hey guys, i was wondering which pickups are very responsive and dynamic to your touch; for example, the way you are plucking the note different ways with a pick, or finger picking, how it would sound as compared as you would normally play, etc. I was thinking baout buying a antiquity for the neck and a seth lover bridge for my paul, but i would like a pickup(s) that are very responsive and dynamic depending on how you play. i play mostly rock and jazz; no metal, country, blues (but jazz blues!), etc. thanks guys
Pickups that are very responsive?
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Baron Von Shred
Re: Pickups that are very responsive?
I would go with 2 antiquities, but I think you´re more or less on the right track. You may also want to consider the Alnico2Pro, depending on how warm the tone should be.
As a related side note, bolt-on guitars tend to be snappier and more articulate as well, if you´re working with a set-neck like a paul you may want to consider that as well
I would go with 2 antiquities, but I think you´re more or less on the right track. You may also want to consider the Alnico2Pro, depending on how warm the tone should be.
As a related side note, bolt-on guitars tend to be snappier and more articulate as well, if you´re working with a set-neck like a paul you may want to consider that as well
Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: Pickups that are very responsive?
I'll just add that I feel pickups with alnico 2 magnets, like the Seth Lover, are more touch responsive, due to the fact that they have less string pull and more sustain. Pickups with alnico 5 magnets seem to have more dynamic range, due to the fact that they are usually brighter, with more highs and lows.
BTW, I am going to use a set of Seths in my Goldtop, partly because they're more historically accurate, and partly for the reasons you've mentioned - and they just sound darn good. The Antiquities are a great choice as well - you can't go wrong with either.
I'll just add that I feel pickups with alnico 2 magnets, like the Seth Lover, are more touch responsive, due to the fact that they have less string pull and more sustain. Pickups with alnico 5 magnets seem to have more dynamic range, due to the fact that they are usually brighter, with more highs and lows.
BTW, I am going to use a set of Seths in my Goldtop, partly because they're more historically accurate, and partly for the reasons you've mentioned - and they just sound darn good. The Antiquities are a great choice as well - you can't go wrong with either.
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Pickups that are very responsive?
Screamin' Demon, believe it or not, is very very responsive/expressive.
Screamin' Demon, believe it or not, is very very responsive/expressive.
Destructone
New member
Re: Pickups that are very responsive?
Dimarzio Virtual PAFs
Dimarzio Virtual PAFs
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Breogan
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Re: Pickups that are very responsive?
Yes, I think any low output humbucker with an alnico II magnet with give you a very respossive tone. You may also consider any low output alnico V humbuckers like the 59 or the Jazz. Thoose are a bit less touch sensitivity but very expresive and will satisfied any "clear-tone" lover.
You may prefer the tone of an Alnico V over any alnico II pickup so don't overlook them because they are very respossive too.
I preffered my 59 neck over a DM Paf classic (alnico II) because it had more bass and treble and maked it more expressive to my ears.
Yes, I think any low output humbucker with an alnico II magnet with give you a very respossive tone. You may also consider any low output alnico V humbuckers like the 59 or the Jazz. Thoose are a bit less touch sensitivity but very expresive and will satisfied any "clear-tone" lover.
You may prefer the tone of an Alnico V over any alnico II pickup so don't overlook them because they are very respossive too.
I preffered my 59 neck over a DM Paf classic (alnico II) because it had more bass and treble and maked it more expressive to my ears.
Kommerzbassist
Thunderbirdologist
Re: Pickups that are very responsive?
Hot Rails if you like SC HBs...
Hot Rails if you like SC HBs...
