Burstbucker Pro magnet switch?

[7turns]

I know the burstbucker pros are alnico 5 pickups.
Has any switched them over to alnico II or III magnets?
matt

 

[hamerfan]

Re: Burstbucker Pro magnet switch?

With a A2 you have a standard Burstbucker - there a load of reviews e.g. http://www.harmonycentral.com/user-...1&brand=gibson&query=gibson&model=burstbucker. With a A3 it will be a bit brigher and looser, should work great for neck slot.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Burstbucker Pro magnet switch?

With a A3 it will be a bit brigher and looser, should work great for neck slot.

+1. A3's are a good option when a neck PU with an A5 is too boomy or with an A2 is too dark. But, I don't see A3's working very well in the bridge slot.

 

[LtKojak]

Re: Burstbucker Pro magnet switch?

A4 for the neck and UOA5 for the bridge could make those puppies usable. Even decent.

HTH,

 

[JeffB]

Re: Burstbucker Pro magnet switch?

The A2 BBs, and the BB pro are different winds. While putting an A2 in a BB pro will sound closer to an A2 BB, it will not sound the same. Many years ago (2002?2003?) some guy did this on I believe the Les Paul forum, and posted clips. The BB pro w/ an A2 mag still sounded thinner and more brittle/harsh than a BB 2/1 combo. Though it was an improvement over the stock A5 BBP.

 

[lemonman]

Re: Burstbucker Pro magnet switch?

I have a BB1 w/ A2 in the neck of one of my LPs; I like it quite a bit. Not as clear as the better Duncans, but a cool vibe to it.