Hey folks, just looking for a humbucker recommendation in my Hagstrom Viking (basically a 335). I'm actually using a set of Railhammers right now, but I'm not sold on them and thinking of going back to regular humbuckers.
I believe the stock pickups are Hagstrom's take on a 50s PAF. I measured the neck at ~7.2k and bridge at ~8.3k. I always thought the bridge sounded a bit weak and compressed, and it had a nasal treble presence that I didn't care for. I'd like something a bit more balanced - not necessarily hotter, just smoother highs and less nasal EQ in general. I'd be using it for some heavier indie/prog music, so it needs to handle cleans and distortion equally.
I'm also open to matching it with a new neck pickup if you have a suggestion, but I think the stock one is good enough.
Thanks for your help!
I believe the stock pickups are Hagstrom's take on a 50s PAF. I measured the neck at ~7.2k and bridge at ~8.3k. I always thought the bridge sounded a bit weak and compressed, and it had a nasal treble presence that I didn't care for. I'd like something a bit more balanced - not necessarily hotter, just smoother highs and less nasal EQ in general. I'd be using it for some heavier indie/prog music, so it needs to handle cleans and distortion equally.
I'm also open to matching it with a new neck pickup if you have a suggestion, but I think the stock one is good enough.
Thanks for your help!
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