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  • Best Parallel Axis neck pickup to match Crazy 8 bridge?

    I'm planning to order a custom shop Parallel Axis Crazy 8 as part of a full set. I was curious with those who have used the Crazy 8, which PA pickup paired best in the neck? I figured the PA Original neck or having the Custom Shop make a matching pickup would probably be my best options, but wasn't sure what kind of results others have had. This is going into a 26.5" scale, 6 string, fixed bridge, alder bodied guitar that I tune B to B. Thanks all!

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    Re: Best Parallel Axis neck pickup to match Crazy 8 bridge?

    welcome to the forum!

    id assume the patb1n would be a great match but if you are willing to go cs, then im sure they could make you something great! ive tried both pups but not in a b to b baritone.

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    • #3
      Re: Best Parallel Axis neck pickup to match Crazy 8 bridge?

      The PATB1 is an amazing choice but folks have achieved great results with a PATB3 - ALNICO3 in the neck as well. Just swapped the mag themselves.

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      • #4
        Re: Best Parallel Axis neck pickup to match Crazy 8 bridge?

        The PATB1N would be a very good choice-its basically a Jazz Neck in Parallel Axis form. I would be interested to try a PATB3 in a custom shop neck format as well-that could be interesting.
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        • #5
          Re: Best Parallel Axis neck pickup to match Crazy 8 bridge?

          Thanks guys! I traded e-mails with Dennis from SD as well. After all the input, we opted to go with the PATB-1N to start. The thought was we could always do a magnet swap to fine tune the tone if necessary, but this would be the best starting point.

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          • #6
            Re: Best Parallel Axis neck pickup to match Crazy 8 bridge?

            Originally posted by orpheo View Post
            The PATB1 is an amazing choice but folks have achieved great results with a PATB3 - ALNICO3 in the neck as well. Just swapped the mag themselves.
            Exactly, i can tell how great the PATB-3 (saraceno) sounds with alnico 3 magnet.
            Simply amazing.

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