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    Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

    Looking for a vintage output humbucker set that is

    forgiving
    smooth/fat
    slightly compressed
    good sustain
    punchy

    I know I can get those qualities in a high output pickup but I also want a pickup that cleans up well with the volume knob and still retains an fairly open and articulate sound.

    Looking for something that can balance all those qualities.

    These will be going into a Les Paul Standard (trad swiss cheese weight relief). I play alt-country, classic rock, blues.

    What am I looking for: Duncan Slash APH-2, Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker, Dimarzio 36th, others?
    Last edited by Reverberocket2; 12-04-2019, 06:24 PM.
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    Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

    I think you would like the Slash set the most from what you listed.

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      Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

      Came here to say Slash set. They are pretty much dead on for what you described.

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        Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

        All humbuckers are forgiving and slightly compressed . . . I switch from ssl-2s to Seth Lover and '59 for more forgiving and compressed tone.
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          Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

          Originally posted by GuitarStv View Post
          All humbuckers are forgiving and slightly compressed
          Yeah compressed is a very relative term in this context. As you say, compared to a single coil, literally any humbucker fits this description.

          So, I assume that OP means compared to other PAFs. My first thought when I read the thread title (as far as Duncans go) was the custom shop '78 http://customshop.seymourduncan.com/78-model/

          But others have already mentioned the Slash signature set, which sounds like it's the closest thing in the regular Duncan product line. I haven't personally tried them but a slightly overwound A2 PAF is what you want and that's exactly what they are.

          That being said, I would go for a Dimarzio tbh. Specifically a PAF Pro. It is literally exactly what you are describing.
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            Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

            Originally posted by GuitarStv View Post
            All humbuckers are forgiving and slightly compressed . . . I switch from ssl-2s to Seth Lover and '59 for more forgiving and compressed tone.
            Yes, I mean compared to other humbuckers. To my ears, some of the more traditional PAF type humbuckers like Seth's and Antiquity's are very articulate, open and much less forgiving

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              Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

              An A2P. I'm considering "compressed" to mean fat. Or that fat sounds somewhat compressed. Not that either of those is true.
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                Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                Originally posted by oilpit View Post
                Yeah compressed is a very relative term in this context. As you say, compared to a single coil, literally any humbucker fits this description.

                So, I assume that OP means compared to other PAFs. My first thought when I read the thread title (as far as Duncans go) was the custom shop '78 http://customshop.seymourduncan.com/78-model/

                But others have already mentioned the Slash signature set, which sounds like it's the closest thing in the regular Duncan product line. I haven't personally tried them but a slightly overwound A2 PAF is what you want and that's exactly what they are.

                That being said, I would go for a Dimarzio tbh. Specifically a PAF Pro. It is literally exactly what you are describing.
                I had a PAF Pro in the neck of a Flying V back in the late 90's. Never tried it in the bridge.

                From what I've read the 36th's are very vintage sounding with a bit of a mid hump and good sustain.

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                  Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                  Originally posted by Aceman View Post
                  An A2P. I'm considering "compressed" to mean fat. Or that fat sounds somewhat compressed. Not that either of those is true.
                  Regarding compession I mean how certain high output pickups like a JB are more forgiving and have a singing sustain that makes lead playing easier compared to more dynamic and open sounding pickups like a '59 or Seth.

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                    Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                    I don't know if there are any vintage-output humbuckers that sound compressed (or, really, feel compressed) to me. You have to get into the Custom range to start hearing it.
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                      Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                      I vote whole lotta humbuckers

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                        Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                        Originally posted by Mincer View Post
                        I don't know if there are any vintage-output humbuckers that sound compressed (or, really, feel compressed) to me. You have to get into the Custom range to start hearing it.
                        I get that. Just wondering if some of the hotter PAF styles exhibit more sustain/compression than the lower output ones.

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                          Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                          You could always just kick on a compressor pedal. It's . . . kinda what it's designed for.
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                          This planet has - or rather had - a problem, which was this: most of the people living on it were unhappy for pretty much of the time. Many solutions were suggested for this problem, but most of these were largely concerned with the movements of small green pieces of paper, which is odd because on the whole it wasn't the small green pieces of paper that were unhappy.

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                            Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                            The A2P slash set to me is the most forgiving/fun to play out of what you mentioned. The fat highs remind me of how a dimarzio Super D responds just on a lesser scale, they still have solid bass, especially for an A2 pickup. The sustain feels like it's more with these pickups, but it's probably my brain convincing my ears I'm hearing that. The bridge fits in great with a 57 Classic or Burstbucker 1 in the neck too, I like the slash neck for solo type stuff but it always seems a little too hot and dark for any other way I would use it. All of this being said, the Saturday Night Special set covers all these bases with firmer low end, and a much more articulate neck pickup.

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                              Re: Recommend a vintage output humbucke set that is forgiving and slightly compressed

                              Originally posted by Reverberocket2 View Post
                              I get that. Just wondering if some of the hotter PAF styles exhibit more sustain/compression than the lower output ones.
                              Absolutely. The Slash, Whole Lotta Humbuckers, and Saturday Night Specials should all be in the running here. Pick the EQ you like and slap 'em in.
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