Jazzmaster: Lollars vs Antiquity 1 and 2

[joho1701]

My CIJ Jazzmaster needs better pickups and someone was recommending Lollars. I play through distortion and do a lot of sonic experimenting in a Sonic Youth, Pavement way. I also love Wilco and Nels Cline (my band actually covers Impossible Germany). I learned of Antiquitys from learning about the great Nels Cline. Anyway more than likely I can afford the Duncans over the Lollars, but was wondering what people knew about the differences in the 3 pickups? Once I make this purchase that will be it for some time to come and want to make the best choice. And also does Nels use the Ant 1s or 2s?

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: Jazzmaster: Lollars vs Antiquity 1 and 2

I've never tried any of those pickups... But also consider Novaks. I stuck with Duncan JM Hots, for more useable (to me) bridge tone and balance.

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: Jazzmaster: Lollars vs Antiquity 1 and 2

Are the Lollars all hotter than a vintage Jazzmaster?

 

[jeremy]

Re: Jazzmaster: Lollars vs Antiquity 1 and 2

ive only really spent any time with the antiquity II and if you want a vintage fender sound, i think they do a great job. bright, spanky, and full sounding without being muddy

 

[AlexR]

Re: Jazzmaster: Lollars vs Antiquity 1 and 2

A couple of cheaper options are Manlius or Vineham. Both great winders.