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jzias
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Username: jzias

Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 6:40 pm:   Edit Post

I just picked up a Darling guitar, and although it seems fairly simple, I would like the official explanation of all the electronics functions.

Thanks
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4445
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

Hi John,

There are 2 volume controls, 2 filter controls (these are the Alembic tone controls) and a 3-position pickup selector for each pickup. These offer off, on, and bright. If your guitar has LEDs, there will be an on/off switch for their operation.

On the inside of the guitar, you'll notice a small trimpot on the back of each pickup selector switch. Change this and you will change how bright the bright setting is. Experimentation is encouraged!

Use the filter controls to set the highest frequency you want to hear. If the guitar is too bright sounding, turn the filter control counter clockwise to reduce the extreme highs.

The output jack is a long frame jack with welded palladium contacts. These are the same connectors used on old telephone operator switchboards, rated for much more use than it will ever see in a guitar.

Enjoy and please let me know if you have any other questions.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4446
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 6:48 pm:   Edit Post

By the way - which one did you get?
57basstra
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Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 593
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 8:33 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations on a wonderful instrument, John, and welcome to the club.

drr
jzias
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Username: jzias

Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 5:43 am:   Edit Post

Thanks all!

Mica, I got the curly redwood one from Guitar Resurrection, the one featured on this website. It came yesterday, and I'm taking it to the gig tonight. It has wonderful sustain and deep lows. I will probably raise the bridge pickup because there is a fairly considerable volume drop between the pickups. Both on is my favorite setting so far, but as we all know the tone variables are considerable, and I look forward to the discovery process.
grateful
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Username: grateful

Post Number: 193
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 5:57 am:   Edit Post

John,

There should be two other trimpots that allow you to adjust the output of each pickup to make them equal.

Mark
lidon2001
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Username: lidon2001

Post Number: 299
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 7:24 am:   Edit Post

Greetings John,

Welcome and congrats on the purchase. As Mark stated above, the difference you hear can be controlled on the blue trim pots located on the fliter pots. Use this pic for reference: control cavity

On my Skylark, which has the same electronics as your Darling, I was running the preamp level pots at about 50%. While it sounded great straight through my tube amps, the level was way too hot for my effects. Turning the level down allowed the effects to react properly. So experiment with the settings and find what's best for you.

T

(Message edited by lidon2001 on April 14, 2007)
lidon2001
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Username: lidon2001

Post Number: 300
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 7:40 am:   Edit Post

If I may be so bold...

redwood
jzias
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 8:13 am:   Edit Post

Thank you all for your suggestions, and thank you for being BOLD lidon 2001!
eflat
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Username: eflat

Post Number: 8
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 8:05 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice axe, that flame is beautiful as well as the headstock shape.
jzias
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Username: jzias

Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 8:56 am:   Edit Post

I took your advice, and messed with the levels on the trimpots Mark. The balance between the pickups was fine. Overall, I was very pleased with the guitar on the gig last night.
It chirps!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4965
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 4:09 pm:   Edit Post

Absolutely beautiful guitar; congrats!
grateful
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Username: grateful

Post Number: 194
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 6:11 am:   Edit Post

Glad to be of assistance John: I bet she sounds better than she looks!

Mark
bracheen
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Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1203
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 6:33 am:   Edit Post

Wow what a great looking guitar. What type of music do you play on it?
jzias
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Username: jzias

Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:08 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Dave!
I guess my only disappointment is the absence of the heart inlay on the 12th fret. LOL!
lidon2001
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Username: lidon2001

Post Number: 302
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:35 am:   Edit Post

John, IIRC your guitar is either the first or second "Darling" guitar, as opposed to the "Little Darling" guitar which is on the products page. Your body is slightly larger. I don't know if that's the reason for no heart, but it is a different body/model.
jzias
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Username: jzias

Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:14 pm:   Edit Post

My heart is broken!!!!!!!!!!!!!
crobbins
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Post Number: 50
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:32 pm:   Edit Post

Nice looking guitar.

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