Acme Guitar Works - Dave Scott - Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot

3:20 - Playing Demo
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This is an Acme-branded video, but we closed Acme Guitar Works at the end of 2013 and are focused on our own ToneShaper product line, which we design and manufacture. We previously sold these products under the Acme umbrella, but now sell them direct.
ToneShapers sells a comprehensive line of wiring products for guitars, including selected pickups that particularly complement one or more of our ToneShaper products. You can find our website here: www.toneshapers.com
One thing we’re not selling is hotrodded Fender guitars, so if you see some of our videos for these guitars and want to buy one, then we have bad news for you: They’re all gone, and we don’t anticipate that any more are coming. Sorry! But we’re continuing to use these videos as demonstration aids for the wiring products that we continue to sell. Also, people like to watch Dave Scott play.
Dave is a pro player who happens to live close by, and we’re lucky to have him helping us out with product demos, because he’s the real deal by far. And a heck of a nice guy, and funny to boot. We’ll have to do a video of him dancing.
Gear used in the videos was one of two amps: A Dr. Z MAZ 18 Jr. with reverb, or a Fender Vibrolux Reverb amp (the cheap one, not a blackface reissue). Pedals were modest, nothing too boutique-y really, except one Emma ReezaFRATzitz. You know, Digitech, Line 6, etc. Solid, cheap stuff that works well in the right hands.

[@Barkley2387]

There should be a disclaimer here. *If you buy this pickups, you will not sound like this dude playing them.

[@billgates608]

Yea, the "Dude" lives in my area. I get to go see him play blues about twice a month for free in little bars. Best entertainment in the world if you love guitar..for FREE!

[@MichaelClark-sc1ne]

I'm say'n

[@Dream-Academy]

Good demo with a guy who actually has some feel and using a decent amp. So many demos of these pickups have guys who have no vibe and play though crap amps like PRS with buzzy OD. I would love to hear a A B comparison between these and a good real vintage strat. I really miss my '62 & '63 Strats ... that sparkle is amazing!

[@stillphil]

Dave Scott is a mean guitar player, I enjoy the playing on this demo more than many "featured" guitarist on You Tube. lol

[@Edwin-cw6ok]

I always come to this video. Amazing playing , he is weilding the guitar. Magnificent pickups.

[@TheMadStrater]

The audio quality of the "speaking parts" of your videos is terrible. They guy playing has sick chops!

[@RaymondLujan]

This is one of the best sounding pickup demos I have heard on the internet. Thanks!

[@bradleyshuppert3393]

That guy could throw that guitar and amp down a flight of stairs and still make it sound great!!!

[@thorpenator9148]

Did a shot every time he said reference...crawling to bed.

[@reginalaslo]

I installed VH to my 2005 Fender American Standard Stratocaster.I must say this pickups sounds amazing.I used stock Fender Delta pickups and after installed Fender Texas Specials, but this pickups are far better than any Fender pickups.

[@AllenPinchloaf]

Fralin is at the top of the boutique pile.Vintage tone for days.

[@desmo999]

Dave is not only a faaantastic player, he has also a great Rythm Feeling which makes his woonderfull Riffs so effective! This Strat/ Amp/ Pedal chain sounds really great!!!

[@jameshurtado5389]

Great tone and great playing

[@shckltnebay]

Sounding a little like a telecaster

[@mdominic]

This video made up my mind. I chose the Fralin Vintage Hot set over a Lollar Blackface set. I just don't dig Lollar's belief in flat poles over staggered.

[@pallee10]

I got a set of the Limited Edition Vintage Hots (Only 50 sets made, signed by Fralin), and I gotta tell ya, these are the BEST pickups I've ever heard on ANY guitar, ever. I can do pretty much anything I want with them, and they changed what was a great guitar anyway (2007 US Strat), to a fabulous guitar. Couldn't be happier, it's like I went out and spent big bucks on a custom shop badass.

[@ToneShapers]

Nice! Lindy is certainly one of the most seasoned and knowledgeable pickup makers out there.

[@emreemre369]

I tend to think fingerpicking (or hybrid) helps make this Mr Dave's playing so fluent... real nice demo...

