We understand that all of the choices available can be a bit overwhelming at times. To help with that, we offer some recommendations for standard hardware and electronics. These are in addition to our available OEM options.
Note: We are not affiliated with any of the brands mentioned here. These are just options we have personally found to both work well and provide good value.
Items in bold are considered our standard selections, and will be used if no preference is stated.
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Tuners
- Gotoh SG381-07-MGT (inline headstocks)
- Gotoh SG301-20-MGT (side-by-side headstocks)
- Hipshot Grip-Lock
- Gotoh GB707
Nut
- Bone (bleached or dyed based on fretboard/finish)
Bridge
- 6-String
- Gotoh GTC102
- Gotoh GE103B-T
- Hipshot 41060
- 7-String
- Hipshot 41070
- OEM Traditional (medium-mass)
Pickups
- 6-String (Neck/Bridge)
- Seymour Duncan SH-6n Distortion / SH-6b Distortion
- Seymour Duncan Black Winter / Black Winter
- Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz / SH-4 JB
- 7-String (Neck/Bridge)
- Seymour Duncan Sentient / Pegasus
- Seymour Duncan Black Winter / Black Winter
- 4-String
- Fender Original Jazz Set
- 5-String
- OEM Ceramic J-Type Set
Control Configuration
- Master volume, master tone, 3-way pickup selector
- Master volume, blend, master tone
Control Knobs
- Dome-top knurled metallic
Strings
- 6-String
- Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky (9-46)
- SIT Powerwound Rock N Roll (9-46)
- 7-String
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (10-56)
- SIT Powerwound Custom Light (10-60)
- 4-String
- SIT Powerwound Med-Light (45-105)
- SIT Silencer Med-Light (45-105)
- GHS Pressurewound Medium (44-106)
- Ernie Ball Super Slinky Flatwound (45-100)
- 5-String
- SIT Powerwound Med-Light (45-125)
- SIT Silencer Light 5 (45-120)
- GHS Pressurewound Medium (44-128)
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Flatwound (45-130)