Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

[dcchristy]

Any feedback on Rio's Texas / BBQ humbucker set in a LesPaul? Sounds closest to what Seymour's?

[jimlp]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

Any feedback on Rio's Texas / BBQ humbucker set in a LesPaul? Sounds closest to what Seymour's?

I had a BBQ in my Les Paul and it was thick as hell as well as a little dark sounding, actually to me it was very dark sounding but that is a subjective thing so I went middle of the road in my description. The BBQ does not sound like any of the SD pickups I have tried, it has it's own sound.

[Edgecrusher]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

I havent ever tried the texas but I really the BBQ its sounded great in every guitar I've put it in. I do agree it isnt a very bright pickup but to me thats a big plus... I also agree SD doesnt really have anything in the lineup like it...

[papersoul]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

It sound thick and has some serious punch in an LP! Lots of midrange punch!

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

I'm not sure how much they sound like a BBQ/Texas set from Rio, but CC/59 set sounds pretty thick and toneful in a Paul. My two main Pauls are C-5/59 and CC/Seth

[papersoul]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

Some say the CC won't do high gain tight rhythm well but lots of guys do it!

I know a guy who tried the CC and ended up using the Burstbucker Pros for the same type of high gain music I play. That tells me the C-5 would still be better for my high gain style.

[rspst14]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

The Texas is somewhat in the ballpark of the '59, but there is no Duncan that's similar to the BBQ. The CC has much less low end and a bit more midrange than the BBQ, while being slightly higher in output.

Ryan

[KLINKDETROIT]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

Is the texas good for cleans? I have a custom overwound alnico 2 pro that sounds good but I heard it wont match if I buy a BBQ so I may get the Texas or maybe a Bastard p-90. Any thoughts?

[rspst14]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

I have a BBQ/Alnico 2 Pro setup in my Hamer, they match up just fine.

Ryan

[papersoul]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

I have a BBQ/Alnico 2 Pro setup in my Hamer, they match up just fine.

Ryan

Is that a better set up than the Texas in the neck which can be tubby and too fat. Thanks!

[rspst14]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

The Alnico 2 Pro is my favorite neck pickup of all-time, so it made sense to match it up with a bridge pickup that was a bit warmer sounding. Both pickups have a nice bass response, and my opinion is that the Alnico 2 Pro has more mids than the tone chart shows, but not quite as much as the BBQ. Both pickups have warm, sweet highs. So it's pretty easy to find one amp setting that brings out the best in both pickups.

Ryan

[Jeff5]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

I took the BBQ out of my Epi LP. It was too dark, too much low end, (and too little high), and didn't have enough articulation for me. Good sounding pup, but just not for me. I replaced it with a JB and can't be happier. On the other hand I have a Texas in the neck and its probably never leaving. GREAT sounding pup, articulate, smooth, great harmonics, just sings.....!

[papersoul]

Re: Rio Tex/BBQ humbuckers in a LP

I took the BBQ out of my Epi LP. It was too dark, too much low end, (and too little high), and didn't have enough articulation for me. Good sounding pup, but just not for me. I replaced it with a JB and can't be happier. On the other hand I have a Texas in the neck and its probably never leaving. GREAT sounding pup, articulate, smooth, great harmonics, just sings.....!

I would think the JB would be thin by comparison.