Customer Comments About This Patented Pickup Tone Multiplier Switching System.

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An Endorsement: Recently, I was introduced to a gentleman who claimed to have invented the greatest innovation to hit the guitar since "Les Paul created the 'Log'". With a claim like that, I knew I had to check it out.

The invention in question is the amazing PICKUP TONE MULTIPLIER(tm) switching system. A handful of mini switches gives you an unbelievable amount of pickup options. Many of these tones you have never heard or dreamt possible! Doug "The Hammer" Frye installed a TCP-T4 unit in my Dual humbucker Blunt Tele(tm), now I have 6 switches that give me an astounding 76 different pickup sounds!!! I was absolutely floored!!!

I will put these in EVERY guitar I own from now on!!! You'll be as blown away as I was... (Shawn David Anderson - Ohio)

Your products are EXACTLY what our client are wanting. For years we've had to to our own painstaking hours of work to modify electronics the way they wanted. After 40 yrs of doing this kind of work, your products are a breath of fresh air!!

Approx. 85% of our clients are Pro. musicians that are on tour/on the road, and or recording artists. We are the warranty service center for over 40 manufacturers too. (We are VERY well known) Looking forward to doing business with you!

Best Wishes, Chris Rochow aka...."Dr. Fret" (Ohio)

I've been using your Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system for several months now. I've tried it with several different sets of Strat pickups. My favorite to date is with Lace Sensor Hot Golds. WOW... this combination works well. Definitely a keeper for sure. The added bonus with the Hot Golds is that they are absolutely quiet... no hum or feedback whatsoever. Also works well with Texas Specials.

(regarding my T4-Board:) Very cool Thomas! There's a reason your products are called "AweSome"! — Dan Coplan (California)

I finally got the transformation done on my guitar. OMG, this is amazing! I cannot believe all of the different sounds that you can get out of the pickups compared to the stock 5 way switch. I put it in a early 80's fender Squire Strat made in Korea. The Pickup Tone Multiplier Switch System made a world of difference in the sounds you can get out of it. I have spent about 2 days checking out the different settings for the switches. Totally too cool. I have settings for Boston, Judas Priest, AC-DC and am still finding new ones. Thank you so much for putting this up for sale. I don't understand why no one has ever done this before. It's pretty dumb that the guitar companies don't offer this on guitars. — Christopher M. (Washington)

Fast Delivery - Good Pack - Your Products Are Amazing!!!!

First of all let me say WOWEE, WHAT A RANGE OF SOUND PREVIOUSLY HIDDEN FROM THE EAR, GUITAR and AMP. I had a choice of spare pickups to choose from and decided on my Fender Lace Sensor Silver's. The Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system all went together very well. Once plugged in, I was totally wrapped. I was amazed at the array of sound available and how versatile one axe suddenly became. I had to try and remember what sounds I preferred, and which ones I absolutely loved. I ended up grouping the switch patterns into blocks of sound, such as Surf, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Grunge, Metal, Country, Folk, over a couple of days.

Since my band is a kind of 50/50 cover/original, playing pubs, clubs, weddings etc. (and we've been at it since 1966, so we're all old rockers that have lots of fun), I need to have a versatile array of guitars (I have 9 working axes), for each venue we play at. For example, the Pub is different from the Club, and again different from Weddings, etc.

With this Pickup Tone Multiplier switching array, I can now easily get vintage to modern Strat sounds of Shadows to SRV (e.g., Clapton, Gilmore), some very useable Fender Jaguar surf, Les Paul PAF and even P90ish, light Jazz, Trad to Modern Blues, Country, Rockabilly, etc. All this from one guitar. Amazing. I'm impressed to the point that I'm now going to experiment with my Lace Sensor Golds, Texas Specials and EMG active SA's. With this switching system I believe I can reduce my working axes down to 2 — one Strat, and one Twin F-Hole hollow body Tele with P90's (taken from a 1982 Greco) — all with your switching system. Thanks for your amazing Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system. Paul (a very happy guitarist) — (Australia).

