Apr 24, 2018. 219. Northern Colorado. Jan 25, 2022. #8. I think the FT 67 is a Gretsch product, rather than a TV Jones. To me, the High Sensitive Filter'tron (or the TV Jones Classic) is the benchmark for me. And thanks to all for the discussion! GretschLovr69, GlenP, Craig Encinitas and 1 other person.
Gretsch Streamliner G2420T with Broad'Tron Pickups Gretsch has also introduced the Broad'Tron on recent budget models. This pickup is much closer in sound and construction to a traditional …