I'm talking about all these cheap pickups that people rave about (GFS, Dragonfire, Mighty Mite, etc.). I recently learned how to install my own pickups and wiring on my guitars, and I am so into I want to do it more. What I want to do is buy a few of these to try in a couple of my guitars. Both have Mahogany bodies and Rosewood fretboards. Both already have decent neck pickups so I'm just looking for Bridge pickups. One guitar I want a pickup for more of a blues to classic rock sound the other heavy blues to hard rock. Not really looking for a metal sound. I want to keep it under $40 because I'm buying a few. Also I know this question gets asked a lot so if there are any threads you can direct me to that would be great. Look forward to your suggestions. Thanks
Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
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eclecticsynergy
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Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
Saw a pickup labeled Duncan Performer. Are those the same thing as Duncan Designed?
Saw a pickup labeled Duncan Performer. Are those the same thing as Duncan Designed?
toneseeker74
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Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
Lots of used Duncan pickups can be found for under $40 if you look around. I have bought & sold Distortions, JBs, Customs, Custom Customs, Full Shreds and Screamin Demons at or under forty bucks.
Lots of used Duncan pickups can be found for under $40 if you look around. I have bought & sold Distortions, JBs, Customs, Custom Customs, Full Shreds and Screamin Demons at or under forty bucks.
treyhaislip
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Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
I would say these are the best bang for your buck when going "cheap"
For low cost boutique pickups the Wilde Bill Lawrence pickups are a great option to consider as well.
I would say these are the best bang for your buck when going "cheap"
For low cost boutique pickups the Wilde Bill Lawrence pickups are a great option to consider as well.
sedawkgrep
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Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
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Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
Cheap? Go used. There are tons of pickups on Ebay and the trade section of this forum you can pick up cheap. If you don't like them you can easily flip them. I would suggest starting a diary or a log so you can track what you like and dont like about the pickups. Good luck.
Cheap? Go used. There are tons of pickups on Ebay and the trade section of this forum you can pick up cheap. If you don't like them you can easily flip them. I would suggest starting a diary or a log so you can track what you like and dont like about the pickups. Good luck.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
+1. You want a good PU cheap? Buy a used American-made one for about half price. They're not much more (if any) than a new Asian PU.
+1. You want a good PU cheap? Buy a used American-made one for about half price. They're not much more (if any) than a new Asian PU.
dominus
King Midas to Cheap Guitars
Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
I keep seeing people post these *highly optimistic* scenarios.
New Duncans (standard models, anyway) and Dimarzios go for $72-$75 new, and $50 used. You'd wait a LONG time to try to find one for $40 or less.
I keep seeing people post these *highly optimistic* scenarios.
New Duncans (standard models, anyway) and Dimarzios go for $72-$75 new, and $50 used. You'd wait a LONG time to try to find one for $40 or less.
marytakesadrag
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Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
Gfs mean 90. Gfs crunchy pat. Their filtertron imitation humbuckers (I think their Nashville model is the most popular) . Dream 180. I think I heard good things from their pro series. Their Slick Old School set looks interesting too.
Note a lot of other models may suck so a heads up.
I second buying Duncan or Dimarzio used unless that is you buy a used GPS for even cheaper.
Gfs mean 90. Gfs crunchy pat. Their filtertron imitation humbuckers (I think their Nashville model is the most popular) . Dream 180. I think I heard good things from their pro series. Their Slick Old School set looks interesting too.
Note a lot of other models may suck so a heads up.
I second buying Duncan or Dimarzio used unless that is you buy a used GPS for even cheaper.
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blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Recommend Cheap Humbucker Bridge Pickups
I haven't. Most of my American-made HB's were bought used. There's good deals to be found.
I haven't. Most of my American-made HB's were bought used. There's good deals to be found.
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