2004 Anniversary Marvin compared to an original

[dusty fretz]

Apologies for sidetracking this thread by referring back to the query concerning the Ultra-Sonic pickups on the four-pickup Burns Bison. These were indeed low impedance and the circitry incorporated the necessary transformers, as on the subsequent three-pickup version.

[Bill Bowley]

Apologies for sidetracking this thread by referring back to the query concerning the Ultra-Sonic pickups on the four-pickup Burns Bison. These were indeed low impedance and the circitry incorporated the necessary transformers, as on the subsequent three-pickup version.

Paul,

I respectfully bow to your excellent knowledge as the world recognized guru on Burns history! Please note that I said 'I don't think they were low impedance', as I wasn't 100% sure ( I've misplaced my circuit diagrams for the early Bisons by the way).

'Roach,

There's your answer!

Added Correction: I said 'believe', not 'think' - similar though. BB.

[cockroach]

Thanks Paul and Bill!

I would guess that Jim Burns (early Bisons, TR2?) and Les Paul himself were the only folk trying low impedance pickups back then- Les always swore by them.
Gibson later made a few different Les Paul models with Low Impedance pickups and circuitry around 1969- to mid 70's. I think the Alembic pickups were/are also LI.

[dusty fretz]

Hi Bill,
I'm sorry if my post came across a bit brusque and/or brow-beating in any way. That certainly wasn't my intention, I was only trying to keep my comments as economical as possible - just for a change!

[Bill Bowley]

Paul,

I'm even sorrier if my reply to you seemed a bit 'agro' or disrespectful -that was not my intention either! Please accept my heartfelt apologies if I have given you the wrong impression. I meant what I said about you being the 'guru', I have a copy of 'The Burns Book' at arms reach at all times as I find it a 'must have' reference. And, many years ago I did exchange correspondence for a while with you by 'snail mail' concerning the 'one piece Marvin S scratchplates' at the time you were writing 'The Burns Book', and was aware of the depths you were going to at that time to ensure the end result would have all available information included, so you are definitely not a stranger to me in that respect. I would always welcome any advice or information that you give with respect and open arms, believe me!

[dusty fretz]

Hi Bill,
I think all this mutual grovelling should stop before it causes complaints!

[Bill Bowley]

Paul,

Too much of a good thing, etc........!

Bye for now!