A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

[ugrkoglu]

I have had an Alnico II Pro neck and a PG bridge in my LP for some time. I've decided that I want the warm, smooth and sweet tone of Alnico II Pro in the bridge too. (BTW I have nothing against the PG- my next guitar will have a PG set in it.)

I can go ahead put an Alnico II Pro in the bridge, but if I can find a little hotter version of it with a tad tighter bass response without sacrificing the main characteristics of APH-1, I would prefer that. What pickup do you guys think would qualify as a hotter APH-1? How does the custom shop Slash version compare to the regular APH-1?

 

[Simon_F]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Some guys here pair an SH-11 Custom Custom with the Alnico II Pro. That might be what you're looking for.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

the only "hot" alnico II humbucker is the Custom Custom...and in face just like Simon said I use it with my Alnico II Pro...it is a killer set up!

 

[theodie]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

The CC is not really like a hotter version of the APH though. Sort of but not really. Here is this hole in duncans product line again. I would really like for them to come out with a 10K A2 bucker.

 

[Boleslaw Gers 666]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

The CC is not really like a hotter version of the APH though. Sort of but not really. Here is this hole in duncans product line again. I would really like for them to come out with a 10K A2 bucker.

Yeah, there's lots. I want to see a neck pickup similar to the custom and JB, a hotter Alnico II like Slash uses, etc.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Yeah, there's lots. I want to see a neck pickup similar to the custom and JB, a hotter Alnico II like Slash uses, etc.

A good match to a JB in the neck is not a big deal...lots of pups sound good with a JB, and same with a Custom, as for the "hotter Alnico II like Slash uses"...Slash used stock Alnico II Pro's, they are made ion the CS, but the specs are the same as stock version...ie, no hotter bridge pickup

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Another vote for the Custom Custom. It is my favorite hot Duncan bridge humbucker.

It may not technically be an Alnico 2 Pro HB, but it's very compatable with it and the combo sounds killer! Both are alnico 2 pickups.

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Listen...you can just order an APH through a good SD dealer, like Blackrose, and have them overwind the APH a little for you. I have an APH in the bridge of my Hardtail that reads almost 8.4k. Standard for an APH is 7.85 +/-. It sounds fantastic.

The other thing you can do is order the Slash Custom shop AP2. It's built on Antiquity hardware and is a little hotter. It also has a few other slight differences that I can't remember at this point.

The CC is also a great choice. Even though it's rated at 14.4k or so, it doesn't act that hot. It's really smooth and sweet, and I think it cleans up really nicely because of the A2 mag.

 

[ugrkoglu]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Great advice you guys...thanks!!! Looks like I will have to decide between a CC and an overwound APH-1. I don't want it too hot though. I mean, PG is hot enough for me but a stock APH-1, lacking the mids of PG, probably will not saturate the way I want. I think I will start out with the CC and if it doesn't work out, exchange it for an overwound APH-1. Lew, can I do this through you?

 

[Faraday]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Listen...you can just order an APH through a good SD dealer, like Blackrose, and have them overwind the APH a little for you. I have an APH in the bridge of my Hardtail that reads almost 8.4k. Standard for an APH is 7.85 +/-. It sounds fantastic.

The other thing you can do is order the Slash Custom shop AP2. It's built on Antiquity hardware and is a little hotter. It also has a few other slight differences that I can't remember at this point.

The CC is also a great choice. Even though it's rated at 14.4k or so, it doesn't act that hot. It's really smooth and sweet, and I think it cleans up really nicely because of the A2 mag.

Anyone ever try a 'hybrid CC/A2P' for a median output? Not too hot. not too cold?

 

[gripweed]

Re: A Hotter Version of Alnico II Pro Bridge HB???

Slash does not use a custom shop model but the production line Alnico II pro. If you don't believe me, take Evan's word for it

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=25261&highlight=Slash+Custom

BTW faraday, I'd like to hear that pickup! I'm not a big fan of super hot pickups.