I will be doing business with this seller for a long time! ALL AROUND GREAT!

This person has the world's First Electric Bass with 76 Pure Analog Pickup Tones: I saw the T4-Board Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system in an on-line bass magazine and decided it was just what I needed for a rather unusual pickup configuration I was working on. With a J style pickup in the bridge position, a P style in the middle and Gibson EB style humbucker at the neck, I needed something that would put good use to all these tonal options without being too much of a handful to use on the fly. This thing came through in spades and I couldn't be happier with the way my bass performs.

The installation method I chose was pretty invasive and is not recommended for the novice (see below pictures). I wanted the switches in a very specific position that involved routing a cavity in the body under the pick guard. Keep in mind that you can also purchase assembled control plates and pickguards with this T4-Board (and other switching boards). Wiring the system into the instrument is a piece of cake. It's a straight forward process and the supplied instructions are thorough.

The sounds? This thing blew my bass wide open. I can get all the classic tones you would expect from this pickup configuration, and the T4-Board Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system adds even more options to this arsenal of sound. The P pickup, combined with the out-of-phase neck humbucker makes my bass growl like a Ric. The J pickup at the bridge in unison with the P pickup in the middle brings the sought after PJ sound. From that classic sound, and with the flick of a switch, I can put them in series and I'm slamming like a Stingray! Once you get your head around the way this system works, it's pretty intuitive and easy to use.

My conclusion? This is a great value. My bass will now do all I had in mind when I began planning this project. I'm a bass player. I like showing up for the gig and being ready to play in 5 minutes. I've seen guys buy whole racks full of foot switchable gear with a mess of cables everywhere just to get this kind of versatility in their bass rig, not to mention the 3 or 4 basses they lug to the stage. My rig? A good amp, a good cable and my bass (that is equipped with the T4-Board). Short of outboard effects, if I ever decide to use them, this is all I'll ever need. — Rob Doane (D2 Custom Guitars & Accessories), Holland, MI

(This Beta Test customer was provided with a preliminary T4 Pickup Tone Multiplier(tm) switching system board. This recently-released product has been designed for all instruments with four pickup coils. This can include instruments with four single-coil pickups, instruments with two 4-wire humbucker pickups, an HSS super Strat with a 4-wire humbucker and two single-coil pickups, a New York Strat with two 4-wire humbuckers, etc. This product upgrade gives you 76 pure analog pickup tones. Here are this customer's comments after installing this product in his Strat-style instrument with two 4-wire humbucker pickups.)

After the installation, here is my analysis of the T4-board:

The tones produced by all parallel coil-switching are deep, warm and very rich, with some combinations just providing ever-so-subtle variations to the basic hum-bucker sound, and others expanding the gamut way beyond the capability of a standard set-up.

Reversing the phase of one coil of a pair results in a very thin low-level output, most probably only suitable for a nice bitey backing rhythm.

Addition of another coil or two in parallel from the other pick-up with those produces a wonderful, rich twangy sound I have not heard before from any guitar.

Slotting in a series-switched pair from one 'bucker along with any setting on the other results in a twangy Strat-like effect, but with added richness. And it goes on from there... Forever, it seems......

Coupled with superb sustain and absolutely no noise from this solid beast, we certainly have a unique and remarkable instrument.

Fitting a standard T3-board with one hum-bucker condensed into a single coil, you would lose access to the exquisite and subtle variations possible with the full set-up that the T4-board provides.

The end result of the upgrade is an instrument to blow all the others away!

Very impressed with the sounds emanating from my hum-bucker equipped Strat copy, the variations are much more subtle than from the single-coil machines, but with a unique warmth and sweetness I have never heard before. Keep up the good work. — Regards, Graham Mann (Australia).

