Anyone using a PATB-2b?

[BloodRose]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

Synapsys sad that the guitar sounded a bit dull.. I had the same sitch. I had a Carvin SC90 that was STUNNINGLY gorgeous.. But tonally, it was a bit bland... When I put in the PATB3 and pearly gates neck, the guitar then had mojo to spare...

 

[Synapsys]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

If only SD made zebra ones, I'd be in pickup Heaven...

BloodRose, is your SC90 bolt on or neck-through?

 

[Schmeer]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

It's nice to see that quite a few people are using the PATB pickups. I've always thought they were the unsung heroes of pups. I hope to have pics of my install later today, or tomorrow.
Since my wife got me a big ole Pit Boss pellet grill for Father's Day, I'm guessing I'm going to be doing some grillin' today.

Never tried the PATB-2b, but I'm loving the PATB-1b paired with a '59 in the neck

 

[orpheo]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

the patb series are so damn epic.
the patb2 is GREAT. the patb1/2 HYBRID is...


heaven. the fluidity of the leads, the tightness of the rhythm. crunch to spare for years and days. so organic. SO many harmonics. Some of the best pickups I've ever come across. even the singlecoils are amazing.

 

[Artie]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

A 1/2 hybrid? Hmmm, sounds interesting.

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

If only SD made zebra ones, I'd be in pickup Heaven...

BloodRose, is your SC90 bolt on or neck-through?

I believe they only make them in neck thru. Mine was..

 

[Synapsys]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

Just asked since the PATB series was developed with bolt ons in mind... cool to see them used outside that box!

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

The guitar was extremely gorgeous!!! Purple flame top (Carvin has gorgeous flame and quilt) SC90 is a single cut shape, but had a chrome Floyd on it. I changed the truss cover and p/g to chrome and on that dark purple, it was breath taking... Tonally, I felt it was alittle thin tho. So I inquired here on the forum and was recommended the PATB3. Put that in with a Pearly gates in the neck.. WOW...... Just wow.. think that Gorgeous girl thats drunk and goes home with you.. She wakes up in the morning sober and STILL wants to be with you again!! LOL... NO, not a real life scenario.... Just came to me..
Anyhow, It looked amazing and then sounded amazing too!!

 

[Synapsys]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

I know this is stupid, but my main gripe with Carvin/Kiesel is that they don't do neck binding... The only guitars I like without neck binding are Fenders.

Even the Jackson on my avatar has black binding on the neck.

On topic, one day I have to try the PATB3. An excellent excuse to buy a new guitar...

 

[orpheo]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

A 1/2 hybrid? Hmmm, sounds interesting.

it negates the tiny issues i had with each.

The 1 can be a bit too loose in the low end from time to time. The 2 is too tight for its own good. The hybrid is just perfect.

 

[Masta' C]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

Which magnet did you keep for the hybrid? Alnico from the PATB-1 or Ceramic from the PATB-2?

I've thought about trying a ceramic in the PATB-1 before

 

[orpheo]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

I tried the ceramic, at and a8. I luv a8 but it was very full. A5 gives it more openness and is imho most versatile. Ceramic is hottest and most crunchy but lacks proper cleans or split.

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

I know this is stupid, but my main gripe with Carvin/Kiesel is that they don't do neck binding... The only guitars I like without neck binding are Fenders.

Even the Jackson on my avatar has black binding on the neck.

On topic, one day I have to try the PATB3. An excellent excuse to buy a new guitar...

I wish I could find that Ben Stiller picture from Starsky and Hutch I think it was.... Do It!!

IIRC, it wasnt ness designed for bolt on guitars, but to fatten up Floyd Rose loaded guitars. Which, at the time of its design, were normally the bolt on superstrats of the day. (AGain, this is ALL MY opinion..) So, neck thru, bolt on, whatever, I figured it would be ideal to fatten up the tone of that guitar, and it sure did!!

Kinda funny they dont do neck binding as they have tons of options, and the Kiesels offer some pretty elaborate things. I've never seen a bound one tho.

 

[Synapsys]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

You are absolutely right, BloodRose. I seem to have mixed up the development concept...

 

[Artie]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

On topic, one day I have to try the PATB3. An excellent excuse to buy a new guitar...

I don't mind my threads wandering off into interesting topics.

I think the PATB-3 would be sweet in a single-HB'er axe. I need to get another one.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: Anyone using a PATB-2b?

PATB3 just sings. Perfect for a Floydcaster. But I bet it'd be wonderful in just about anything that could use a little fattening.
That hybrid sounds mighty interesting tho...