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Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 13, 2010, 05:38:17 PM
ei rockstan maraming salamat at napaset up ko na yung guitar ko kanina kina mang max maraming salamat sa pagturo ng directions, di kame naligaw ng tropa ko at ang best part nasetup guitars namen ng pulido tapos mura pa sumingil si mang max. here's some pics kina mang max.
Lastly, pinatest samen ni mang max yung mga custom noiseless pups niya. before testing it tinanong niya kame ng friend ko kung anu genre ng music namen. sabe namen ako i play metal/metalcore at si bry blues/pinoy rock. i was in doubt nung una kung kaya nung pups niya yung metal kasi its single coil and sabe ni mang max ipapakita niya samen na kaya na ng single coils ang metal sound na nandun yung elemnts na hinahanap ng guitarista, yung kapal yung tightness ng sound, clarity etc. 3 guitar yung ginamit namen washburn bt and 2 tele's na naka custom pups lahat. edi setup ng effects yung deathmetal niya at yung df7 ko. i was pretty amazed na ang single coil niya e kasing kapal tumunog ng humbucker at definitely kayang kaya ang metal sound. ang tagal ko tinest yung pup and indeed its a metal pup. ang pinaka maganda pa sa pups ni mang max its noiseless tinest namen yung tele niya at tele ng friend ko df7's gain at max yung fernandez tele single coil pup sobrang ingay at mafeedback, mang max custom pups damn walang ingay sobrang tahimik and its single coil. yung response sa picking sobrang ganda din. talagang nasa kamay na control kung pano mo iaattack yung strings at magrerepond accordingly yung pups. kahit high gain yung disto ko litaw yung mga notes ng power chords hindi siya muddy yung gain is at max ah. kaya para sakin sulit yung CUSTOM NOISELESS PUPS ni MANG MAX. napaka affordable pa, di ako magaling or professional gumawa ng reviews, pero marunong naman ako tumingin at magkilatis ng tunog ng pups. this is my opinion nung tinest ko yung pups.its better na matest niyo rin in person para malaman niyo kung pasok sa taste niyo yung sound ng pups. soon papapagwa din ako. supportahan ang sariling atin para umunlad at mas madevelop pa. cheers brothers
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: r_chino18 on August 13, 2010, 05:53:37 PM
ei rockstan maraming salamat at napaset up ko na yung guitar ko kanina kina mang max maraming salamat sa pagturo ng directions, di kame naligaw ng tropa ko at ang best part nasetup guitars namen ng pulido tapos mura pa sumingil si mang max. here's some pics kina mang max.
ei rockstan maraming salamat at napaset up ko na yung guitar ko kanina kina mang max maraming salamat sa pagturo ng directions, di kame naligaw ng tropa ko at ang best part nasetup guitars namen ng pulido tapos mura pa sumingil si mang max. here's some pics kina mang max.
Lastly, pinatest samen ni mang max yung mga custom noiseless pups niya. before testing it tinanong niya kame ng friend ko kung anu genre ng music namen. sabe namen ako i play metal/metalcore at si bry blues/pinoy rock. i was in doubt nung una kung kaya nung pups niya yung metal kasi its single coil and sabe ni mang max ipapakita niya samen na kaya na ng single coils ang metal sound na nandun yung elemnts na hinahanap ng guitarista, yung kapal yung tightness ng sound, clarity etc. 3 guitar yung ginamit namen washburn bt and 2 tele's na naka custom pups lahat. edi setup ng effects yung deathmetal niya at yung df7 ko. i was pretty amazed na ang single coil niya e kasing kapal tumunog ng humbucker at definitely kayang kaya ang metal sound. ang tagal ko tinest yung pup and indeed its a metal pup. ang pinaka maganda pa sa pups ni mang max its noiseless tinest namen yung tele niya at tele ng friend ko df7's gain at max yung fernandez tele single coil pup sobrang ingay at mafeedback, mang max custom pups damn walang ingay sobrang tahimik and its single coil. yung response sa picking sobrang ganda din. talagang nasa kamay na control kung pano mo iaattack yung strings at magrerepond accordingly yung pups. kahit high gain yung disto ko litaw yung mga notes ng power chords hindi siya muddy yung gain is at max ah. kaya para sakin sulit yung CUSTOM NOISELESS PUPS ni MANG MAX. napaka affordable pa, di ako magaling or professional gumawa ng reviews, pero marunong naman ako tumingin at magkilatis ng tunog ng pups. this is my opinion nung tinest ko yung pups.its better na matest niyo rin in person para malaman niyo kung pasok sa taste niyo yung sound ng pups. soon papapagwa din ako. supportahan ang sariling atin para umunlad at mas madevelop pa. cheers brothers
Ikaw ba yung inabutan ko dun kahapon na malupit mag metal? hehe
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: p2ltronilogd on August 14, 2010, 09:28:41 PM
kagagaling ko lang kay mang max to get my washburn acoustic had the liberty of watching him making a saddle and a nut out of real bone!
well also had the opportunity of testing out his telecaster and a washburn bt equipped with his noiseless pickups well first time i heard it i was like "wow! single coil ba talaga to?" since metal din ung tugtugan ko he let me test with his DOD Death Metal sa observation ko you can enjoy the power of a high output humbucker with the clarity of a single coil compared to other high output pickups di siya muddy kahit ang taas na nung gain ng Death Metal next time na pagpunta ko i'll bring my overkilled hm100 hoping na sana nakaequip na ung les paul nya with his noiseless pickups pretty soon ill be ordering one for myself para makabit dun sa randy rhoads copy ko which is under restoration by sir max also
more power sir max ^^
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: perkish4 on August 14, 2010, 10:43:44 PM
kagagaling ko lang kay mang max to get my washburn acoustic had the liberty of watching him making a saddle and a nut out of real bone!
well also had the opportunity of testing out his telecaster and a washburn bt equipped with his noiseless pickups well first time i heard it i was like "wow! single coil ba talaga to?" since metal din ung tugtugan ko he let me test with his DOD Death Metal sa observation ko you can enjoy the power of a high output humbucker with the clarity of a single coil compared to other high output pickups di siya muddy kahit ang taas na nung gain ng Death Metal next time na pagpunta ko i'll bring my overkilled hm100 hoping na sana nakaequip na ung les paul nya with his noiseless pickups pretty soon ill be ordering one for myself para makabit dun sa randy rhoads copy ko which is under restoration by sir max also
more power sir max ^^
ikaw pala yung knina nandun na naabutan ko. hehehe.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: killjom on August 15, 2010, 12:44:29 AM
lupit nito ah.. Mark Tremonti sig.. :lol: si mang max ang gumawa nito? i mean, yung buong gitara?
Ang storya nyan eh binalik nung customer ni mang max dahil daw ang bigat. Sabi nung customer eh gusto nya magaan pero binigyan siya ng warning ni Mang Max na mawawala ang sustain at tone nung gitara, pero wala raw pake yung customer basta raw magaan. Gumawa si Mang Max ng bagong ganyan without any additional charges para lang masatisfy ni Mang Max yung customer.
Hanggang ngayon pala eh hindi pa nabebenta yan, 15 months na nakalipas nung huli naming paguusap ni Mang Max.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: p2ltronilogd on August 15, 2010, 07:51:47 AM
Ang storya nyan eh binalik nung customer ni mang max dahil daw ang bigat. Sabi nung customer eh gusto nya magaan pero binigyan siya ng warning ni Mang Max na mawawala ang sustain at tone nung gitara, pero wala raw pake yung customer basta raw magaan. Gumawa si Mang Max ng bagong ganyan without any additional charges para lang masatisfy ni Mang Max yung customer.
Hanggang ngayon pala eh hindi pa nabebenta yan, 15 months na nakalipas nung huli naming paguusap ni Mang Max.
wow.. so parang doble gastos pa pala yun sa part ni mang max.. imagine, gumawa siya ng isa pa dahil lang nabigatan yung customer sa unang gawa? wow.. amazing.. hindi lahat siguro ay gagawin yun.. or at least, baka tapyasan nila ng kahoy yung unang gawa tapos cosmetic retouch nalang..
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 16, 2010, 10:03:14 AM
Ang storya nyan eh binalik nung customer ni mang max dahil daw ang bigat. Sabi nung customer eh gusto nya magaan pero binigyan siya ng warning ni Mang Max na mawawala ang sustain at tone nung gitara, pero wala raw pake yung customer basta raw magaan. Gumawa si Mang Max ng bagong ganyan without any additional charges para lang masatisfy ni Mang Max yung customer.
Hanggang ngayon pala eh hindi pa nabebenta yan, 15 months na nakalipas nung huli naming paguusap ni Mang Max.
Nagusap kmi ni Mang Max tungkol dyan, 'di na nya ibebenta yan. Regalo na lang nya daw sa anak nya yan. Grad gift ata. Astig nga e, may instant Tremonti agad si junior.hehe
About dun sa pick-ups ni Mang Max, I too, was totally blown away. Di ako makapaniwala na single coil sya. Pulidong-pulido. Pina-test nya sakin dati yung Squire Tele equipped with his p/ups and damn, bagsik nung tunog talaga. Very versatile. Kahit anong genre kaya. Mang Max even invited me to demo his p/ups sa susunod na launching ata, sabi ko pag oks sa sked game ako. Meron syang bagong ipapa-try pag natapos na yung purple guitar na ginagawa nya, yung scalloped yung fretboard, mas matindi daw yun e.hehe
@r_chino: OO pre ganyan kabait at kalufet si Mang Max, di na nya iindahin ang gastos para lang sa satisfaction ng customer. Try mo sya minsan, mate.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: kune_km on August 16, 2010, 12:01:24 PM
any idea sir how much yung noiseless single coil pickups ni mang max?
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on August 16, 2010, 01:30:18 PM
@r_chino: OO pre ganyan kabait at kalufet si Mang Max, di na nya iindahin ang gastos para lang sa satisfaction ng customer. Try mo sya minsan, mate.
I can also attest on this, yung scalloped strat neck pictured above was supposed to be mine. but mang max told me that there was a slight problem with the headstock, and when i checked mejo mas malaki nga. i asked mang max kung pwede i-recess na lang yung excess pero hindi daw kakayanin and told me that he'll just make a new one instead. ganyan kabait at kalupit yan si mang max hehe
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 16, 2010, 01:42:21 PM
This is the prototype bass I used at the Max Rufo Pickup Launch. Yup! it has a LED fret lights installed in the neck and pickguard. We'll keep you updated on our next project. Thanks!
sa tagal ko ng di nakapunta kay mang max eto ang gusto ko pagawa sa kanya cant wait na lagyan ang gitara ko ng ganyan... astig... saludo ako saiyo mang max at sobra bait mo talaga...
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 17, 2010, 09:12:55 AM
ei rockstan maraming salamat at napaset up ko na yung guitar ko kanina kina mang max maraming salamat sa pagturo ng directions, di kame naligaw ng tropa ko at ang best part nasetup guitars namen ng pulido tapos mura pa sumingil si mang max. here's some pics kina mang max.
Lastly, pinatest samen ni mang max yung mga custom noiseless pups niya. before testing it tinanong niya kame ng friend ko kung anu genre ng music namen. sabe namen ako i play metal/metalcore at si bry blues/pinoy rock. i was in doubt nung una kung kaya nung pups niya yung metal kasi its single coil and sabe ni mang max ipapakita niya samen na kaya na ng single coils ang metal sound na nandun yung elemnts na hinahanap ng guitarista, yung kapal yung tightness ng sound, clarity etc. 3 guitar yung ginamit namen washburn bt and 2 tele's na naka custom pups lahat. edi setup ng effects yung deathmetal niya at yung df7 ko. i was pretty amazed na ang single coil niya e kasing kapal tumunog ng humbucker at definitely kayang kaya ang metal sound. ang tagal ko tinest yung pup and indeed its a metal pup. ang pinaka maganda pa sa pups ni mang max its noiseless tinest namen yung tele niya at tele ng friend ko df7's gain at max yung fernandez tele single coil pup sobrang ingay at mafeedback, mang max custom pups damn walang ingay sobrang tahimik and its single coil. yung response sa picking sobrang ganda din. talagang nasa kamay na control kung pano mo iaattack yung strings at magrerepond accordingly yung pups. kahit high gain yung disto ko litaw yung mga notes ng power chords hindi siya muddy yung gain is at max ah. kaya para sakin sulit yung CUSTOM NOISELESS PUPS ni MANG MAX. napaka affordable pa, di ako magaling or professional gumawa ng reviews, pero marunong naman ako tumingin at magkilatis ng tunog ng pups. this is my opinion nung tinest ko yung pups.its better na matest niyo rin in person para malaman niyo kung pasok sa taste niyo yung sound ng pups. soon papapagwa din ako. supportahan ang sariling atin para umunlad at mas madevelop pa. cheers brothers
What brand of pickups have you owned in your life?
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 17, 2010, 09:35:38 AM
He doesn't have to. We both know where this will lead us. And it ain't gonna be pretty.
I don't know where it will lead to... but I like what's being said but I want to know from what baseline the reviewer is coming from... though on some points I don't necessarily agree.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 17, 2010, 11:01:52 AM
I don't know where it will lead to... but I like what's being said but I want to know from what baseline the reviewer is coming from... though on some points I don't necessarily agree.
That's you and that's him. That simple. This ain't a "who's better or what's better" kind of thread so if you have nothing good or nice to say, leave this thread alone and just concentrate on honing your chops. No one is asking for your opinion in the first place, so beat it, kid. Respect this thread, and most importantly, respect the one whose this thread is dedicated to.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: perkish4 on August 17, 2010, 11:22:24 AM
That's you and that's him. That simple. This ain't a "who's better or what's better" kind of thread so if you have nothing good or nice to say, leave this thread alone and just concentrate on honing your chops. No one is asking for your opinion in the first place, so beat it, kid. Respect this thread, and most importantly, respect the one whose this thread is dedicated to.
guitarwhiz02 IS RIGHT. Just leave. Kung opinion mo na mas better ang branded. ok man! ikaw yan eh. opinion mo. pero di mo na kelangan pa ipagkalat. at di mo na kelangan mang hatak pababa ng iba para sa pinaniniwalaan mo. crab mentality ang dahilan kung bkit di tayo umaasenso.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 17, 2010, 12:48:13 PM
What brand of pickups have you owned in your life?
hmmm sir EMG's 81,81 tw,60, 89, Seymour Duncan Invaders,jb, Dimarzio humbucker from hell, tonezone, Sustaniac and some cheap single coils not much sir, kaya siguro di ako worth it magcomment at gumawa ng review. :evil:
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jmorrero on August 17, 2010, 01:30:50 PM
Pinakamainam na maging excited tayo sa bawat pinoy na naglalabas ng bagong idea... Fund lang ang katapat niyan para sa R and D.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 17, 2010, 01:57:15 PM
nice move :lol: pero naaliw ako sa post mo kanina hehe :-D
haha kahit ako eh, alam ko naman na kasi kung san tutungo yung usapan kaya inunahan ko na hehe. kaso naisip ko mas ok kung di ko nalang papatulan, ang importante kahit unte nabigyan ko ng idea yung mga taong interesado sa gawa ni mang max. kasi magaling siya at sobrang bait.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bakit? on August 17, 2010, 02:46:16 PM
i like max rufo, as a luthier and pickup maker and more importantly as a person.this is a like max rufo thread and his works. i dont have a lot of guitars much less boutiques and what not.i can only say one thing, if you dont like mang max works, here ya go!
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: r_chino18 on August 17, 2010, 02:58:01 PM
I'm not taking Alex's side or anything here..
pero i honestly didn't see anything wrong with Sir Alex's post.. he was just asking kung anong pickups na nagamit ni Sir Frivers.. i mean, that can be a basis of comparison on how good Mang Max's pickups are or kung ano yung nagagawa talaga nila..
guys, this is a forum.. sana wag natin tingnan ang post ng ibang tao na parang naghahamon or what.. let's just be healthy in discussing things.. if my guitar had single coils, i'd be more than interested din sa noiseless single coils ni mang max and i want to know how noiseless they are in comparison with other branded pups..
c'mon.. wala pa namang sinasabing masama yung tao eh..
