Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

Sure, they have a great tone of their own. Noticably more condensed, (thus somewhat clearer), but still kinda HB.B

Agreed!
I like 'em because of the clarity,but they don't "quite" have the girth of a standard 'bucker.
Close enough for me(most of the time),tho!!!

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

Well, now that I know that the Joe Barden pups in my Strat are crap and that I will never have a good sound out of them, I guess I'll be kicking the guitar to the curb! And to think -- I actually liked the sound of them! How dare I?!

 

[Simon_F]

Re: Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

He's right in so far as single-coil-sized humbuckers don't sound the same as full-sized humbuckers. They are a different beast.

But he's wrong saying they sound muddy and indistinct and don't cut through the mix. I've played a Lil '59 in the bridge position of my Strat at rehearsals and gigs and it cuts through the band no problem and has a really enjoyable tone that is both humbuckerish and Stratty at the same time. Certainly not muddy and indistinct. Great way to beef up your single-coil guitar without carving any big holes, which is what they were designed for.

 

[rudygeorge]

Re: Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

I posted a reply to the guy telling him where he came up with his answer and here is what he had to say: DO you agree with him or not?


Iron Maiden uses professional sound equipment, professional sound engineers and mike their amps and drums to get their great live sound. Doing this is far beyond the budget of your average local bar band or even most regional acts.

What I'm saying is that to get a good live band sound from them is considerably more difficult than it is to get a good sound out of a standard humbucker, P90, or standard Fender single coil. It is often made worse, as I mentioned, by guitarists who turn up their amp too loud for the mix, use distortion pedals that accent the narrow frequency range, or who make the mistake of cutting the mids on their amp in a band situation. I do think you can get a good recorded sound with them though

 

[Davey]

Re: Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

ROFL!

if he knew you only need to shell out 200$ for the axe, 200$ for a set of duncans, 10$ for a cable and 180$ for the guitar port to sound proffesional LOL
i wish i had a srat with the lil buckers to prove the naysayer wrong HAHA.. such dumb ****s sure do crack me up

 

[Jeff5]

Re: Do you agree with this reply that I got about single coil size humbuckers?

The statement that if you want a true humbucker sound put a humbucker in your guitar or get a guitar equipped with them is true. Nothing sounds like a true humbucker but...a humbucker.

That being said, juding them on their own merits, I've used a Hot Rails, JB jr, and Cool Rails. All are excellent pups in their own right. They do sound different than real humbuckers, but hold their own against them, and don't sound thin or week in any way. And I'll say that the Hot Rails is a monster pick up for high gain work which I do a lot of. It holds its own and even beats many full sized humbuckers for that type of playing imo.