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[ToneFiddler]

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[Clint 55]

Maybe it had an A2??

 

[Mincer]

I loved it right away. Great PAF EQ with a little more output- just a wonderful, versatile pickup.

 

[dystrust]

I loved it right away. Great PAF EQ with a little more output- just a wonderful, versatile pickup.

I loved it right away too. I was a bit worried with the '59 being bright and thin and the Custom 5 so scooped, but my worries were unfounded. Bright would definitely be my first word to describe the Hybrid, but definitely not thin. It's pretty similar to the WLH bridge in terms of output, but with a upper as opposed to lower-mid frequency focus. I was also surprised by the effortless pinch harmonics.

 

[Leon Of Late]

I have an HB-16 in double cream sitting in my pickup box that I have yet to find the time to try with anything, but I am looking forward to it. Right now I have my 13.3K early 80’s Custom in my Dean Hardtail....maybe I should try the HB16 in that guitar with the Custom Shop 59’ neck w/A4 mag. It sounds like they would be a good combo.

Glad to hear you like yours so much after the mag swap.

 

[dystrust]

@dystrust: WLH more low mids you say?
got to give them a go soon. but i got 2 mid heavy LP which give me the hardest time. the 59, demon and now the hybrid seem to fit well.
so iam worried about the WLH being too much.

How did the '59 fare in your LP?

I have my WLH set in a 335, while my Hybrid is in a LP Standard. My WLH replaced a '59 which I found too bright and thin. In terms of output the WLH is a little bit hotter than a '59 with less, smoother treble, more mids (epsecially low mid), and maybe the slightest bit less bass. Coincidentally my Hybrid also replaced a '59b, and between the WLH & Hybrid I doubt I'll use a 59b again.

 

[BeKindRewind]

I loved it right away. Great PAF EQ with a little more output- just a wonderful, versatile pickup.

I think I need to try it! It's flown under my radar until I read this post - or maybe it just never stood out to me . But I have a guitar with a Custom 5, which I really like but I've been craving something a little more low-output and rich in flavor. The guitar has a 59' in the neck which I love - I am convinced the 59' is the richest sounding humbucker ever. I was originally thinking a 59' bridge, but maybe this hybrid would be more to my liking, as I play pretty crunchy power chord riffs. There's nothing wrong with the Custom 5, I love the sounds that come out of that thing.. but as my technique has been getting better I can't help but wonder if some added clarity from a lower output pickup would help me shine. My infatuation with high output pickups has been dying off as my technique has been getting better

Tonefiddler you will have to keep us updated on how you are liking it