Starfire V questions...and hello!

[s360guitarist]

Hey folks, first time poster here that recently caught the Starfire bug and joined the forum. For budget, and ease of access, thinking a more recent version is best for now.

Currently have a Gretsch Jet with a TVJ Classic in the bridge and a T-Armond in the neck. I dig it but have been smitten with some SFV clips online. I want brighter and jangly. Do the SFV HB1 pups get me some of that?

Main amp is a Winfield 18/30. Think Marshall front end 4 x el84 for output. It's like a Plexi Vox. (I call it a 'Ploxi.) I also use a little Vox Pathfinder or a Strymon Iridium at home.

Influenced by Colin Cripps, Mike Campbell, The Edge, Yada Yada.

Thanks in advance for any insight. Much appreciated!

P.S. Been digging through the threads but only 7 pages in...LOL!

 

[GGJaguar]

Welcome to LTG! Yes, the Newark Street SF-V will definitely give you a bright, chimey and jangly sound, especially with the British-voice amp. I had one and really liked it. Now I have a SF-IV instead (same guitar and sound, but no Bigsby). The neck is very comfortable, too, and I found it very easy to play. Good luck with your hunt and if you get one please let us know.

 

[Prince of Darkness]

Main amp is a Winfield 18/30. Think Marshall front end 4 x el84 for output. It's like a Plexi Vox. (I call it a 'Ploxi.)

Marshall pretty much did their own "Ploxi", the 1974, which they introduced in 1965. Only 18W though, with a pair of EL84's in the output stage.
That Winfield looks like a nice amp

 

[s360guitarist]

Marshall pretty much did their own "Ploxi", the 1974, which they introduced in 1965. Only 18W though, with a pair of EL84's in the output stage.
That Winfield looks like a nice amp

Thanks sir! Ya, the 18/30 designation refers to a toggle that Winnie has on the amp, allowing the user to switch from 18w to 30w. I usually run it in 18w mode. The 30w mode obviously allows for a bit more cleans and a bigger bottom end - lots of punch for sure.

 

[s360guitarist]

Still a noob here, and still looking at the SFV, but entertaining the idea of waiting it out for a good price...sigh.

Anyway, I noted a discussion from @GAD in a blog post where he discussed the mismatch of pups between the bridge and neck of the LB-1's on a SF III. I think the pups are the same on the SFV, is the issue present there as well?

 

[GGJaguar]

Yes, any guitar with the LB-1 pickups will be mismatched. However, I have been able to set them up on every Newark Series guitar* to my satisfaction. It has never been an issue for me. YMMV.


*Starfire III, Starfire IV, Starfire IV ST-12, Starfire V, CE-100D, S-200 T-Bird, Jetstar

 

[Rocky]

Currently have a Gretsch Jet with a TVJ Classic in the bridge and a T-Armond in the neck.

<veer>How is the balance between those?</veer>

Welcome!

 

[s360guitarist]

<veer>How is the balance between those?</veer>

Welcome!

Hey, the balance is good re: volume. The voicing is different and you hear that when switching back and forth.