Best neck humbucker to compliment to 59b
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Rex_Rocker
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Re: Best neck humbucker to compliment to 59b
I used to have a '59B with a DiMarzio 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck in an old Ibanez RGA I sold. I thought that was a cool combo. The 36th Anniversary is smooth and throaty, but not as boomy or scooped as the '59N.
I used to have a '59B with a DiMarzio 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck in an old Ibanez RGA I sold. I thought that was a cool combo. The 36th Anniversary is smooth and throaty, but not as boomy or scooped as the '59N.
Aceman
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Re: Best neck humbucker to compliment to 59b
There are a number of pickups that "tilt" the EQ in the neck the way you want.
I generally say that the PG is a first top, the jazz or Full Shred more extreme, and the demon is also more 'tilted to treble, but also a little hotter.
I can't personally speak for a few of the things mentioned like the Slash or the WLH.
I will say I might try the A4 mag swap first.
There are a number of pickups that "tilt" the EQ in the neck the way you want.
I generally say that the PG is a first top, the jazz or Full Shred more extreme, and the demon is also more 'tilted to treble, but also a little hotter.
I can't personally speak for a few of the things mentioned like the Slash or the WLH.
I will say I might try the A4 mag swap first.
Ascension
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Re: Best neck humbucker to compliment to 59b
Easy a Saturday Night Special neck. If the 59 neck is to boomy in your guitar a APH-1 or a WLH will both be worse. The SNS will be less boomy more chime and a good output match for your 59B. That is by far my 1st choice but a Jazz neck would also be worth a look. The APH-1 in particular with A2 mag will be softer and rounder in the attack and the WLH will be bigger and hotter than a 59 neck. The SNS on the other hand will be more balanced and less woolie /boomie in the neck. Have 2 SNS necks in play right now. One with a SNS Trembucker in my semi hollow Carvin AE 185 and another with a 59 Custom Hybrid Trembucker in my Carvin ST 300.
This is my AE 185 through my PRS MT 15 with the full SNS set.
Easy a Saturday Night Special neck. If the 59 neck is to boomy in your guitar a APH-1 or a WLH will both be worse. The SNS will be less boomy more chime and a good output match for your 59B. That is by far my 1st choice but a Jazz neck would also be worth a look. The APH-1 in particular with A2 mag will be softer and rounder in the attack and the WLH will be bigger and hotter than a 59 neck. The SNS on the other hand will be more balanced and less woolie /boomie in the neck. Have 2 SNS necks in play right now. One with a SNS Trembucker in my semi hollow Carvin AE 185 and another with a 59 Custom Hybrid Trembucker in my Carvin ST 300.
This is my AE 185 through my PRS MT 15 with the full SNS set.
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Re: Best neck humbucker to compliment to 59b
My suggestion would also be to try an A4 in your 59n first. It's certainly the cheapest way to find out if you can save $70-100.
Next would be the Jazz.
Years ago my favorite neck pup was the PG, then I discovered the Demon and it quickly became my #1 choice...much better sounding than the PG ("better" is a relative term and means different things to different people). The Demon had a much more even tone curve...no boomy bass, no out-of-proportion treble, and not as aggressive sounding. It sounded so perfect to me that I had a hard time wanting to try anything else in the neck. I steered away from the Jazz because of all the hype that it was so bright. Then I saw a good deal on a used Jazz and my curiosity got the best of me. What the heck, I think it was only $40. To my surprise, it wasn't as bright as I thought. In fact it had a very even/flat tone that could be controlled by my guitar and amp to get any tone that I wanted. Extremely versatile! I tried it in a LP, SG, Strat, Tele, hollow body, and many of my custom builds. Same great results.
The Jazz is now (for the past 5-10 years) my absolute favorite neck humbucker. I still love the Demon just about as much, but the Jazz gives me everything I want and is $30 cheaper than the Demon.
Another great choice if you want clarity and versatility is the GFS Dream 180. For $30 with chrome or black cover and many other color/design choices for a few bucks more, it's hard to beat. (https://www.guitarfetish.com/search.asp?keyword=dream+180). I've got several of those in guitars with Mincer's "Do-It-All Wiring". After trying that wiring, it has become my standard wiring in all of my builds using buckers. Thanks, Dave!!!
My suggestion would also be to try an A4 in your 59n first. It's certainly the cheapest way to find out if you can save $70-100.
Next would be the Jazz.
Years ago my favorite neck pup was the PG, then I discovered the Demon and it quickly became my #1 choice...much better sounding than the PG ("better" is a relative term and means different things to different people). The Demon had a much more even tone curve...no boomy bass, no out-of-proportion treble, and not as aggressive sounding. It sounded so perfect to me that I had a hard time wanting to try anything else in the neck. I steered away from the Jazz because of all the hype that it was so bright. Then I saw a good deal on a used Jazz and my curiosity got the best of me. What the heck, I think it was only $40. To my surprise, it wasn't as bright as I thought. In fact it had a very even/flat tone that could be controlled by my guitar and amp to get any tone that I wanted. Extremely versatile! I tried it in a LP, SG, Strat, Tele, hollow body, and many of my custom builds. Same great results.
The Jazz is now (for the past 5-10 years) my absolute favorite neck humbucker. I still love the Demon just about as much, but the Jazz gives me everything I want and is $30 cheaper than the Demon.
Another great choice if you want clarity and versatility is the GFS Dream 180. For $30 with chrome or black cover and many other color/design choices for a few bucks more, it's hard to beat. (https://www.guitarfetish.com/search.asp?keyword=dream+180). I've got several of those in guitars with Mincer's "Do-It-All Wiring". After trying that wiring, it has become my standard wiring in all of my builds using buckers. Thanks, Dave!!!
