59/custom with alnico II?

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I bought a hybrid from metalmachine and wanted to ask is the hybrid with a A2 magnet like a custom-custom lite?
It has the A5 stock but i was after a Custom-custom type tone with less output and a bit more treble bite?
 
Re: 59/custom with alnico II?

I remember there was a clip of the A2 hybrid in the tips and clips room earlier this year and it sounded bad a$$. I should have tried the hybrid with an A2 before ditching it cause to my ears with the A5 and even the UOA5 it sounded to modern.
 
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The 59C hybrid works well with a2, a3, a4, a5 and uoa5. Its that good. One of the best pups I ever tried. With an a2 its got sweetness and clarity, juiciness and dirt. Not as clear as a seth or as raunchy as a pearly or thick as a custom custom but right in the middle.
 
Re: 59/custom with alnico II?

To answer the op question. I currently have a cc and 59/custom a2 hybrid in two guitars. I don't feel like the hybrid is as much a cc lite, because it adds articulation, but more like a cc +. The alnico2 slash that the hybrid replaced felt more like a cc -.
 
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I'm not adding anything to the discussion, but I just got an unpotted SH-16 in and put A2 in it right away and added a cover. I just wanted to stay close to a Seth in tone but with a bit more oomph and better splitting.
 
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Natman said:
I'm not adding anything to the discussion, but I just got an unpotted SH-16 in and put A2 in it right away and added a cover. I just wanted to stay close to a Seth in tone but with a bit more oomph and better splitting.
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How did you go about getting one unpotted?
 
Re: 59/custom with alnico II?

Like both the custom and 59 wind, the hybrid works with a lot of magnets. You'd need to figure out for yourself which is the best magnet for the specific guitar. I had a hybrid which only worked with an A5 in it (in a chambered studio). The Jazz/59 neck hybrid was a little more flexible and worked well with A3 and UOA5 from memory.
 
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orpheo said:
The 59C hybrid works well with a2, a3, a4, a5 and uoa5. Its that good. One of the best pups I ever tried. With an a2 its got sweetness and clarity, juiciness and dirt. Not as clear as a seth or as raunchy as a pearly or thick as a custom custom but right in the middle.
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^^^^^^ THIS IS WHAT I AM AFTER!
 
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Re: 59/custom with alnico II?

Natman said:
I'm not adding anything to the discussion, but I just got an unpotted SH-16 in and put A2 in it right away and added a cover. I just wanted to stay close to a Seth in tone but with a bit more oomph and better splitting.
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I also really like the seth lover but when i tried one i wished it had more oomph and without having to go custom shop. it is sounding like i made the right decision to buy the hybrid and did the right thing asking about the A2 in it:naughty:
 
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