Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

[ArtieToo]

I've had this PATB-3 sitting around on a shelf for 4 or 5 years. It was intended for a Strat project, but I changed my mind because I already had enough humbucker guitars. So, I sold the Invader out of my (new-to-me) LP Custom., which left a hole. Figured I might as well check this thing out.

I'm thinking . . . match made in heaven. I've been noodlin' all morning through my Twin Tube Classic, and this puppy sings. Clean is perfect. Not too bright, but still great treble. Definitely more body than I'm accustomed to hearing in a bridge pickup. Its almost "warm" if you can describe a bridge pup that way.

Dirty, roll the tone off, and she sings like a saxophone. Killer note definition even on dirty barre chords.

I'll try to get clips up later this week. I believe this one is here to stay.
(And I think I'm going to go with a PG in the neck.)

Artie

[RayBarbeeMusic]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

Nice! I've always been curious about that pickup.

[ArtieToo]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

Me too. Now I could kick myself for leaving it on the shelf for so long.

[hamerfan]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

i have about 3 dozen humbucker, both in guitars or just in my drawer. i would rate the Saraceno among the best 3 A5-Bridge pickups, heading the bunch with a Will Boggs VTHPaf and modded AntiquityB UOA5

[Mr 9finger]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

I'm glad you posted this. I posted a thread earlier about some P90 troubles and I was thinking of one of them PATB's in a P90 housing that was posted a long time ago. I was thinking the 3 in the bridge and possibly an antiquity in the neck with the PATB poles.

[jeremy]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

the patb3 is a fantastic pup, a real hidden gem of the duncan line

[ArtieToo]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

Somewhere, deep in the archives of the Seymour Q&A, IIRC, is a blurb that mentions that the parallel-axis is Seymours idea of what a pole-piece should be. I think he got it right.

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

Sweet.
I tried a PATB-2 in my Epi LP,didn't really care for it too much,too toppy/edgy.
Plus,the guy who installed it destroyed the plastic Chrome mounting ring trying to get it to fit...had to e-mail Epi for another ring & knob(which he trashed,too)...

Glad it's working out,tho!!!

[tone4days]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

very cool!
looking forward to clips

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

Wow!!

That DOES sound like the perfect set of pups for your LP. I've never tried the PATB3, but was always curious. The way you describe it, it sounds like it would be my favorite bridge pup. I already know that the PG in the neck is el primo.

Yes, clips would be wonderful and greatly appreciated.

[ArtieToo]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

I'll try to get some up soon. The problem is, it will be me playing.

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

Don't worry about that. We'll only judge you harshly if you play like crap. (just kidding).

[BloodRose]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

the patb3 is a fantastic pup, a real hidden gem of the duncan line

I agree!! put one in a thin/ bright sounding CarvinSC90 once and she became a roaring beast. Put one in my RG570 and its been there for over 10 yrs...

[RayBarbeeMusic]

Re: Wow! LP + Blues Saraceno might be it.

So here's a question: Why isn't it available in regular spacing (unlike DiMarzio, Duncan actually makes their bobbins longer on F spaced pickups instead of just moving the poles, causing installation issues in some guitars) and in other colors besides black?