hows a aph-1 alnico II in the neck?
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Re: hows a aph-1 alnico II in the neck?
To me the AP2 is bassier overall than the '59 setup but more balanced across the strings. But I like the sound of both. I have some comparison clips that I sometimes post ... I'll spare you guys the repeat post. But if you search for AP2 and my user name they're out there. I actually posted AP2n, 59n and 59b ... all in the neck. Might give you a reference if you have heard either of the '59 models in the neck.
To me the AP2 is bassier overall than the '59 setup but more balanced across the strings. But I like the sound of both. I have some comparison clips that I sometimes post ... I'll spare you guys the repeat post. But if you search for AP2 and my user name they're out there. I actually posted AP2n, 59n and 59b ... all in the neck. Might give you a reference if you have heard either of the '59 models in the neck.
Re: hows a aph-1 alnico II in the neck?
To me, it sounds exactly like a stock LP Custom humbucker from the late 60s or early 70s: A touch vintage and a touch bassy but old Gibson humbucker all the way. This is NOT to say it sounds anything like a PAF. Rather, it's closer to very old T Tops.
To me, it sounds exactly like a stock LP Custom humbucker from the late 60s or early 70s: A touch vintage and a touch bassy but old Gibson humbucker all the way. This is NOT to say it sounds anything like a PAF. Rather, it's closer to very old T Tops.
pixelpusher
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Re: hows a aph-1 alnico II in the neck?
EXACTLY how i feel about it. I have mine in a '61 reissue SG. Started with 57 classics (not bad at all but i have to mess with stuff), '59 was ok but i was missing low end, phat cat was cool and i usually have a hot single in the neck of most of my guitars but this one sounds better with buckers. The ApH-1 sounds awesome and full both clean and driven hard (i would say my sounds are "hard rock"-ish)
EXACTLY how i feel about it. I have mine in a '61 reissue SG. Started with 57 classics (not bad at all but i have to mess with stuff), '59 was ok but i was missing low end, phat cat was cool and i usually have a hot single in the neck of most of my guitars but this one sounds better with buckers. The ApH-1 sounds awesome and full both clean and driven hard (i would say my sounds are "hard rock"-ish)
Brett Valentine
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Re: hows a aph-1 alnico II in the neck?
the APH-1
really sings with distortion, and does great jazz (a la Pat Metheny/Pat Martino). Very warm tone with lot's of push in the mids. THe bass is described as "spongy" which is nice as opposed to being boomy. Doesn't have a lot of air in the top end, but a nice hint of it. Single coil each coil gives a nice tone. The inside coil (lugs) has a little more of a Fendery sound than the neckside coil (screws) which is a bit more articulate. Very dynamic to the touch. Like it better than the stock neck p/u in my mid-late 60's ES335 which is a bit boomy.
My favorite neck pickup by far. I like the Pearly Gates for it's clarity and power, the Jazz for its ariness, but the APH-1 with its mids just captures my ear instantly.
Brett
the APH-1
really sings with distortion, and does great jazz (a la Pat Metheny/Pat Martino). Very warm tone with lot's of push in the mids. THe bass is described as "spongy" which is nice as opposed to being boomy. Doesn't have a lot of air in the top end, but a nice hint of it. Single coil each coil gives a nice tone. The inside coil (lugs) has a little more of a Fendery sound than the neckside coil (screws) which is a bit more articulate. Very dynamic to the touch. Like it better than the stock neck p/u in my mid-late 60's ES335 which is a bit boomy.My favorite neck pickup by far. I like the Pearly Gates for it's clarity and power, the Jazz for its ariness, but the APH-1 with its mids just captures my ear instantly.
Brett
