335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

[big kurka]

I'm on the look out to buy a 335 semi hollow type guitar and I was thinking about putting the whole lotta humbucker pickup set in it. Anyone tried this or have any thoughts or input about it. Or do you guys think a jazz/59 and 59/custom hybrid set would be better? What do you guys think? Thanks

[Chickenwings]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

I if its any help, i've installed a 59 set and a jazz/59 set into two semis (as well as some other pups). It seems to my ears that Alnico 2 pickups work better to smooth off the natural brightness of the maple in a 335. I guess tho this doesn't answer your question, but rather adds more pickups to your list of "what might sound good".
I'd steer clear of the custom hybrid tho, mainly cos the last thing you need in a semi is more output, cos more output = more feedback.

[big kurka]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

Thanks for the reply gibson175.

I should have added that I mainly play rythym and I like a good amount of overdrive going on, thats why I'm considering the WLH set

[Simon_F]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

I recently put a WLH set into my Les Paul Classic and I like them a lot. I have no experience with a 335.

The WLHs are, as you might expect, like a fatter sounding '59 set. The great part is that there's no loss of treble. Still plenty of top end but the mids are fuller. Somebody commented that they thought the 8.2K neck pickup would be mud city. Far from it! In my LP it balances perfectly, clear top end, smooth mids and no boom in the bass. Roll back the volume and it has a smooth but clear jazz/blues tone.

In a Les Paul they are a very nicely balanced slightly-hotter-than-vintage pickup set. I don't think you would have a problem output-wise putting them in a 335, but having no experience of 335s I can't comment on their tonal suitability.

[Mr. B]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

I want you to try the Whole Lotta Humbucker set because I want to try the Whole Lotta Humbucker set, and I want you to tell me more about it.

[ItsaBass]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

The WLH set will sound great in a 335 – better than any set involving '59's or Customs IMO. I'd still be tempted to opt for Pearlies or AIIPs, though.

[big kurka]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

Thanks for all the replies everyone. It looks like I'm going to go with the WLH set. Now all I got to do is save more money. Thanks again Big Kurka

[Laughing Kookaburra]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

I if its any help, i've installed a 59 set and a jazz/59 set into two semis (as well as some other pups). It seems to my ears that Alnico 2 pickups work better to smooth off the natural brightness of the maple in a 335.

OT: That many 335 copies are all Maple is an issue...IMHO.

[Pelliguitars]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

That many 335 copies are all Maple is an issue...IMHO.

Just an idea, if you want so e clean Tones as well as some great overdriven rhythm tones the SD Phat Cat hsp90 pickups I have in my Semi Hollowbody PRS will give your guitar some very original tonal sets.

[BloodRose]

Re: 335 and the Whole Lotta Humbucker set???

I recently put a WLH set into my Les Paul Classic and I like them a lot. I have no experience with a 335.

The WLHs are, as you might expect, like a fatter sounding '59 set. The great part is that there's no loss of treble. Still plenty of top end but the mids are fuller. Somebody commented that they thought the 8.2K neck pickup would be mud city. Far from it! In my LP it balances perfectly, clear top end, smooth mids and no boom in the bass. Roll back the volume and it has a smooth but clear jazz/blues tone.

In a Les Paul they are a very nicely balanced slightly-hotter-than-vintage pickup set. I don't think you would have a problem output-wise putting them in a 335, but having no experience of 335s I can't comment on their tonal suitability.

Good review Simon! Ive been wondering about these. Ive heard some clips online that sounded great, but the thing with most online demos, they use effects and stuff. sound perfect. I run several axes with 59b models in the neck so they arent so boomy, but your description sounds like what Im looking for in one of my axes.