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: superbuni123 on August 17, 2010, 03:17:24 PM
“Men are respectable only as they respect”
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 17, 2010, 03:48:54 PM
pero i honestly didn't see anything wrong with Sir Alex's post.. he was just asking kung anong pickups na nagamit ni Sir Frivers.. i mean, that can be a basis of comparison on how good Mang Max's pickups are or kung ano yung nagagawa talaga nila..
guys, this is a forum.. sana wag natin tingnan ang post ng ibang tao na parang naghahamon or what.. let's just be healthy in discussing things.. if my guitar had single coils, i'd be more than interested din sa noiseless single coils ni mang max and i want to know how noiseless they are in comparison with other branded pups..
c'mon.. wala pa namang sinasabing masama yung tao eh..
Point taken, mate. But, knowing Alex, and I guess 95% of the GC population can attest that once Alex's skepticism starts to provoke anyone, more often than not, conversations like these will turn downright ugly. And that's what we're tryin' to avoid 'coz this is not a place or thread for arguing. Mang Max deserves due respect, and if we're goin' to tolerate or allow the guy (Alex) to bash or look down at Mr. Rufo's works, then we ain't giving him any.
Remember, nangyari na ito a few posts back. Yung nagkainitan na dahil kinumpara yung mga gawa ni Mang Max sa mga $2k-$5k na guitars.
And here is, by the way, Alex's last post. Read the last phrase. Trust me, dyan magsisimula ang masamang usapan kung di natin pipigilan.
I don't know where it will lead to... but I like what's being said but I want to know from what baseline the reviewer is coming from... though on some points I don't necessarily agree.
And regarding your guitar, chief, believe it or not, his single coils are so powerful that it can get the sound of a humbucker. May mga naka-try na mga kilalang artists yung pick-ups ni Mang Max and they too were blown away. Punta ka sakanya, chief. Try mo. :-D
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jimy james on August 17, 2010, 03:52:09 PM
pero i honestly didn't see anything wrong with Sir Alex's post.. he was just asking kung anong pickups na nagamit ni Sir Frivers.. i mean, that can be a basis of comparison on how good Mang Max's pickups are or kung ano yung nagagawa talaga nila..
bro, i seriously don't believe one needs to have a basis of comparison to say a pickup sounds good. if he was able to try it for metal and it fit, then it's good for metal. if he tried it with dynamics and sounded good, then it's touch responsive. it is entirely dependent on ze aural receptors and how he attacked the guitar. :-D
after all, frivers didn't mention that Mang Max's pickup sounds like (insert boutique brand here). if such was the case, then basis of comparison should have been provided and extent of experience on the pickup referenced.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: arkeetar on August 17, 2010, 04:59:13 PM
mismo guitarwiz & maxi :lol:
sa tagal ng nakatambay sa GC, wala rin akong kinakampihan pero kung sa % lang ng reaction ni fm55... expected na yan
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 17, 2010, 05:13:30 PM
Point taken, mate. But, knowing Alex, and I guess 95% of the GC population can attest that once Alex's skepticism starts to provoke anyone, more often than not, conversations like these will turn downright ugly. And that's what we're tryin' to avoid 'coz this is not a place or thread for arguing. Mang Max deserves due respect, and if we're goin' to tolerate or allow the guy (Alex) to bash or look down at Mr. Rufo's works, then we ain't giving him any.
Remember, nangyari na ito a few posts back. Yung nagkainitan na dahil kinumpara yung mga gawa ni Mang Max sa mga $2k-$5k na guitars.
And here is, by the way, Alex's last post. Read the last phrase. Trust me, dyan magsisimula ang masamang usapan kung di natin pipigilan.
yep.. true.. but then, baka interesado lang din talaga yung tao.. malay natin..
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And regarding your guitar, chief, believe it or not, his single coils are so powerful that it can get the sound of a humbucker. May mga naka-try na mga kilalang artists yung pick-ups ni Mang Max and they too were blown away. Punta ka sakanya, chief. Try mo. :-D
does he make humbuckers? fk i can't go to his place now, it's just too far.. sana he can wind some killer paf buckers.. :-)
bro, i seriously don't believe one needs to have a basis of comparison to say a pickup sounds good. if he was able to try it for metal and it fit, then it's good for metal. if he tried it with dynamics and sounded good, then it's touch responsive. it is entirely dependent on ze aural receptors and how he attacked the guitar. :-D
after all, frivers didn't mention that Mang Max's pickup sounds like (insert boutique brand here). if such was the case, then basis of comparison should have been provided and extent of experience on the pickup referenced.
aside from the sound, i'm more interested on how "noiseless" they are.. thus, basis of comparison sana.. there are dimarzio noiseless pickups (particularly, single coils), pero from guys i know who have used them, may hum parin daw talaga..
so more than the tone, i'm interested din on knowing how truly "noiseless" his pickups are compared sa iba..
that's why i never mentioned the sound, rather, i said, basis of comparison how good Mang Max's pickups are or kung ano yung nagagawa talaga nila..
if mang max can wind super noiseless pups that can be at par with kinmans, then to hell with us all.. i'm buying them even if i'm not gonna use them.. :lol:
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: quaternotetriplet on August 17, 2010, 06:15:22 PM
yep.. true.. but then, baka interesado lang din talaga yung tao.. malay natin..
does he make humbuckers? fk i can't go to his place now, it's just too far.. sana he can wind some killer paf buckers.. :-)
aside from the sound, i'm more interested on how "noiseless" they are.. thus, basis of comparison sana.. there are dimarzio noiseless pickups (particularly, single coils), pero from guys i know who have used them, may hum parin daw talaga..
so more than the tone, i'm interested din on knowing how truly "noiseless" his pickups are compared sa iba..
that's why i never mentioned the sound, rather, i said, basis of comparison how good Mang Max's pickups are or kung ano yung nagagawa talaga nila..
if mang max can wind super noiseless pups that can be at par with kinmans, then to hell with us all.. i'm buying them even if i'm not gonna use them.. :lol:
i'm also interested in knowing the difference between those pups mentioned... but a separate thread would be better for it rather than opening a discussion here since this thread is dedicated to showcasing Mang Max's work... also to avoid flaming in this thread...
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mbsunga on August 17, 2010, 09:12:25 PM
i'm a humbucker pup lover because i hate the hum of single coils so i sacrificed the single coils sound/tone just to get a humless/noiseless sound but when i tested mang max's single coil pups, posible pala maging noiseless ang single coils i can personally say na noiseless talaga pups ni mang max because i tested it
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 17, 2010, 10:22:04 PM
What brand of pickups have you owned in your life?
well pretty much based on frivers statement he is just describing his experience with the MR noiseless pickups..not saying it floored other pickups out there
but anyway i would like to try out a set
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: dyames on August 18, 2010, 12:19:50 AM
I too, have tested Mang Max's single coil pups and it really does what the other GC members describes what it can do.
@firemodel55, you might want to try the pups first, then just maybe... maybe it would give justice to what we've been talking about the said pick up.
Looking forward to Mang Max's Humbuckers, yun ang ipapalagay ko sa custom guitar na ipapa-gawa ko soon!
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: AhVia_Musicom on August 18, 2010, 12:25:17 AM
yep.. true.. but then, baka interesado lang din talaga yung tao.. malay natin..
does he make humbuckers? fk i can't go to his place now, it's just too far.. sana he can wind some killer paf buckers.. :-)
aside from the sound, i'm more interested on how "noiseless" they are.. thus, basis of comparison sana.. there are dimarzio noiseless pickups (particularly, single coils), pero from guys i know who have used them, may hum parin daw talaga..
so more than the tone, i'm interested din on knowing how truly "noiseless" his pickups are compared sa iba..
that's why i never mentioned the sound, rather, i said, basis of comparison how good Mang Max's pickups are or kung ano yung nagagawa talaga nila..
if mang max can wind super noiseless pups that can be at par with kinmans, then to hell with us all.. i'm buying them even if i'm not gonna use them.. :lol:
correct me if im wrong are kinmans true Single Coil? or they are stacked designs same dimarzio? i tested a Max Rufo pickups not once but several times using different guitars i saw him make one from scratch and the design is nowhere near the Fender Noiseless, Kinman, and dimarzio Gut pics ive seen over the internet,
max a a simple and humble guy i, he doesnt take offense most of the time but sometimes when he reads things here it breaks his heart hehehehehe no seriously totoo tao lang din naman sya nakakaramdam din
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 18, 2010, 01:37:59 AM
lol who knows if he meant it to sound like that or not..
Title: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: shkc on August 18, 2010, 05:19:39 AM
Let's discuss Mang Max's noiseless single coils...
have tried this on his two tele's and washburn BT i think yung isa... and on my point of view and hearing...Im proud to say that maganda ang tunog and really, noiseless sya...
sa mga forumites na naka subok, and mang max even told me of some well known guitar players of the Philippines na naka test nito and they too are blown away..
last I heard is Mang Max will be developing different characters of the pickups for different types of music/playing..
God bless Mang Max... Mabait and sobrang down to earth
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: slowhandpal on August 18, 2010, 05:41:18 AM
Let's discuss Mang Max's noiseless single coils...
have tried this on his two tele's and washburn BT i think yung isa... and on my point of view and hearing...Im proud to say that maganda ang tunog and really, noiseless sya...
sa mga forumites na naka subok, and mang max even told me of some well known guitar players of the Philippines na naka text nito and they too are blown away..
last I heard is Mang Max will be developing different characters of the pickups for different types of music/playing..
God bless Mang Max... Mabait and sobrang down to earth
One of the best pick ups I've tried. Ina abang abangan ko na nga yan e,available na pala? Patent pending pa ba or patented na?
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: region III on August 18, 2010, 05:44:46 AM
sana may iba ibang colors :-)
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 18, 2010, 05:53:56 AM
frivers knows his tone. if he says they're good, they must be good. ^ he's got bionic ears :-D
haha i like the bionic ears.
my review is just based on my experience. depende narin siguro sa makakagamit, pwedeng magustuhan and pwedeng hindi. basta ako nagustuhan ko yung pups niya and best of all gawang pinoy hehe GO MANG MAX hehe
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: firemodel55 on August 18, 2010, 06:02:12 AM
Unless some of those well known guitar players have owned and tried kinmans, nothing beats chris kinman on noiseless single coils.
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: shkc on August 18, 2010, 06:11:57 AM
That's you and that's him. That simple. This ain't a "who's better or what's better" kind of thread so if you have nothing good or nice to say, leave this thread alone and just concentrate on honing your chops. No one is asking for your opinion in the first place, so beat it, kid. Respect this thread, and most importantly, respect the one whose this thread is dedicated to.
Is this censure? Akala ko ba kanya kanya and like you I am free to post an opinion? Bakit kung ako sasali "beat it, kid"?
So dapat lahat sasabihan ay nice to say? magaling rin ba chops mo?
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 18, 2010, 06:49:14 AM
correct me if im wrong are kinmans true Single Coil? or they are stacked designs same dimarzio? i tested a Max Rufo pickups not once but several times using different guitars i saw him make one from scratch and the design is nowhere near the Fender Noiseless, Kinman, and dimarzio Gut pics ive seen over the internet,
Kinmans are true singe coils yata.. there are dimarzios din na true single coils pero they claim to be hum canceling, like the HS single coils..
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max a a simple and humble guy i, he doesnt take offense most of the time but sometimes when he reads things here it breaks his heart hehehehehe no seriously totoo tao lang din naman sya nakakaramdam din
i'm sorry if i offended anyone in any way.. it was not my intention bro.. i was just curious on how truly noiseless his pickups are.. i admire Pinoy made stuff, i seriously do.. naaamaze ako tuwing may innovations ang mga pinoy, mpaga DIY pedal, guitar, or any other electronic stuff..
i've read nothing but good stuff about mang max, idol siya pagdating sa paggawa at pag-ayos ng gitara lalo na sa customer serivce.. hands down, thumbs up, ako sa kanya..
i'm just a person who likes to know stuff kaya gusto ko sana may basis of comparison din yung gawa niya.. kasi if it can kill other big-name brands pagdating sa pagiging noiseless at the same time staying true to a single coil, edi sobrang ayos nun.. :-)
peace. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: superbuni123 on August 18, 2010, 07:49:25 AM
We all love you here. We all love your "standards". We all love your so called "friends" that you let decide in your behalf. Can't you feel the love? :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: r_chino18 on August 18, 2010, 08:34:20 AM
May magagalit ba if it fails versus my standards? If so, I throw the question to you, have you tried Kinmans?
Chino didn't state anything that would compare the two pickups. He simply asked if have you tried it. You on the other hand only tried one side and declared as it is unbeatable.
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 18, 2010, 08:40:39 AM
how much for a set anyway?
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 18, 2010, 08:47:05 AM
No prob, chief! Have you ever tried Kinmans? JOKE!! :-D :-D :-D
napangiti ako sir hehe.
Anyway, mang max is still finishing at least 3types for different style of music and will apply for the patent of each. But ung unang release daw for sale baka next month
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: jhaystrat on August 18, 2010, 10:55:30 AM
may bass pups din si sir max db?
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: slowhandpal on August 18, 2010, 11:00:46 AM
Kinmans are true singe coils yata.. there are dimarzios din na true single coils pero they claim to be hum canceling, like the HS single coils..
i'm sorry if i offended anyone in any way.. it was not my intention bro.. i was just curious on how truly noiseless his pickups are.. i admire Pinoy made stuff, i seriously do.. naaamaze ako tuwing may innovations ang mga pinoy, mpaga DIY pedal, guitar, or any other electronic stuff..
i've read nothing but good stuff about mang max, idol siya pagdating sa paggawa at pag-ayos ng gitara lalo na sa customer serivce.. hands down, thumbs up, ako sa kanya..
i'm just a person who likes to know stuff kaya gusto ko sana may basis of comparison din yung gawa niya.. kasi if it can kill other big-name brands pagdating sa pagiging noiseless at the same time staying true to a single coil, edi sobrang ayos nun.. :-)
peace. :-)
wala yun rchino, d ako na offend or max for that matter may mga haters lang na nakakasakit na kay max
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: jhaystrat on August 18, 2010, 11:25:03 AM
nice :D abangan ko mga updates dito. para sa Made In the Pinas :)
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Letour on August 18, 2010, 11:34:37 AM
Lets keep this thread on topic.
It's not about Kinman pickups. It's about Max Rufo's gear.
We all know where this would lead to if we feed someone's fix. He may have his opinions and we know where it's coming from. Let's read and forget about it.
For what it's worth, at least Frivers didn't ask anyone of us what gear we owned/tried in our lives.
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: Poundcake on August 18, 2010, 11:42:03 AM
EDIT: After reading through the discussion in the other Mang Max thread, I say just talk about the pickups here instead. I wouldn't want to lock that thread after more than 190 pages of posts.
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: raybrig on August 18, 2010, 11:53:32 AM
EDIT: After reading through the discussion in the other Mang Max thread, I say just talk about the pickups here instead. I wouldn't want to lock that thread after more than 190 pages of posts.
ayt.. thank you sir. :-)
@ those who can visit mang max's place.. would it be too much to ask for a simple video demo of his creation? just to have an idea of what it can do.. :-)
it's really good to see fellow Pinoys progressing and innovating.. kudos to mang max! :-)
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: maxi_musikero on August 18, 2010, 12:00:53 PM
EDIT: After reading through the discussion in the other Mang Max thread, I say just talk about the pickups here instead. I wouldn't want to lock that thread after more than 190 pages of posts.
Thanks for bringing this back. No need or reason to lock the first thread, anyway. Again, thank you.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: r_chino18 on August 18, 2010, 12:05:56 PM
i would naturally think you were referring to the tone when you simply asked how "good" Mang Max's pickups are. but point taken! :-D
ayt.. no worries.. we're cool.. :-)
I admire mang max's work.. kahit di pa ako nakakapunta sa kanila or di ko pa siya namimeet, i've just read more than enough good stuff about him and his character..
He might not be the best, but his down to earth character and customer satisfaction defines him more.. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 18, 2010, 12:07:11 PM
@ those who can visit mang max's place.. would it be too much to ask for a simple video demo of his creation? just to have an idea of what it can do.. :-)
it's really good to see fellow Pinoys progressing and innovating.. kudos to mang max! :-)
Right now, I don't think that's goin' to be proper. Let's just wait for the official launch and maybe then we can start shooting vids for demo purposes. There is still some work to be done and I don't think he'll allow it now. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: r_chino18 on August 18, 2010, 12:09:20 PM
Right now, I don't think that's goin' to be proper. Let's just wait for the official launch and maybe then we can start shooting vids for demo purposes. There is still some work to be done and I don't think he'll allow it now. :-)
oh.. i see.. i understand.. ayt chief.. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: Bolt Thrower on August 18, 2010, 12:09:26 PM
purong single coil ba ito o stacked? nung sinubukan ko kasi tunog humbucker e. kung nasubukan niyo na yung P90 "humbuckers" ng DiMarzio, halos ganito tunog non. A little muffled during high gain applications.