I installed your kit in a Tele with P-90's and I like it very much. Just wanted say that the tones I'm getting are quite diverse. I'm getting nice Jazz & Blues tones as well as some kick ass Country Tele tones, and that's before I adjust the Tone knob. I'm building another Tele so I'll definitly be buying another kit. I'm building a line of custom Telecasters. 2 Pickup units as well as single Pickup Esquires. I have gotten a lot of great comments from players. I have another 2 more orders of which is committed to your system & the other has not decided yet. The proto I did with your system using the P-90's is awesome. — Thanks Brian T. (Canada)

I have just completed and tested the installation of the S-type board you sent me, building it into my cheap and nasty Korean (?) Strat copy. The black control plate you see in the photos was made from a Strat back-plate, shaped to cover all the redundant holes in the pick-guard for neatness. I believe it looks reasonable without being over-bearing, but this is only a personal thing anyway. The first tone pot was removed and the volume moved to that position so that the assembly could be placed a good distance from the bridge, strings and pick-ups. I did notice however, that the phase switches were still liable to be bumped when the hand was placed on the bridge to produce muted notes, which I tend to use fairly often. This confirms your comment about this set-up, and I agree that the in-line "T" board would maybe suit the Strats better.

First there was the "Phat-Strat", then the "Super-Strat". Now with your product we have the "HYPER-STRAT" — a tone monster that elevates the conventional guitar status to another level entirely! From deep, warm slightly overdriven jazz tones, all the way through the tone spectrum to steely, glass-shattering treble of the kind never heard from a conventional guitar before. It is now possible to closely emulate a great number of well-known famous guitar sounds from the one instrument, thus largely eliminating the need to change guitars for a particular sound or style. The joy of constantly discovering amazing new tones from my decidedly low-end machine has revived my enthusiasm for playing and learning new material. The thought of the money-saving aspect is also comforting. There is no doubt of the cost-effectiveness of your Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system modification, and even the more expensive custom drop-in pick-guards are a highly attractive option for those who want the easy option. Installation in a wide variety of other guitars is also possible, although some designs may require more intricate customization, and may require the assistance of trained guitar tech or luthier. Whichever way you go, this switching system is a must-have for the casual or serious guitarist, opening the door to a new world of sound. — Regards, Graham Mann (Australia)

In a previous email I indicated that I was pleasantly surprised by the improved sounds that your PTM produced on my Fender American Standard single coils. I decided to take this a step further, and replaced the Fender's with some run-of-the-mill Chinese built ceramic single coils that I took out of an Agile Strat. WOW!! What a huge improvement. These things sound like a million bucks! I'll play around with them for a week or so just to be sure, but I'm really impressed at this point. I'm really enjoying this set up! Very clever. Regards — David H. (Canada)

This PTM switching system is well thought out, and if you have basic soldering skills and follow the detailed instructions, you should have no problems assembling this system. I have used it for the past six weeks and have enjoyed it's flexibility very much. The out of phase selections may need a little bit of tone control to be useful. A very worthwhile upgrade for sure! — arkerley94

I put a third pickup in my bass and now have 35 pickup tones. You are correct. I can even make it sound like an upright slap jazz bass!

Another Endorsement: I have had the opportunity to test your switching system and evaluate it from all viewpoints. The conclusion is thus:

(a) The PTM Switching System Kit as supplied is professionally presented with great attention to detail, making it almost impossible to go wrong during assembly.

(b) Construction and testing detail is comprehensive and relatively easy to follow. Integration of the product into any type of guitar is no problem at all.

(c) The resultant variety of output voicing is truly amazing. My guitar is producing sounds I have never heard from any other instrument. The function and layout of the switches ... quickly becomes second nature.

(d) As an added bonus on this instrument, the pickup output is routed through an amp/equalizer that I installed, enabling any of the 35 tones to be fine-tuned by the 4-band equalizer! This gives the guitar the ability to output thousands of audible tone variations!

My PTM modified guitar is contantly amazing me with endless variety of cool and wild sounds - all this with the cheapest pups. Imagine what it could do with Dimarzio or Seymour Duncans fitted!! My guitar with your PTM Switching System and built-in equalizer is knocking the socks off people who see (and hear) it.

