APS1 vs SSL1s
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Robert Delahunt
Showmasterologist
Re: APS1 vs SSL1s
Nice sig
Have the A2PS set in my Lite Ash Stratocaster. The highs are still there, just not obnoxiously bright, not like broken glass. Now the "broken glass" sound is appealing in its own way, however.
The Lite Ash Stratocaster (swamp ash body, maple neck and fretboard) is probably a bad example for this, however, because it came with 500k pots. This made the pickups sound very punchy, though still vintage output.
The movers just packed up this guitar, and my amp, or else I would've recorded an example for you. Remind me in about a month.
Nice sig
Have the A2PS set in my Lite Ash Stratocaster. The highs are still there, just not obnoxiously bright, not like broken glass. Now the "broken glass" sound is appealing in its own way, however.
The Lite Ash Stratocaster (swamp ash body, maple neck and fretboard) is probably a bad example for this, however, because it came with 500k pots. This made the pickups sound very punchy, though still vintage output.
The movers just packed up this guitar, and my amp, or else I would've recorded an example for you. Remind me in about a month.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: APS1 vs SSL1s
softer edges. softer attack. sweet sustain. less definition. more forgiving. A very supple and rewarding sound if you have a light touch. They seem a little noisier but that's probably because you have to turn up the volume/gain and a bit compared to ssl-1s.
Both are great strat pickup sets. Its just about what vibe you are after.
softer edges. softer attack. sweet sustain. less definition. more forgiving. A very supple and rewarding sound if you have a light touch. They seem a little noisier but that's probably because you have to turn up the volume/gain and a bit compared to ssl-1s.
Both are great strat pickup sets. Its just about what vibe you are after.
Ashurbanipal
Well-known member
Re: APS1 vs SSL1s
I haven't played APSs but I love the SSL2s in my HSS that I've posted on here loads of times. I chose them as I wanted a more stereotypical Stratocaster vibe - bit scooped mid so the prominent high and low give the impression of more power, attack, chime, and piano-like clang. Both pups are very useable and sound great from clean to hard rock.
Some sounds.
Clean: neck, neck/middle, neck/bridge (split), bridge split, bridge full, all three with bridge split.
Dirt. Neck, middle (using coin as pick, so attack is a bit different); humbucker.
Because of the way my rig is, things get balanced out, so the SSLs don't sound too bright.
I haven't played APSs but I love the SSL2s in my HSS that I've posted on here loads of times. I chose them as I wanted a more stereotypical Stratocaster vibe - bit scooped mid so the prominent high and low give the impression of more power, attack, chime, and piano-like clang. Both pups are very useable and sound great from clean to hard rock.
Some sounds.
Clean: neck, neck/middle, neck/bridge (split), bridge split, bridge full, all three with bridge split.
Dirt. Neck, middle (using coin as pick, so attack is a bit different); humbucker.
Because of the way my rig is, things get balanced out, so the SSLs don't sound too bright.
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Funkfingers
Guest
Re: APS1 vs SSL1s
I suggest splitting the difference. SSL-52 Five-Twos. Best of both worlds.
I suggest splitting the difference. SSL-52 Five-Twos. Best of both worlds.
darthphineas
New member
Re: APS1 vs SSL1s
have you checked the main site? sums it up pretty well.
APS1 ( http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones/view/14 ): Vintage tone with pronounced mid-range - smooth distortion
SSL1 ( http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones/view/112 ): Vintage Strat "quack" - bright, angular distortion
have you checked the main site? sums it up pretty well.
APS1 ( http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones/view/14 ): Vintage tone with pronounced mid-range - smooth distortion
SSL1 ( http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones/view/112 ): Vintage Strat "quack" - bright, angular distortion
SlappyTappy
New member
Re: APS1 vs SSL1s
Do the APS sound better under gain for rock n roll tones than the SSLs which can kinda be stiff and harsh?
Do the APS sound better under gain for rock n roll tones than the SSLs which can kinda be stiff and harsh?