Kung hanap niyo ay yung classic shimmery strat tone, di neto kaya yun sa palagay ko. I'm curious to see the winding and how it was made.
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Poundcake on August 18, 2010, 12:14:48 PM
bro, i seriously don't believe one needs to have a basis of comparison to say a pickup sounds good. if he was able to try it for metal and it fit, then it's good for metal. if he tried it with dynamics and sounded good, then it's touch responsive. it is entirely dependent on ze aural receptors and how he attacked the guitar. :-D
I don't agree with this post. "Good" is relative. It's always a function of perception, taste and experience. What might sound good to you now won't sound as good anymore if you've already tried out other brands. Take my case for example, I used to be blown away by my Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion humbucker when I bought one and I used it as my standard of how a good high gain pickup should sound. After trying a Suhr DSH, it completely redefined my standards. Then came the Bareknuckle Nailbomb, etc.
Our ears can evaluate a piece of equipment as being "good enough" or not for any genre or application but our definition of what's really good will always change as we try more and more great sounding gear. Be open-minded, everyone.
@ Alex: Easy ka lang, dude. Marami na namang naiinis e. Alam mo naman...
Title: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: masarapangtaho on August 18, 2010, 12:16:33 PM
It interests me to try them out. Kaso, if its negative and I post it -- tatangapin niyo ba? Thats whats stopping me from trying it out.
i just hope that when you do try them out, you keep an open mind and not tend to be biased just because it's local or whatever other factor that made you skeptical about it. :wink:
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: AhVia_Musicom on August 18, 2010, 01:31:27 PM
purong single coil ba ito o stacked? nung sinubukan ko kasi tunog humbucker e. kung nasubukan niyo na yung P90 "humbuckers" ng DiMarzio, halos ganito tunog non. A little muffled during high gain applications.
Kung hanap niyo ay yung classic shimmery strat tone, di neto kaya yun sa palagay ko. I'm curious to see the winding and how it was made.
ako naman shimmery tone yung narinig ko hindi tunog bucker ewan ko lang i guess iba iba pa perception natin will try to take a vid when i give him a visit, btw which guitar did you try it with?
its not stacked design its true single coil saw one being made infront of me had fender noiseless and neovins before and both are stacked design even the RJ noiseless this one hindi, its on its early stage, wala pa yung regular SC looking pickup na may mga slugs eto parang emg pero stainless yung cover,
probably alex you wouldnt like it, it might be a tad crude for your liking but if you wont mind how it looks and maybe maging open minded kalang ng konti pa not saying that your close minded baka pwede it may not be the best but in due time and support probably he can hang in their with the best of them
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 18, 2010, 01:36:28 PM
@Poundcake..
ask ko lang kung san na napunta yung original thread about Mang Max's guitars and basses? Thanks.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: maxi_musikero on August 18, 2010, 01:49:03 PM
I don't agree with this post. "Good" is relative. It's always a function of perception, taste and experience. What might sound good to you now won't sound as good anymore if you've already tried out other brands. Take my case for example, I used to be blown away by my Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion humbucker when I bought one and I used it as my standard of how a good high gain pickup should sound. After trying a Suhr DSH, it completely redefined my standards. Then came the Bareknuckle Nailbomb, etc.
Our ears can evaluate a piece of equipment as being "good enough" or not for any genre or application but our definition of what's really good will always change as we try more and more great sounding gear. Be open-minded, everyone.
totally agree with you on this. however, since frivers already provided a more or less detailed description of how the Max Rufo pickup sounded like, i didn't see the need to question the pickups he owned previously.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 18, 2010, 01:49:40 PM
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Poundcake on August 18, 2010, 08:10:24 PM
The original thread went to page 2 because I split the thread into two parts. All the posts about Max Rufo pickups have been transferred to this thread.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: gijira on August 18, 2010, 11:04:32 PM
totally agree with you on this. however, since frivers already provided a more or less detailed description of how the Max Rufo pickup sounded like, i didn't see the need to question the pickups he owned previously.
maxi, galing ako kanina kay max to see a plank of wood with fiddleback figure, he showed me his new pup, yet to be applied for patent. single coil daw, pero parang humbucker. nagdemo sya, kamuntik maahit ang buhok sa talim. binuksan ko flourescent bulb nya, tahimik! may setting din sya nag magtutunog humbucker, di ko rin maintindihan kung pano. he was trying to explain to me how the stuff works, i just pretended i understand everything... i was busy playing the guitar!
the first time we a/b'd his original noiseless sc pup equiped tele to my hiway1 tele, medyo umuwi ako malungkot parang mas tele pa yung tunog nung sa kanya! :cry:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 19, 2010, 12:48:20 AM
i just hope that when you do try them out, you keep an open mind and not tend to be biased just because it's local or whatever other factor that made you skeptical about it. :wink:
Send me a sample for review.
Title: Re: Max Rufo's Custom noiseless single coil pickups
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 19, 2010, 12:57:34 AM
purong single coil ba ito o stacked? nung sinubukan ko kasi tunog humbucker e. kung nasubukan niyo na yung P90 "humbuckers" ng DiMarzio, halos ganito tunog non. A little muffled during high gain applications.
Kung hanap niyo ay yung classic shimmery strat tone, di neto kaya yun sa palagay ko. I'm curious to see the winding and how it was made.
interesting, was it this 'tele' guitar you tried? if its non shimmery and is humbucker sounding then its not truly a single coil..some beefed up version?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mikomiko on August 19, 2010, 03:53:00 AM
Ive tested the pups on the surfgreen tele that he has,,
Well it was a bomb! nice sparkling tone i wish i had those on my strat the man was humble enough that it needs tweaking but for some that would be enough i would like to try one and see how it works on a band setting :-D :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 19, 2010, 09:26:15 AM
Alex, noone needs to send you anything. Just go there yourself and give it a try, then make a review. That simple. And I'm saying this as a nice fellow. :wink:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 19, 2010, 03:28:43 PM
i was gonna say "send me a sample for review too" but it's better no to :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 19, 2010, 03:36:02 PM
Alex, noone needs to send you anything. Just go there yourself and give it a try, then make a review. That simple. And I'm saying this as a nice fellow. :wink:
I need to test the pickups on the guitar and amp setup I am familiar with. The correct way to test pickups is to take out your current pickups, install the new pickups on the guitar that you are familiar with and plug it into an amp set up that you would use.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 19, 2010, 09:58:19 PM
If he plays like Sir Anton, Aya, Chad or Obetskie. I would be very happy to send one.. :wink:
Well I thought open minded kayo for review. Ok lang, sinusubukan ko lang tulungan si Max. I have exposure to good sounding equipment that they don't.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: plugzzzz on August 19, 2010, 10:06:06 PM
alex has a point send him a sample, alex has lots of experience on lotsa so called boutique pup and i think marereview nya yung pickup ng maige....or may be bili kana alex you can always sell it here if you dont like it diba
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 19, 2010, 10:08:01 PM
alex has a point send him a sample, alex has lots of experience on lotsa so called boutique pup and i think marereview nya yung pickup ng maige....or may be bili kana alex you can always sell it here if you dont like it diba
I would rather not purchase and know the price. I might get biased if I knew the price which makes it harder to review.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 19, 2010, 10:14:00 PM
have him build you one, and if you dont like it send it to me as swag
Right now, I don't see any reason to buy his pickup. So it has to impress me from the get-go. My personal opinion is he doesn't have the exposure and the necessary skills to make magical sounding pickups which could all change after I try them but since he and his crew are trying to make the sale, they should send a sample. In my personal experience, the great pickup makers -- the good sounding ones for me -- don't even make guitars or have stopped making guitars to focus on their pickups.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 19, 2010, 10:30:26 PM
Right now, I don't see any reason to buy his pickup. So it has to impress me from the get-go. My personal opinion is he doesn't have the exposure and the necessary skills to make magical sounding pickups which could all change after I try them but since he and his crew are trying to make the sale, they should send a sample. In my personal experience, the great pickup makers -- the good sounding ones for me -- don't even make guitars or have stopped making guitars to focus on their pickups.
i see your point you want to be inspired to buy one..
so anyway to all if it has an introductory price like how those belcat, eden and artec pickups i would definitely get one..belcat and artec single coils(30 usd a set), eden is at 40 a set..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on August 19, 2010, 10:33:05 PM
In my personal experience, the great pickup makers -- the good sounding ones for me -- don't even make guitars or have stopped making guitars to focus on their pickups.
Had a discussion with Mang Max a couple of weeks ago. If he gets a good opportunity on his new pickups, he might stop on building/repairing guitars and concentrate on building pickups instead. Right now, guitar making/repair is still Mang Max's bread and butter.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Rmansh on August 19, 2010, 10:35:48 PM
I would rather not purchase and know the price. I might get biased if I knew the price which makes it harder to review.
alex, why don't you just drop by mang max's place on your free time? bring your guitar too so you can compare. i bet mang max would appreciate inputs from somebody who have more experience in high end stuffs. who knows he might even ask your advice next time. :wink:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 19, 2010, 10:40:41 PM
alex, why don't you just drop by mang max's place on your free time? bring your guitar too so you can compare. i bet mang max would appreciate inputs from somebody who have more experience in high end stuffs. who knows he might even ask your advice next time. :wink:
Thanks for the invite but I need the pickups on my amplifier set up too. I also need a couple of days to test to go thru the different amps and effects. More importantly, I have to test thru different volume levels which might be too much.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 19, 2010, 11:38:29 PM
Thanks for the invite but I need the pickups on my amplifier set up too. I also need a couple of days to test to go thru the different amps and effects. More importantly, I have to test thru different volume levels which might be too much.
how bout just dropping by his place put the pickups in..drive back to your place and have at it?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 20, 2010, 12:07:12 AM
Thanks for the invite but I need the pickups on my amplifier set up too. I also need a couple of days to test to go thru the different amps and effects. More importantly, I have to test thru different volume levels which might be too much.
i like to test them RAWWW :evil:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: lindtaylor on August 20, 2010, 12:34:43 AM
Thanks for the invite but I need the pickups on my amplifier set up too. I also need a couple of days to test to go thru the different amps and effects. More importantly, I have to test thru different volume levels which might be too much.
"Kung gusto may paraan, kung ayaw may dahilan.."
Your experience is well noted but cannot be quoted. Because you haven't tried it yet. You clamor to be open but you're the critic you should at least find a way to try it. (Best way = Drop By at his place)
I believe that Mang Max Rufo is 1,000,000,000,000,000% (1 quadrillion percent) humble enough to absorb your "criticism" to help him improve his product.
I respect your opinion about branded gears. But come on men. We are Filipino so let's support each other. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mikomiko on August 20, 2010, 05:09:31 AM
Your experience is well noted but cannot be quoted. Because you haven't tried it yet. You clamor to be open but you're the critic you should at least find a way to try it. (Best way = Drop By at his place)
I believe that Mang Max Rufo is 1,000,000,000,000,000% (1 quadrillion percent) humble enough to absorb your "criticism" to help him improve his product.
I respect your opinion about branded gears. But come on men. We are Filipino so let's support each other. :-)
+1
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: slowhandpal on August 20, 2010, 05:28:01 AM
Right now, I don't see any reason to buy his pickup. So it has to impress me from the get-go. My personal opinion is he doesn't have the exposure and the necessary skills to make magical sounding pickups which could all change after I try them but since he and his crew are trying to make the sale, they should send a sample. In my personal experience, the great pickup makers -- the good sounding ones for me -- don't even make guitars or have stopped making guitars to focus on their pickups.
Where did you base your opinion sir? Btw we're Kuya Max satisfied clients, not crew. :wink:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 20, 2010, 05:45:35 AM
Ang hindi ko maintindihan bakit inuunahan na yung pickups and yung manufacturers. And trying to insinuate that they cannot make good products because they don't own the more expensive pickups.
Everybody has to start from somewhere. If the Rufo pickups are not as good as Bareknuckles, Kinmans and Lollars, then there is always room for improvements.
Alex, a lot of us cannot and probably will never afford the expensive pickups you own. Hindi namin sinasabi na masama na magkaroon ng mamahaling produkto. Pero wag mong ipantay sa amin ang yaman mo. Mahihirap lang ang karamihan sa amin at hanggang dun lang ang kaya naming bilhin.
Alam namin na maganda tumunog ang mga Kinmans. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na dapat mong ikumpara sa mga murang pickups amin.
Don't teach us to be tone snobs. We cannot afford it. Respetuhin mo na lang na hanggang ganiyan lang ang kaya naming bilhin.
Sorry Alex, hindi talaga kami ka level mo. Langit ka lupa kami. Hayaan mo na lang kami sa aming mumurahing instrumento, we make beautiful music naman e. I have yet to hear you play great music with your Baker.
Ika nga ng librong Small Is Beautiful, why give us a tractor when a shovel will do the job just fine if not better!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: skrumian on August 20, 2010, 06:06:37 AM
paano nagwowork pagiging noiseless nito? may dummy coil? sana meron dito may ideya kung pano magwork ito. sana wala magsabi ng "secret.." haha. :D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: slowhandpal on August 20, 2010, 06:40:02 AM
paano nagwowork pagiging noiseless nito? may dummy coil? sana meron dito may ideya kung pano magwork ito. sana wala magsabi ng "secret.." haha. :D [/quote
No dummy coil absolutely.Its a trade secret but I was so glad Kuya Max showed it to me and explained the theory behind it, it was not done by accident to be more honest with you guys. It's a true single coil pick up.For those who have tasted it jaja, ordinary magnets pa lang ang ginamit non.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 06:46:53 AM
Your experience is well noted but cannot be quoted. Because you haven't tried it yet. You clamor to be open but you're the critic you should at least find a way to try it. (Best way = Drop By at his place)
I believe that Mang Max Rufo is 1,000,000,000,000,000% (1 quadrillion percent) humble enough to absorb your "criticism" to help him improve his product.
I respect your opinion about branded gears. But come on men. We are Filipino so let's support each other. :-)
I know a guy who relocated from Australia to make pickups here in the Philippines and employs around 20 Filipinos in Clark who is the best at what he does in the world with over 30 years in pickup making experience with patents that Fender has violated. And frankly, he has done what Max is trying to do with noiseless single coils -- too bad that Max is 30 years behind. So, should we sacrifice those twenty other Filipinos? Not too mention the investment put into the facility and the LEGAL taxes that the guy is paying to the Philippine government.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 06:49:15 AM
Ang hindi ko maintindihan bakit inuunahan na yung pickups and yung manufacturers. And trying to insinuate that they cannot make good products because they don't own the more expensive pickups.
Everybody has to start from somewhere. If the Rufo pickups are not as good as Bareknuckles, Kinmans and Lollars, then there is always room for improvements.
Alex, a lot of us cannot and probably will never afford the expensive pickups you own. Hindi namin sinasabi na masama na magkaroon ng mamahaling produkto. Pero wag mong ipantay sa amin ang yaman mo. Mahihirap lang ang karamihan sa amin at hanggang dun lang ang kaya naming bilhin.
Alam namin na maganda tumunog ang mga Kinmans. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na dapat mong ikumpara sa mga murang pickups amin.
Don't teach us to be tone snobs. We cannot afford it. Respetuhin mo na lang na hanggang ganiyan lang ang kaya naming bilhin.
Sorry Alex, hindi talaga kami ka level mo. Langit ka lupa kami. Hayaan mo na lang kami sa aming mumurahing instrumento, we make beautiful music naman e. I have yet to hear you play great music with your Baker.
Ika nga ng librong Small Is Beautiful, why give us a tractor when a shovel will do the job just fine if not better!
Wait a minute... mga satisfied clients ni Mang Max ang nauna. Tapos for tweaking pa pala ang pickup. In my opinion, what you are paying for in expensive pickups IS NOT THE ACTUAL MATERIAL, LABOR INVOLVED, OR PACKAGING but rather the exposure, the experience and the ability to HEAR by the designer. So right now price is NOT yet an issue because I have not yet tested his pickup.
Fender Pickups started somewhere and I think that their production today against bareknuckles, kinmans and lollars are inferior and are getting worse by the year without any chance of improvement.
It has nothing to do with wealth. Sinsabi ko lang na huwag niyo muna rin IPANTAY si Max sa mga magagaling gumawa ng pickup regardless of price lalo na kung hindi niyo pa nasusubukan.