[@vivalazik]

Shit, this man can play the guitar !

[@ksmith18]

Dave Scott is a great player. Go see him and the Reckless Shots. Caught them by accident in Vero Beach. Now a fan… Cool dude, monster chops!

[@Winterfell1066]

Great Demo. A gift that is still giving.

[@MrKiammi]

Hi could you guys please make a vintage hot vs Texas blues set video for strats

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

You must be in the central east coast of Florida somewhere. I remember seeing Dave Scott get up and jam with a real cool band I just happened to catch down there called The Steepwater Band. The band was amazing and Dave really surprised me as well. Great player.

[@ToneShapers]

Yes, Vero Beach.

[@maxwarpguitar]

Would love to see this in comparison with the Fralin Blues Specials.

[@docf.n.t.2310]

Are we supposed to read this guy's lips ? I cant hear a word he's saying !

[@jeshely]

Amazinly sweet! The more the gain the better they got.

[@pho2]

great playing

[@tamatoablaiklock9872]

I have not enjoyed the tones produced in other KZbin videos that demo Lindy fralins but this is dripping in fat tone sweetness. was going to get she CS 57s. now Im not sure. thanks guys. great video

[@ToneShapers]

Thanks for the input! Glad you liked the video.

[@MrBossei]

What a great, great blues player! 🤩✌️

[@georgeellison926]

Agreed! Here's Dave in a band context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICXdYCDqJ19p8k

[@ToneShapers]

No, we don't think so. We believe this was the normal bridge pickup. Thanks for watching!

[@ToneShapers]

We think it's without. We believe this was the normal bridge pickup. Thanks for watching!

[@giantato]

I'm overwhelmed with this sound. I must say... so wet! can we get it? Is this a 50's or reissue! Great playing! Thanks for the amazing SOUND!

[@jamarwright]

Acme gurus, Did the bridge pickup in this demo have a baseplate on it? Its sounds pretty beefy for a strat pickup.

[@prabowoputra]

Thanks for answering, do you find any tonal difference on all 5 position between rwrp and non rwrp sets?

[@PhillipMoita]

Lindy fralin vintage hot with or without baseplate? Answer me please.. Thanks from Portugal

[@montyderhak]

Thanks for the reference....gotta have reference...LOL love vintage hot...the best especially with the plate on the bridge

[@Dcbois]

How would compare the Vintage Hots to TX Specials? I have an Americn Special HSS.

[@billkuhn615]

I like the Fender Custom Shop Josefina hand wounds 100% better, these sound tinty.

[@DannysIacovou]

I am thinking to install these on my fender american standard strat I am really into John Mayer/ Stevie Ray Vaughan sound and playing style can anyone tell me if these are suitable to get close to that sound ?

[@shckltnebay]

+DannyIacovou really depends on the wood you got and if its truly resonant

[@DannysIacovou]

+Sin sin sinner alder body maple neck rosewood fretboard.. Its a standard strat I am just thinking if those will get me the sound I want or if there is something better.. I am also thinking about david allen texas flood or stratcats..

[@shckltnebay]

DannyIacovou Im just saying the individual piece of wood you got is what matters, if its good with stock pups it will be better with anything else. Got 2% over wind Lindys in my MJT tele and they are never leaving it

[@DannysIacovou]

oh ok!! yes the wood its pretty responsive!! thank you

[@shckltnebay]

good luck my friend with 60s guitars loves his Lindy tele neck pup

[@raymonderazo8571]

Wow that pickups sound amazing, hotter sound but at the same time very crisp and clear...

[@sfortj3330]

Awesome rockin OD sound man! super cool playin!

[@GrumpyMJK]

"Looking forward to each video. Sorry for the posting error!

[@stevensalinas1994]

Great Demo! You just sold me on these! Keep up the great work guys! I really loved the info in the beginning and actually having a great guitar player to show off the appropriate genre of playing.

[@7516663]

Love the tone and the playing. I was wondering if his volume knob on the guitar was turned all the way up or if it was down at any point throughout the video.

[@ejRecording]

i cant believe that sound..goodbye 54 strat pup set.

[@rattlecancustom]

is that the line 6 DL4 delay pedal if so what are the settings he used? That is the delay im looking for!

