Gibson Burstbuckers??????
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Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
Put a Custom Custom/59 in it. That's one combo where you'll say "yes" the minute you plug in. At least I do.
Put a Custom Custom/59 in it. That's one combo where you'll say "yes" the minute you plug in. At least I do.
ColonPowell
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Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
Burstbuckers in my 04 Standard:
TOO BRIGHT! YECCH!
Burstbuckers in my 04 Standard:
TOO BRIGHT! YECCH!
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Lewguitar
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Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
They must be alnico 5 Burstbuckers because the alnico 2 Burstbuckers are very warm and plucky, IMO. And tonewise, very reminicent of alnico 2 '57 & '58 pafs, IMO. Lew
ColonPowell said:
They must be alnico 5 Burstbuckers because the alnico 2 Burstbuckers are very warm and plucky, IMO. And tonewise, very reminicent of alnico 2 '57 & '58 pafs, IMO. Lew
Luke Duke
PRSlustologist
Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
It depends on your definition of good. I think current era Gibson pups are over priced and don't deliver quite honestly. But some folks like them. An EMG 81 is a completely different animal not necessarily the best but different. It is active and very high output whereas a burstbucker is passive and low-medium output. For a similiar sound you would want to try a PAF type pup. I'd recommend a set of 59s, Jazzes, Seths, PGs, A2Ps, or one of these with a custom series bridge pup. The custom series is still PAFish but with a kick in the face. It just depends how vintage you want to sound.
59s-(alnico 5 magnet) good bass and highs, can sound muddy in the neck position
Jazzes-(alnico 5 magnet) fair bass good mids and highs, very articulate
Seth Lovers-(alnico 2 magnet) brighter A2 pup but with good mids as well
A2Ps-(alnico 2 magnet) very even sounding very warm and rounded highs
PG-(alnico 2 magnet) good mids extra sizzle in the presence knob range highest output PAF
C5-(alnico 5 magnet) which has a scooped mid
CC-(alnico 2 magnet) which has a prominent mid
Custom-(ceramic magnet) a more aggressive sound with good mids and highs
If you want high output that screams go invader or distortion. I know a guy with an invader in his epi lp and he loves it.
Hope this helps man.
Luke
LyMob said:
It depends on your definition of good. I think current era Gibson pups are over priced and don't deliver quite honestly. But some folks like them. An EMG 81 is a completely different animal not necessarily the best but different. It is active and very high output whereas a burstbucker is passive and low-medium output. For a similiar sound you would want to try a PAF type pup. I'd recommend a set of 59s, Jazzes, Seths, PGs, A2Ps, or one of these with a custom series bridge pup. The custom series is still PAFish but with a kick in the face. It just depends how vintage you want to sound.
59s-(alnico 5 magnet) good bass and highs, can sound muddy in the neck position
Jazzes-(alnico 5 magnet) fair bass good mids and highs, very articulate
Seth Lovers-(alnico 2 magnet) brighter A2 pup but with good mids as well
A2Ps-(alnico 2 magnet) very even sounding very warm and rounded highs
PG-(alnico 2 magnet) good mids extra sizzle in the presence knob range highest output PAF
C5-(alnico 5 magnet) which has a scooped mid
CC-(alnico 2 magnet) which has a prominent mid
Custom-(ceramic magnet) a more aggressive sound with good mids and highs
If you want high output that screams go invader or distortion. I know a guy with an invader in his epi lp and he loves it.
Hope this helps man.
Luke
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Lewguitar
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Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
As far as which Duncans would be comparable to the best of the alnico 2 Burstbuckers, that would be the Antiquity. Followed by the Seth Lover. Then, IMO, the Pearly Gates and Alnico II Pro HB.
I think any of those would probably offer equal or superior tone to most of the Burstbuckers, though I also think that the Burstbuckers are the best humbuckers Gibson has made since about 1966.
I've compared my Duncans to Burstbuckers...I prefered my Duncans.
Lew
As far as which Duncans would be comparable to the best of the alnico 2 Burstbuckers, that would be the Antiquity. Followed by the Seth Lover. Then, IMO, the Pearly Gates and Alnico II Pro HB.
I think any of those would probably offer equal or superior tone to most of the Burstbuckers, though I also think that the Burstbuckers are the best humbuckers Gibson has made since about 1966.
I've compared my Duncans to Burstbuckers...I prefered my Duncans.
Lew
celticafro
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Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
+1
I really dig the Burstbuckers. But if you are going to shell out that much money for a pickup like that, just go straight for the real deal and pickup a pair of Antiquities. They've got relatively similar specs, but from what I understand from other people on this board, you'll get more vibe and personality from the Ants.
Otherwise go with the standard line.
Lewguitar said:
+1
I really dig the Burstbuckers. But if you are going to shell out that much money for a pickup like that, just go straight for the real deal and pickup a pair of Antiquities. They've got relatively similar specs, but from what I understand from other people on this board, you'll get more vibe and personality from the Ants.
Otherwise go with the standard line.
Edgecrusher
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Re: Gibson Burstbuckers??????
+1 I love the BBQ's in Lesters and SG's...
Gary Ladd said:
+1 I love the BBQ's in Lesters and SG's...