My point is that you only need one set of pickups on a guitar. YOU CAN SAVE UP FOR THEM IN A YEAR. If Max can produce a cheaper pickup that rivals kinmans than I am for it. Better because you have to SAVE UP FOR LESS. Again at this point, hindi ko pa pinapasok and price sa equation. Eh kung kasing ganda ng Kinmans ang gawa ni Max at itaas niya ang presyo kagaya ng Kinmans, bibilhin niyo ba? Hindi naman ata fair kung hindi niyo bilhin.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 20, 2010, 09:17:41 AM
I know a guy who relocated from Australia to make pickups here in the Philippines and employs around 20 Filipinos in Clark who is the best at what he does in the world with over 30 years in pickup making experience with patents that Fender has violated. And frankly, he has done what Max is trying to do with noiseless single coils -- too bad that Max is 30 years behind. So, should we sacrifice those twenty other Filipinos? Not too mention the investment put into the facility and the LEGAL taxes that the guy is paying to the Philippine government.
he's probably using out of this world materials huh :? in these days and age, nobody is 30 years behind. :wink:
how did the kinmans come into the equation anyway? i haven't read anything comparing them to kinmans :-) all i read is that they're good. not exactly the best but good. i'll buy a set when they come out so i can try them. this does not mean that i will instantly like them.
music is art gears are tools even the worst pickups in the world can probably make good music in the right hands.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Letour on August 20, 2010, 09:35:56 AM
Wait a minute... mga satisfied clients ni Mang Max ang nauna. Tapos for tweaking pa pala ang pickup. In my opinion, what you are paying for in expensive pickups IS NOT THE ACTUAL MATERIAL, LABOR INVOLVED, OR PACKAGING but rather the exposure, the experience and the ability to HEAR by the designer. So right now price is NOT yet an issue because I have not yet tested his pickup.
Fender Pickups started somewhere and I think that their production today against bareknuckles, kinmans and lollars are inferior and are getting worse by the year without any chance of improvement.
It has nothing to do with wealth. Sinsabi ko lang na huwag niyo muna rin IPANTAY si Max sa mga magagaling gumawa ng pickup regardless of price lalo na kung hindi niyo pa nasusubukan.
My point is that you only need one set of pickups on a guitar. YOU CAN SAVE UP FOR THEM IN A YEAR. If Max can produce a cheaper pickup that rivals kinmans than I am for it. Better because you have to SAVE UP FOR LESS. Again at this point, hindi ko pa pinapasok and price sa equation. Eh kung kasing ganda ng Kinmans ang gawa ni Max at itaas niya ang presyo kagaya ng Kinmans, bibilhin niyo ba? Hindi naman ata fair kung hindi niyo bilhin.
O sige andun na ako. If you have mentioned standard brand names like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio or Mightymite, baka suportahan pa kita. Knowing from your posts, your only standards of good tone are boutique products which hindi nga namin kaya bilhin. We have a low chance of trying them out let alone own one.
Fender pickups? A friend of mine bought a fat '60s pickups for strat and the sound was amazing! See the point here? Hindi ka nasasatisfy sa standard products e. Kaya pag naglagay ka ng opinion or ratings, mahirap paniwalaan kasi it is compared against a boutique brand. Kaya nga we are comparing it first to standard brands.
Tama si guitarwiz e, alam na namin saan patutungo ang mga sasabihin mo.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: ferdie on August 20, 2010, 11:39:01 AM
medyo OT: nag rewire ba ng guitar electronics si mang max? meron din ba sya electronic parts available like pots, toggle switch and capacitors? balak ko kasi replace saka rewire yung electronics ng dalawa guitar ko.
more power Mang Max!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 20, 2010, 11:59:24 AM
unang una sir alex I didnt compare mang max pups sa ibang high end pups. i just described the sound it produced during my trial. Im just trying to promote mang max and his new pickups. katulad nga sinabe ko pwedeng magustuhan ko yung pups at di magustuhan ng marami dito sa pm kaya nga i stated din na mas maganda matry niyo personally.
basta saken lang mapromote ang creations ni mang max period.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Bolt Thrower on August 20, 2010, 12:01:50 PM
subukan na lang kasi andami pa satsat e.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: maxi_musikero on August 20, 2010, 12:02:11 PM
parang gearmanndude lang. :lol:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jhaystrat on August 20, 2010, 12:03:18 PM
I know a guy who relocated from Australia to make pickups here in the Philippines and employs around 20 Filipinos in Clark who is the best at what he does in the world with over 30 years in pickup making experience with patents that Fender has violated. And frankly, he has done what Max is trying to do with noiseless single coils -- too bad that Max is 30 years behind. So, should we sacrifice those twenty other Filipinos? Not too mention the investment put into the facility and the LEGAL taxes that the guy is paying to the Philippine government.
I'm afraid this is too much of a pressumption sir. For the record, Max pick ups were done differently compared to Fender noiseless p.ups & SDs.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 20, 2010, 12:29:48 PM
pakita mo nga gears mo... post ka ng pics.... baka naman puro from google lang ang mga sinasabi mo
hey bro, relax ka lang. :-) firemodel is legit when it comes to gear and gear knowledge. he has owned a lot between the worst to the best sounding gear.
on topic - i think it's best to compare elegee custom pickups versus max rufo custom pickups. para both locally-made. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 12:53:53 PM
pakita mo nga gears mo... post ka ng pics.... baka naman puro from google lang ang mga sinasabi mo
bro di google ang mga sinasabe ni sir alex talagang alam niya at magagandang high end gears meron siya. no need to question kung anung gears meron si sir alex :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: yellow_paper on August 20, 2010, 12:59:30 PM
mga bossing kyuryus lang ako. kylangan nyo ba talaga i compare? bakit di nalang itest ung mismong pickup pag maganda bilin pag hindi eh di hindi. bakit kylangan ng point of comparison? eh kung nasubukan mo ung isang bagay at palagay mo pasok sa iyong tenga at nagustuhan mo talaga bilin mo. diba? sorry nakisingit
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 12:59:57 PM
O sige andun na ako. If you have mentioned standard brand names like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio or Mightymite, baka suportahan pa kita. Knowing from your posts, your only standards of good tone are boutique products which hindi nga namin kaya bilhin. We have a low chance of trying them out let alone own one.
Fender pickups? A friend of mine bought a fat '60s pickups for strat and the sound was amazing! See the point here? Hindi ka nasasatisfy sa standard products e. Kaya pag naglagay ka ng opinion or ratings, mahirap paniwalaan kasi it is compared against a boutique brand. Kaya nga we are comparing it first to standard brands.
Tama si guitarwiz e, alam na namin saan patutungo ang mga sasabihin mo.
I don't like the Fender fat 60s. They are muddy and have harsh highs. So anong gusto mo sabihin ko kung alam mo ang patutunguhan ko? Na kasing ganda ng Fender Fat 60s ang pickup ni Mang Max at kasing tahimik ng Kinmans? That remains to be heard.
Ok lang naman if you cannot afford the expensive gear that sounds great pero huwag naman i-angat ang mga panget as equal to the good sounding ones --- I am not yet saying that Mang Max pickups are panget.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jefisipbata on August 20, 2010, 01:02:29 PM
Magpadala nga ng sample set ... Wala naman nagpapadala.
nagpadala ba si kinman sayo? hindi ka naman siguro famous rockstar or gear blogger like gearmandude para padalahan, i mean what would be the benefits of giving you free stuff? plus your bias against affordable gear makes your objectivity questionable. you judge by the materials a certain gear is made up of, not the end result, so it would just be an exercise in futility.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: glassjaw_jc on August 20, 2010, 01:04:47 PM
Yes you are not saying it but you are definitely insinuating it. You are contradicting yourself with your posts.
BTW, I'm not part of the Max Rufo fans club.. well, at least not yet. Is there such a thing? Hmm... that got me curious.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: st_anger on August 20, 2010, 01:06:10 PM
hey bro, relax ka lang. :-) firemodel is legit when it comes to gear and gear knowledge. he has owned a lot between the worst to the best sounding gear.
on topic - i think it's best to compare elegee custom pickups versus max rufo custom pickups. para both locally-made. :-)
:-D im cool sir maxi... sa nakita ko kasi from the first page and at this point kasi puro brochure knowledge lang walang proof... puro claims lang...
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 01:06:55 PM
unang una sir alex I didnt compare mang max pups sa ibang high end pups. i just described the sound it produced during my trial. Im just trying to promote mang max and his new pickups. katulad nga sinabe ko pwedeng magustuhan ko yung pups at di magustuhan ng marami dito sa pm kaya nga i stated din na mas maganda matry niyo personally.
basta saken lang mapromote ang creations ni mang max period.
I respectfully agree with you and your objectives AND at the same time beyond promotion, the product has to deliver versus the best out there unless you are trying to produce a mediocre pickup thats cheap. And thats why on my part I also asked what pickups you have previously owned to establish a baseline. Its easy for anybody to review but its really hard to determine if the reviewer has good ears.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Mardk on August 20, 2010, 01:07:58 PM
nagpadala ba si kinman sayo? hindi ka naman siguro famous rockstar or gear blogger like gearmandude para padalahan, i mean what would be the benefits of giving you free stuff? plus your bias against affordable gear makes your objectivity questionable. you judge by the materials a certain gear is made up of, not the end result, so it would just be an exercise in futility.
Hindi siya nagpapadala, he invites me to test his prototype. I don't blog gear -- I buy them. I don't care for free stuff because 99% of free stuff sound bad. Plus your bias against more expensive gear makes your objectivity questionable too. I judge gear based on whether the person behind the gear has the EARS and EXPOSURE. And a lot of times what goes in does affect the end result.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 01:12:48 PM
And by the way, I like my guitar/gear reviews done by COMPETENT guitarists thank you very much.
Mga ibang so called COMPETENT guitarists diyan walang tenga...
Ang important question ay BUMILI KA NA BA NG SET BASED ON THESE COMPETENT GUITARISTS?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: ghostalker on August 20, 2010, 01:15:26 PM
Let's just skip the sideshow, and focus na lang sa actual reviews ng mag naka-testing.
I think these are the important pointers na dapat abangan and pag-usapan • kelan ba ito ire-release for public? • how much? • gagawa ba si mang max ng Humbuckers? pede ba coil-split if a mang max will make humbuckies? • magiging available ba in different flavors and voicings? • magkakaroon ba ng active pickups si Mang Max?
After maging available for public, then pede na siguro mag-compare.
can just ignore na lang, if we don't like the post of some people
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Mardk on August 20, 2010, 01:15:52 PM
Mga ibang so called COMPETENT guitarists diyan walang tenga...
Ang important question ay BUMILI KA NA BA NG SET BASED ON THESE COMPETENT GUITARISTS?
OMG walang tenga.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: AnodBiomech on August 20, 2010, 03:21:36 PM
up dito sa kababayan kong batangueño \m/ pacustomize ako ng Tele pickguard, nag inquire lang ako via SMS, then a few minutes tumawag sya, ayus!!! mabait, KUDOS to you sir ;) will update next week :D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: constipation on August 20, 2010, 03:35:54 PM
SERIOUSLY, NAHIHILO NA AKO SA THREAD NA ITO AND DAMING SIDESHOW
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: slowhandpal on August 20, 2010, 04:20:53 PM
Magpadala nga ng sample set ... Wala naman nagpapadala.
No one will bother unless you can prove your competence sir to overcome the overwhelming bias you displayed.
I've mentioned names of great guitarists almost if not everyone respects. If you are of the same caliber, I will send you one asap. But first, proof muna, don't tire us further.
hey bro, relax ka lang. :-) firemodel is legit when it comes to gear and gear knowledge. he has owned a lot between the worst to the best sounding gear.
on topic - i think it's best to compare elegee custom pickups versus max rufo custom pickups. para both locally-made. :-)
Pwede yan sir. Baka nga si Arie meron ding noisy o noiseless pick ups. ipa compare natin ng respectable guitar player.. na may tenga :wink:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 20, 2010, 04:57:47 PM
Even the best pickups in the world will probably make bad music in the wrong hands? :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:
i know where you're getting at. no comments :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Mardk on August 20, 2010, 06:05:55 PM
Wait wait wait. Why is it anyone's obligation to send a set to firemodel55? Eh ano naman kung di niya mareview yung pups ni Mr. Rufo? Malaking kawalan ba yun sa GC?
If he really wants to review the pups, why don't he go and get a set for himself. Bakit kelangan may mag deliver pa sa kanya?
Ohmygad, tama na yung "my gear smokes your gear". Parang 8 years old. Porke may natuwa sa tunog ng murang pickups nya, feeling obligado na bigla yung iba dyan na ibida yung gamit nila.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: shkc on August 20, 2010, 09:33:35 PM
Mga sir...
Di po ba dapat ang forum eh is to share each other's thoughts, opinions, suggestions about a particular thread subject? parang ang nangyayari po eh nagiging war zone...which on my opinion is not good and not helping the community (GC).
No offense po sa lahat, but what I understand is, you cannot criticize something not unless you have personally tried it, you cannot throw your opinion to something that you have not laid your hands and ears to... knowing Mang Max, if you personally tried and tested his pickups and somehow you do not like the sound, then, he is more than welcome to accept your criticism, opinion or even violent reaction ....
We cannot compare a BMW with a Vios , but, at rush hour traffic in edsa , both will bring you from point A to point B just the same...
If we will talk about freedom of speech here, no problem with that, as long as it is within the topic, and we talk about something that will benefit us musicians...
just my five cents
peace
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 20, 2010, 09:52:59 PM
guys relax its just opinion from firemodels side dont take it too seriously..he hasnt even tested it yet..
this maybe a stretch but do you think max would lend his guitar with those pickup installed? and in firemodels side just test it AS IT IS and review it AS IT IS..then make another review of how it compares to other stuff out there..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: perkish4 on August 20, 2010, 09:57:38 PM
Di po ba dapat ang forum eh is to share each other's thoughts, opinions, suggestions about a particular thread subject? parang ang nangyayari po eh nagiging war zone...which on my opinion is not good and not helping the community (GC).
No offense po sa lahat, but what I understand is, you cannot criticize something not unless you have personally tried it, you cannot throw your opinion to something that you have not laid your hands and ears to... knowing Mang Max, if you personally tried and tested his pickups and somehow you do not like the sound, then, he is more than welcome to accept your criticism, opinion or even violent reaction ....
We cannot compare a BMW with a Vios , but, at rush hour traffic in edsa , both will bring you from point A to point B just the same...
If we will talk about freedom of speech here, no problem with that, as long as it is within the topic, and we talk about something that will benefit us musicians...
just my five cents
peace
Shkc is right. di mo pwedeng husgahan ang bagay O KUNG ANO MAN na HINDI MO PA NAKIKITA, NARIRINIG O NAHAHAWAKAN. Peace love and rock and roll mga kapatid! \m/
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 20, 2010, 10:01:30 PM
guys relax its just opinion from firemodels side dont take it too seriously..he hasnt even tested it yet..
this maybe a stretch but do you think max would lend his guitar with those pickup installed? and in firemodels side just test it AS IT IS and review it AS IT IS..then make another review of how it compares to other stuff out there..
Probably, we have to get a Suhr the exact model he uses (not necessarily owns), remove the pickups and install Mang Max's, then maybe that can be a review very close enough to AS IT IS.
Give him a standard Mexican Tele with the Rufo pickups, and I have a hunch there won't be an objective review.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 20, 2010, 10:27:22 PM
I don't like the Fender fat 60s. They are muddy and have harsh highs.
Probably if we mentioned that the pickups purchased is WCR, Lollar, DeTemple, Bare Knuckles, there would be a different statement.
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So anong gusto mo sabihin ko kung alam mo ang patutunguhan ko?
Darating ang tamang panahon masasagot yang tanong na yan.
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Na kasing ganda ng Fender Fat 60s ang pickup ni Mang Max at kasing tahimik ng Kinmans? That remains to be heard.
Ditto.
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Ok lang naman if you cannot afford the expensive gear that sounds great
Yeah it's really ok, because there are affordable gear that sounds great, and can be equal to the boutique products that you are a strong advocate of. That is why we try to promote affordable gear. Kasi nga yan ang kayang bilhin namin.
