LP Standard - SD Pups vs. BB Pro's - Suggestions Please....

[bryvincent]

Re: LP Standard - SD Pups vs. BB Pro's - Suggestions Please....

I don't think you could say that all Alnico V pickups have harsh or piercing highs as that is not the case with Rio Grande pickups in my experience.

you're right, but A5s are definitely on the bright side and some manufacturers weakens them a bit to get the sound they want.

 

[Curly]

Re: LP Standard - SD Pups vs. BB Pro's - Suggestions Please....

As of right now I'm thinking of getting the PGn & Custom bridge. I actually do want to split them as well.

I believe the PGn will be an improvement over the BB Pro (Alnico V) neck. Also, what do you think about the Custom bridge as opposed to a PGb? I think the Custom would be a great bridge pup. What do you think of this overall combo according to what I'm looking for? Thanks!

Troy,
I'm not as knowledgeable about HBs as single coils so take this with a grain of salt ...

my gut feeling nowadays is that I usually like similar magnets between pickups .. I feel that they have a similar voice or "timbre" , although mixing can yield some interesting combinations ...

anyway, for that reason, and also based on comments from others, I'd at least consider the Custom Custom bridge (a Custom with A2 magnets) with a PG neck

 

[papersoul]

Re: LP Standard - SD Pups vs. BB Pro's - Suggestions Please....

You could also look into PRS pickups which seem to be very warm and smooth. Many feel that PRS uses Alnico II, III, or IV magnets due to their tone.

I played my friend's CC loaded guitar last night but we both feel the Rio BBQ is warmer so it is possible to find very warm Alnico V pickups.

 

[Troy T. Blues]

Re: LP Standard - SD Pups vs. BB Pro's - Suggestions Please....

Thanks for all of the replies. Geez...I've changed my mind again... I'm actually thinking of just trying the RS Kit first before swapping pickups. The kit may give me what I'm looking for with the stock pups...a more open sound, etc...Worth a shot! Anybody here try the RS Kit with the BB Pro's?

Treble Tamer or True Tone?

 

[papersoul]

Re: LP Standard - SD Pups vs. BB Pro's - Suggestions Please....

Thanks for all of the replies. Geez...I've changed my mind again... I'm actually thinking of just trying the RS Kit first before swapping pickups. The kit may give me what I'm looking for with the stock pups...a more open sound, etc...Worth a shot! Anybody here try the RS Kit with the BB Pro's?

Treble Tamer or True Tone?

Did you say your LP is stock? If so, go with the RS Treble Tamer kit and that should give you what you want.