[@pacodelux7]

How many mm high for good setup ?

[@MrKiammi]

Saw This video and ordered Them , damn :)

[@ToneShapers]

Coming soon!

[@anthonykalcic]

Impressive, I'll keep you in mind.

[@prabowoputra]

Do you have the middle as RWRP?

[@GrumpyMJK]

Just love these demos. Look

[@billy_lyons]

Is this a reference video? lol

[@gunjabeans]

That is some smoking good tone right there.

[@raadmustafa5853]

what were his amp settings?

[@pava2237]

Well if it isn't Dave Scott from the band TuFF LucK! Excellent player!

[@ToneShapers]

It is the very same!

[@gregmccullough4678]

Hi George! Just saw this...great to see you guys! Hey, can I use you as a reference on my resume? Please? Love, Greg

[@ToneShapers]

Greg! You need no resume, your reputation as a very fine guitarist precedes you!

[@ToneShapers]

=]

[@ToneShapers]

Yes.

[@ddongjun72]

ToneShapers o

[@stuartknowles8206]

I have a set of Vintage Hot in a Strat, Blues Specials in a Strat, Blues Specials in a Tele and Custom Shop hand wound Josefina Fender Tele pickups in another Tele and they all sound brilliant. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Fralin’s in anything.

[@Nightryder7]

Which one do you prefer Vintage hot or Blues special.

[@stuartknowles8206]

@@Nightryder7 I really like both but I’d choose Blues Specials

[@ToneShapers]

Hi, glad you like it! Yes, everything here is available, the pickups are Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot and the amp/effects are DR Z MAZ 18, and Line 6 effects. The guitar is a '50s Road Worn Strat.

[@rafasounds2010]

not very impressed here, sounds ok

[@dizzle49er]

Are you kidding me? How are you not blown away by that tone and his playing? It sounds incredible!!! I hope your were just being sarcastic

[@mikeobrien8676]

+rafasounds2010 im sure dave is so happy that you think he is ok,

[@rafasounds2010]

mike obrien That is your assumption.

[@emreemre369]

Gentlemen, Vintage Hots go as 'not that great when dirty' in the forums etc... and in a couple of demos on utube that seems to be true kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqvPd3ukYtqfY80 not smooth at all to say the least, kind of raspy. In your demo they sound amazing with overdrive, can you comment on that?

[@ToneShapers]

Hi, glad you like the video! Regarding the tonal difference, it's the combination: guitar, effects, amp, HANDS. The last in all caps to signify its importance. Great players with great hands can make most anything sound good. Landau, Hinds, Bramhall. Oh, and Dave Scott!

[@emreemre369]

I wish you could get more specific about the guitar, effects, amp side of things. Thanks anyway.

[@ToneShapers]

We do talk some about the gear in the video description. There were a couple of amps we used, but this video used the Maz 18. The effects were most likely Dave's, and he changes up, so hard to say. This was recorded several years ago. Dave often uses stuff that gear snobs might turn their noses up at, but his tone is just always impeccable. Really. A typical conversation might be "Traynor head huh?" "Yeah, I picked it up in a pawn shop for $150." And it just sounds over the top good. We've spoken with many guitar players over the year who don't really believe the "tone is in the hands" thing, but we do. The Strat is just a Road Worn '50s Strat with the Fralins and a Callaham trem. A daily driver. Light though, 6.9 pounds.

[@jeffdubuque5622]

david allen tru vintage 54 are the best pick ups.

[@ToneShapers]

Hi, we'll do a video as part of this series, and you'll be able to compare them directly. We'll also be doing some HSS stuff... Thanks for watching!

[@MrPyroguru]

He looks exactly like Criss Oliva of Savatage! This is the CLEANEST blues ever!

[@1968kenpoman]

+Michael Williams he is Dave Scott and he is masterful ...

[@MrPyroguru]

+1968kenpoman I know he is David Scott. But he looks like Criss Oliva of Savatage!

[@LOGICNREALITY]

all I hear is the pedals. people need to use a clean amp for shit theyre tryin to pimp

[@Se7enE1even1]

Except that the first thing he played was clean