Neck pickup to pair with AT-1 in an HH Strat hardtail?

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For Blues / Rock / Modern Country - Alder body / Maple neck / hardtail Strat - I have tried the 36th Anniv neck and it was aweful, no definition and soft in the lows, highs were ok. I also have the PAF Joe and it is good in the lows, definition and articulation but a little too much single coil type vibe in the highs.

For reference, FWIW -The PGn is a nice neck pickup and I didn't really care for the Jazz neck. I want stick with a Dimarzio set at this time.

For a change, I'm thinking of getting an Air Zone for an identical guitar but looking for input from those with experience with it and input on which neck pickups you would suggest to pair with the AZ and AT-1?

For more discussion / information, I also tried the 36th bridge pickup in the bridge position and it sounded ok yet needed more power and more solid lows. I installed the Norton in the bridge and didn't like it. It sounded like it was wired in parallel with itself but was not and had plenty of power, the highs sounded bad and mids were strange but lows were good. The AT-1 and Moe Joe work fine in the bridge, but I like the treble and drive of the AT-1 best - Great pickup.

Thanks
 
Re: Neck pickup to pair with AT-1 in an HH Strat hardtail?

The Humbucker from Hell will give you the definition and presence you are looking for.
 
Re: Neck pickup to pair with AT-1 in an HH Strat hardtail?

I have not used the HFH, but I hear it is very much like an SC in numerous ways?

The PAF Pro comes to mind, as well as Air Classics? the AT1 is a sick pickup, got one in my HSS Virtuoso.
 
Re: Neck pickup to pair with AT-1 in an HH Strat hardtail?

I am trying to keep it away from the single coil sound and more like a Les Paul sound. I've not heard an Air Classic but the Rio Grande, Genuine Texas is close to what I want to hear. The Paf Joe is about as articulate and single coil like as I want to get. I''m looking something smoother in this guitar but the 36th was just flat and uninspiring.
 
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Re: Neck pickup to pair with AT-1 in an HH Strat hardtail?

I have a HFH paired with my AT-1 and I like it a lot - the single coil misunderstanding is an issue with the way it was first market back in the day... it's definitely a humbucker, but with very tight articulate lows and highs that are more sharp and crisp than most Duncans, as well as being sensitive to picking styles. another option is the Liquifire, which is another great neck position DMZ. and both clean up very nicely.

for more info on DMZ options, the DMZ forum might be a little more well-versed. look for a cat named lujio.
 
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