Need pup suggestion...

[johan1985]

Okay, here's the deal. Right now I'm playing a Gibson Firebird V as my main (and only) guitar and now I've gotten a good deal on a Epi. Flying V. Thought it could work okay as a backup guitar. Now, I suspect the pups on the epi may not really be equal to the firebird either in sound or output so I just though I'd ask you guys what kind of fullsize humbucker I could put in there to at least get around the same output as the firebird. Some kind of vintage style low output hb maybe? Any suggestions? Is there a pup that could even get me close?

Thanks,
Johan

 

[Kamanda~SD]

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Lower output vintage kida sounds like a '59 or Pearly Gates to me, but I'm not that experiendced,but also, what kind of music do you play?

 

[jake_xms3_punk]

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what about phat cats? single coil p-90's in a humbucker shell, probably a lower output then most vintage humbuckers

 

[johan1985]

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I play 70's style high energy RnR. Think The Hellacopters, MC5, Sonic's Rendevouz kinda rock.

 

[Luke Duke]

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For high energy 70's stuff I'd suggest any of the SD vintage styled humbuckers.

Here's a little breakdown for you.

Antiquity---A pup that is hand made by Seymour or MJ that has been artificially aged. The magnet has been degaussed and the cover has been distressed along with the screws so as to appear vintage. Everything is done to make these pups as close to an original that you would buy from a collector that was out of a guitar that was played everyday and gigged with. They have complex mids and are smooth. They are available in A2 or A5 magnet varieties. Vintage 2 Conductor Wire

The 59---The 59 is the quintessential A5 PAF (patent applied for) pup. Imagine getting in a time machine and going back to 1959 and swiping a brand new A5 pup from the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo and bringing it forward to today. They have found most homes in many neck slots. It has symetrical coils and lots of quack. It has thumping bass, a scooped mid, and cutting highs. Vintage 2 Conductor Wire

The Seth Lover---This pup is as true to the original as can be. This pup is unpotted and comes standard with a gold, or nickel pup cover. It has an A2 magnet and has good quack and fair mids. For this pup imagine going back in time to 1955 and grabbing one of the very first PAF's before they debuted in the LP's. This pup is warm and creamy, but can also get bright with the tone knob on 10. Vintage 2 Conductor Wire

The Alnico 2 Pro---The warmest of the Duncan PAF line. It has symetrical coils and is a modern take on the A2 PAFs. It has round bass and smooth treble, it also has lots of mids to make the guitar really sing. It will warm up the coldest or shrillest of guitars. The most well known Alnico 2 Pro user is Slash of Velvet Revolver and GNR. Standard 4 Conductor Wire

Pearly Gates---The PG is the hottest of the Duncan PAF line. It has asymetrical (mismatched) coils and an A2 magnet. The mismatched coils give this particular pup its rude personality. It has a frequency push in the Presence/Cut knob frequency band. This is the "Sizzle" PG owner talk about. It has the most mids of the Ducan PAF line and is also the hottest. Its patron is Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Standard 4 conductor Wire

The Jazz---The jazz is the pup that bridges the gap between Vintage and Modern pups. Its output is at or around the vintage level. Don't let the name fool you this pup is very versatile and smooth. It has an A5 magnet and is very widely used in the neck slot. It is articulate regardless of the tuning as well. This pup negociates cleans or overdrive very well. Standard 4 Conductor Wire

Hope this helps!

Luke

 

[the guy who invented fire]

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Can we get a round of applause for Luke!!!

 

[Luke Duke]

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Can we get a round of applause for Luke!!!

OH NO MY HEAD IS GROWING!!! :laugh2:

 

[Jimbojsr]

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Vault this. NOW.

 

[johan1985]

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Thanks for the breakdown man! Really nice to read! I'm thinking Antiquity's would be nice but on the other hand, 2 of thoose would be more expensive than the guitar itself Maybe I'll just try to find a used pair. Anyway, thanks a bunch!

 

[Luke Duke]

Re: Need pup suggestion...

Thanks for the breakdown man! Really nice to read! I'm thinking Antiquity's would be nice but on the other hand, 2 of thoose would be more expensive than the guitar itself Maybe I'll just try to find a used pair. Anyway, thanks a bunch!

No worries man! Glad I could help.

Luke