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PICKUP CHAMBER
OPTIONS

BRIDGE HUMBUCKER
OPTION

GOLD HARDWARE
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PICKUP CHAMBER OPTIONS

BRIDGE POSITION PRICE $89.00

Although the preferred setup for our instruments is a hollow configuration for maximum aluminum resonance the Custom resonance pickup chambering system is available for players who tend to use excessive overdrive. When using just the right amount of overdrive with a hollow (un-chambered) configuration infinite sustain can be obtained. The body resonance that enhances this sustain projects sound to all sides of the pickups and also back into the strings. Under heavy overdrive settings at extremely loud volume this resonance can become difficult to control to the point of feedback. Pickup chambering surrounds the pickups and slightly dampens the top and bottom body panels. These chambers will reduce resonant feedback up to 25%.
The preferred chambering position is the hotter bridge position only. With a chambered bridge the neck pickup can be used for maximum aluminum resonance playing or both positions can be used for a combination effect.
Chambering a pickup does not change the sound of the instrument to that material type. With a chamber installed the superior aluminum body sound is still the dominant sound. Aside from shielding the pickup from internal resonant feedback the chamber material only influences the Aluminum sound to a minor degree.
Chambers available range in weight and tone. Aluminum being the heaviest and brightest and Basswood being the lightest and most warm. Weights would be added to the starting weight noted on the specifications page for your guitar. Pickup chambers can be installed or removed by the AlumiSonic shop at any time for the cost of labor and shipping. All prices are based on pre installed Chambers per one chamber installed. Aluminum is available for the bridge position only.
1 Aluminum Chamber = 1.09 lbs. $170
1 Ash Chamber= 0.34 lbs. $89.00
1 Mahogany Chamber= 0.30 lbs. $89.00
1 Basswood Chamber= 0.23 lbs. $89.00

HUMBUCKER UPGRADE
Select to Purchase PRICE: VARIES

Available as an upgrade for any Master Alloy guitar only. The humbucker bridge is available in Chrome or Gold with the custom hardware option selected (see below). Each bridge is fitted with Graf-Tech String Saver Teflon impregnated Saddles.
The Neck Humbucker selection is available through this custom link or on the Guitar page. Humbuckers available include AlumiSonic 59’s AlumiSonic Overwound or Seymour Duncan APH-1 pickups in either position. With overwound pickups or simply with overdrive playing in mind we would like to recommend using Custom Pickup Chambering in the bridge position (see above).
When selecting through the shopping cart select other to retain the pickup choice from the GUITAR page.


GOLD HARDWARE UPGRADE
Select to Purchase PRICE: $95.00

Available as an upgrade for any Instrument including Master series, Classic Series and Ultra-1100 Series guitars. As a custom upgrade of only $95.00 we will provide your instrument with 24 k gold plated hardware. Including screws, plates, bridge, knobs, ferrules, strap buttons and tuners. Call for availability in tuning machines prior to ordering.