I fail to see the benefit of paying up to 50 times as much for a pickup that gives an almost undetectable improvement in sound. This is even more significant when using your Pickup Tone Multiplier switching system. The sounds that I get from the cheap bar magnet pickups in my modded instrument are absolutely amazing. My guitar with it's PTM switching system and in-built equalizer is knocking the socks off people who see (and hear) it.

Thank you for supplying such a fine product. I am very pleased to endorse your switching system as a superb upgrade for any guitar. - Regards, Graham Mann (Australia)

Your device is the best accessory I've ever owned. Dynamite piece that does everything you said it! If I could only purchase one peripheral device or make one modification to my guitar or amp, this, hands down, would be where I would put my money. The AweSome Musical Instruments Pickup Tone Multiplier(tm) switching system is nothing short of amazing. You can get them for a variety of guitars and basses. I can't imagine how anyone wouldn't be thrilled with the capability it puts into one guitar. For the gigging player, drop in a Hyper-Mod(tm) into one of your gigging axes and drag one or two less guitars to a gig. — Chris A. (Ohio)

76 pickup tones is amazing! To even have 10 or 15 tones in a single instrument is a godsend (and my Strat, thanks to you, has 35!). — Dan C. (California)

Noteworthy quote: "The more command you have over your instrument – inside and out – the more confident you'll be as a player. And confidence is an artistic advantage." — Billy Sheehan, Premier Guitar, March 2011

This kit is what the name implies: AWESOME !

I will be doing business with this seller for a long time! ALL AROUND GREAT!

FAST DELIVERY-GOOD PACK-YOUR PRODUCTS ARE AMAZING!!!!-THE BEST, AS ALWAYS THANKS

This was designed very well. There is nothing else like it. Thank you

I think you're making it a little easier for us to upgrade, thanks.

Great tone!!! Easy to install! (Jazz Bass Hyper-Mod customer)

When is Fender going to offer this rad modification on their guitars?

I think your mod is the bomb and I play that Strat more than I ever have. Thanks for making such a functional product.

Wow! This gives me pickup tones that I've NEVER heard before. What an AweSome Mod!

This is a great advantage for all guitar players. Get it while you can.

Cool deal, shipped quick, You got to try it, you won't believe it!!!!!! Thanks!

An excellent product. A must for all guitar builders.

Great info, really helped me get my guitar screamin'

Way cool mod!

I will be doing business with this seller for a long time! ALL AROUND GREAT!

Fast Delivery, Good Pack, Your products are Amazing!!!

It was actually pretty easy to install, sounds great

Very fast shipping, Quality product thanks A+

Seller's item does exactly what it claims, fast Int'l shipping... Recommended AAA+

Very good information for the guitar builder. Thanks!!!

Ingenious. Clever Seller

Great Seller!! I was like a kid in a candy shop looking at the all possibilties

Fun project, thanks

Makes perfect sense! This is amazing!

Well thought out, Easily worth the price.

Interesting items. Guitar (and bass) players should take a look!!!

Great Product! Very Helpful Information! Thanks!

Product delivered exactly as described.

Prompt delivery, as described, Can't wait to put it to good use, AAA+++

Hot Rod UR Strat Tele instructions clear, shipped fast.

Item exactly as listed, well packed and shipped promptly. Highly recommended.

Totally AWESOME!! Amazing product, very helpful communication. Thanks so much.

Comments About My Prototype 3-Pickup Guitar

Tone Spectrum: Offers a blend of sounds ranging from the Jazz/or rhythm more mellow tone to the Country/or rock more twangy tone and many interesting variations in between. Any electric guitar with 3-pickups can give you the maximum amount of pickup tones with this simple enhancement.
Ease Of Use: Very easy, can be quickly changed from one setting to another. I spent a good hour just trying all the different combinations. Jerry Brooks – guitarist.

Tone Spectrum: The spectrum is Huge! From very thick and loud and luscious to twangy and even tin-canny.
Ease Of Use: It was easy to use and uncomplicated. Jeff Swift – Oz's Music.

