guitarjunkie986
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I installed the Black Winter bridge pickup into my SL2H and I think it's the best pickup I've had in this guitar so far. I originally had the stock JB in the bridge, and switched it out for a TB-5 Custom. The JB had an annoying mid-range honk that I couldn't dial out, and lacked clarity, while not being as tight as I would like. I liked the Custom better than the JB, but it was still not exactly what I wanted. The custom was borderline harsh and had a lot of fizz on the top end and lacked clarity. Clean tones with the Custom were not very good either (they were worse than with the JB).
I haven't had a lot of time with the Black Winter thus far, but it is an excellent fit for my SL2H. The clean tones are fantastic. There is a lot of low end, more than both the JB and the Custom, but it is still very clear and tight. The highs and mids are pretty even, and not overly bright or harsh. Note separation is great when playing chords, and single notes are very present and thick. I currently have my SL2H tuned to Drop C and there is no issue at all holding up to that tuning. It feels like it would hold up lower than that without an issue.
I still have the SD '59 in the neck, and the Black Winter pairs well with it. I'm tempted to try the Black Winter neck pickup as well (mainly because I like the pickups to match, and the font difference kind of bugs me). I really like the '59 though, and haven't seen a lot of talk about the Black Winter neck pickup.
I'll make some clips soon and post an update to this thread when I do.
I haven't had a lot of time with the Black Winter thus far, but it is an excellent fit for my SL2H. The clean tones are fantastic. There is a lot of low end, more than both the JB and the Custom, but it is still very clear and tight. The highs and mids are pretty even, and not overly bright or harsh. Note separation is great when playing chords, and single notes are very present and thick. I currently have my SL2H tuned to Drop C and there is no issue at all holding up to that tuning. It feels like it would hold up lower than that without an issue.
I still have the SD '59 in the neck, and the Black Winter pairs well with it. I'm tempted to try the Black Winter neck pickup as well (mainly because I like the pickups to match, and the font difference kind of bugs me). I really like the '59 though, and haven't seen a lot of talk about the Black Winter neck pickup.
I'll make some clips soon and post an update to this thread when I do.
is probably the combo for me. The very helpful rep at BK told me the same combo after I described my goals (I didn't tell him I was already favoring that combo). Too bad they are so pricey hard to find, but I am tempted to try them in the near future.