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pero huwag naman i-angat ang mga panget as equal to the good sounding ones
I don't think anyone did or does that here. Pag pangit ang gamit, you can be sure maraming nagsasabi na ganun. The thing is ikaw lang kasi ang laging may negative opinions about standard gear that people are much happy with. Masaya na sila sa ganun, respetuhin mo na lang. Sabihin na natin na you are an authority on gear and tone and most are not. Maooffend talaga sila sa opinions mo kasi nga you are trying to give them a hint na you are not respecting their choices. What happens is that you defend your side too much without giving credit to the other. Talagang on the bat, sinasabi mo na "I tried that gear pangit talaga". Pakunswelo di [grape] sana is "you can sell that gear for another alternative product na ganiyan din ang presiyo." Ang siste, you will say "my boutique gear has all the virtues I am looking for." Sa tingin mo may matutuwa? Walang pinagkaiba yan sa skuwelahang pinasok ng bata. Porke ba graduate ng FEATI hindi na puwedeng makipagsabayan sa graduate ng HARVARD? Just because the FEATI graduate cannot afford to go to HARVARD e inferior student na siya? You are making them feel inferior kasi. At least you could have said something like "I like my products better but then again if your products makes you feel good about it then by all means you made the right choice."
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--- I am not yet saying that Mang Max pickups are panget.
Hintayin na lang natin ang sagot mo pag nasubukan mo na, til then, wait and see na lang kami.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 20, 2010, 10:49:43 PM
Probably, we have to get a Suhr the exact model he uses (not necessarily owns), remove the pickups and install Mang Max's, then maybe that can be a review very close enough to AS IT IS.
well were not going on how this pickup matches with his suhr..we are going for is this pickup good/decent for it price point
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Give him a standard Mexican Tele with the Rufo pickups, and I have a hunch there won't be an objective review.
like mention to him before...having perception doesnt help in an objective review..those guys in the global warming peer review is a good example how it can ruin one's career..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 20, 2010, 11:04:19 PM
Probably if we mentioned that the pickups purchased is WCR, Lollar, DeTemple, Bare Knuckles, there would be a different statement.
(Lollars I don't like and I have exchanged my Bare Knuckle Single Coils for Don Mares but have remained on Bare Knuckles for humbuckers. And I still don't like Fender Pickups even after all these years.)
Darating ang tamang panahon masasagot yang tanong na yan. Ditto.
(Agree)
Yeah it's really ok, because there are affordable gear that sounds great, and can be equal to the boutique products that you are a strong advocate of. That is why we try to promote affordable gear. Kasi nga yan ang kayang bilhin namin.
(When I check my gear now or what remains to be kept, I hardly call it affordable with what I have. There maybe an overlap with some affordable and some boutique stuff, but the higher end boutique stuff have magic and character that the best affordable doesn't have. This is my opinion.)
I don't think anyone did or does that here. Pag pangit ang gamit, you can be sure maraming nagsasabi na ganun. The thing is ikaw lang kasi ang laging may negative opinions about standard gear that people are much happy with. Masaya na sila sa ganun, respetuhin mo na lang. Sabihin na natin na you are an authority on gear and tone and most are not. Maooffend talaga sila sa opinions mo kasi nga you are trying to give them a hint na you are not respecting their choices. What happens is that you defend your side too much without giving credit to the other. Talagang on the bat, sinasabi mo na "I tried that gear pangit talaga". Pakunswelo di [grape] sana is "you can sell that gear for another alternative product na ganiyan din ang presiyo." Ang siste, you will say "my boutique gear has all the virtues I am looking for." Sa tingin mo may matutuwa?
(Would you rather I lie and pretend to be cute with other people here? With all due respect and no offense, I think standards have to go up. Just because I criticize -- sometimes rather harshly at that -- it does not mean I do not have concern over what will benefit people in the long run. P.S. I have not criticized Mang Max's pickups yet but I will be clear that I will not spend and take a risk on them because of reasons cited previously. ) Walang pinagkaiba yan sa skuwelahang pinasok ng bata. Porke ba graduate ng FEATI hindi na puwedeng makipagsabayan sa graduate ng HARVARD? Just because the FEATI graduate cannot afford to go to HARVARD e inferior student na siya? You are making them feel inferior kasi. At least you could have said something like "I like my products better but then again if your products makes you feel good about it then by all means you made the right choice."
(This is the exact thing I am avoiding. Feel good and sweep it under the rug. Walang nangyayaring improvement sa Feel Good -- in fact there is so much feel good and less objectivity with Filipino products thats we rarely acheive world class status with them -- kaya tayo tinatalo ng Chinese. Which would you rather have as a leader, the best of HARVARD or the best of FEATI?)
Hintayin na lang natin ang sagot mo pag nasubukan mo na, til then, wait and see na lang kami.
(Sumubok rin kayo ng Kinmans to check out something truly world class. Baka kaya naman ni Mang Max but since nobody will supply a sample I will just wait for it USED in the classifieds.)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 20, 2010, 11:08:04 PM
well were not going on how this pickup matches with his suhr..we are going for is this pickup good/decent for it price point
this^
another problem is that he's got the best sounding suhr guitar in the world. try to beat that. :-D
anyway, i really don't take firemodels55's claims seriously. having top of the line equipment does not necessarily make you an authority over something. it's just fun to read a few of his comments on various subjects.
back to topic... i hope mang max's picups will live up to my expectations. been wanting to use good sounding locally made pickups :-). is he gonna brand them? export them if they're really good?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 20, 2010, 11:43:39 PM
Probably if we mentioned that the pickups purchased is WCR, Lollar, DeTemple, Bare Knuckles, there would be a different statement.
(Lollars I don't like and I have exchanged my Bare Knuckle Single Coils for Don Mares but have remained on Bare Knuckles for humbuckers. And I still don't like Fender Pickups even after all these years.)
Darating ang tamang panahon masasagot yang tanong na yan. Ditto.
(Agree)
Yeah it's really ok, because there are affordable gear that sounds great, and can be equal to the boutique products that you are a strong advocate of. That is why we try to promote affordable gear. Kasi nga yan ang kayang bilhin namin.
(When I check my gear now or what remains to be kept, I hardly call it affordable with what I have. There maybe an overlap with some affordable and some boutique stuff, but the higher end boutique stuff have magic and character that the best affordable doesn't have. This is my opinion.)
Nakita mo na Alex? You are simply affirming what is everyone's view against you.
I don't think anyone did or does that here. Pag pangit ang gamit, you can be sure maraming nagsasabi na ganun. The thing is ikaw lang kasi ang laging may negative opinions about standard gear that people are much happy with. Masaya na sila sa ganun, respetuhin mo na lang. Sabihin na natin na you are an authority on gear and tone and most are not. Maooffend talaga sila sa opinions mo kasi nga you are trying to give them a hint na you are not respecting their choices. What happens is that you defend your side too much without giving credit to the other. Talagang on the bat, sinasabi mo na "I tried that gear pangit talaga". Pakunswelo di [grape] sana is "you can sell that gear for another alternative product na ganiyan din ang presiyo." Ang siste, you will say "my boutique gear has all the virtues I am looking for." Sa tingin mo may matutuwa?
(Would you rather I lie and pretend to be cute with other people here? With all due respect and no offense, I think standards have to go up. Just because I criticize -- sometimes rather harshly at that -- it does not mean I do not have concern over what will benefit people in the long run. P.S. I have not criticized Mang Max's pickups yet but I will be clear that I will not spend and take a risk on them because of reasons cited previously. ) Agree, you are not yet giving an opinion about Mang Max's pickups yet pero inunahan mo agad na "what pickups have you owned in your lifetime" or something like that? Diba you are already being skeptical in a negative way? Kasi you also have to be aware how would people react. A person can be correct but he is still not in the right. If you addressed your skepticism in a more gentle way, magkakaroon ka pa ng credibility rito. But if you come as too strong and snobbish, wala. It's all about being a gentleman my friend.
Walang pinagkaiba yan sa skuwelahang pinasok ng bata. Porke ba graduate ng FEATI hindi na puwedeng makipagsabayan sa graduate ng HARVARD? Just because the FEATI graduate cannot afford to go to HARVARD e inferior student na siya? You are making them feel inferior kasi. At least you could have said something like "I like my products better but then again if your products makes you feel good about it then by all means you made the right choice."
(This is the exact thing I am avoiding. Feel good and sweep it under the rug. Walang nangyayaring improvement sa Feel Good -- in fact there is so much feel good and less objectivity with Filipino products thats we rarely acheive world class status with them -- kaya tayo tinatalo ng Chinese. Which would you rather have as a leader, the best of HARVARD or the best of FEATI?)
You still don't get it right? It's not feel good, it's RESPECT. R E S P E C T find out what it means to me. R E S P E C T, takin' care of T C B. To answer your question "which would you have as a leader, the best of Harvard or the best of FEATI?" - my answer is - the best man for the job. I don't care if he is a Feati or a Harvard graduate. Nasa tao yun wala sa iskuwela. You don't need just education to be a leader, you need character. To put it in a guitar context - naka Suhr na guitar ka with Kinmans on a reference audio 24karat gold cable to a Klon Centaur overdrive to another reference audio 24 karat gold cable to a Diezel amp or a Dumble amp. But if your guitar playing stinks, did you give justice to your gear? Likewise, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford back in the day just plugged their stock guitars on stock Fenders or Marshalls with probably simple fuzz pedals and wah and they made beautiful music for more than 30 years. They did give justice to their gear.
Hintayin na lang natin ang sagot mo pag nasubukan mo na, til then, wait and see na lang kami.
(Sumubok rin kayo ng Kinmans to check out something truly world class. Baka kaya naman ni Mang Max but since nobody will supply a sample I will just wait for it USED in the classifieds.)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 21, 2010, 12:38:27 AM
another problem is that he's got the best sounding suhr guitar in the world. try to beat that. :-D
anyway, i really don't take firemodels55's claims seriously. having top of the line equipment does not necessarily make you an authority over something. it's just fun to read a few of his comments on various subjects.
back to topic... i hope mang max's picups will live up to my expectations. been wanting to use good sounding locally made pickups :-). is he gonna brand them? export them if they're really good?
I have never transacted with Mang Max, pero I always support Pinoys who have these kinds of undertaking. I really hope those pickups deliver the goods. And base on all the good ratings I have read about him repairing guitars and others, I'm sure he will make good pickups too. Who knows? Baka sooner or later Mang Max might just be the guy who will make it in the international market. I guess magawa natin is to support him, encourage him. And let's say the prototypes are not good, encourage him to improve and address the faults. That's the reason Leo Fender became so successful - he listens to clients.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: lindtaylor on August 21, 2010, 01:11:22 AM
I respectfully agree with you and your objectives AND at the same time beyond promotion, the product has to deliver versus the best out there unless you are trying to produce a mediocre pickup thats cheap. And thats why on my part I also asked what pickups you have previously owned to establish a baseline. Its easy for anybody to review but its really hard to determine if the reviewer has good ears.
This is the exact thing I am avoiding. Feel good and sweep it under the rug. Walang nangyayaring improvement sa Feel Good -- in fact there is so much feel good and less objectivity with Filipino products thats we rarely acheive world class status with them -- kaya tayo tinatalo ng Chinese. Which would you rather have as a leader, the best of HARVARD or the best of FEATI?
With due respect, sir firemodel55..
I know that you have the capacity to buy those botique products. But frivers just shared his experience with the said pick-ups. then you have attacked him with "what pickups you owned for life?".
Hindi pwedeng kung ang gusto mong brief ay Handford at ang ginagamit nya ay Jockey Yung Handford na rin ang ipipilit mo. Kasi mas comfi to eh.. etc.. etc.. Eh sa yun yung gusto niya eh.. Yun yung fit sa kanya eh..
"To each his own.." - one has a right to one's personal preference
Hindi lahat ng nasa GC afford yung Kinman pups (which is $226.00)
Enjoy your botique stuff and let us enjoy our own. :-)
And besides we create our own music, and we are not playing for your standard. (Which is so High)
Sabi nga ni burnsbhm find out what it means for Respect.. And that's the bottomline..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: lindtaylor on August 21, 2010, 01:22:20 AM
to quote sir jimiisipbata:
Are you a famous rockstar or an artist para padalhan ng sample pickups from Mang Max?
"Kung gusto may paraan, Kung Ayaw sang katutak ang dahilan..."
Just drop by at his place.. Mang Max Rufo is humble enough to accept your critic.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: gonewild on August 21, 2010, 03:48:05 AM
Hello mga sir, My name is Melo Eribal, I'm a bassplayer, and I'm a Max Rufo pickup endorser. I've been reading this topic from page 1 till the end and to be honest "sobrang naguluhan ako sa dami ng bangayan". Just to lighten up the topic, I am willing to answer any questions regarding Max Rufo Pickups...well sa abot ng aking makakaya ha. Hehe baka kase awayin ako pag hindi ako nasagot. Kung iisa-isahin ko sagutin yung mga questions from page 1 baka ma-bored kayo basahin yung reply ko, so let's just start from here...ok?
...and please don't ask if what pickups have I tested in my life... Hahaha
Maraming salamat pala sa nag open ng topic about Max Rufo Pickups... ...and sa mga taong naniniwala ka Sir Max Rufo, Maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyo.
GOD SPEED!!!
Melo Eribal Bassplayer / Max Rufo Pickup endorser
If you want to earn respect then learn to respect first.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: skrumian on August 21, 2010, 04:07:25 AM
Hello mga sir, My name is Melo Eribal, I'm a bassplayer, and I'm a Max Rufo pickup endorser. I've been reading this topic from page 1 till the end and to be honest "sobrang naguluhan ako sa dami ng bangayan". Just to lighten up the topic, I am willing to answer any questions regarding Max Rufo Pickups...well sa abot ng aking makakaya ha. Hehe baka kase awayin ako pag hindi ako nasagot. Kung iisa-isahin ko sagutin yung mga questions from page 1 baka ma-bored kayo basahin yung reply ko, so let's just start from here...ok?
...and please don't ask if what pickups have I tested in my life... Hahaha
Maraming salamat pala sa nag open ng topic about Max Rufo Pickups... ...and sa mga taong naniniwala ka Sir Max Rufo, Maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyo.
GOD SPEED!!!
Melo Eribal Bassplayer / Max Rufo Pickup endorser
If you want to earn respect then learn to respect first.
since you're an endorser, any soundclips using the Max Rufo pups? thanks.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mikomiko on August 21, 2010, 04:15:10 AM
Cool Guys Alex has a good point in a way,,,,
per para naman tayong bago sa mga opinion ni alex
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: shkc on August 21, 2010, 04:16:59 AM
Just want to share a story on EVH's career
One time long before they became famous...they are still fronting for Ted Nugent and Ted was totally blown away by Ed'a awesome tone... Ted was asking himself what kind of gear does EVH use?...we all know how EVH just "strapped" together his first guitars...and how he bought those cheap stomps and modded it...during one of their shows, Ted secretely plugged in into EVH's setup and to his surprise..it still sounded like him...
what i'm trying to say is...no matter what kind of gear you have ...you will still sound the same...
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 21, 2010, 05:31:35 AM
One time long before they became famous...they are still fronting for Ted Nugent and Ted was totally blown away by Ed'a awesome tone... Ted was asking himself what kind of gear does EVH use?...we all know how EVH just "strapped" together his first guitars...and how he bought those cheap stomps and modded it...during one of their shows, Ted secretely plugged in into EVH's setup and to his surprise..it still sounded like him...
what i'm trying to say is...no matter what kind of gear you have ...you will still sound the same...
Diba? Tone is in both in the hands and equipment.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mikomiko on August 21, 2010, 07:46:52 AM
ill be at Max's place tomo really interested in aquireing a strat set pup
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 21, 2010, 08:51:07 AM
I agree with you bro. Our friend surely have the latter but many are unsure pertaining the former unless proven otherwise.
Well, an endorser Melo has introduced himself. Anyone may start asking questions instead of spending to much time with our friend. I know gonewild will not get wild :wink:
@gonewild give my regards to Max..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Mardk on August 21, 2010, 11:43:57 AM
This is not about the "tone is in the hands". This is about the "why does anyone have to send him a set anyway?".
Back to topic. May vintage sounding single coils ba si Mr. Rufo?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jimy james on August 21, 2010, 12:20:51 PM
I know that you have the capacity to buy those botique products. But frivers just shared his experience with the said pick-ups. then you have attacked him with "what pickups you owned for life?".
Hindi pwedeng kung ang gusto mong brief ay Handford at ang ginagamit nya ay Jockey Yung Handford na rin ang ipipilit mo. Kasi mas comfi to eh.. etc.. etc.. Eh sa yun yung gusto niya eh.. Yun yung fit sa kanya eh..
"To each his own.." - one has a right to one's personal preference
Sabi nga ni burnsbhm find out what it means for Respect.. And that's the bottomline..
