Lollar Imperials vs Seth Lovers

[Flores_68]

Hi there,
I have a Gibson Les Paul Standard and I’d like to swap my Burstbuckers for a more vintage tone (crunchy classic rock, blues); which is the better choice?

 

[Mincer]

You can also throw the Antiquity in that list too, as it has a remarkable vintage tone, too. It isn't as 'honky' as the Seths.

 

[Flores_68]

How do the Antiquities compare with the Lollars?

 

[Mincer]

Dunno, never directly compared them.

 

[jeremy]

which burstbuckers? i like the 1/2 set and they sound pretty vintage to me.

which lollars are you looking at?

 

[Flores_68]

I have Burstbucker 3 set and I find them a bit too hot. I’m considering the Lollar Imperials Low Wind

 

[jeremy]

i dont love the bb3, it has a weird harsh thing to the mids that bug me. the low wind set is bright with strong attack. a2 neck, a5 bridge i believe. i prefer the normal lollar set wind, but i like a2 in both positions. my favorite lollar set ive tried is the normal neck with a high wind neck in the bridge. a buddy had that set in a custom made lp type guitar and it sounded great. i dont have imperials in any of my guitars, but i have a few seths and few antiquitys. i would think a seth set would suit you well

 

[Rex_Rocker]

As far as I know, the Lollars have degaussed magnets as well, don't they?

Might be worth taking a look at the Duncan Antiquities as well.

 

[Flores_68]

i dont love the bb3, it has a weird harsh thing to the mids that bug me.

That’s exactly how I feel about it; harsh and lacks personality imho.