Javier Reyes, a talented guitarist from Animals As Leaders (AAL), has a unique tone and an innovative, classically - inspired playing style on the 8 - string guitar. Whether he's on stage with AAL or working on his other projects like Mestis and T.R.A.M., Javier knows exactly what he wants from his guitar gear. This led him to collaborate with Fishman Fluence to create his signature pickup set. Javier's pickups stand out among other Fluence artist sets. They're designed to deliver warmer passive tones, a smooth musical top - end, and organic dynamics. Like all Fishman Fluence pickups, the Javier Reyes signature set is Multi Voice, eliminating the hum, noise, and inductance issues that trouble traditional wire - wound pickups. The Javier Reyes Signature Series Neck Pickup offers three great voices: Voice 1 gives a fat, bubbly neck tone with a round and smooth top - end and strong individual notes. Voice 2 is a Fluence - exclusive neck tone, with warm and lively lows and low - mids, similar to a hollowbody jazzbox. Voice 3 provides a clear, open single - coil tone. The Bridge Pickup also has three voices: Voice 1 has a thick low - end, growling low - midrange, and aggressive upper - mids, creating a big wall of sound while keeping note separation. Voice 2 offers a searing lead tone with organic treble and harmonics. Voice 3 (Single Coil) is a clear, open single - coil sound.
Using your Javier Reyes Signature Series 7 - String Pickup Set is easy. First, install the pickups on your 7 - string guitar following the standard installation procedures. You can switch between the different voices on each pickup to suit your playing style and the music you're creating. For example, if you want a fat, warm tone for rhythm playing, use Voice 1 on the neck pickup. When you're soloing and need a searing lead tone, try Voice 2 on the bridge pickup. As for maintenance, keep your pickups clean by gently wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can damage the electronics. If you notice any issues like strange noises or loss of tone, check the connections first. If the problem persists, it's best to consult a professional guitar technician.