Hindi pwedeng kung ang gusto mong brief ay Handford at ang ginagamit nya ay Jockey Yung Handford na rin ang ipipilit mo. Kasi mas comfi to eh.. etc.. etc.. Eh sa yun yung gusto niya eh.. Yun yung fit sa kanya eh..
"To each his own.." - one has a right to one's personal preference
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: juwanfidle09 on August 21, 2010, 12:58:22 PM
@firemodel55 - bakit ka nagdedemand na padalhan ka ng pickups?
OT: i've been observing your posts here firemodel55, (ngayon lang ako sinipag magreply), ang napansin ko lang NEVER akong nakarinig ng demonstration ng gamit mo sa setup mo. Para sa akin lang, ang labo kasi e, di satisfactory kapag puro written review lang ang meron. (no bashing intended)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: H4cks4w on August 21, 2010, 01:34:08 PM
^^ +1
thats right, sir firemodel why dont you send us a demo of your setup since your so very proud of it, please educate us :-D para magkaroon naman kami ng basis or idea which is a good sounding tone, then we will compare it to mang max's pickup kung good sounding nga ba :wink:
:-D :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: st_anger on August 21, 2010, 01:49:04 PM
thats right, sir firemodel why dont you send us a demo of your setup since your so very proud of it, please educate us :-D para magkaroon naman kami ng basis or idea which is a good sounding tone, then we will compare it to mang max's pickup kung good sounding nga ba :wink:
:-D :-D
exactly..........................
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 21, 2010, 02:15:24 PM
ito oh
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: juwanfidle09 on August 21, 2010, 02:30:49 PM
easy lang tayo guys, nagiging off topic na kasi :)
about sa vid, nakita ko na yan ;D
BTT: may 8-string pups na ba si mang max? :)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 21, 2010, 02:49:21 PM
@firemodel55 - bakit ka nagdedemand na padalhan ka ng pickups?
OT: i've been observing your posts here firemodel55, (ngayon lang ako sinipag magreply), ang napansin ko lang NEVER akong nakarinig ng demonstration ng gamit mo sa setup mo. Para sa akin lang, ang labo kasi e, di satisfactory kapag puro written review lang ang meron. (no bashing intended)
Anyways. I may also going try it out. I am fan of single coil pickups in mid pos. Might be good for an acoustic sim.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: lindtaylor on August 21, 2010, 03:27:01 PM
Hindi pwedeng kung ang gusto mong brief ay Handford at ang ginagamit nya ay Jockey Yung Handford na rin ang ipipilit mo. Kasi mas comfi to eh.. etc.. etc.. Eh sa yun yung gusto niya eh.. Yun yung fit sa kanya eh..
"To each his own.." - one has a right to one's personal preference __________________________________________________________________________
eto mga samples chong. kung saan maligaya kargada mo, dun ka :-D
eto sakin... (http://a.imageshack.us/img691/1572/gtrbxrs.jpg)
eto naman "boutique" :-D (http://a.imageshack.us/img838/9290/gstring.jpg)
eto pang single coil... (http://a.imageshack.us/img809/6293/calvinx.jpg)
eto pang Humbuckers... (http://a.imageshack.us/img697/3978/leopardbrief.jpg)
eto naman, pang "infinite sustain"... sabay tingin sa taas... :-D :lol: :lol: :lol: (http://a.imageshack.us/img816/7540/magnifier.jpg) _____________________________________________________________________
find out what it means for Respect.. And that's the bottomline..
Let's just skip the sideshow, and focus na lang sa actual reviews ng mag naka-testing.
I think these are the important pointers na dapat abangan and pag-usapan • kelan ba ito ire-release for public? • how much? • gagawa ba si mang max ng Humbuckers? pede ba coil-split if a mang max will make humbuckies? • magiging available ba in different flavors and voicings? • magkakaroon ba ng active pickups si Mang Max?
After maging available for public, then pede na siguro mag-compare.
can just ignore na lang, if we don't like the post of some people
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: shkc on August 21, 2010, 06:08:05 PM
Right now Mang Max is developing three or four variants of his noiseless single coils...then he will apply for the patent before putting it in the market...
He is more than welcome to accommodate questions, queries about his pick ups...just give him a call or much better drop by his place to test the pickups first hand...
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jhaystrat on August 21, 2010, 09:17:50 PM
btt: sir melo, since bass pups yan, have you tried kinmans? haha joke! anong set yang nakuha mo? is it a jazz set? parang billy sheenan model kasi ung bajo mo eh
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 21, 2010, 10:38:54 PM
since you're an endorser, any soundclips using the Max Rufo pups? thanks.
I'm sorry sir as of now hindi pa po ako nakakagawa ng soundclip or video... Prototype pa lang po yung gear na na-demo ko sa MaxRufo Pickup launching. He gave me a low-output pickups, and since I'm a Rock Bassplayer it does not fit my style. I gave him some comment and suggestion (coz I like Hi-output pickups) then after the event Max Rufo developed it...almost pantay ng level ng DiMarzio. Now tone na lang ang inaayos namin.
That's 1 good thing about Sir Max Rufo...gagawaan ka niya ng pickups na ayon sa tone na gusto mo.
Thank you rin sir. GOD SPEED!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: gonewild on August 22, 2010, 01:14:17 PM
I agree with you bro. Our friend surely have the latter but many are unsure pertaining the former unless proven otherwise.
Well, an endorser Melo has introduced himself. Anyone may start asking questions instead of spending to much time with our friend. I know gonewild will not get wild :wink:
@gonewild give my regards to Max..
will surely do Sir. Thanks!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: gonewild on August 22, 2010, 01:35:20 PM
Let's just skip the sideshow, and focus na lang sa actual reviews ng mag naka-testing.
I think these are the important pointers na dapat abangan and pag-usapan • kelan ba ito ire-release for public? • how much? • gagawa ba si mang max ng Humbuckers? pede ba coil-split if a mang max will make humbuckies? • magiging available ba in different flavors and voicings? • magkakaroon ba ng active pickups si Mang Max?
After maging available for public, then pede na siguro mag-compare.
can just ignore na lang, if we don't like the post of some people
• kelan ba ito ire-release for public? - after siguro mapagka-sunduan yung right tone para sa guitarists and bassists • how much? - definitely mas mura sa imported pickups, very affordable sa public and good a replacements for stack pickups • gagawa ba si mang max ng Humbuckers? pede ba coil-split if a mang max will make humbuckies? - yes sir. meron na siya mga naka-setup sa guitars niya. ready for tests para sa mga customers • magiging available ba in different flavors and voicings? - yes sir, i think he's building a 3 diff tones/kinds of pickups • magkakaroon ba ng active pickups si Mang Max? -yes sir, meron na rin siya for active setup
Hope this help sir. Thanks!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: gonewild on August 22, 2010, 01:51:19 PM
btt: sir melo, since bass pups yan, have you tried kinmans? haha joke! anong set yang nakuha mo? is it a jazz set? parang billy sheenan model kasi ung bajo mo eh
Hahaha I got J-P-J setup (same as Stu Hamm Urge Bass), but 2 outputs parang 2 bass in 1 (well same as Billy Sheehan Attitude Bass na rin). Pinabago ko yung tone ng Jazz pickups...with added Hi-output. And the Precision pickups for the midrange.
Maraming salamat po sir. GOD SPEED!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: killjom on August 22, 2010, 04:30:20 PM
i wouldn't consider someone to be a tone-expert when he can't even bend to the correct pitch.
This!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 22, 2010, 08:22:34 PM
Wow! Nawala lang ako sandali, ganito na pala kahaba ito. :-D
Anyway, guys, maybe it's about time we put an end to this. Sayang yung thread kung malo-lock lang. Remember, para kay Mang Max 'to. Huwag na natin patulan ang walang alam at ang hindi marunong at lalong-lalo na ang 'di kapanipaniwala. Sayang lang e.
Let's just focus our energies on how we can help Mang Max improve and promote his products. I'm one of the first guys to ever try his noiseless single coils and let me tell you, his invention kicks ass! I was actually invited by Mang Max to demo his pickups on his next launching, I said yes (if time permits), if I don't believe in his products, I would've answered otherwise. :wink:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: slowhandpal on August 22, 2010, 08:36:47 PM
Hahaha I got J-P-J setup (same as Stu Hamm Urge Bass), but 2 outputs parang 2 bass in 1 (well same as Billy Sheehan Attitude Bass na rin). Pinabago ko yung tone ng Jazz pickups...with added Hi-output. And the Precision pickups for the midrange.
Maraming salamat po sir. GOD SPEED!
My congratulations & warm regards to Maestro Max bro. George Rickenbacker here :|
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 23, 2010, 12:27:12 AM
Wow! Nawala lang ako sandali, ganito na pala kahaba ito. :-D
Anyway, guys, maybe it's about time we put an end to this. Sayang yung thread kung malo-lock lang. Remember, para kay Mang Max 'to. Huwag na natin patulan ang walang alam at ang hindi marunong at lalong-lalo na ang 'di kapanipaniwala. Sayang lang e.
Let's just focus our energies on how we can help Mang Max improve and promote his products. I'm one of the first guys to ever try his noiseless single coils and let me tell you, his invention kicks ass! I was actually invited by Mang Max to demo his pickups on his next launching, I said yes (if time permits), if I don't believe in his products, I would've answered otherwise. :wink:
Ditto.....
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: rolexm on August 23, 2010, 12:57:14 AM
Okay, I'm lazy to read through the sideshows. Are these single coil pickups available yet?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on August 23, 2010, 01:55:52 AM
will mang max be able to mass produce them or are we going to be queuing on a waiting list? :-)
i think its made to order basis,, but he told me he will have some pups in stock
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 24, 2010, 08:56:57 AM
I noticed that his place is almost at the North Expressway which means malayo sa amin. I am really interested sa pickups niya and try it out. How I wish either he gets them distributed South of Metro Manila via a music store (the most feasible would have to be RJ guitars or JB but I am not counting out Lyric, Audiophile, Yupangco and others). Mga sir, once na mairelease ito, gawa naman kayo ng soundfiles dun sa mga nakabili na. Kung magre-release ng strat set, sana may demonstration in all 5 pickup configurations.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 24, 2010, 11:35:34 AM
One time long before they became famous...they are still fronting for Ted Nugent and Ted was totally blown away by Ed'a awesome tone... Ted was asking himself what kind of gear does EVH use?...we all know how EVH just "strapped" together his first guitars...and how he bought those cheap stomps and modded it...during one of their shows, Ted secretely plugged in into EVH's setup and to his surprise..it still sounded like him...
what i'm trying to say is...no matter what kind of gear you have ...you will still sound the same...
If I recall correctly, Eddie is now on generation 3 of his equipment. Funny, he talks more about his equipment than his hands. And despite Ted Nugents experience with Eddie's gear, Eddie is NOT using Ted Nugent's equipment.
Personally, I don't sound the same on a RJ Guitar into a Hot Cabs versus my Suhr into my Soldano Setup.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: divebomb on August 24, 2010, 11:37:32 AM
I wanna try his pups someday. :-) Sounds promising.
p.s. Saw the vid.:-D :-D :-D Who's that guy?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jellogz on August 24, 2010, 11:56:30 AM
If I recall correctly, Eddie is now on generation 3 of his equipment. Funny, he talks more about his equipment than his hands. And despite Ted Nugents experience with Eddie's gear, Eddie is NOT using Ted Nugent's equipment.
Personally, I don't sound the same on a RJ Guitar into a Hot Cabs versus my Suhr into my Soldano Setup.
I hope you dont mind, but, what genre do you mainly play? Just to give us an idea on what perspective those opinions are coming from.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on August 24, 2010, 11:57:26 AM
I know that you have the capacity to buy those botique products. But frivers just shared his experience with the said pick-ups. then you have attacked him with "what pickups you owned for life?".
Hindi pwedeng kung ang gusto mong brief ay Handford at ang ginagamit nya ay Jockey Yung Handford na rin ang ipipilit mo. Kasi mas comfi to eh.. etc.. etc.. Eh sa yun yung gusto niya eh.. Yun yung fit sa kanya eh..
"To each his own.." - one has a right to one's personal preference
Hindi lahat ng nasa GC afford yung Kinman pups (which is $226.00)
Enjoy your botique stuff and let us enjoy our own. :-)
And besides we create our own music, and we are not playing for your standard. (Which is so High)
Sabi nga ni burnsbhm find out what it means for Respect.. And that's the bottomline..
Just to clarify: I did not attack Frivers. I asked him what pickups he owned.
In addition, the review in my personal opinion, was lacking in detail.
1. Frivers Never mentioned what amp was used -- the single most important factor in reviewing a pickup was sorely missed. 2. He Never mentioned what wood was used in the guitars or the specific Tele Model being used which influences pickup sound -- not too mention hardware. And we all know that Max Teles are not even accurate in terms of construction and sound to real Teles. 3. Frivers Never mentioned what songs or riffs were tested on the guitar and in what position. 4. Frivers Never brought home the pickups for testing on his own guitar and his own setup. 5. Frivers Never differentiated or clarified the terms noiselessness from hum. 6. Frivers was looking for a single coil that was clear and yet was thick enough for metal. Bareknuckle Humbuckers already have that humbucker thick sound with the clarity of the pick attack of a single coil without noise and hum.
I can right now put my Vintage Suhr Strat with 3 single coil pickups on my bogner uberschall and sound more metal than frivers. The point I am trying to highlight is that the metal sound is more a function of amp than pickups. What happened is that the reviewer made a review by separating the pickup from the amplification.
Still, I wish Mang Max the best of luck. Up to know kasi hindi clear kung anong tunog hinahabol ng pickups niya but... I expect that to be resolved when the pickups finally come out.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: boybangs on August 24, 2010, 12:09:55 PM
I can right now put my Vintage Suhr Strat with 3 single coil pickups on my bogner uberschall and sound more metal than frivers. The point I am trying to highlight is that the metal sound is more a function of amp than pickups. What happened is that the reviewer made a review by separating the pickup from the amplification.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: divebomb on August 24, 2010, 12:10:40 PM
Grabe naman. nahilo nako sa tech terms ng gitara. Ganyan ba talaga ka complikado ang pag gitara? :-o
Basta ako nageenjoy ako kung ano meron ako dito. Although cheap lang gear ko, solbz na ko. Besides, pag nag gig tayo di naman pinapansin ng audience details ng gear natin e. Just our fingers-guitar-amp to their ears.
I remember nung highschool ako, may ginagamit kami gitarang malapit ng bumigay at basag na ang tunog pero nung hinawakan siya ng kilala namin na magling mag gitara, gumanda tunog ng gitarang yun. hahaha
Peace! nag share lang :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: juwanfidle09 on August 24, 2010, 12:40:49 PM
I can right now put my Vintage Suhr Strat with 3 single coil pickups on my bogner uberschall and sound more metal than frivers. The point I am trying to highlight is that the metal sound is more a function of amp than pickups. What happened is that the reviewer made a review by separating the pickup from the amplification.
Bold statement eh? :roll:
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Still, I wish Mang Max the best of luck. Up to know kasi hindi clear kung anong tunog hinahabol ng pickups niya but... I expect that to be resolved when the pickups finally come out.
Why don't you go his place and find it out yourself? :lol:
BTT: Di ba may nagpapagawa kay Mang Max ng 8-string guitar na kasama din yung pickups? any updates dun? I'm planning to have a custom 8-string guitar and papaggawa ko sana kay Mang Max yung pickups :)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bakit? on August 24, 2010, 12:51:08 PM
i have a friend who doesnt own any gear and can blow anyone in this thread bar none( :-D).wanna try?in fact i would like to ask mang max to have him as his demo man.anyway, again and again, to each his own.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 24, 2010, 01:35:05 PM
i have a friend who doesnt own any gear and can blow anyone in this thread bar none( :-D).wanna try?in fact i would like to ask mang max to have him as his demo man.anyway, again and again, to each his own.
Uhh..you might wanna rephrase that, chief..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: galingnamanon on August 24, 2010, 01:50:22 PM
haha..+1..onga bro..rephrase mo..was hoping your friend was some hot chick..request sana ako ng "demo"..haha..loko lang pare..senxa na kung nasa gutter utak ko..hehe..cheers
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: obetski on August 24, 2010, 01:59:42 PM
I would like to see firemodel with all his arsenal put a demo on youtube to prove he can sound more metal than frivers..
one can simply will not sound more metal just because he's got the gear of all the metal heroes..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: cayle on August 24, 2010, 02:01:12 PM
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jmorrero on August 24, 2010, 05:52:32 PM
Nabisita ko na si mang max...
