Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

[magillver]

Hi There! I'm going to be installing a Benedetto A6 in the neck position of my '95 Ibanez AF120. I play clean, mostly jazz, looking for suggestions for a good complement in the bridge position. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[ArtieToo]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

Another Benedetto A6?

[magillver]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

Thanks, Artie!

[ArtieToo]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

Mind you, I've never used them. But it sounds like a great combo.

[Mincer]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

The Benedetto PAF is also a great choice for a sound closer to what would have been in the bridge of some of those old semi-hollows. An Antiquity is also a great choice.

[Clint 55]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

I would say put a PAF in the neck and the A6 in the bridge. I could sell you mine.

[ArtieToo]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

One of the reasons I mentioned another Benedetto A6 is because it's a pair of them in the Benedetto "Benny." (A $5500 Benedetto guitar.) You could snag that tone and sneak in way under that price point with your Ibby.

https://benedettoguitars.com/guitars/professional-series/benny™/

[jeremy]

Re: Good bridge pup for a Benedetto A6 neck?

the a6 is a great pup, a friend of mine builds archtops and has used them a few times. havent heard the bene paf but im sure its a nice sounding pup

[magillver]

Quick Update: I went ahead and installed 2 Benedetto A6's in my Ibanez AF120, and I am stunned at the improvement! These p'ups are so clean, smooth, even and articulate. I'm most impressed with the clarity on the lower notes, just as clear and articulate (am I repeating myself?) as the higher notes, like I've never heard in another guitar or pickup...

[ArtieToo]

Sweet! Got pics?

[jeremy]

glad you like it! they are great pups for sure

[Mincer]

These are a kind of pickup we don't read enough about here. I am happy they work for you. I'd love to try them in a semi-hollow, and see how they compare to something like Antiquities.

[magillver]

Here you go, Artie:

[ArtieToo]

Those go beautifully in there. Clearly a match made in heaven. Enjoy.