Confused about the sound of a '59 bridge humbucker

[boogie]

Re: Confused about the sound of a '59 bridge humbucker

I must agree with FuelGTRX. Today I tried a HAMER USA Standard Custom. The stock pups are two Duncan 59', sounds really hot, kickass!

 

[Stevo]

Re: Confused about the sound of a '59 bridge humbucker

If you line up all the SD humbuckers and compare them then one has more "x" than another, while compared with a third it seems lacking in "y". Boosted "z"s just don't work with my rig..... and so forth.... a pickup is one of many variables that we have it in our power to change....

Not sure where I'm going with this :scratchch ........

haha :laugh2: :saeek:

I love the Seth Lover bridge in my Les Paul. It has a very nice edge without being harsh. I am also a fan of the 59b. The 59b is bright but it has a definite bottom end. The 59b almost has a single coil twang to it, but it has definite humbucker punch.
I like the JB for Jeff Beck tones and it packs a lot of punch for "modern rock" power chords.

 

[Simon_F]

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I like the JB for Jeff Beck tones

Hmmm, that's an interesting coincidence :naughty:

 

[theboatcandream]

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Hmmm, that's an interesting conicidence :naughty:

JB has and always has stood for Jazzy Blues.



*note to self, one of them's wise on us....*

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Confused about the sound of a '59 bridge humbucker

JB has and always has stood for Jazzy Blues.



*note to self, one of them's wise on us....*

Yep...at least lately. :smack:

It always stood for Jeff Beck when I was using them 20 years ago though.

 

[DuMenegozzo]

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I love the Seth Lover bridge in my Les Paul. It has a very nice edge without being harsh. I am also a fan of the 59b. The 59b is bright but it has a definite bottom end. The 59b almost has a single coil twang to it, but it has definite humbucker punch.

How would you guys compare Seth Lovers and 59? I haven't tried the 59 yet. But I'd like a little more treble out of my SH-55n in a Les Paul (maybe the 50's wiring, new quality pots and caps?)

 

[Gearjoneser]

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How would you guys compare Seth Lovers and 59? I haven't tried the 59 yet. But I'd like a little more treble out of my SH-55n in a Les Paul (maybe the 50's wiring, new quality pots and caps?)

I've gone on the tonal 'wild goose chase' with most Duncans, and have realized that the C-5 is like a 59 with a bit more balls, which makes it a perfect pickup to put with a 59N. Since they're both A-5's, it makes sense.
The 59N has great balance from low to high, and is clearer sounding than the Seth neck. For guitars that can use added warmth, the CC/Seth is an awesome combination, since they're both A-2. The CC has the same output as the C-5, but is warmer and denser. The C-5 is still more articulate and has tighter lows. The mids and highs sound similar to the 59B, to my ears.
My favorite thing about the Seth N is the smooth sustaining lead tone.

 

[DuMenegozzo]

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I've got a Antiquities humbucker in the bridge position and got a SH-55n cause I couldn't find a neck Antiquities... :yell:

I love the "smooth sustaining lead tone" in the SH-55n, but for me it's not as useful as would be a tad more treble/presence/brightness...

I also plan to test the Phat Cat in the neck, I think I would love it... But maybe too much output to go with the Antiquities... :smack:

 

[Mr. Loud]

Re: Confused about the sound of a '59 bridge humbucker

Got a set of pearlies and antiquities. Both are tone machines.