SD alternatives to Gibson pickups

[stm113]

Re: SD alternatives to Gibson pickups

Thank you all for your suggestions, after reading some of the posts I think I wasn't clear, the topic actually says what I was looking for better than the post. What I am really looking for are the alternatives to those pickups. I am looking for better tone & quality which is why I am looking into SD's. The reason I am asking for the SD "alternatives" to those Gibson p'ups is because I am fairly sure they are the starting point for the tone I'd like out of my pups.

 

[blueman335]

Re: SD alternatives to Gibson pickups

The best thing to do would be to tell us your music genres and guitars, and ask for our favorite pairs, like a C8/'59N, which you should have in something. Lots of fans of Brobuckers, PGN's, '59/Custom hybrid, Seth's, etc. We've tried many makes and models, more than just Duncans and Gibsons. If you start with our favorites, you're way ahead of the curve. :cool2:

 

[FuseG4]

Re: SD alternatives to Gibson pickups

Here's what I would choose for things that are "similar to but better than gibsons"

better than '57s: Dmz Air Classics do the "very smooth, round" thing if that's what you like. I've never played Seths but they look like they'd also be the ticket.

better than 490R/490T: 59s with A2 magnets.

better than 498T: the JB. I think the 498T sounds like someone neutered a JB. Go with a custom if you want something more PAF-like. I happen to like the JB.

BB1 and 2: Pearly Gates baby!!!

BB Pro set: 59n A4 and a regular 59. The A4 in the neck takes out the boomyness.

BB 2 and 3: Pearly gates neck and a Custom.

 

[allstarrme]

Re: SD alternatives to Gibson pickups

The 500T and the dirty fingers are pretty much the same pickup.
which has been said to be somewhere between the custom and distortion in terms of tone.