Boutique Hard Rock Pickups?

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sean hood

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Much like boutique amp makers, it seems that the boutique pu industry is geared primarily towards re-creating classic designs (i.e., Fender sc's and Gibson hb'ers).

Are there any boutique pu makers pursuing new designs that are more JB than PAF?

Thanks!
 
Re: Boutique Hard Rock Pickups?

italic zero said:
www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk seems to be popular. The Warpig is like 22.5k. :firedevil

The Miracle Man seems more similar to the JB though.
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having had a look at the HC reviews tho', one is tempted to suspect that they just might all be written by the manufacturer, I would be happy to be corrected if someone knows different.
If not, they should all be called 'Miracle', as everyone who has just bought one model has ordered one or more different types immediately - amazing :newangel:
 
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You could try em all and spend more money, or just refer to the Duncans that are geared for hard rock. I did that, and ended at the Custom 5/59n in nickel

The Custom 5 has similar output as the JB and pinch harmonics jump out easily, but the pickup is voiced better, to my ears. Good ears, I might add.

If the JB has a slightly loose low end, thick mids, and buttery highs, the Custom 5 has bigger, tighter bass, neutral mids so the wood and amp take precedence, and the highs are clear and more vintage sounding.

For neck pickups, I like the 59, Jazz, Seth Lover, or Pearly Gates.
 
Re: Boutique Hard Rock Pickups?

msplines said:
having had a look at the HC reviews tho', one is tempted to suspect that they just might all be written by the manufacturer, I would be happy to be corrected if someone knows different.
If not, they should all be called 'Miracle', as everyone who has just bought one model has ordered one or more different types immediately - amazing :newangel:
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Keeley uses them for his pedal clips though... I think the reviews are real.
 
Re: Boutique Hard Rock Pickups?

italic zero said:
Keeley uses them for his pedal clips though... I think the reviews are real.
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Maybe, but how many user reviews say "suitable for all positions"?
 
Re: Boutique Hard Rock Pickups?

Keeley modded Fulltone extrafried übermojo shop pickups :newangel:
Just place your order here!
We have all what the heart desires...no limits, will make even crappy guitars sound like liquied molten lava :saeek:
Mind you tiiiiight molten lava :fing25:
 
Re: Boutique Hard Rock Pickups?

Gearjoneser said:
You could try em all and spend more money, or just refer to the Duncans that are geared for hard rock. I did that, and ended at the Custom 5/59n in nickel

The Custom 5 has similar output as the JB and pinch harmonics jump out easily, but the pickup is voiced better, to my ears. Good ears, I might add.

If the JB has a slightly loose low end, thick mids, and buttery highs, the Custom 5 has bigger, tighter bass, neutral mids so the wood and amp take precedence, and the highs are clear and more vintage sounding.

For neck pickups, I like the 59, Jazz, Seth Lover, or Pearly Gates.
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I agree with Gear......but I like a combo of the JB and C-5....big round bass, thick mids, and buttery highs. I ended up with the Rio grande BBQ and am happy.

I have a Duncan Custom on order though. :)
 
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