Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

[Luke Duke]

I've been bouncing all over the place on what to do about my PV project guitar. I've got it narrowed down to 2 options.

I'm fairly certain I'm going to go with a string thru hardtail, I just don't want to buy the routing templates, but I'm going with the tele bucker plate.

http://mailboxmusic.zoovy.com/product/GBR_HTGD

Now I'm trying to decide whether or not to get a tele neck pup, or a mini-humbucker (Gibson Style).

Thoughts?

Luke

 

[JacksonMIA]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

Put some DiMarzios in it.







:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

If it's a choice between those two, I'd say mini hum 100% for sure. My next upgrade will be a SD Vintage Mini Hum in the neck of my Tele. I am not at all fond of the tone from the Tele neck - the best description I can think of is that it sounds like a Strat neck that's been kicked in the bean bag.

XSSIVE has two Tele's with mini hum's, I'm sure he can give you more info.

 

[Luke Duke]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

If it's a choice between those two, I'd say mini hum 100% for sure. My next upgrade will be a SD Vintage Mini Hum in the neck of my Tele. I am not at all fond of the tone from the Tele neck - the best description I can think of is that it sounds like a Strat neck that's been kicked in the bean bag.

XSSIVE has two Tele's with mini hum's, I'm sure he can give you more info.

:laugh2:

Well Mike's tele's gave me the idea. I actually like tele neck pups, I was thinking the A2P would be the way to go.

I've only dealt with the vintage gibson minis, not the SD's.

Luke

 

[Artie]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

I'm curious about the answer to this question also. Hey Mikey! :laugh2:

 

[brisk]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

I like tele ant neck a lot. Also, I like SSL1 in the tele neck position. Maybe a tab bit thin but very bluesy nontheless.

 

[joelap]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

how about an A2 mini-bucker? There's an idea I'm willing to try in my tele.

 

[big_black]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

I haven't found a use for a Tele neck pickup, so I'd have to go with the mini as well..

 

[Kelsey]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

Although I happen to like a good Tele neck pup better than a Strat neck pup, I think the mini-HB is a great choice, especially if you have a Tele bridge pup that's near or slightly over vintage output. I have an SM-3 neck in a Tele, and it is very warm and full sounding with a nice blend of single coil cut and HB compression. If you are using a full HB in the bridge (not sure from your post), then I'd probably opt for a full neck HB, but with a Tele bridge pup the mini-HB will likely match up better. BTW, I did not like the A2P or 5/2 Tele neck pups I tried -- I much prefer the Antiquity Tele neck or a Fender Tele neck pup.

 

[D-EJ915]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

Well, if it'll sound anything like a firebird that way, YES, get the mini-buckers, they're the sweetest sounding pickups ever.

 

[Luke Duke]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

Yeah Kelsey I'm going to go with a full size bucker in the bridge, but I really like the articulation you get from a single, or mini in the neck.

Also a bump for Mike.

Luke

 

[Butch Snyder]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

Mini-Hum definitely.....

 

[Luke Duke]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

Mini-Hum definitely.....

This response definitely calls for a

<gasp>

 

[rhmcfarland]

Re: Mini-humbuckers vs Tele neck pup

minihumbucker all the way

The Antiquity Firebird is great. Its A2, and super sweet.