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    Dimarzio Hot Mini vs. Seymourized Mini for LP Deluxe? Opinions?

    Which one for the bridge of my early '70s LP Deluxe? Trying to get more output and stop the squeals! Also... I know that both are more of a Firebird style pick-up (no mounting ring, smooth cover), but can they be made to work with the existing cream pickup mounting ring for the bridge position...
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    Are the Antiquity II mini-humbuckers potted? Sound good?

    The bridge pickup in my '71 Les Paul Deluxe sounds cool but is very microphonic. Would the Antiquity II give me roughly the same sound, but without the microphonics (esp. at higher volume and gain settings)? Or would I need one of the more modern-spec minis for that? If so, anyone know of any...
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    Custom wasn't for me: '59 or Pearly Gates?

    My rig can be pretty "dark" or "metal" sounding with a Duncan Custom in the bridge position of '80 LPC, so I'm looking to brighten things up a bit, but I still need a pickup that can handle higher performance volumes through my Marshall 2203, and also give me some good controlled "old school...
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    Newbie needs help with choosing the right SD pup for Les Paul

    Can anyone help me narrow the choices down a bit when it comes to getting THE Seymour Duncan bridge pickup for my 1980 Les Paul Custom? The stock pickups squeal badly when I play at higher volumes through my Marshall 2203, so it's definitely time for a change. The all-original band I'm in...
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