Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

[Steel]

Hi,

I currently have a pair of Seth Lover SD pickups in my LP Classic. I love the neck, but the bridge pickup I haven't been too crazy about for awhile. I find it's a bit honky and could get a bit piercing in the highs as well.

I'm looking for something that will still balance nicely with the neck pickup when using the middle position, be in the "PAF" camp tone and output wise, will not be as "honky" in the mids, will have a bit of a kick for leads, but will clean up nice when you back off the volume.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Yngwiestein]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

The Pearly Gates is probably your best bet. Check it ->
http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones/view/75

 

[blueman335]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

I don't know that a PG is going to be radically different than a Seth. I think you'd be happier with a C5, which is very good for solos & chords.

 

[hanumanlangur]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

Try degaussing your Seth bridge pickup a bit. This should take out some of the honk. Alternatively, an A4 or degaussed A5 magnet would probably match nicely with the A2 neck pickup.

 

[SAVAGE DISTORTION]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

many les paul players are very happy with the new dimarzio 36th anniversary PAF's
they have a nicer top end than the duncan seth.59,PG

 

[Robert Delahunt]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

Hi,

I currently have a pair of Seth Lover SD pickups in my LP Classic. I love the neck, but the bridge pickup I haven't been too crazy about for awhile. I find it's a bit honky and could get a bit piercing in the highs as well.

I'm looking for something that will still balance nicely with the neck pickup when using the middle position, be in the "PAF" camp tone and output wise, will not be as "honky" in the mids, will have a bit of a kick for leads, but will clean up nice when you back off the volume.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

I've never heard a two-humbucker combo that sounded good in the stereotypical middle position of a Les Paul 3-way switch. However, with the Schecter 5-way, which makes them a "middle humbucker" by using two coils in series, one from each pickup, the Jazz/JB sounds good. Sorry, I've never tried the Seth Lover. The closest thing to what you want that I have owned was a Pearly Gates Plus (a Pearly Gates with an Alnico V magnet, sort of like a .8k hotter '59) in my Fender Showmaster HH (basswood body with ash laminate top, maple neck, rosewood fretboard). Hope that helps, but as I said, my experience is limited.

As for a bit of kick in the mids, the PG+ should have that, but so should a Pearly Gates, I've been told.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

I don't know that a PG is going to be radically different than a Seth. I think you'd be happier with a C5, which is very good for solos & chords.

Yeah, it always sounds really good in LP's, because it's a good marriage of vintage and modern....like a hotter 59B. It doesn't have any honk to it either, since it's A5, not A2.

You could even gamble a few bucks and the trouble of sliding the A2 out of the Seth, try an A5, and see if that gives you what you want. Then, you'll spend a little less than $10, and learn how to change magnets at the same time.

You have to use a dremel tool to cut the nickel cover solder joints, then scoot the black tape outta the way, loosen ONLY the 4 brass bolts on the baseplate, get the magnet to break out of it's wax seal, and drive it out without stabbing your palm with a big flathead screwdriver. Pull the magnet out with pliers because magnets are sharp as knives, make sure you note the polarity direction coming out, and slide the A5 in that same direction. Tighten the bolts, re-wet the solder on the cover to secure it tight again. Dunk it in melted parrafin cooking wax, clean it off, and install it.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Bridge Bucker for LP Classic?

PG+ maybe?