Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

[fretburner]

Anybody tried an Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

From what I've read, the Alt8 is like a "beefier" JB... Meaning it's got more low end but same mids and highs?

The Duncan Custom is still is my fave LP Bridge pup so far, and was thinking of getting a Custom/59 hybrid as my next bridge pup, but I have an opportunity to get a good deal for an Alt8

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[Van Noord]

Re: Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

My impression is that it's actually darker than the JB, lacking that certain level of raspy top end bite that the JB has. I think the Alt8 is also slightly stiffer, colder sounding. Not quite as much of a juicy crunch like the JB.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

My impression is that it's actually darker than the JB, lacking that certain level of raspy top end bite that the JB has. I think the Alt8 is also slightly stiffer, colder sounding. Not quite as much of a juicy crunch like the JB.

Is it significantly darker?

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[Van Noord]

Re: Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

Is it significantly darker?

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No, I'd say only noticeable in side-by-side comparisons

 

[fretburner]

Re: Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

No, I'd say only noticeable in side-by-side comparisons

I've been listening to the sound clips on the website - specifically the dirty, rock clips... and the Alt8 sounded brighter, and worryingly "scooped" vs the JB. I like bright bridge pickups but I don't like a scooped sound. What are your thoughts on the mids of the Alt8?

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[fretburner]

Re: Alternative 8 in a Les Paul?

Took the plunge. I'll try to hook it up in my LP Trad over the weekend. It will be paired with my fave neck pup - the APH1

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