Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

[SirJackdeFuzz]

OK, so i am thinking . . . again !

I will be in the States in about 6 weeks time.

My next guitar purchace will be a Les Paul. (...at long bloody last)

I want to get an all Mahogany faded brown body, and re-build the guitar around the Mahogany core.



. . . faded brown Studio




So here is my question :



Does anyone want to predict the tonal diffs between a Slash A2P sig set, and the new Whole Lotta Humbucker set ?

http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones

The WLH set does not have any B/M/T figures yet.


So far :

Slash A2P : B7 / M5 / T8 - bridge : 8.53k & neck : 7.92k / A2

WLHer set : B? / M? / T? - bridge : 8.78k & neck : 8.20k / A5


Any predictions, views and thoughts welcome.


Thanks

[Grenade]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

I'm gonna say they are more better.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Just get a set of 59's and call it a day!

[Aceman]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

All Mahogany? Pearly Gates. Unless you want super fat..in which case, A2P's. I gotta believe the WLH are gonna be in the 59 neighborhood.

I'd listen to the specific LP before deciding.


Where you gonna be SirJack? And when?

Those worn Browns are secksy

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

All Mahogany? Pearly Gates. Unless you want super fat..in which case, A2P's. I gotta believe the WLH are gonna be in the 59 neighborhood.

I'd listen to the specific LP before deciding.


Where you gonna be SirJack? And when?

Those worn Browns are secksy

Here's the thing.
My brother all ready has a set of 59's in his LP.
I have a redular A2P set in my SG.

That is why the slightly hotter Slash set looks so attractive.
But then again, so does the BK Black Dogs & SD Whole Lotta Humbucker sets.

My Co. wants me back in FL. the middle of April.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Does anyone know if the regular run of the WLH's will come in a regular shiny new cover, or a distressed p/u cover like the link below ?


http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/pick...umbuckers.html - see post #1

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Ants

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

If I were coming to the land of Les Pauls, I think I'd set my sights higher than a Faded Studio. Spend the money and take home a Historic...like a Goldtop 57, a 58 plaintop or a figured 59 or 60. The Burstbucker 1 & 2 set is pretty good.

But if you're going to settle, I go with BBs, Seths, Ants or PGs.

Bill

[Robbiedbee]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Just get a set of 59's and call it a day!

Came in to post this. I'd certainly play the guitar first though.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Ants

MMmmm, never thought of them before - thanks.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

If I were coming to the land of Les Pauls, I think I'd set my sights higher than a Faded Studio.
Spend the money and take home a Historic...like a Goldtop 57, a 58 plaintop or a figured 59 or 60. The Burstbucker 1 & 2 set is pretty good.

But if you're going to settle, I go with BBs, Seths, Ants or PGs.

Bill

Thanks Bill...much appreciated.

There is a CUSTOM i have my eyes on.
Yup, trust little 'ol me to go from pocket-freindly Studio to a 1977 (2nd hand) wine red CUSTOM.

Problem is, the store has had that guitar on their web site for over 18 months now.
They want $2700.00 for it. The two pics they have of the guitar makes it seem to be in very good ( A, or even A+ ) cond.
But if an A+ Custom is not selling for $2700.00 . . . i am asking myself . . . WHY NOT ?

What does the other muso's see in that guitar that keeps it from going out the door ?
I checked eVilleBay, and $2700.00 is a fair asking price. It is also my 2nd FAV LP colour.
The only one that i like more is a Plain Top R8.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Problem is, the store has had that guitar on their web site for over 18 months now.
They want $2700.00 for it. The two pics they have of the guitar makes it seem to be in very good ( A, or even A+ ) cond.
But if an A+ Custom is not selling for $2700.00 . . . i am asking myself . . . WHY NOT ?

Is Wine Red just not in-fashion among the LP Custom buyers ?

[J.C.R.W]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

I would say the Whole Lotta Humbucker would be more similar to a set of '59s. Here is what I would guess the specs would be in comparison:

'59 set: B6 / M3 / T8 - bridge : 8.13k & neck : 7.43k / A5

WLHer set : B6 / M5 / T7 - bridge : 8.78k & neck : 8.20k / A5

Bass might be a tad lower on the WLH set. When I compare the 59 to WHL in the neck, the 59 seemed to have more bass and treble present. I think the WLH neck is much more balanced in that position than the '59. Hope this info helps!

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

I would say the Whole Lotta Humbucker would be more similar to a set of '59s. Here is what I would guess the specs would be in comparison:

.......'59 set: B6 / M3 / T8 - bridge : 8.13k & neck : 7.43k / A5

WLHer set : B6 / M5 / T7 - bridge : 8.78k & neck : 8.20k / A5

Bass might be a tad lower on the WLH set. When I compare the 59 to WHL in the neck, the 59 seemed to have more bass and treble present. I think the WLH neck is much more balanced in that position than the '59. Hope this info helps!

Thank you very much for the insight !

Much appreciated !

[tubecrunch]

Re: Duncan VS Duncan for 70's Hard Rock (Les Paul build content)

Thanks Bill...much appreciated.

There is a CUSTOM i have my eyes on.
Yup, trust little 'ol me to go from pocket-freindly Studio to a 1977 (2nd hand) wine red CUSTOM.

Problem is, the store has had that guitar on their web site for over 18 months now.
They want $2700.00 for it. The two pics they have of the guitar makes it seem to be in very good ( A, or even A+ ) cond.
But if an A+ Custom is not selling for $2700.00 . . . i am asking myself . . . WHY NOT ?

What does the other muso's see in that guitar that keeps it from going out the door ?
I checked eVilleBay, and $2700.00 is a fair asking price. It is also my 2nd FAV LP colour.
The only one that i like more is a Plain Top R8.

A modern lp can be a crap shoot in terms of sound and playability. A 70's lp? = an even bigger gamble. Pups could be duds, it might weigh 80 lbs, it could also sound ok. The faded is more likely to have been manufactured in a consistent manor, and you'll have all that money left over for pups and pots and bridge, etc. IMO, the only reason a 70s lp sells for $2700, is because the customer really wants one from the 60's but can't afford it.