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I’m considering putting a 59/Custom Hybrid in the bridge position of my Les Paul. However, I’m struggling with the neck position. SD recommends either a 59 or a Jazz, but what about the Sentient? That’s often described as sounding right between the 59 and the Jazz. Also, how would the...

I'm hoping to get some help evening out the taper of the Tone pot on my Gretsch guitar. My issue is that almost all of the "action" occurs in the last quarter or so of the rotation, e.g. 0-3. The rest is very gradual. Any suggestions? Different taper and/or pot value? Different capacitor? For...

Does anyone on the forum have experience with the Stag Mag? How does it compare to something like the Fender Wide Range and/or Nordstrand NDC? It's listed as "High Output" but had lower mV output than a Seth Lover on a chart I saw. I'm thinking of dropping a set in my EBMM Stingray RS for...

In a way, yes. The neck pickup is basically a copy of the John Birch Hyperflux, which seems to be hot vintage output. The bridge pickup is a modified John Birch Magnum, with rail magnets. From what I understand, this served as the basis for the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Tony Iommi/El Diablo...

I used to have a Flying V ‘98 with the 496R/500T combo, and those were hot pickups. Currently, it’s probably the Old Boy pickups in my JayDee:

Seymour Duncan didn't offer the Pearly Gates Plus separately, but it was available as a Fender part:

Hi folks, I'm searching for a replacement bridge pickup for my PRS Custom 24. The stock unit is a 57/08, which is a low-medium output A2 PAF. I'm looking for something similar to a 59/Custom Hybrid, but a little more output and attitude. The trick is, I don't want to sacrifice too much in the...

Wolfetone was working on a P90 that would fit a humbucker route. You might contact him:

Hi folks, If I was looking for a passive match to the EMG 81/60 set from Seymour Duncan, what should I be check out? My first guess is Distortion/Jazz. Am I way off? Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance!

I have an EBMM 25th Anniversary guitar and am considering swapping out the stock chrome covered EVH/Axis pickups for one of these sets in either zebra or double cream. (Don't want to risk damage by removing the covers.) How do they compare? Does one set split or do parallel "better" than the...

Hello folks, Hoping to get some help with a wiring diagram. I recently purchased an EBMM 25th Anniversary (think Reflex). I think it's an awesome guitar with lots of great sounds to choose from! The trouble is, I don't find all of them that useful and getting from one of my preferred sounds...

I'm guessing the main hang-up is the EBMM Axis Super Sport Semi-hollow is precisely cut to fit the uniquely shaped DiMarzio tabs in a Direct-Mount configuration. They are more rounded whereas the Duncans are squared. You might be able to trim the Duncans to fit... Short legs would be a must...

When I saw the thread title, I thought the great JB comparison was about to begin...

Hi folks, I have a PRS CE-24 (bolt-on maple neck) and am considering swapping out the stock 85/15 pickups. I'm looking for a versatile, clear sounding, moderate output set that can do split tones well. Right now, the top contenders seem to be a Sentient neck and 59/Custom Hybrid bridge, or a...

Hi folks, I just wanted to share my experience with the above combination! My awesome wife got me an EP Booster for Christmas that I intended to (mostly) use with my '50s-style Tele, to boost/fatten it up a bit (which it does very well). I decided to use it with my Antiquity-loaded Explorer...