Natest ko na pickups ni mang max. Sure na magka-cut siya sa band. Maganda highs at mid high freq, may body pero clear pa rin. Sensitive sa playing attack.
Fender twin reverb amp ang gagamitin ko kung ako ang gagamit ng tele ni mang max na may noiseless pickup. Eq ratio ng bawat pickup ni mang max, depende na sa gagamit.
Mga pickup natest ko noong gabi ay may EQ na (bass mid, treble) 4/6/6
At salamat kay mang max, binigyan ako ng sprague na orange caps na luma. Hindi ito yung mga bago na gawa ng SBE.
Natest ko na pickups ni mang max. Sure na magka-cut siya sa band. Maganda highs at mid high freq, may body pero clear pa rin. Sensitive sa playing attack. Tele ni mang max at twin reverb kung ako ang gagamit ng pickup ni mang max. Eq ratio ng bawat pickup ni mang max, depende na sa gagamit.
I can right now put my Vintage Suhr Strat with 3 single coil pickups on my bogner uberschall and sound more metal than frivers. The point I am trying to highlight is that the metal sound is more a function of amp than pickups. What happened is that the reviewer made a review by separating the pickup from the amplification.
playing the people's chord through that amp doesnt even sound metal..its riffage unless you show me how its done??
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Hellghast on August 25, 2010, 12:02:34 AM
more metal than frivers. hehehehehehehehehe sorry lumabas ung coke sa ilong ko nung nakita ko to :-D
to all: seriously why complicate things kung pwede naman try this pickup and buy it if you like it. otherwise ignore it and forget about it.
Mr.Rufo doesn't deserve to have a thread full of hate and arguing right?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: lindtaylor on August 25, 2010, 12:27:27 AM
Just to clarify: I did not attack Frivers. I asked him what pickups he owned. Still, I wish Mang Max the best of luck. Up to know kasi hindi clear kung anong tunog hinahabol ng pickups niya but... I expect that to be resolved when the pickups finally come out.
If you really wish Mang Max the best.. Hindi sya ang pupunta sayo para makita at ma-intimidate sa setup na pinagamamalaki mo. To start of the topic is not entitled What Pickups have you owned for your life?
I would say it again.. Kung gustong pumunta madaming paraan. Kung ayaw sangkatutak ang dahilan..
Frivers just shared his experience on testing Mang Max's Pick-ups. Again just shared his experience.
If you really want to help him.. contact and approach Mang Max Rufo in person.. 09204658200, 09063189256, 3600584
If I recall correctly, Eddie is now on generation 3 of his equipment. Funny, he talks more about his equipment than his hands. And despite Ted Nugents experience with Eddie's gear, Eddie is NOT using Ted Nugent's equipment.
Personally, I don't sound the same on a RJ Guitar into a Hot Cabs versus my Suhr into my Soldano Setup.
Correct ka dyan EVH is NOT using Ted Nugent's gear... but EVH still sounds like him even on any gear he uses...that's the big difference
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: juwanfidle09 on August 25, 2010, 09:32:38 AM
Wow! Nawala lang ako sandali, ganito na pala kahaba ito. :-D
Anyway, guys, maybe it's about time we put an end to this. Sayang yung thread kung malo-lock lang. Remember, para kay Mang Max 'to. Huwag na natin patulan ang walang alam at ang hindi marunong at lalong-lalo na ang 'di kapanipaniwala. Sayang lang e.
Let's just focus our energies on how we can help Mang Max improve and promote his products. I'm one of the first guys to ever try his noiseless single coils and let me tell you, his invention kicks ass! I was actually invited by Mang Max to demo his pickups on his next launching, I said yes (if time permits), if I don't believe in his products, I would've answered otherwise. :wink:
im actually organizing a campus tour this yeara nd i will invite mang max as one of the exhibitors.if you want to check his works i am inviting you as early as now.ill post the dates here as soon as its ready.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Hellghast on August 25, 2010, 11:46:30 AM
"more metal than you"
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on August 25, 2010, 11:47:32 AM
im actually organizing a campus tour this yeara nd i will invite mang max as one of the exhibitors.if you want to check his works i am inviting you as early as now.ill post the dates here as soon as its ready.
that would be amazing. can anyone come? excited din ako marinig yan eh kasi the last time na nagpunta ako kay mang max at matagal na yun prototype palang yata ung meron cya and never get to hear it.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bakit? on August 25, 2010, 11:53:48 AM
that would be amazing. can anyone come? excited din ako marinig yan eh kasi the last time na nagpunta ako kay mang max at matagal na yun prototype palang yata ung meron cya and never get to hear it.
last year nainvite ko din si mang max sa indiependents day.kaso isa lang pumunta na taga philmusic e.sana mas madami ngaun taon.mga 4 schools e.plp.pup.lyceum.mapua at sana up diliman kung di sila mabakla.haha.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Hellghast on August 25, 2010, 11:54:47 AM
last year nainvite ko din si mang max sa indiependents day.kaso isa lang pumunta na taga philmusic e.sana mas madami ngaun taon.mga 4 schools e.plp.pup.lyceum.mapua at sana up diliman kung di sila [pichapie].haha.
looking forward jan sa event nyo sir. keep us updated
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bakit? on August 25, 2010, 12:02:54 PM
1. Frivers Never mentioned what amp was used -- the single most important factor in reviewing a pickup was sorely missed. 2. He Never mentioned what wood was used in the guitars or the specific Tele Model being used which influences pickup sound -- not too mention hardware. And we all know that Max Teles are not even accurate in terms of construction and sound to real Teles. 3. Frivers Never mentioned what songs or riffs were tested on the guitar and in what position. 4. Frivers Never brought home the pickups for testing on his own guitar and his own setup. 5. Frivers Never differentiated or clarified the terms noiselessness from hum. 6. Frivers was looking for a single coil that was clear and yet was thick enough for metal. Bareknuckle Humbuckers already have that humbucker thick sound with the clarity of the pick attack of a single coil without noise and hum.
I can right now put my Vintage Suhr Strat with 3 single coil pickups on my bogner uberschall and sound more metal than frivers.
And yet you are sure that you sound more metal than frivers. What if he is moar metalz than j00.
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Post by: arkeetar on August 25, 2010, 02:11:08 PM
Sa pagkakaintindi ko hindi sinabing 'da best'... Decent pups, no need to enumerate the details, awtzz
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bluebossa on August 25, 2010, 02:58:28 PM
tone connoisseur - greg howe. pakinggan niyo. :-D hahaha.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 25, 2010, 03:11:43 PM
I can right now put my Vintage Suhr Strat with 3 single coil pickups on my bogner uberschall and sound more metal than frivers. The point I am trying to highlight is that the metal sound is more a function of amp than pickups. What happened is that the reviewer made a review by separating the pickup from the amplification.
prove it bro, post ka ng demo tapos post din ako ng demo ko ng gears ko. tignan naten kung anu kakalabasan.
puro ka salita bro eh.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: frivers on August 25, 2010, 03:16:50 PM
im actually organizing a campus tour this yeara nd i will invite mang max as one of the exhibitors.if you want to check his works i am inviting you as early as now.ill post the dates here as soon as its ready.
go go sir, if your going to invite bands. count my band PAINSCALE in. panalo talaga mga events niyo sir.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 25, 2010, 03:46:14 PM
prove it bro, post ka ng demo tapos post din ako ng demo ko ng gears ko. tignan naten kung anu kakalabasan.
puro ka salita bro eh.
Cool lang, bro. Sabi nga nila, ang pumatol sa baliw, mas masahol pa sa baliw. Kaya cool lang. Lam naman lahat dito na walang kakayahan yun e. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. Pero guto ko sya hamunin sa MMA..hehe..
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: dirt on August 25, 2010, 03:50:16 PM
Cool lang, bro. Sabi nga nila, ang pumatol sa baliw, mas masahol pa sa baliw. Kaya cool lang. Lam naman lahat dito na walang kakayahan yun e. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. Pero guto ko sya hamunin sa MMA..hehe..
Sorry for being ignoramous but what does MMA in this context mean?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: dirt on August 25, 2010, 03:55:12 PM
^ baka Mahal at Magandang Amplifier
:lol:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: r_chino18 on August 25, 2010, 03:59:14 PM
I know a guy who relocated from Australia to make pickups here in the Philippines and employs around 20 Filipinos in Clark who is the best at what he does in the world with over 30 years in pickup making experience with patents that Fender has violated. And frankly, he has done what Max is trying to do with noiseless single coils -- too bad that Max is 30 years behind. So, should we sacrifice those twenty other Filipinos? Not too mention the investment put into the facility and the LEGAL taxes that the guy is paying to the Philippine government.
I say again this is too much of a pressumption.
Got permission from Max himself few moments ago to share you the good news..
1. He already have finished his Multi Tap HB which gives the player five outputs. 2. He already have cured the flaws of Kinmans p.up which is NOT a true single coil.
For details give Max a call. Believers & Non are welcome.
@ JMorrero ang galing mo raw sir a :wink: Thanks again for droppingby- Max
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 25, 2010, 05:29:35 PM
Got permission from Max himself few moments ago to share you the good news..
1. He already have finished his Multi Tap HB which gives the player five outputs. 2. He already have cured the flaws of Kinmans p.up which is NOT a true single coil.
For details give Max a call. Believers & Non are welcome.
@ JMorrero ang galing mo raw sir a :wink: Thanks again for droppingby- Max
Got permission from Max himself few moments ago to share you the good news..
1. He already have finished his Multi Tap HB which gives the player five outputs. 2. He already have cured the flaws of Kinmans p.up which is NOT a true single coil.
For details give Max a call. Believers & Non are welcome.
@ JMorrero ang galing mo raw sir a :wink: Thanks again for droppingby- Max
Any updates when this would be available to the masses? Saka saan ba located si Mr. Rufo?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: region III on August 25, 2010, 06:33:07 PM
Got permission from Max himself few moments ago to share you the good news..
1. He already have finished his Multi Tap HB which gives the player five outputs. 2. He already have cured the flaws of Kinmans p.up which is NOT a true single coil.
For details give Max a call. Believers & Non are welcome.
@ JMorrero ang galing mo raw sir a :wink: Thanks again for droppingby- Max
whoooaaaa! direct hit. :-o
lalu akong na excite sa mga pickups ni mang max.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on August 25, 2010, 06:58:07 PM
Got permission from Max himself few moments ago to share you the good news..
1. He already have finished his Multi Tap HB which gives the player five outputs. 2. He already have cured the flaws of Kinmans p.up which is NOT a true single coil.
For details give Max a call. Believers & Non are welcome.
@ JMorrero ang galing mo raw sir a :wink: Thanks again for droppingby- Max
NAKU ETONAPO!!!!Popcorn time!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: nuno on August 25, 2010, 08:59:03 PM
Natest ko na pickups ni mang max. Sure na magka-cut siya sa band. Maganda highs at mid high freq, may body pero clear pa rin. Sensitive sa playing attack.
Fender twin reverb amp ang gagamitin ko kung ako ang gagamit ng tele ni mang max na may noiseless pickup. Eq ratio ng bawat pickup ni mang max, depende na sa gagamit.
Mga pickup natest ko noong gabi ay may EQ na (bass mid, treble) 4/6/6
At salamat kay mang max, binigyan ako ng sprague na orange caps na luma. Hindi ito yung mga bago na gawa ng SBE.
Can mang raul make a "Blower" switch just like what Suhr has on their GG Singature Model? Or meron na ba siyang nagawang ganun previously?
blower switch is the same what Yamaha Raw Switch is in a push button version..its only wiring..you can find a small button same as what parker/ibanez uses or cheapest alternative is a toggle switch or push pull pots
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: killjom on August 25, 2010, 10:51:05 PM
Cool lang, bro. Sabi nga nila, ang pumatol sa baliw, mas masahol pa sa baliw. Kaya cool lang. Lam naman lahat dito na walang kakayahan yun e. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. Pero guto ko sya hamunin sa MMA..hehe..
Talagang pag si guitarwiz ang bumanat talagang napapatawa ako! :lol:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on August 26, 2010, 09:27:05 AM
I would like to see firemodel with all his arsenal put a demo on youtube to prove he can sound more metal than frivers.. one can simply will not sound more metal just because he's got the gear of all the metal heroes..
Watch mode dito. :-D
Pero baka matagalan kasi baka tanungin pa niya mga "so called friends" niya. :|
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: ael_israel on August 26, 2010, 05:57:40 PM
last year nainvite ko din si mang max sa indiependents day.kaso isa lang pumunta na taga philmusic e.sana mas madami ngaun taon.mga 4 schools e.plp.pup.lyceum.mapua at sana up diliman kung di sila [pichapie].haha.
kilala ko ba yung tinutukoy mo ? hehehe...ok yan
maybe next week punta ako sa shop ni mang max
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: shredmaestrobri on August 28, 2010, 03:17:44 PM
patay na ang thread? lol
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jvs_03 on August 28, 2010, 07:38:01 PM
waiting mode din ako sa pickups ni sir max para maikabit sa aking tele...hehe
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: spetsnaz1123 on August 28, 2010, 09:43:23 PM
nagpost na siya sa kabilang thread ,,sana sumagot naman siya dito :P
OT: still preparing for the demo of more metal.. using kinmans plug in his suhr. (http://www.banglamart.com/uploadedimages/138998.jpg)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: fusionenigma on September 02, 2010, 11:31:36 PM
guys, we need to get over that thing...
so... about the pickups... i have tried some of them. me likey those high-output single coils. planning to have one installed in my max rufo custom guitar. will post demos ASAP. :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Hellghast on September 03, 2010, 12:43:39 AM
pano naman ung mga guitars na humbuckers ang kasya? walang hums made by mang max?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on September 03, 2010, 12:47:04 AM
hmm tried sending max a chikka txt(lol i dont have roaming anymore)
but it failed!, who will be a good samaritan and help out wittle ol me get some pups for my kramer?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on September 03, 2010, 01:37:07 AM
pm me the pickups that you need, i'll call him tomorrow :wink:
single coils, the one caused the buzz around here, preferably classic..can he fabricate a pickguard?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on September 03, 2010, 01:48:59 AM
yes he does pickguard fabrication (single and 2-ply) but it would be better if you can send him a template of the pickguard that you'd like to be fabricated
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on September 03, 2010, 03:01:32 AM
yes he does pickguard fabrication (single and 2-ply) but it would be better if you can send him a template of the pickguard that you'd like to be fabricated
2 ply brown tortoise, i plan on tracing it will that do?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jcsan2s on September 03, 2010, 09:03:52 AM
hi bry max doesn't have brown tortoise afaik, he has black, white or creme only.. and i think he has this green tortoise like, the one in his green tele..
tracing it in a cardboard is the way go!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on September 03, 2010, 09:47:51 AM
hi bry max doesn't have brown tortoise afaik, he has black, white or creme only.. and i think he has this green tortoise like, the one in his green tele..
tracing it in a cardboard is the way go!
i see, cool ill stick with the max rufo pickups for now..if i could get them that is..how mats??
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: 2joeross on September 05, 2010, 08:11:17 PM
custom pick up ni mang max ito, gregor jimenez live at moon flower last aug. 28, 2010.
guitar RG550 japan - 2joeross gadget - jmorerro pedals ( crack and dzound and khorus ) guitar player : gregor jimenez
for the love of god cover
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: shkc on September 06, 2010, 07:56:11 PM
so... about the pickups... i have tried some of them. me likey those high-output single coils. planning to have one installed in my max rufo custom guitar. will post demos ASAP. :-)
wow! got pm bro
mukhang makakatambay ako next week sa shop ni mang max
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: lolwat on September 07, 2010, 12:00:47 PM
Mga sir gusto ko lang sanang itanong kung anung klaseng pickup design ang pinag-uusapan dito. Stacked
single coils ba, or ibang principle? Kasi sa pagkakabasa ko sa kinmans stacked sila. Since one of the previous
posters stated that somehow mang max solved some problems with kinmans regarding the stacked design,
anung klase yung construction? Just curious
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mbsunga on September 07, 2010, 01:09:35 PM
pumunta ako kina mang max yesterday to get may guitar habang nagiintay, pinatest nya mga bagong set nya ng pickups
grabe ang ganda ng single coil niya na humbucker-size ohh yes its a single coil daw pero kasing laki ng humbucker kaya magtunog humbucker at kayang magtunog single coils! and syempre NOISELESS and very dynamic with regard sa pickup
after testing umorder ako kagad hehehe hindi ako expert sa pickups and i never owned a lot of expensive pickups basta ang alam ko, gusto ko ng MAX RUFO PICKUPS!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: ejecruz on September 07, 2010, 01:31:57 PM
Let us support Mang Max!!! :-D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Rmansh on September 07, 2010, 01:34:23 PM
pumunta ako kina mang max yesterday to get may guitar habang nagiintay, pinatest nya mga bagong set nya ng pickups
grabe ang ganda ng single coil niya na humbucker-size ohh yes its a single coil daw pero kasing laki ng humbucker kaya magtunog humbucker at kayang magtunog single coils! and syempre NOISELESS and very dynamic with regard sa pickup
after testing umorder ako kagad hehehe hindi ako expert sa pickups and i never owned a lot of expensive pickups basta ang alam ko, gusto ko ng MAX RUFO PICKUPS!
sir how much yun pickups?
