How does UOA5 and A8 change EQ and output?

[SDK2]

I'm wondering if someone can give me guidance on how UOA5 and A8 change EQ and output?

For example if i take an Duncan Custom SH-5 which has an EQ of B8 M7 T9 and turn this into Custom 8 , what a lot of people seem to do, what will be the expected EQ and output ?
Currently i'm looking into building tow pickups and wondered how EQ and output will change
BRIDGE:
- Perpetual Burn A8
- Custom SH-5 A8
- '59™/Custom Hybrid A8
NECK
- Jazz OUA5

Ideally for the bridge i'm looking for something like :
- Voicing of Custom SH-5 or better '59™/Custom. that vintage growl and grind the Hybrid has.
- Output of a JB or Alternative 8 so 16/17k
- EQ ~ B6 M7 T7/8 or B7 M8 T8
- (Optionally) Articulation, sustain and responsiveness of Perpetual Burn.

 

[Adieu]

Re: How does UOA5 and A8 change EQ and output?

Methinks you can't get all that one pup.

MAYBE off the middle position (assuming HH guitar) using something like JB + Hybrid... or, if you're interested in involving A8, perhaps JB + A8 PAF or Alt8 + Hybrid

Oh and you'll want independent volume controls most likely


PS ...then again, maybe stick an A8 in a Duncan Distortion or Designed Detonator and see what happens

 

[SDK2]

Re: How does UOA5 and A8 change EQ and output?

Methinks you can't get all that one pup.

MAYBE off the middle position (assuming HH guitar) using something like JB + Hybrid... or, if you're interested in involving A8, perhaps JB + A8 PAF or Alt8 + Hybrid

Oh and you'll want independent volume controls most likely


PS ...then again, maybe stick an A8 in a Duncan Distortion or Designed Detonator and see what happens

What about if i sacrifice the "Articulation, sustain and responsiveness of Perpetual Burn. " ?

 

[Adieu]

Re: How does UOA5 and A8 change EQ and output?

What about if i sacrifice the "Articulation, sustain and responsiveness of Perpetual Burn. " ?

Oh I already disregarded that

Mostly because I wasnt 100% sure I understood what you meant, but also cause too many criteria...

Hmm if we're still talking HH, maybe there's also the Perpetual A8 + stock Hybrid neck formula? Not sure, might work

You MIGHT also be served just fine with an AlNiCo 8 PAF in the bridge, I was just going off your desire for high DCR winds there... judging by specs alone, that probably has as much or more output as a stock Perpetual Burn already

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: How does UOA5 and A8 change EQ and output?

My experience has been that A8 gives noticeably increased output over A5, with bigger lows, thicker mids, and smoother highs but with a stiffer, more modern tone and feel overall.

UA5 has given every pickup I tried it in a richer, warmer, more vintage voice than A5 while keeping the lively alnico feel. I was told to expect a slight drop in output but haven't actually perceived that with any of my UA5 swaps.