Tone Spectrum: "Big time" wide.
Ease Of Use: Takes a minute to understand. Mike D. – Owner, Music-Go-Round.

The blue strat pictured on the photos page is a customer's modification. Here is what the customer had to say:

It appears the Inventor is the first person to be granted a Patent on all the different possible combinations to switch 3 pickup electric guitars as far wiring them in series, parallel, in phase, out of phase. A 3-pickup guitar can now have 35 switchable pickup tone possibilities.

The picture of the blue guitar is owned by me and I just finished installing the switching system this weekend. I easily installed it myself and I must say after playing it for two days now, it is incredible. There are 35 switching/tone possibilities between all the on/off combinations of series, parallel, in phase, out of phase. Also, it was very easy to install myself without any additional routing of wood in my beloved guitar. Since there is no battery or circuit board, it is simple and will not break. This tells me Fender could easily integrate this system into their existing lines with little additional cost and no modifications to body styles, routing, etc.

I know a major resistance point for Fender to adopt this system is that it already has the S1 switching system and I agree that it is excellent, but I do recall that I personally never purchased an S1 guitar because although it did have attractive tonal variety and added humbucking qualities, it did not let me switch the neck and bridge on at the same time with the middle pickup off so that I could make a Stratocaster sound like a Telecaster and also play around with the in/out Phase settings. Although the S1 looks to be more elegant from a user standpoint, the logic of the switching in this Patented Pickup Tone Multiplier^TM Switching System seems to be far superior and the tone possibilities are much greater. I found the Inventor's system to be very user friendly once I spent five minutes with it in actual use.

Timeless Les Paul Quotes

Here are some of Les Paul's personal quotes and our response as a faux dialog:

Les Paul: "You can spend a lifetime on each individual sound that you wish to create, and there are so many variables that you'll be chasing a sound that you'll probably never find. I'm 90 years old, and I've never found it yet. What I did do is find the best sound for a particular moment." — December 2005
AweSome: Les, that's a great observation. Our revolutionary patented Pickup Tone Multiplier^TM Switching System gives your 3-pickup guitar a huge range of 35 pickup tones. These are subtle and slightly different pickup tones ranging from muddy blues to jazz to ring-in-the-bell surf sounds to heavy metal to country twang and even tin-canny sounds. If you want to find that elusive "best" sound, this awesome Patented Pickup Switching System is for you.

Les Paul: "A guitarist needs to take into account that he's playing with other instruments. Does your tone blend with the piano, does it blend with the drums? Does it marry into the family you've created, or does it stick out all by itself?" — April 1997
AweSome: How right you are Les. When your 3-pickup guitar is equipped with our revolutionary patented Pickup Tone Multiplier^TM Switching System, you can control what you sound like. You can select one of up to 76 tones that let you "precisely" blend in with the group, or use the pickup tone that lets really lets you "stand out" and be noticed as unique.

Les Paul: "All you need is one note, but the trick is finding the right note – a note that sparkles like the Hope Diamond, and with all this air around it." — December 2005
AweSome: Les, your wisdom and experience is amazing. With a "standard" 3-pickup guitar, you only have 5 pickup tones available to you. However, when your guitar has our revolutionary patented Pickup Tone Multiplier^TM Switching System, you have access to the other 30 pickup tones that have been silently hiding in your guitar. From which would you rather choose from to find the right sounding note or Signature Sound that you want: 5 pickup tones -or- an incredible 35 pickup tones?

Les Paul: "Anyone can be successful – It's just being there at the right time with the right thing." — unknown
AweSome: Amen to that, brother Les. It's easy to be successful because now you can get the right thing: our patented Pickup Tone Multiplier^TM Switching System. It's an easy and cost effective way to upgrade your instrument and vastly improve its performance. It doesn't use batteries or sensitive electronics so you keep your analog pickup tones pure. By being armed with this "Ultimate Secret Weapon", all you now need is the right time to have your musical genius (and your distinctive Signature Sound) to be "discovered" and appreciated.

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