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mbsunga on September 07, 2010, 02:33:41 PM
depende sa kung ano gusto mo sa pickups eh pwede kase nya gawing iba ibang tunog ang isang pick up honestly wala pa daw talaga fixed price ang pickups niya kase sobrang dami pwede gawing tunog depende sa taste ng customer he gave me nice price kase nagpagawa ako sa kanya ng guitar :P pm na lang kita bro
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: everpogi on September 07, 2010, 11:51:20 PM
bili tayo ng pickups kay mang max.. puntahan natin yung troll.. makikita natin s'ya ng personal.. makikita natin ng personal yung equipment nya.. at ilagay natin sa "Suhr" yung Max Rufo PUPS.. we will be patient, tama ba? tapos demo sya ng andun tayo.. tapos i-review nya... good idea?
syempre, di papayag yan kase maraming dahilan yan.. hay... heheh... :evil:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: bryanarzaga on September 08, 2010, 01:09:20 AM
mga sir's who can help take pics of max rufo's custom pickups for gassing purposes
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: dirazon on September 08, 2010, 01:55:42 AM
Natest ko na pickups ni mang max. Sure na magka-cut siya sa band. Maganda highs at mid high freq, may body pero clear pa rin. Sensitive sa playing attack.
Fender twin reverb amp ang gagamitin ko kung ako ang gagamit ng tele ni mang max na may noiseless pickup. Eq ratio ng bawat pickup ni mang max, depende na sa gagamit.
Mga pickup natest ko noong gabi ay may EQ na (bass mid, treble) 4/6/6
At salamat kay mang max, binigyan ako ng sprague na orange caps na luma. Hindi ito yung mga bago na gawa ng SBE.
Haha! Sabi ko na nga ba kapag nagamit mo to Kuya Jim yun din masasabi mo. Natry ko yung mga pickups a month ago at yun din yung sabi ko kay Mang Max. Mag cut talaga sa mix. Saka sensitive nga sa attack. Di na lang ako naglagay ng review dito kasi baka tanungin din ako kung ano na mga nagamit ko na pickups. :D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: r_chino18 on September 08, 2010, 07:26:22 AM
i like that its all chrome, question though where are the pickup screw slots?
liking his custom tele, i'd like to get a version of my own someday
hmmm di ko din napansin kung pano nya nascrew yun hehehe pati kasi pickup covers si mang max ang gumagawa so madali nya masolusyunan yun if you want it w/ screw or not neways ill ask mang max mamya, kunin ko kase guitar ko
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: jvs_03 on September 10, 2010, 07:50:35 PM
galing ako kanina kina sir max ok na ok nga ang pick ups nya...
no its not that i think its best you played your guitar..it just seems the guy wasnt connected well with your instrument..
nakakahiya kasi hindi ako magaling sir :-) anyways ito yung vid ng church band namin last sunday suring the worship service...bwena mano ng guitar ko :-)
sensya na po :-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: chad evans on September 14, 2010, 08:23:50 AM
nakakahiya kasi hindi ako magaling sir :-) anyways ito yung vid ng church band namin last sunday suring the worship service...bwena mano ng guitar ko :-)
sensya na po :-)
i like this better, its in tune and those pickups? have a nice sparkle to them
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: maxi_musikero on September 15, 2010, 08:08:05 AM
nakakahiya kasi hindi ako magaling sir :-) anyways ito yung vid ng church band namin last sunday suring the worship service...bwena mano ng guitar ko :-)
sensya na po :-)
Pare, remember me? ejecruz, ung nagpapalit ng electronic parts ng epiphone sg, ganda talaga ng guitar mo, hehehe, kulay pa lang... kaka inlove na, hehehe.. Rock Rockan na!!!!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: reji05ramos on September 15, 2010, 01:58:47 PM
pwede po pa guide sa place ni sir max? :D
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: coy_2cute on September 15, 2010, 03:08:34 PM
Hello mga Sir, inquire lang po ako kung gumagawa din si Sir Max ng Humbucker Pickup aside sa single coil.. :-D
Thanks and more power!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Ryn on September 15, 2010, 03:18:04 PM
Ah, ayus! kanino sir pwede mag inquire for the pricing? or kelangan ko na lang pumunta sa shop?
Thanks again!
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: firemodel55 on September 15, 2010, 05:02:11 PM
If you want to check a pu you'll need to stick it in *your* guitar play it with *your hands* through *your* amp and judge it with *your* own ears. - a quote from a very capable guitar builder abroad.
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Post by: aHeartThatNeverFade on September 15, 2010, 05:06:51 PM
If you want to check a pu you'll need to stick it in *your* guitar play it with *your hands* through *your* amp and judge it with *your* own ears. - a quote from a very capable guitar builder abroad.
I agree on this. :wink: At least it is true.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: shkc on September 15, 2010, 05:20:39 PM
If you want to check a pu you'll need to stick it in *your* guitar play it with *your hands* through *your* amp and judge it with *your* own ears. - a quote from a very capable guitar builder abroad.
+1 sir..totally the best way to test a pick up
..i guess..the cool thing about mang max's pickups is pag punta mo sa shop talagang pede mo matestingin sa gitara mo..unlike buying from a guitar shop..di mo na matest (or pumapayag sila dito?)..at pag umuwi ka at dinikit mo na sa gitara mo..mahirap na ata isoli pag di mo trip tunog (?) kaya binebenta nalang..hehe (doesn't mean pangit yung pickup - di lang bumagay sa gitara)..
..and i think mang max can even adjust the pickups for you pa para makuha sound na gusto mo ryt?
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Post by: shkc on September 15, 2010, 08:22:35 PM
loaded with mang max pick ups. dating pick ups neto dp158 at dp159, mas gusto ko tunog ngayon, mapa clean at mapa dirt. sarapppp :-D
Finally nagsalita din si idol. These links will speak for him. Under rated lang tong kapatid na to pero saludo ako sa galing. Neo Classical!!!
Down to Earth Person di tulad ng iba. Sensya ka na Sir Jojo ha.. Ipo post ko lang ito.
Quote from: badfinger on August 26, 2010, 04:28:29 PM sir atin atin lang ok ba talaga ang pick ups ni Mr. Max Rufo, meron kasi me project guitar e. reply pls. salamat
para sa akin ok sya sa shred, got the bottom and the mids i like, nasubukan ko na halos lahat dmarzio at sd pups, mang max kakaiba sya. may clean sya and very agressive sa distortion pedal with out the hum. ganda ng sustain at natural feed back.
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Post by: coy_2cute on September 16, 2010, 10:14:17 AM
guys san ba yung location ni mang max?contact number too?thanks!!! :mrgreen:
you asked here pero di mo naman binalikan yung thread. http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,202263.0.html (http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,202263.0.html)
Finally nagsalita din si idol. These links will speak for him. Under rated lang tong kapatid na to pero saludo ako sa galing. Neo Classical!!!
Down to Earth Person di tulad ng iba. Sensya ka na Sir Jojo ha.. Ipo post ko lang ito.
Quote from: badfinger on August 26, 2010, 04:28:29 PM sir atin atin lang ok ba talaga ang pick ups ni Mr. Max Rufo, meron kasi me project guitar e. reply pls. salamat
para sa akin ok sya sa shred, got the bottom and the mids i like, nasubukan ko na halos lahat dmarzio at sd pups, mang max kakaiba sya. may clean sya and very agressive sa distortion pedal with out the hum. ganda ng sustain at natural feed back.
thx. bro sa papuri. hehehe. dami pa ako dapat matutunan.
RG -550 JAPAN 91 MODEL paint job: candy apple red pick guard custom H - H pick ups: H - H re fret :
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Post by: perkish4 on October 09, 2010, 11:48:49 AM
Pinalagyan ko ng max rufo's custom pickups ang bass ko. hahaha excited
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Post by: bluesboy1216 on October 16, 2010, 05:06:32 AM
nice....as what have transpired in our conversation he will be gearing one of my strats with his custom pick up set and one of Señor Wally Gonzales strat too.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: fusionenigma on November 20, 2010, 02:26:20 PM
here's a short demo of max rufo's noiseless single coil pickup.
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Post by: lindtaylor on November 20, 2010, 05:49:29 PM
I will be claiming the noiseless single coils for my tele tomorrow.. woot woot.. :-D
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Post by: fusionenigma on November 28, 2010, 12:25:44 AM
neck pickup in "hot" mode
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Post by: constipation on November 28, 2010, 03:42:12 AM
Sana may pera na :cry:
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Post by: reji05ramos on November 28, 2010, 02:21:39 PM
how much kaya for three single coil pick ups?
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Post by: kune_km on November 30, 2010, 04:07:47 PM
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Post by: guitarman8294 on February 02, 2011, 09:56:41 AM
Magkanu S-S-H na pick up set kay mang max?
TIA!! :lol:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: burnsbhm on February 13, 2011, 06:23:37 PM
If Mang Max makes pickups for strats, I'd better ask a set also. Di na ako bibili ng Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio or Fender or Artec. Lalong lalo na kung talagan kayang makipagsabayan sa mga aforementioned brands.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: xelalien on February 13, 2011, 07:43:03 PM
nakaka-elibs talaga yung noiseless pickups. tinesting ng kabanda ko kahapon, pupwede siya lumaban sa DiMarzio HS3 / YJM / fast track and the likes heheh! maski sa shred, malinaw yung pitik ng notes, lalon kapag distorted tapos nag-chords :)
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Post by: guitarman8294 on February 13, 2011, 07:49:22 PM
nakaka-elibs talaga yung noiseless pickups. tinesting ng kabanda ko kahapon, pupwede siya lumaban sa DiMarzio HS3 / YJM / fast track and the likes heheh! maski sa shred, malinaw yung pitik ng notes, lalon kapag distorted tapos nag-chords :)
+100
narinig ko kanina.. tinetesting dun.. 8-)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: dime001 on February 22, 2011, 03:47:03 AM
nakapunta na ko dati kila mang max eto pala ung sinasabi nya sakin .. di na ko nakabali galing pa kasi akong cavite. magkano kaya prince range nga mga pups nya... pwede po pa pm?
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nalibang ako kakabasa.. antay ng demo :roll:
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: mastergelo on July 11, 2011, 05:06:52 PM
Does mang max have Active Pickups?? :-)
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Post by: joel_marcelo on July 12, 2011, 01:44:50 AM
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Post by: stringman on July 13, 2011, 06:49:51 PM
I tested the Max Rufo tele with the noiseless pickups. The pickups sound brighter and rounder compared to an Entwistle pickup. Also it's responsive to your volume and tone, cleans up very well. The custom guitars are also good I like it.
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Post by: nicknick on August 01, 2011, 05:45:15 AM
mga sir pa pm nman po kung alam niyo presyo ng single coil pups ni mang max.salamat
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Post by: ermonski on August 01, 2011, 08:56:23 AM
whoa! mukhang kelangan ko talagang puntahan na lang yung shop ni sir max to experience first hand yung custom pickups nya..
sir coy coy,punta ka bukas sa jam?gusto ko din magpunta kay sir max rufo,magpapa custom ako ng gtara.punta tayo minsan?hehe
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Post by: Othel on February 13, 2012, 09:15:00 AM
wala bang magiging problema ung pick ups ni mang max with other pickups? plano ko kasing bumili ng seymour invader para sa bridge. at di ko pa alam kung ano ilalagay sa neck, tutal magpapagawa rin naman ako kay mang max, baka ung pick up na lng nya ilagay ko sa neck. wala rin kasi ako alam sa mga pick ups eh, newbie pa lng :D salamat mga pre.
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Post by: guitarman8294 on February 13, 2012, 09:20:13 AM
^^^
tingin ko wala naman.
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Post by: mother_earth! on April 20, 2012, 12:03:06 AM
Ask ko lang yung tele pick ups ni mang max kung chrome ba yung cover nung sa bridge? wala ba siyang yung hindi chrome? di ko kasi makita pics dito sa office eh...thank you bros!
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Post by: mustangtony on April 22, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
Had an LP custom guitar made by Max using original gibson PUs in neck and bridge position. And I asked him to add a middle single coil pickup. Compatible naman yung mga pickups. I have had max's pickup using chrome covers and without. In fact I think he can make them in any appearance you want.
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Post by: freemansj on April 23, 2012, 05:26:53 PM
Dang! I read this thread from page 1!!! LAWL!!!
Very entertaining. :wave:
These pickups are very interesting. And I like the chrome covers. Metal na metal!!! :-D
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Post by: LesBol on April 25, 2012, 08:50:21 PM
So, if you've read it from page 1, you know by now that someone clamed that he sounds more metal :-D
Meytal na meytal!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: juwanfidle09 on July 09, 2012, 11:55:38 AM
Inimbitahan ako last thursday ni Mang Max para subukan yung pickups na gawa niya. Maganda yung pickups na gawa niya para sa akin, madali ko nakuha agad yung gusto kong tunog e. :)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: fusionenigma on July 11, 2012, 03:36:54 AM
Inimbitahan ako last thursday ni Mang Max para subukan yung pickups na gawa niya. Maganda yung pickups na gawa niya para sa akin, madali ko nakuha agad yung gusto kong tunog e. :)
Da best talaga. Awesome demo. :)
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: silverwings on August 07, 2012, 05:39:37 PM
mga sir sino na po nakatry sa pang metal na pickup ni mang max rufo?
kasi sabi nya sa akin kayang tapatan ang EMG o kaya lamangan,, yun kasi ang ikakabit nya sa custom ko..
thanks
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Post by: Zacchary_amadeus on August 26, 2012, 11:52:33 AM
how much would it take for 2 single coil pick ups from him??? pm me the price please.. thanks
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Post by: tim_cada on July 14, 2013, 04:56:06 PM
Hi guys! Mukhang matagal na nabaon tong thread na to.. Does anyone know how much magpacustomize ng humbuckers kay mang max? I have something in mind, and i wanna have it made. Yeah, i know i can find mangmax's number and ask him, but it wouldnt hurt narin naman to ask you guys. Thanks! :)
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Post by: brolx on September 29, 2013, 02:35:12 AM
More or less bro 4k-5k ata ang custom pickup nya. pair na yun Bridge and Neck. pero mas ok kung ask mo din sya. kase baka magbago or magiba siguro presyo nya based on your preferrence. Pag mahirap ang ipapagawa mahabang time kase ang gugugulin nya. :)
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Post by: Herlock Sholmes on January 07, 2014, 11:08:44 AM
hey guys,
meron bang nakapag record ng pups ni mang max na may pagka close sa dimarzio evos or liquifire (neck) + crunchlab (bridge) duo? or kahit anong humbucker pickups nya na high output, mid-to-hi gain. :-D
thanks sa makakapagbigay.
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: Zacchary_amadeus on January 10, 2014, 06:53:26 PM
pa pm naman po yung newest number ni mang max... di ko kasi macontact yung number na ito 3600 584
Title: Re: Max Rufo Pickups Thread
Post by: guitarwiz02 on September 18, 2014, 03:51:46 PM
Congratulations, Mang Max!
Finally, patented na! Ayuz!
See #17 on VOL. 17 NO. 100 (List of Invention Granted Under R.A.8293) http://onlineservices.ipophil.gov.ph/patgazette/
See page 22 on VOL. 17 NO. 100 (Invention Granted Under R.A.8293) http://onlineservices.ipophil.gov.ph/patgazette/
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Post by: redjaztin on September 20, 2014, 02:55:08 PM
mapalad ang mga naunang nakakuha ng pickups ni mang max....malamang magmahal na yan :-D
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Post by: dennis22opina on October 20, 2014, 02:56:11 PM