I played a 1960 LP Classic Goldtop RI the other day, and wow! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think those would have been Burstbucker pickups. So, my question is, what SD pickup comes the closest to the Burstbucker sound? They could have been '57s, but they didn't sound that middy. They're A2s. Thanks
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Last edited by aaron; 01-31-2005, 10:09 PM.Finch Amplification - Under Conschmuction
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Re: Burstbucker Tone?
Hmmmm, good question. I can't remember exactly. It was really clear, pristine tone. The neck didn't really thump, but it was clear and touch sensitive. Not super bassy by any means, in fact, it was really bluesy. Hah, anyway, I liked it. I think it might have been over 2000, I might check tomorrow.Finch Amplification - Under Conschmuction
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Re: Burstbucker Tone?
Nope, open coilFinch Amplification - Under Conschmuction
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Yeah, maybe. Hah, that's funny, SD doesn't really make any vintage styled ceramic pups I'll check tomorrow for grins, they do make the BBs in open coil. ThanksFinch Amplification - Under Conschmuction
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Hey Aaron for similiar pups to what I've always heard in classics and what I think is in that one. (496,500) I'd go with a custom bridge and a jazz neck.
The custom is going to be a ceramic magnet with a DC Resistance of 14.2 +or- It is going to have good mids, bass, and highs and have that slightly aggressive ceramic sound.
The jazz is going to sound very articulate and warm. Some find the 59 more desirable, but I'm a fan of the jazz and I think you would like it as well.
Hope that helps you some!
Luke
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Cool, thanks guys! I guess I'll give the jazz another look. I kinda thought it sounded a little too woody, maybe not creamy enough. Maybe I'm just an A2 guy Dunno, I'm open to suggestion, I'm still training my toneological sense Oh, also, I have heard burstbuckers on another guitar, and they're awesome too, anybody know what's comparable among SDs to actual burstbuckers? Hah
Originally posted by Luke DukeP.S. Great Avatar, a great role modelFinch Amplification - Under Conschmuction
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Originally posted by aaronCool, thanks guys! I guess I'll give the jazz another look. I kinda thought it sounded a little too woody, maybe not creamy enough. Maybe I'm just an A2 guy Dunno, I'm open to suggestion, I'm still training my toneological sense Oh, also, I have heard burstbuckers on another guitar, and they're awesome too, anybody know what's comparable among SDs to actual burstbuckers? Hah
Luke“That which we do for ourselves dies with us … that which we do for others lives forever.”
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Yeah, I'm pretty set on a Seth neck, I think. I've been thinking about an AP2 or PG, leaning to PG for less bassy presence. Really, my favorite bridge tone, if it would work would be the Phat Cat. I'm just not sure that it's a safe bet. When I get closer to buying pups for this guitar, I may throw it up on the board for discussion. That would be ideal, otherwise, PG.Finch Amplification - Under Conschmuction
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The A2P is not as popular as the PG, probably for output reasons, but I am a big A2P fan. The mids are ver rich and I don't find the bass overbearing. It's as smooth as can be and as warm as the Carribean. For higher output you might also want to look at the CC more mids than any other passive pup and nice round highs.
Luke“That which we do for ourselves dies with us … that which we do for others lives forever.”
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