fatboywhitney
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Could someone please explain the tonal differences between an A2 pro set and a set of '59's?
A 2 Pro vs. '59's
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Zhangliqun
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Alnico 2 Pros have full, plump mids and low mids. 59's have a little more output but are a little hollow in the middle to my ear, but if you have a dark-sounding guitar, 59's can be great. All other (brighter sounding) guitars, I vote for the Alnico 2 Pro.
Alnico 2 Pros have full, plump mids and low mids. 59's have a little more output but are a little hollow in the middle to my ear, but if you have a dark-sounding guitar, 59's can be great. All other (brighter sounding) guitars, I vote for the Alnico 2 Pro.
fatboywhitney
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
I was sure I had decided on PG's in another thread I started. Then I started readiing the wonderful things people had to say about
A2 pros in other threads. 59's were my choice early in that thread. So I'm down to A2's or 59's. I don't wish for the highs the PG's have. It was suggested to think against mixing mag types(ie:a2n/59b)
I have a new Epi LP Standard. I've heard they're dark. (It does sound on the muddy side)
I was sure I had decided on PG's in another thread I started. Then I started readiing the wonderful things people had to say about
A2 pros in other threads. 59's were my choice early in that thread. So I'm down to A2's or 59's. I don't wish for the highs the PG's have. It was suggested to think against mixing mag types(ie:a2n/59b)
I have a new Epi LP Standard. I've heard they're dark. (It does sound on the muddy side)
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martinsixstringcustoms
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
A2 Pro's are some of my favorite pup's, particularly in the neck position of a Les Paul. They'd make a great choice!
A2 Pro's are some of my favorite pup's, particularly in the neck position of a Les Paul. They'd make a great choice!
Travis
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
This is pretty much right on target. Both pickups are great and can really do most anything with the right amp behind them. The APH-1 is a smoother more middy pickup with spongier lows while the 59 is tighter in the bass, a little more scooped with more punch and attack. Can't really go wrong with either.
Zhangliqun said:
This is pretty much right on target. Both pickups are great and can really do most anything with the right amp behind them. The APH-1 is a smoother more middy pickup with spongier lows while the 59 is tighter in the bass, a little more scooped with more punch and attack. Can't really go wrong with either.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
59'as are a great pickup BUT in the neck of a LP a 59n cab be a bit too much on the bass...I know you liked the idea of going with the Pearly Gates set but to be honest I think you'd be much happier with an Alnico II Pro in the neck and a 59 in the bridge...you'll have a nice round/smooth neck thats not muccy but still very full and a nice powerful (In a PAF way) bridge...think Slash on the neck and Jimmy Page on the bridge...don't forget those new pots and caps! And also, don't forget that 21 exchange policy!
59'as are a great pickup BUT in the neck of a LP a 59n cab be a bit too much on the bass...I know you liked the idea of going with the Pearly Gates set but to be honest I think you'd be much happier with an Alnico II Pro in the neck and a 59 in the bridge...you'll have a nice round/smooth neck thats not muccy but still very full and a nice powerful (In a PAF way) bridge...think Slash on the neck and Jimmy Page on the bridge...don't forget those new pots and caps! And also, don't forget that 21 exchange policy!
fatboywhitney
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
You've helped me a lot fireguy. So has everyone else.
Is it ok to mix mags. lln/Vb?. and please tell me about the 21 exchange.
You've helped me a lot fireguy. So has everyone else.
Is it ok to mix mags. lln/Vb?. and please tell me about the 21 exchange.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
if you buy a Duncan pickup new from a Duncan dealer and you don't like it for any reason you can exchange it for a different pickup within 21 days...it kicks ass!
fatboywhitney said:
if you buy a Duncan pickup new from a Duncan dealer and you don't like it for any reason you can exchange it for a different pickup within 21 days...it kicks ass!
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martinsixstringcustoms
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Don't listen to this clown!
J/K Bro!!! Fatboywhitney, Christian's right on the money. Try out a pickup (or a set) and if you don't like them, you've got 21 days to exchange it for something else. Its totally no hassle and one, if not the best, guarantees in the business!
BTW...TGWIF knows his stuff! Good advice indeed.
the guy who invented fire said:
Don't listen to this clown!
J/K Bro!!! Fatboywhitney, Christian's right on the money. Try out a pickup (or a set) and if you don't like them, you've got 21 days to exchange it for something else. Its totally no hassle and one, if not the best, guarantees in the business!
BTW...TGWIF knows his stuff! Good advice indeed.
fatboywhitney
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Sooo, A2pro n/'59 b. Your description sound perfect. Mag combo OK?
You're right, kick ass return policy.
the guy who invented fire said:
Sooo, A2pro n/'59 b. Your description sound perfect. Mag combo OK?
You're right, kick ass return policy.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Im not sure what you are asking in that post?
Im not sure what you are asking in that post?
fatboywhitney
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
My understanding is that '59's use a V mag and A2 pros well use a 2 mag.the guy who invented fire said:
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martinsixstringcustoms
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Sorry to Hijack....Yes, you are correct with the difference in mags, but there is no issue with mixing and matching.
fatboywhitney said:
Sorry to Hijack....Yes, you are correct with the difference in mags, but there is no issue with mixing and matching.
fatboywhitney
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Thanks. I think I have al the info I need now. I think I'll shut up and play my guitar now.
Thanks. I think I have al the info I need now. I think I'll shut up and play my guitar now.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
yeah...they do use different magnets but thats cool...lots of guts mix and match all the time...
yeah...they do use different magnets but thats cool...lots of guts mix and match all the time...
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
NICE!
fatboywhitney said:
NICE!
fatboywhitney
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
Thanks. I'm finallly gettin it!
Thanks. I'm finallly gettin it!
Simon_F
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
I think I'm going to move to that combination in my '96 LP Standard. I was playing A2Pros in it for a while - loved the neck, but found the bridge a little too compressed sounding in the mids and a bit too loose on the bottom end. Swapped over to a '59 set - love the punch and bite of the bridge and its more open tonality, but the neck is a little too bass-heavy. Reckon the A2Pn with the 59b will be perfect!
the guy who invented fire said:
I think I'm going to move to that combination in my '96 LP Standard. I was playing A2Pros in it for a while - loved the neck, but found the bridge a little too compressed sounding in the mids and a bit too loose on the bottom end. Swapped over to a '59 set - love the punch and bite of the bridge and its more open tonality, but the neck is a little too bass-heavy. Reckon the A2Pn with the 59b will be perfect!
Zhangliqun
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Re: A 2 Pro vs. '59's
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with mixing magnets. In my LP, I have a Phat Cat in the neck which has Alnico 2's, and a hybrid Jon Moore/Zhangbucker in the bridge with Alnico 8. My 355 has a Jon Moore with Alnico 4 in the neck and the bridge is a C3 (CC with Alnico 3).
fatboywhitney said:
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with mixing magnets. In my LP, I have a Phat Cat in the neck which has Alnico 2's, and a hybrid Jon Moore/Zhangbucker in the bridge with Alnico 8. My 355 has a Jon Moore with Alnico 4 in the neck and the bridge is a C3 (CC with Alnico 3).
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